I was replacing a blown light bulb from my stockpile of 150watt incandescent gas-filled proper bulbs, but, unfortunately, as I gave the required push and twist, the bulb holder disintegrated.
Fortunately, one does not enter one’s ninth decade without picking up a few DIY basics and I prepared to fit a new one.
I gathered all the necessary tools and, with the aid of a stick for balance, I wobbled to the summit of my household steps which lack a hand-rail and unfortunately were just a little too low, necessitating me working above eye level; wobbling notwithstanding.
Unfortunately, I fell off, but I had anticipated this eventuality by carefully positioning the settee.
Huzzah! I made a soft and comfortable, though undignified, landing.
On the way down I realised I had placed the lampshade on the settee, but too late, there was no turning back.
I am now faced with the dispiriting prospect of having to buy three matching replacements. My only complaint is that I was not specifically warned against all this in the Living Safely handbook published by Essex County Council some time ago.
Could I sue, I wonder?
Ron Hurrell
Hadleigh Park Avenue
Thundersley
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