A ladder that does everything!
As the renos move up the stairwell, I’ve developed a fascination with the ladder. Not a step ladder, per se; more of a pretzel that can be reconfigured in many forms. It permits access to the far reaches of the stairwell, as long as you have a team of pretzel-benders. Two of us, minimum. I like adaptable technology. Can’t justify owning one, yet, but it seems so practical. Here’s a picture.
If ever one of the kids moves home, we’ll put this on the list of needed objects. Yes, we own other ladders, but none as polyvalent. And sturdy.
Getting the renos done by someone else (with skills in the domain, no less) makes perfect sense. I would be too afraid of making a gaff that people would point out for decades to come. My years of education didn’t include structural strategies; I can lean against a wall, but I can’t build one. And even though there’s a wonderful learning experience, right here, I don’t want to develop that skill set at this point in my life. Ditto for the other associated trades. No plumbing, or electrical, or roofing, or… well, you understand. There are people that earn their living this way. Who am I to interfere with someone “bringing home the bacon”, as people used to say. Speaking of which, bacon is good!
On the TV, we’ve adopted the Kim family (fine Canadian humour). I didn’t pay attention, when the episodes first aired, but we have time to savour the lifestyle of a small store owner in the big city.
