The father of the family would go out at night with a crowbar and smash fenders on cars parked along the street, then come along the next morning to offer to do the bodywork repairs. J.P. thought this was hilarious and told the story often with great relish.
The patriarch of the household would venture out at night with a crowbar and vandalize parked cars, only to return the next morning to offer his services for repairs. J.P. found this amusing and frequently retold the story with enthusiasm.