I'm sitting here in the dark because ...

helenahelen · Post by **helenahelen** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 1:40 pm

... I can't change lightbulbs

And I can't face ringing a friend for help because I just got turned down from a job I was interviewed for because I can't drive

So I thought I'd register here and say $\:D/$ to you all..

Liz944 · Post by **Liz944** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 6:16 pm

Hi Helen,

Welcome to the forum... hope you enjoy ot here...

Sorry to hear about the job.

donnaf · Post by **donnaf** » Sat Oct 28, 2006 8:43 pm

Hiya Helen! Welcome

$\:D/$
Hope you got the lightbulb sorted......

Post by **Daniel** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 1:28 pm

I suspect if I drove I'd be working for an airline servicing company now. It was one of the first jobs I applied for after Uni. Still, there's hope that things happen for a reason and that the right job is yet to come.

Welcome to the forum!

Dan.

helenahelen · Post by **helenahelen** » Sun Oct 29, 2006 8:53 pm

Thanks for the welcome. Yes, I got a friend to help sort the lightbulb...

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:01 am

For alternative lightbulb related solutions gather every sheet, cushion and bit of fabric in the house and make a spoilheap under the fitting.

It's much easier when you can walk up to it rather than having to balance on anything.

And spoil heaps are fun.

Greetings and Salutations by the way!

Liz944 · Post by **Liz944** » Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:41 am

A bit late....

Two solutions that do not involve changing lightbulbs...

a) get a mobile phone which has its own light...
b) get a powerful torch...

From experience I would leave them somewhere where you can easily get them....

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:29 am

Heh, my bag has certain standard kit that I never take out of it unless I absolutely need the space for something else (it's a big bag and I carry it everywhere) this includes a powerfull torch. Recently I had to fix it by breaking apart another torch for spare parts. I stabbed myself trying to cut a spring but otherwise it's all good :)

helenahelen · Post by **helenahelen** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 9:45 am

Well thanks for all alternative thoughts and ideas on lightbulb-changings! My ceilings are about 9ft high...

Liz944 · Post by **Liz944** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:56 pm

Hi Greg,

Your not the only one who carries around everything!!!!!

I have stuff which stays in my bag permantly (everyone always complain that I carry everything part from the kitchen sink!) and my bag is heavy.... admitidly most items are work related....

torch... for inspections...
first aid kit...
hand cleaning gel.... gain for work
Set of tools... again for work
digital camera....again for work
ID and authrisation
Map
Diary

plus the normal stuff purse, make up, uni ID, tissues all my uni stuff.... pus the all essential chocolate...

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:35 pm

I hate really high ceilings. I lived in a house like that once, I ended up arranging two sofas in a /\ fashion to get to it. It was pretty unstable but it worked.

That's a good inventory list. I don't have a proper first aid kit. Just some bandages, antiseptic wadding and painkillers. I should stock properly. Good to see I'm not the only person who feels bad leaving the house without a map - do you tend to wonder off in random directions "just to see what's there" and get hopelessly lost too :P

Anyone who sees chocolate as an essential is a good person.
I'm sitting here eating a chocolate orange bar as I type that :P

Liz944 · Post by **Liz944** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:15 pm

The getting hopelessly lost is the best part as you find lots of places you would not normally see.... it okay unless it is for work... then you get shouted at for being late!!!!!!

I have to admit I am currently munching my way through a very large bar of toblerone.... Having just had a hospital appointment and just been weighed I should put the chocolate down or at least give it to someone else to eat...

donnaf · Post by **donnaf** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:04 pm

I'm sitting here reading this with NO chocolate in the house and u guys have made me want some!!! Nooooooo!

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 6:51 pm

Give the chocolate to Donna to eat - two birds with one stone :P
It's all about maintaining a chocolate cupboard and refilling it when supplies look low ;)
I like wondering and finding random places too :)
For weight loss I recommend eight hour battle royales. I gotta have burned some calories this weekend :P