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Not the best start to the day.

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Usedtobeblonde Wed 22-Oct-25 11:45:58

I have vertical blinds in my conservatory and they have been drawn back all summer to let us enjoy the garden, however yesterday I decided to pull them back. On doing theirs one the cord snapped and two of the slats fell off.
I had to wait for my S to come to fix it but I don’t think it will open again.
Small thing compared to some but I agree about the coffee spreading, a spilt pint of milk turns into a gallon when it goes under the fridge, the washer, the cupboards……

midgey Wed 22-Oct-25 11:33:28

Oh lord Kate1949 you upped the stakes there! That must have been horrendous.
Flippingheck don’t move all day! Good luck.

Kate1949 Wed 22-Oct-25 11:15:15

Last year, finding a man dead in the street wasn't a great day.

Athrawes Wed 22-Oct-25 11:11:58

You poor thing. You come across as quite stoical whilst I'd be bawling my eyes out.
So far this year it's not been too bad as I have my granddaughter and her husband staying with us for a while which is lovely. That said though I've got lots of paperwork to deal with which I hate as I find it difficult to handle it. Luckily my husband helps but it still hovers above my head as I've not got a spritely brain - I'd rather read a book!

Calendargirl Wed 22-Oct-25 11:02:51

They say things come in three’s, well, if they do, you’ve had yours for today!

Flippinheck Wed 22-Oct-25 10:56:08

When I went to open my bedroom curtains this morning I whipped them back as usual and the left hand curtain zoomed right off the end of the rail. The end stop has been broken for a while so I thought all I had to do was put the curtain back on and secure it in some way. But, no, the track is broken. I have ordered a replacement but know I will have to fix it myself as no tradesperson is likely to want to do such a small job.
When I finally came downstairs my back door lock jammed, leaving the door unlocked so I also urgently need a locksmith.
Then I fell over the cat and spilled my coffee all over the living room floor. It’s amazing how far one cup of coffee can spread!
I am now on the settee, nursing a bruised knee, scared to move.
In what ways have your days gone wrong?