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Originally Posted by pwd72s
Just one problem right now..want to get a cup of joe in me before I begin what use to be a chore that took seconds. That is, to change a bulb in a ceiling light fixture.
When younger: Grab a stool, stand on it, unscrew the nut holding the shade, remove shade, unscrew burnt out bulb, replace bulb, install shade...done.
Today, age 80: Can't do it like that. Because of diabetes & foot neuropathy, balance is shot..I get dizzy looking up...would fall off a stool...need support. So...the plan is to bring the 6' step ladder from the garage. Use it to steady myself on while changing the bulb by leaning into the ladder's higher rungs. After removing the shade, get down, place shade on a table. Back up with new bulb, do the replacement. Back down, get shade & nut, replace.
A 30 second job now takes a lot of time and careful planning to hopefully avoid injury because of falling.
So younger guys, this is what you have to look forward to, if you keep breathing long enough.  |
Well, thanks for that, lol. Wish I was nearby, I'd be glad to change out that bulb for ya.
I did this very thing for my Mom and Stepdad. He wanted all the bulbs in the house switched to LED because they would outlast him. I spent about a half a day changing them all out. He had all the bulbs labeled as to where they would go, bathroom, garage...etc. I was glad I could do it for them.
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