Brings Back Memories

[JinnyJoan]

The handle of my toilet cistern snapped last night and I just bought a new one and replaced it myself instead of sending for the expensive plumber.

It only cost me £10.  Memories of my own DIY of yesteryear.

 

[gingejbee]

Flushed with success, then?

[JinnyJoan]

I am really proud LOL

[david small]

Well done you. It just shows that you are more capable than you give yourself credit for.

[JinnyJoan]

Ach thanks David 

[fender62]

when things break in my house i repair them, instilled into me by my father, electrics, plumbing, appliances, computers, i dpnt mess with gas appliances of course, most little jobs can be done by anyone really, lot's of youtube vids on how.

[jennyjoan]

Fender.  I'm a ladyyyyyy and riddled with pain so today was a great achievement for me

[andy-hughes]

Fender - // ... most little jobs can be done by anyone really, lot's of youtube vids on how. //

There are, but you still need a basic levelof practicality to be able to implement them.

Speaking as someone with absoutely no practical skills whatsoever, I always get help with any job in the house, big or small.

As Dirty Harry famously said - "A good man always knows his limitations ...".

[Canary42]

As a DIYer myself whose capability has been affected by age and infirmity, I applaud your achievement and fully understand your joy.  

Well done, long may you keep your hand in.

[retrocop]

Well done jinny Joan. I feel your pain. I also get extremely frustrated that I am unable to crawl around in the loft and replace a simple  Portsmouth Valve washer etc. A simple sixpence rubber disc and £ 70+  plumber to replace it. Arthritis! Who needs it eh?

[JinnyJoan]

whatever I have done I have made a great F L U S H --- my flush is stronger than before. brilliant - yeehaha  

I am wonderful   - will try some other things ie electrical stuff, fit golden sockets on the walls for the plugs which I have done before.  Hang curtains and blinds.  And maybe get back to my old jobs.

 

 

 

 

 

[Toorak]

Well done JJ but watch out that you don't push yourself too far

take care 

T

[JinnyJoan]

i can only go too far with my strength of my wrists and arms

[Smowball]

Oh well done JJ ! It's a great feeling when you can do something yourself isn't it!