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[IrishAyes]

13. Thanks. I don't have means to post a picture or would.

The carpet was just the cheapest ever made, and they simply spread glue and then laid down the bleepin' carpet. Ruined perfectly good floors. Somebody else who saw the floor and 'supposedly' knows, claimed that the glue had soaked in too deep to be sanded out. Of course he might've just been trying to sell me a new floor, but how would I know?

So far I favor your idea of the newer, real-wood floating floors. It might have to wait awhile, but I've got more time than $ - as usual. You deserve a consultation fee, even though I wouldn't advise holding your breath until it arrives in the mail. Check might bounce!