Yes, and no.  There is a real problem with a real newel post in need of 
repair, and a real person with real responsibilities.  The question is 
mine, because I was uncomfortable with the alternatives that do not 
include dissassembly.  But, the other party is uncomfortable with the 
disassembly.  The discomforts are real and reasonable.

-jc

On Apr 9, 2004, at 1:23 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:

> J-
>  
> Is this a hypothetical question?
>  
> VI