Well, maybe. Seeing as how the Chief is back in town, I thought I’d mention how grateful I was that he posted this cautionary tale: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=29861
I’m in the process of remodeling my house and had to install a small window in a very small bathroom. This involved pretty much ripping down the entire wall. There was no room for a ladder and many a time I found myself tempted to stand on the throne in order to make it easier to pry or hammer some recalcitrant chunk of plaster and lath. But each time I was tempted, I asked myself, “Do I really want to be found a week from now, bled out on the floor with one foot in the toilet?”
Anyway, thanks Chief. Your sacrifice was not in vain.