A squirrel built a nest in a chimney I was repointing

I was halfway through a job in Springfield when I heard frantic scratching from inside the flue, and a very angry squirrel shot out past my head, dropping a walnut that hit my trowel. The homeowner just said, 'Well, that's new,' and went back inside. What's the weirdest thing you've found in a wall or chimney?

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smith.parker10d ago

Actually, that's a flue liner, not the flue itself. Still, a squirrel launching out is a solid surprise.

blairc9010d ago

Is it really that big a deal, @smith.parker?

reese_hayes7110d ago

Did you jump a foot in the air? I'd have screamed. Good catch on the details, @smith.parker.