Fortunately the day started off quite well. I did some ironing, prepared a casserole to cook in the slow cooker, did the competitions and crosswords, tidied up a little and mid-afternoon I felt it was time to sample the casserole. It was bubbling in the conservatory and it smelt delicious.
Unfortunately fate had different ideas and the next thing I knew I was on the floor having tripped over the door sill. And next to me was the clothes airer which I'd fallen on and was no longer airing clothes. No way could I get up so I tried to hitch myself back over the door sill to get to the phone but I couldn't manage it. So I sat and shouted.
And the third fortunate? I'd won a case of prosecco so I was able to say thank you in a tangible way.
And maybe there was a fourth fortunate - I hadn't got around to opening the case so I couldn't be accused of having been on the bottle before I fell.
(don't worry, I've already made arrangements to have the door sill modified. Just a few weeks ago I had a key safe installed next to the back door so rescuers can get to me.)
Oh no! I'm glad you're okay. That could have been nasty.
ReplyDeleteI'm fine. It was a good way to get to know the neighbours a little more.
DeleteThank goodness for open windows and strong arms. Glad you're okay.
ReplyDeleteI'm fine. It's great to have good neighbours.
DeleteGlad you are fine but I am giggling at the 4th fortunate!
ReplyDeleteIt was VERY fortunate!
DeleteSo glad you weren't hurt, have good neighbours AND Prosecco!
ReplyDeleteAnd there are still four bottles for me!
DeleteSo glad that you are okay. Good thing the neighbours heard you and helped you out.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I am truly blessed.
DeleteGlad you are OK. Must have given you a nasty fright. Do you have "necklace alarms" in the UK? The DBEM has one so she can push and raise the alarm with the ambulance service at any time.
ReplyDeleteYes, we do. I'm going to investigate or maybe make a holder so I can carry my mobile phone.
DeleteFalling gives you a nasty shock, doesn't it? But I'm glad you were able to be heard by the neighbours and that they came to the rescue so promptly. You are very sensible about having the key-safe fitted - got me thinking now!
ReplyDeleteI felt a bit old-ladyish getting it but I feel that by the time I really such things I won't feel like organising them.
DeleteI'm so glad everything turned out okay and I LOVE the way you told that story. Your fourth fortunate is really funny!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm fine. And I still have four bottles - honest.
DeleteAlls well that ends well, thank goodness for good neighbours.
ReplyDeleteI'm very fortunate!
DeleteNot a nice thing to happen, glad you weren't hurt badly. A Lifeline sounds like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteLooking into it.
DeleteYour last line is too funny, about the case not being opened yet. How good your neighbors heard you and rallied round.
ReplyDeleteAnd there are STILL four bottles left! Yes, the neighbours are great.
DeleteMary, did you knaow that the local Council will supply Lifelines, and also Key pads?
ReplyDeleteYes, I know. I have reservations about alarms as so many people who have them won't wear them - I'm looking into the possibility of a wrist watch style alarm.
DeleteOh my goodness! I am glad you are ok! Falling is a scary proposition for sure!
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