Norm,

At least you haven't lost your sense of humor but I know how well they are irritating you. I got a mouse or rat under my floor that keeps gnawing on the floor joists. I about got him or her to stop as I have been ringing its ears by taking a hammer like a machine gun to the area right over where he is gnawing. Makes me so mad that if I could get to him or her I would take it out. Just about the time I get all settle into bed the gnawing starts. It was quite last night as far as I know so I have stumped my toes lately. OUCH.