The Toilet Frame has Left the Kitchen.

dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 16. Aug 2011, 10:37 in Living with Arthritis archive
In all the excitement of the aftermath of last Friday's long-awaited ortho appointment I completely forgot to tell you that I have my new folding stool for the kitchen. It is suitably drab but very comfortable: its seat is much like mine, broad and curved but, unlike mine, is grey. Its legs are also much like mine, skinny and white. Its four rubber feet are horseshoe-shaped, so that when I settle my delicate bulk upon it they spread and grip. It is, in fact, a shower stool (according to its label) but I care not, it folds and that is precisely what was required. I am pleased.

As we were buying it the lady said that she had just had a call from OT to ask if they could borrow it and that she would have to ring them back and say no. :shock: How do I know this hasn't been 'borrowed' before? We also asked if there was a new, boxed one we could have, ie one that hadn't been tried (or lent out). We were told no but no-one even went to look. I am of a mind to pop back in soon and see if another one has appeared. This thing cost £95 but it is purpose-built and should last me my drugs-contracted lifetime. Hurrah! DD

PS It's bl**dy hard to fold! :grin:
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

Comments

  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am glad that you are now sorted with a seat that is both comfortable and useful. It will make chores in the kitchen once again a bit easier and this one is purpose built so will not let you down.

    I did laugh at your description, you make the most boring pieces of equipment sound exciting :lol:

    Have a good day :grin:
    Juliepf x
  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good news , DD , glad the new toy does the job . Maybe you should check and get 1 in unused pristine condition though ; goodness knows , we pay enough for all these gizmos . Jillyb
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Love your description DD...
    Least you will be able to sit in the kitchen now..I love my stool in the bathroom helps more than i realised lol
    Can Mr DD be able to put the stool away for you when you have finished, save you struggling??.xx
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello traluvie, it's nice to see you about! Mr DD is, alas, rarely here during the week. He tends to be out for at least fourteen hours a day so it's best I get on with learning/developing my own technique for collapsing (it, not me!) I am pleased with it, it is comfortable and it will make a difference. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am so glad that you managed to get one, I do hope that it hasn't already lived a 'full life' :shock: :shock: Ooooh, imagine the tales it could tell :eek: :lol::wink:
    I should bloody hope it is a new one at that price...

    Anyway, my dear Amigo, it is good to hear that it suits it's purpose for you. Long may it continue to do so..

    I hope that you are doing ok today mi dear, how's the pain?
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  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The most important thing is that it is comfortable and makes a difference..
    I am sure soon you will be a whizz kid at opening and closing the stool it will be just like clicking your fingers(well maybe not :lol:)
    Arthur tests us at times to see how skillfull we really are..i think we surprise ourselves on how adaptful we can be.. 1 nil to us eh :P
    th_tn_TisFORTIGGER.jpgxxTracyxx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    Hip Hip!!!!! you've finlly got a seat/stool......Glad its comfortable.
    You'll get the hang of folding it your own way.
    I had been gong to ask about Mr DD but thats been answered.
    Enjoy it

    Love
    Hileena
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,110
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD.
    i'm glad you found what you wanted try and stay upright
    on it dont do the jig while your sat on it and all should be well.
    take care. joan xx
    take care
    joan xx