Whilst off sick, I have had a bit more time than usual to go exploring on the latop. I came across a forum with handy tips for arthritis sufferers, one of which was to collect all the laundry then throw it downstairs ahead of you.
Susie's French exchange partner is arriving tonight (bad timing as another body to look after is not really what I need at the moment!). This causes much swapping of beds and bedding. So, I gathered one huge bundle together inside a sheet, rolled it up (not particularly easy with sore hands!) and threw it down stairs....
Unfortunately, it landed on the dying poinsetta on the hall window sill, sent that crashing to the floor and smashed the pot. The bottom of the stairs was a mess of plant, soil, pottery and much dirtier laundry! It added a whole new meaning to soiled bedding! Both cats are traumatised as they wre asleep under the hall radiator. Betty, the nervous one, is now sitting on the sideboard and staring at the carpet in fear. Teddy is sitting outside in a resigned manner.
I'm trying hard to have a "you've got to laugh" attitude at the moment, but this one was not easy ... I think I will avoid any new handy hints for a while! xx Ailsa
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