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By *bi Haive OP   Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

So. I'm doing some DIY this weekend and have to climb up a ladder to finish some painting over the stairs later.

I don't do heights.

I've somewhat stupidly decided over my lunchbreak to pop 'Fall' (that Netflix film about the two girls climbing the radio tower) on the telly.

Rapidly losing the urge to climb that ladder now...

Am I just being a wimp?

A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, you're not.

A friend recently took a tumble and cracked a vertebrae.

Slow and steady, sensible, 3 points of contact and no over reaching.

It's so easily done. Comically so. For those of us watching. You less so.

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

I don't like going up ladders. My husband was chatting with our neighbour about clearing the gutters. He was saying he always hires someone to do it as his own dad was up a ladder years ago clearing the gutters for him, fell off the ladder, and died. That was cheery.

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By *bi Haive OP   Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"No, you're not.

A friend recently took a tumble and cracked a vertebrae.

Slow and steady, sensible, 3 points of contact and no over reaching.

It's so easily done. Comically so. For those of us watching. You less so."

Fox will be watching.

She's already asked me where the insurance paperwork is.

A

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By *e renard de la campagneMan
over a year ago

Surrey mostly when over

I'm sure they'll be lots who say yes A, but my god, you won't find me up a ladder - I think twice getting on a chair!!

Get someone in would be my advice! x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, just do it

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By *hePerkyPumpkinTV/TS
over a year ago

Bristol

When you think about it ladders are the easiest things to climb in the world... surely you can do that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No not being a wimp. It is dangerous, especially going up extending ladders. Follow all the safety advice on use - seen too many broken ladders where people have abused them and had an accident.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a big fan of ladders when there is no one to hold it, have just spent the morning precariously up a ladder trying to trim back the neighbour's tree that over hangs our garden. Glad to be back on terra firma

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Decorator here,, you get used to them,,, see some nice sights too sometimes;-)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No, you're not.

A friend recently took a tumble and cracked a vertebrae.

Slow and steady, sensible, 3 points of contact and no over reaching.

It's so easily done. Comically so. For those of us watching. You less so.

Fox will be watching.

She's already asked me where the insurance paperwork is.

A"

First mistake, that shows planning and then words like premeditated start getting bandied about.

For it to be believable, some degree of panic needs to be layered into the scene.

I've said too much.

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By *lay 4 your plessureMan
over a year ago

Wigan

It's good to have some fear, it makes sure you do as much as possible to stay safe. Lose your fear and you you can become complacent and accidents will be more likely to happen then

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

No. You probably need to get back on the proverbial horse, but the feeling is natural and normal

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Look for Fred Dibnah on You Tube.

Ladder clinbing at its best.

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By *bi Haive OP   Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Well......

I'M ALIVE!!!!

First coat done and I'm still breathing - just! A hot sweaty mess. Not just because of the temperature but because I fucking hate heights/ladders and it scares the shit out of me, but it's the only way to reach that annoying bit above the stairs.

Definitely considering not doing a second coat on that bit.

But no insurance payout for Fox yet. There's still tomorrow of course.....

A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't do heights. It is insane how I cannot look at videos of brave people climbing up high.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

You should have got a really long, long-arm roller

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London


"So. I'm doing some DIY this weekend and have to climb up a ladder to finish some painting over the stairs later.

I don't do heights.

I've somewhat stupidly decided over my lunchbreak to pop 'Fall' (that Netflix film about the two girls climbing the radio tower) on the telly.

Rapidly losing the urge to climb that ladder now...

Am I just being a wimp?

A"

I am not a massive fan of heights either! How do you feel about being top floor of a skyscraper?

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By *bi Haive OP   Man
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"So. I'm doing some DIY this weekend and have to climb up a ladder to finish some painting over the stairs later.

I don't do heights.

I've somewhat stupidly decided over my lunchbreak to pop 'Fall' (that Netflix film about the two girls climbing the radio tower) on the telly.

Rapidly losing the urge to climb that ladder now...

Am I just being a wimp?

A

I am not a massive fan of heights either! How do you feel about being top floor of a skyscraper?

"

I stay away from the windows.

A

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By *bi Haive OP   Man
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Ladder update.

Fuck that. Seriously. Fuck that.

I've booked a mini stair scaffolding rig to finish the DIY. Wish I'd though of it sooner given it's less than £50 for the day and whilst less amusing for Fox than watching me inch up a set of steps that felt to me like they were made of tinfoil, whilst attempting to balance a paint tin and brush in one hand without spilling it down the wall/stairs, it'll mean I can actually finish the job without constantly wondering if she's gonna spend the insurance money on a boob job, new car or long holiday on the beach.

Ladders are evil.

A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ladder update.

Fuck that. Seriously. Fuck that.

I've booked a mini stair scaffolding rig to finish the DIY. Wish I'd though of it sooner given it's less than £50 for the day and whilst less amusing for Fox than watching me inch up a set of steps that felt to me like they were made of tinfoil, whilst attempting to balance a paint tin and brush in one hand without spilling it down the wall/stairs, it'll mean I can actually finish the job without constantly wondering if she's gonna spend the insurance money on a boob job, new car or long holiday on the beach.

Ladders are evil.

A"

I didnt know there was such a thing! Just googled and they look scary too

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

I don’t fear heights but I cannot use a ladder, hate the damn wobbly buggers

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By *bi Haive OP   Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Ladder update.

Fuck that. Seriously. Fuck that.

I've booked a mini stair scaffolding rig to finish the DIY. Wish I'd though of it sooner given it's less than £50 for the day and whilst less amusing for Fox than watching me inch up a set of steps that felt to me like they were made of tinfoil, whilst attempting to balance a paint tin and brush in one hand without spilling it down the wall/stairs, it'll mean I can actually finish the job without constantly wondering if she's gonna spend the insurance money on a boob job, new car or long holiday on the beach.

Ladders are evil.

A

I didnt know there was such a thing! Just googled and they look scary too "

I'd rather be stood on a metre wide flat surface than a flimsy strip of aluminium that feels like a razor blade under your feet.

Means I have two hands free too.

Good job we have wide stairs though.

A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ladder update.

Fuck that. Seriously. Fuck that.

I've booked a mini stair scaffolding rig to finish the DIY. Wish I'd though of it sooner given it's less than £50 for the day and whilst less amusing for Fox than watching me inch up a set of steps that felt to me like they were made of tinfoil, whilst attempting to balance a paint tin and brush in one hand without spilling it down the wall/stairs, it'll mean I can actually finish the job without constantly wondering if she's gonna spend the insurance money on a boob job, new car or long holiday on the beach.

Ladders are evil.

A

I didnt know there was such a thing! Just googled and they look scary too

I'd rather be stood on a metre wide flat surface than a flimsy strip of aluminium that feels like a razor blade under your feet.

Means I have two hands free too.

Good job we have wide stairs though.

A"

Oh me too....if it didnt have to be so high up lol I'd have to be on all fours to feel secure.

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest


"So. I'm doing some DIY this weekend and have to climb up a ladder to finish some painting over the stairs later.

I don't do heights.

I've somewhat stupidly decided over my lunchbreak to pop 'Fall' (that Netflix film about the two girls climbing the radio tower) on the telly.

Rapidly losing the urge to climb that ladder now...

Am I just being a wimp?

A"

The amount of serious ladder related injuries I've seen and treated would suggest you aren't

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

My dad used to say that

"There's no such thing as an accident, just carelessness"

Follow safe working practices,use the correct equipment and you should be fine.

I spend half my life on roof's and up and down ladders.

Appropriate footwear is important, IE don't wear flip flops....

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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Fall was absolutely terrifying.

I now refuse to go on any ladders.

I hope you survived your ordeal Obi and the vultures haven't been pecking at Fox's body.

xoxo

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus


"My dad used to say that

"There's no such thing as an accident, just carelessness"

Follow safe working practices,use the correct equipment and you should be fine.

I spend half my life on roof's and up and down ladders.

Appropriate footwear is important, IE don't wear flip flops...."

I watched my dad being taken off a ladder by a clown in a forklift when he was painting a 3rd floor window I’d say that was trauma enough

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By *olacolaMan
over a year ago

lincoln

Two words…. Rod hull . No point risking it, get a professional

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m up and down ladders most days for work and I also make some very dodgy platforms to work off balancing on bannisters to cut in ceilings over stairs is a favourite of mine, gets the heart pumping!

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By *bi Haive OP   Man
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"I’m up and down ladders most days for work and I also make some very dodgy platforms to work off balancing on bannisters to cut in ceilings over stairs is a favourite of mine, gets the heart pumping! "

Pumping?

Mine was going faster than if I'd strolled in from work to find Fox sandwiched between Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie with a big neon sign above them saying 'jump on board'.

Cutting in above the stairs is the exact reason I've booked the scaffolding. Ethan Hunt I am most definitely not.

A

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