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Wasn't funny then, but is now...
Completed building my Estes model rocket. Time to paint.
Too windy outside, so I decided to paint the rocket in the basement rec room.
Spread out newspaper liberally. Painting commenced. Rocket painted and sits somewhere to dry.
Removed newspaper. Discover a large rectangular outline of paint overspray on the linoleum tile. Apparently not enough newspaper coverage.
No problem, we have paint stripper! Remember the gel formulated "Stripeeze"?
I get a mop and bucket. Pour the contents into the bucket. FULL STRENGTH!
I mop liberally across the linoleum floor. Paint comes off easily...so does the linoleum floor pattern!
Mom enters the room just in time to see a 25 sq. ft. void where the linoleum pattern used to exist. She goes ballistic. I know my Dad will kill me within an inch of my life.
Dad comes home. Mom escorts him over to view my latest home-wrecking effort. My Dad slumps to the floor in disbelief. Apparently too weak to tear my a$$ at that point.
A large throw rug covered the affected area for years until we sold the house...
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2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car
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