Damn it all!

[n2mark]

My lights need changing in my kitchen, the problem is I am 4-11, I have high ceilings which means I need to drag a table in the kitchen, put a chair on the table, then change the bulbs and pray I don't fall. I'm in my 60's - was never afraid of falling but I live by myself now (both kids are grown and l ive on their own), I could fall break my hip like my mom but no one would know. Guess I could put the phone in my pocket just in case. I thoroughly enjoy living by myself but sometimes it is scarry with no one around to ask for help in case of an emergency,

[Kire]

1. I'd come over now, but I'm in New Jersey.

I do know somebody in New Mexico, but I don't think it's Phoenix and, well, he's probably drunk right now.

Good luck.

On edit: I am so dumb, Phoenix is in AZ, isn't it?

D'OH

[NightTrain]

2. You wouldn't happen to live within an hour of Hartford, CT?

If so, maybe I can change your bulbs for ya! :hi:

[n2mark]

5. Nope, not Hartford

not New Mexico....

If you don't hear from me for a few days, just tell Skinner to contact 911 in Phoenix, he has my address and phone number, at least I think he does because of donations.

[hickman1937]

3. Don't put the phone in your pocket

you might land on it, then your really screwed. Call someone and ask them to wait while you change the bulb.

[n2mark]

6. Good Idea

thanks

[DemGa]

4. Do you know there is a tool made for that?

any big box home improvement store has them. A telescopic pole for changing light bulbs.

[n2mark]

7. the telescope pole won't do

I have double flourescent lights in my kitchen.

When I bought this house I love the high ceilings, but now regret this.

[Spinzonner]

8. Hire a suspended basketball player

they'll need the work

Seriously, can't you get a tall(er) neighbor to do it for you tomorrow ?

The phone isn't enough if you crack your noggin