
DIY with function over finesse!!
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Re: DIY with function over finesse!!
The last time I needed a ladder I borrowed one off a neighbour, it was an old wooden one and so heavy I couldn't lift it. 

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Re: DIY with function over finesse!!
When I saw Skull's picture I immediately heard the opening bars of the theme music to Casualty in my head 

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Re: DIY with function over finesse!!
bobins wrote: 07 Jun 2025, 17:07 When I saw Skull's picture I immediately heard the opening bars of the theme music to Casualty in my head![]()


Anyone familiar with an XM will understand just how wrong that was

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Re: DIY with function over finesse!!
How old is ‘too old’
If you know what you are doing then I don’t see a problem - users like me, occasional DIY’ers are probably more at risk than someone who’s been up them half their life.
I have a neighbour who’s 80 I often see up his old aluminium ones and lends me them as and when required. I don’t think I’d like falling off them but the recovery time of older people is probably the biggest concern.
I did have a near miss a few years ago, where I slid off my roof (same roof) whilst trying to hook some roof ladders over the ridge tiles, I landed safely enough but was lucky the ladders missed me as they followed me down!
I’m more careful now Bobbins
although I could easily be starring in the next episode 

If you know what you are doing then I don’t see a problem - users like me, occasional DIY’ers are probably more at risk than someone who’s been up them half their life.
I have a neighbour who’s 80 I often see up his old aluminium ones and lends me them as and when required. I don’t think I’d like falling off them but the recovery time of older people is probably the biggest concern.
I did have a near miss a few years ago, where I slid off my roof (same roof) whilst trying to hook some roof ladders over the ridge tiles, I landed safely enough but was lucky the ladders missed me as they followed me down!

I’m more careful now Bobbins


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Xantia x3 (2.0i TCT Activa)(2.1 TD SX)(1.9 TD Estate)
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Xsara HDi VTR Coupe / Saxo 1.1i / BX 1.9 d / 4 x AX's (1.4D /1.5D)
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Re: DIY with function over finesse!!
You know when you are too old Skull, there is no defined age, when you start fearing being up on the ladder is the time to call it a day. I used to scale radio masts with just a safety belt and working steps, now I only use step ladders that have a raised hoop handle for me to hold!! I used to race motorbikes, now since my accident you won't get me on the bike stationary!! 

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Mick Coming down at full speed is what I fear the most …
Watching the TT this week reminds me why I no longer have a motorbike, only been there once (1991) - too many nutters in one place for me
Watching the TT this week reminds me why I no longer have a motorbike, only been there once (1991) - too many nutters in one place for me

On my 4th Citroën Xantia (X2 HDi (110))
Citroën sAXo Memphis Mk II
Gone
Xantia x3 (2.0i TCT Activa)(2.1 TD SX)(1.9 TD Estate)
Xsara HDi VTR Coupe / Saxo 1.1i / BX 1.9 d / 4 x AX's (1.4D /1.5D)
2 x 406 (1.9 TD Estate/2.1 TD Saloon) 405 1.9 D Estate 306 1.9 XTDT Hatch
Citroën sAXo Memphis Mk II
Gone
Xantia x3 (2.0i TCT Activa)(2.1 TD SX)(1.9 TD Estate)
Xsara HDi VTR Coupe / Saxo 1.1i / BX 1.9 d / 4 x AX's (1.4D /1.5D)
2 x 406 (1.9 TD Estate/2.1 TD Saloon) 405 1.9 D Estate 306 1.9 XTDT Hatch
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Re: DIY with function over finesse!!
My brother used to say "It wasn't the fall that killed him it was the landing." 

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Re: DIY with function over finesse!!
Apparently she is a sky diver and genuine daredevil, not an air hostess, but it is still a long way to fall without any brakes.
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