An entitled couple learned a hard lesson when they tried to cheat my dad, a hardworking plumber, out of his payment. Here’s how he turned the tables on them. I’m Phoebe, but you can call me Pippi, just like my dad does. My dad, Pete, is a 55-year-old plumber with a rugged look and hands that show years of hard work.
He treats every job like it’s his own home, and his dedication often gets him taken for granted. A few months ago, I visited my dad at his place, where I found him on the patio, enjoying a cigar and laughing heartily. I asked what was so funny, and he began to tell me about the Carlyles, a couple who wanted an extravagant bathroom remodel.
They picked every detail, from the tiles to the toilet paper holder, and at first, it seemed like a dream job. But on the last day, just as my dad finished the grouting, the Carlyles sat on their couch, ready to pull a fast one. Mrs. Carlyle claimed the tiles were wrong, despite having chosen them herself. To my dad’s shock, they only wanted to pay him half of what they owed.
Frustrated but clever, my dad decided to teach them a lesson. Instead of using water in the grout, he mixed it with sugar and honey, packed up his tools, and left with half the payment. He knew the couple wouldn’t notice anything wrong immediately; the grout looked fine when it dried.
Weeks later, Mrs. Carlyle took a shower and found ants crawling along the grout lines. The next day brought cockroaches, and soon enough, all sorts of bugs showed up. My dad had a friend, Johnny, who lived next door and kept him updated on the couple’s pest problems.
The Carlyles tried everything to get rid of the bugs, spending a fortune on pest control, but nothing worked. They even blamed the pest sprays for ruining the grout, not realizing that the sugar residue was the source of their problems.
My dad told me the couple ended up redoing their entire bathroom a year later, but the sugar was still lurking underneath, keeping the bugs coming back. They were clueless, still planning to remodel again.
I couldn’t help but feel a bit sorry for them. My dad explained that their actions insulted his work and pride. He needed to protect his reputation in the plumbing business, and if he let them cheat him, others might try to do the same.
The stories continued. Johnny shared how Mrs. Carlyle had a fancy dinner party and screamed when she found a cockroach in the bathroom. Mr. Carlyle attempted to fix the problem himself, only to create a chemical factory smell without solving anything.
Over a year later, the couple was at their wits’ end and even considered selling their house. My dad chuckled, noting that perhaps his revenge lasted longer than intended, but he felt it was a deserved lesson.
As we sat watching the sunset, I couldn’t help but appreciate the cleverness of my dad’s actions. He taught them a lesson they wouldn’t forget, and I laughed at the thought of the Carlyles’ continued struggles. I promised him that if I ever needed plumbing work done, I would pay him in full upfront. It was a fitting reminder that sometimes, karma comes with unexpected consequences.
Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany shared a passionate kiss while they were at Disneyland with their family.
Country star Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany openly showed their love for each other during a family trip to Disneyland.
They were seen hugging and sharing a passionate kiss while leaning against a wooden rail at the theme park in California.
Jason and Brittany were spotted cozying up as they leaned up against a wooden rail and shared a steamy kiss. (Mega)
Brittany wore a lilac minidress, a silver chain necklace, and sunglasses, while Jason was dressed casually in a gray T-shirt and a baseball cap. They were photographed next to a pole with drinks, which looked like wine and beer, at the base.
In another photo, Jason is hugging Brittany from behind, and she’s smiling happily.
The happy couple went to Disneyland with their two kids, Memphis, 6, and Navy, 5.
The Aldeans often visit Disney theme parks and have shared their family trips on social media before.
In October 2022, Brittany posted on Instagram about the fun her family had at Disney.
She wrote: “We had so much fun at Disney that I couldn’t post everything! We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and I highly recommend it.”
She shared their top three rides: Guardians of the Galaxy, Avatar, and Soaring. Brittany loves motion simulators and rides that include scents. She said the trip was full of smiles and happy tears.
The post also featured a slideshow of family photos.
The first picture showed Jason and Brittany holding their kids in front of the Disney castle and an American flag. They were all wearing Disney-themed outfits.
Other photos featured the family posing with Mickey and Minnie Mouse mascots.
Jason was seen hugging his daughter, while Brittany was riding the amusement park attractions with their son.
Jason and Brittany first met when Jason was still married to his ex-wife, Jessica Ussery. He divorced Jessica in March 2013 and started dating Brittany a year later.
They got engaged in September 2014, and Brittany shared on Instagram how happy she was, saying she couldn’t wait to spend her life with Jason and was excited about their future together.
The couple married in Mexico on March 21, 2015.
Jason also has two daughters, Keeley and Kendyl, from his marriage to Jessica.
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