Ghostbusters - Rivergum style

Daryl, Jacob and Cob (and Penny) suited up for the job

Did you ever have the misfortune of watching Ghostbusters? You know the goofy guys who could eliminate ghosts from your home, office, city with super dooper laser strikes? Well I did, and today I couldn't help notice the similarities as the workers got suited up for today's adventures.
Insulation was the order of the day.

Team work

It's taken 16 months to get this organised, with the insulation sitting in our shed for at least 12 months.

If Dad had utilised the free insulation scheme this job would not have been needed.

Between shift work and finding a suitable day that some of our offspring could help, it has been a challenge.

But not so much of a challenge as putting this stuff in!

The profanity was flying thick and fast as Daryl and the two Jacobs sweltered in the roof cavity spreading the yellow blankets down.

Keeping out of trouble

Ignoring the dead rats, dodging the huntsmen, swiping the cobwebs and trying not to inhale the dust the guys were not especially impressed.

Balancing on bearers, avoiding the ceiling plaster and knocking heads a few times made for an eventful session. Suited up and taped at wrists and ankles with duct tape the guys didn't have much breathing space. They emerged red faced, sweating and thirsty.

After four hours they couldn't get out of their 'ghost' suits fast enough and into a shower. Looking out the back door all that remained was a soggy pile of socks, t-shirts, suits and gloves - promptly placed into the bin.


Right now, the helpers have returned to their own homes. New helpers, in Carol and Zac, arrived and we are relaxing with a wine and dessert, wondering if the house is just that bit warmer thanks to a first class layer of insulation.



Until next time,
N