S*dd*ng bath Lifts - again
stickywicket
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It did it again! I knew I was taking a risk as it had ‘only’ been charging for about 8 hours but I plugged the spare doofer in just in case and got in for a soak. I could tell by the way it whined going down that it wasn’t happy. Then came getting out time. It whined even more and went on a go slow. And stopped.
I called in the cavalry. Mr SW fetched the spare doofer and swapped them over. It did another ½ inch and stopped again. I wasn’t quite halfway up the side of the bath and both batteries were dead. My hero said “I can get you out from there.” I told him I didn’t fancy the bag of cement and plastic box fiasco we had last time. (See previous post on bath lifts) But he assured me he could do it with just his own superpowers and, as there were no hunky firemen about, I had to believe him.
So, I followed instructions. From my perch halfway up the side of the bath, I flung the nearest leg over the side. (I always knew those exercises would come into their own one day.). Then the other leg. This was harder but at least it was my ‘good’ leg.
So, my bottom is now on the bath lift’s seat while my legs are sprawled up and over the side of the bath with my knees on the top bit. Mr SW is getting an eyeful such as he has not seen in years. Ignoring it as best he can, he puts his arms under my armpits and hauls….and hauls…..and, several expletives deleted later, I am standing on the bathroom floor, in his arms. And he is breathing heavily and it is nothing to do with passion. But we have a snog, nonetheless, and we have a laugh too. And then I plug both doofers in to ensure it doesn’t happen again next time. Place your bets, folks.
I called in the cavalry. Mr SW fetched the spare doofer and swapped them over. It did another ½ inch and stopped again. I wasn’t quite halfway up the side of the bath and both batteries were dead. My hero said “I can get you out from there.” I told him I didn’t fancy the bag of cement and plastic box fiasco we had last time. (See previous post on bath lifts) But he assured me he could do it with just his own superpowers and, as there were no hunky firemen about, I had to believe him.
So, I followed instructions. From my perch halfway up the side of the bath, I flung the nearest leg over the side. (I always knew those exercises would come into their own one day.). Then the other leg. This was harder but at least it was my ‘good’ leg.
So, my bottom is now on the bath lift’s seat while my legs are sprawled up and over the side of the bath with my knees on the top bit. Mr SW is getting an eyeful such as he has not seen in years. Ignoring it as best he can, he puts his arms under my armpits and hauls….and hauls…..and, several expletives deleted later, I am standing on the bathroom floor, in his arms. And he is breathing heavily and it is nothing to do with passion. But we have a snog, nonetheless, and we have a laugh too. And then I plug both doofers in to ensure it doesn’t happen again next time. Place your bets, folks.
If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright
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Oh Sticky! Bathing technology is not what it's cracked up to be but Mr SW is. What a lovely man he is. I think I may get me one of these danged things - as long as Mr SW is part of the kit. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Good to laugh about things. Ive had a few laughs with my husband at our situation re my OA , infact seeing the funny side is bringing us closer together again.
You really made me laugh. Good job Mr SW was at home !! Glad you are ok. xx0 -
Aaw Sticky, it's like reading an arthritic love story.0
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with a bit of comedy thrown in.I think some of us are very lucky with our ohs.Mig0
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That sounds frustrating beyond belief but beautiful too! What a hero and a snog to boot. Sometimes annoying doofers at least have little benefits for us.Hey little fighter, things will get brighter0
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Aww SW....sorry but I did think had the batteries been some how sabotaged by Mr SW.... just a thought....now back to you...do you think the batteries need replacing or is it not that old xLove
Barbara0 -
Ah Ha he was your knight in shining Armour after all .Its a shame the setting was not on the beach .
Fowls xxx0 -
Oh dear what a predicament to be in . Good job it wasn't the day for the window cleaner to come calling.
Janet x0 -
Dearie me Sticky aptly named(middle name "situations"), your OH sounds such a lovely man, even after all that huffin and puffin he still has the strength to give you a wee snog as well awwwwe I couldn't help envisaging as Janet said the window cleaner I will say no more .........Marie xxSmile a while and while you smile
smile another smile and soon there
will be miles and miles of smiles
just because you smiled I wish your
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Thank you everyone for your kind comments and observations.
For your information, I'm willing to hire him out for a price - a nice bottle of Chenin Blanc should cover it. (Snogs will be extra - a lot extra.)
The problem is just that the battries don't hold their charge and deplete quickly so have to be left on charge permanently. I knew I was taking a risk but hey ho.
Fowls - on the beach :shock: I'm not totally shameless, you know. (Close, though )
I think our window cleaner must already believe we have a very...er...interesting marital life when he sees all the 'aids and appliances' on my bedside cabinetIf at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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:shock: Mig0
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