Note to self...(and to you too, Internet)

When fixing the bathtub faucet, removing the C clip that holds the cartridge in place without first turning off the water is a BAD idea.

In case you can't tell, the front of me is completely soaked because the cartridge for the faucet and who knows how many gallons of water came shooting out ala horizontal geyser, and all over me.

I actually knew to turn the water off, but I couldn't get the C clip back in, so I pulled it back out to try to get a better angle, and, well, you've seen the evidence.

At least I'm man enough to admit when I make a mistake, and can laugh about it.