Rock and roll

That's Franklin installing metal corners on the living room soffit Wednesday morning, while Arnold and Mr. B go over some paperwork.

Note Franklin's nifty little cart. Work on a stretch, then shift a bit, and it rolls on to the next little section. Sheet rock and roll.

He's ready to tape and "mud" -- but for one thing, and I could not make this up if I tried: The screwing inspector.

I'm sure the city's toughness on building codes is a simple pendulum swing from wilder and woolier days. Franklin, like the other subs Ref hired, has an impeccable reputation -- but they still want to check his screwing, so we've called for an inspection Thursday.

Still, I guess I shouldn't be surprised on an island where I have to get my house paint certified as appropriate.