Man, that duck story hits close to home, @gibson.mila. I read about a bridge crane operator last month who swerved to avoid hitting a bird and almost sent a whole steel beam into a river in some industrial zone. It's wild how one second of looking the wrong way turns into a disaster... just confirms your point about luck being all that's between us and a huge mess.

For cable installs, I found that keeping my wrists straight and using my arm strength more than my fingers cuts down on cramps. Your mileage may vary, but it's worth a shot. In my experience, small changes in technique can make a big difference.

Seriously, how bad is it really if it's just at his own house?