We have finally got around to having stair lifts fitted for both of the stair cases.
We live in a Maisonette on two floors and so two stair lifts were needed, one in from the street and one up to the craft room and third bedroom.
Some days are better than others for Tom and his breathing, but on bad days its an effort for him to make the stairs.
Here it is up on the top floor along from the workroom.
Nice and quiet and just right for the job.
Today we are having the second one being installed for the bottom stairs.
This is going to make life a lot easier for both of us.
Look who's got in on the picture, Willow, my craft room buddy.
Meanwhile I am still trying to find a bit of time for my needlework.
There seems always to be something taking me away from it lately but some progress has been made on the Shi Sha daisies, I only have one left to do and then comes the filling in with sequins and beads.
I am also working on another sampler for the journal and found this rather novel fringe.
That will make life easier. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThey are amazing and make life so much easier.My Mam bought one for my Dad because he was having to go on his hands and knees to get up the stairs.My Mam is nearly 85 and uses it her self now because of really bad feet.She puts the clean washing on her knees and wizzes up!.Only trouble is,when her Great grandkids visit,they keep wanting to go to the toilet upstairs,every 5 mins so that they can have a go!,xx
ReplyDeleteMr really does need one but hes to stubborn , im more afraid of him tumbling down the stairs than him crawling up them , but we have to wait he reached the budget level when they fitted the wet room
ReplyDeleteThat will make things so much easier. Glad you got them. Your stitching looks so perfect
ReplyDeleteBeautiful needlework.
ReplyDeleteJust you wait until Rupert learns to operate those stair lifts!
those are nice lifts. I've always told friends who said something about our stairs when we get old that we could put something similar in if necessary.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
so happy for both of you that you have the new stair chair, I am sending your post to a friend in Atlanta who has a hosue with 3 sets of stairs and she has much the same problem your husband does, breathing is hard for her. her home has no bathroom on the first floor. this is what she needs
ReplyDeleteThere was one in the nursing home my mother moved into.
ReplyDeleteMuch to the staff's annoyance she called it The Wall of Death machine - the management were not happy when she sked for a seat belt to be fitted. A staff member would walk the stairs facing the person while it was being used but mum felt that wasn't good enough.
So she got their local politician involved and after a bit of 'discussion' they did so.
Couldn't keep the smile off her face each time she used it!
So will you be stealing rides up and down as well? I can see it now :)
ReplyDeleteSeriously, those chair lifts are a wonderful thing. They keep people in their homes longer, where they are happiest.
Willow thinks it’s just for her! Interesting stitches, especially the fring one.
ReplyDeleteLove the stitches and the sampler you are working on. Sorry about having to have stair lifts put in but I hope it makes life easier.
ReplyDeleteYour needlework is lovely, and the stairlifts will be a great help. Did you enjoy your naughty burger?
ReplyDeleteOh do I need one of those stair things. My knees kill me going up and down. Enjoy the freedom going up and down those stairs. Your needlework is always lovely. hugs, lj
ReplyDeleteSuch good news for you both with the chair, anything that can help is always welcomed xx
ReplyDeleteGlad all I need is on the ground floor! Wonderful for Tom tho.
ReplyDeleteThat should be a great help, not having to climb all those stairs. I wonder if the kitties will ride on it too. If they do, please take pictures.
ReplyDeleteThey don't like the look of it at the moment Pat, but I'm sure once they know its not going to bite they'll probably sit on it, just when we want it and you know what will happen? w'll be climbing the stairs so as not to disturbe them, little angels. lol
DeleteHow fast do the stairlifts go? I have heard that you can crank them up to 35mph but Tom will need to wear a crash helmet. WHEEEEEEEEEE! CRRRUNCH! ...Oh dear!
ReplyDeleteveeeeeeeeery slowly.
DeleteGreat idea-stairs are so exhausting on a bad day for me.I end up using both hands to drag myself upon the handrail which is loose.Will you be sitting on Toms lap ? x
ReplyDeleteSadly not Flis, the chair only hold up to 20 stone, lol
DeleteI know what you mean about dragging yourself up the stairs, I often go up on all fours if my joints are playing up.