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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Lupus / November 2005CGT -
My wooden ladder broke a week ago. It's soooooooooooooo old, it has white hair <g> and isn't repairable. New ones are expensive. So last night I waded through the classified ads and I think I found some 6 footers... for $25 each or $20 each for 2 Yippee !! Just gotta go get them in the big city, one day this week. That's my CGT :))) J In article <43772AEE.41FED8DE@execulink.com>, J <sniffles@anon.inv> wrote >My wooden ladder broke a week ago. >It's soooooooooooooo old, it has white hair <g> and isn't repairable. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >:))) >J Hmmm. I'd be wary of cheap new or second-hand wooden (or indeed metal) ladders. I'd worry about the standards they were made to, and the use and abuse they had been subjected to. Also I have a problem that I'm sure you do not - wearing suitable protective clothing and carrying the hedge-trimmer, I weigh about 240lb. Most domestic ladders aren't rated for such a load!  SignatureAndy Taylor [Chair, N E Lupus Group] See http://www.northeastlupus.org.uk for more! > Hmmm. I'd be wary of cheap new or second-hand wooden (or indeed metal) > ladders. I had the old one 20 years. It was given to me "used". They were afraid of it. > I'd worry about the standards they were made to, and the use > and abuse they had been subjected to. He had 2 beauts. Note the "had". They're on the porch now. > Also I have a problem that I'm > sure you do not - wearing suitable protective clothing and carrying the > hedge-trimmer, I weigh about 240lb. Most domestic ladders aren't rated > for such a load! I hear ya. I'll compare the steps to the old one, but they're solid, not rickety the way the old one was. Speaking of which, I was looking for a painter and wallpaper-er and a UK guy named Andy was referred to me. He said he was keen to make a name here (having just moved to this country a year or so ago). He finally came and quoted me. I've got a new name for him ! Another woman was even worse -- $2800.00 for 2 rooms (including some fancy wallpaper, that hides flaws, but needs painting to be washable). sheesh..all I want is vinyl wallpaper. So I'm still looking...are you coming to Canada anytime soon ;-) J In article <43792A44.23E7E920@execulink.com>, J <sniffles@anon.inv> wrote [ >So I'm still looking...are you coming to Canada anytime soon ;-) >J I'll have to patch my coracle. SignatureAndy Taylor [Chair, N E Lupus Group] See http://www.northeastlupus.org.uk for more! > , J <sniffles@anon.inv>wrote > [ > >So I'm still looking...are you coming to Canada anytime soon ;-) > > I'll have to patch my coracle. Bring 2 helpers to bail; that would be 3 men in a leaky tub J In article <437AE7BD.F6CBFCD3@execulink.com>, J <sniffles@anon.inv> wrote >> , J <sniffles@anon.inv>wrote >> [ [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Bring 2 helpers to bail; that would be 3 men in a leaky tub >J Isn't there an old nursery rhyme about them? SignatureAndy Taylor [Chair, N E Lupus Group] See http://www.northeastlupus.org.uk for more! rub a dub dub! <g> Hugs, sherry > My wooden ladder broke a week ago. > It's soooooooooooooo old, it has white hair <g> and isn't repairable. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > :))) > J :) I don't think i've seen a wooden ladder in well.. a number of years. :) I want (note, want, not need) a Cosco folding kitchen stool/ladder. A new home deserves a quaint bit of nostalgia like that right? Only problem - the white is rather ugly. But the yellow or red don't fit in my *white* kitchen (which is lovely). i think it's because the white has white legs and everything while the red and yellow have plain stainless (or chrome?). But i've yet to justify the cost. So i have a hideous, paint-splattered step-ladder leaning against the refrigerator for now. :P My CGToTD - i hit the local stitchery which is going out of business and stocked up on a bunch of stuff for 30% off everything. happy stitchin' kitty. > :) I don't think i've seen a wooden ladder in well.. a number of years. :) > I want (note, want, not need) a Cosco folding kitchen stool/ladder. A new [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > i've yet to justify the cost. So i have a hideous, paint-splattered > step-ladder leaning against the refrigerator for now. :P Saw its legs off and paint it? What are you looking for a step-stool? With a back that can be sat on? There seems to be a Retro Black Chair with Step Stool $39.99 at costco, but yes it has chrome or stainless less. There's one at ikea - it says it can be sanded for surfacing. <http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&sto reId=12&langId=-1&productId=15641> don't know if that will work or not. I typed ikea stepstool into Google search and it was the first one Paint it black and white squares? $9.99 > My CGToTD - i hit the local stitchery which is going out of business and > stocked up on a bunch of stuff for 30% off everything. happy stitchin' > kitty. Good deal ! J > What are you looking for a step-stool? > With a back that can be sat on? Yup. Like the one in my grandmother's kitchen for umpteen years. > There seems to be a Retro Black Chair with Step Stool $39.99 at costco, but yes > it has chrome or stainless less. Made by Cosco (vs. Costco) and usually found in red, "banana", or white. Black would definitely not work for my all white kitchen. I suppose unless i wanted contrast. Which I don't. It's a classic. Only the one in my family was "Avocado" as were so many things in the late 60s. ;) Alvacado or harvest gold! Boy, the 60's were something else! Hugs, Sherry > > What are you looking for a step-stool? > > With a back that can be sat on? [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > i wanted contrast. Which I don't. It's a classic. Only the one in my > family was "Avocado" as were so many things in the late 60s. ;) I wonder if the legs are paintable? Enamel paint or car paint? Cdn tire has touch up paint, not as good quality as the real car paint. Just a thought. I saw yuur stepstool...in my dreams and it was lovely :) J What a deal J. At least now I know there is no risk of you plunging to the ground. There is nothing like a deal. What a great CGT!! > My wooden ladder broke a week ago. > It's soooooooooooooo old, it has white hair <g> and isn't repairable. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > :))) > J |
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