I can see it is going to take a while to live this one down –
mum sat on the loo and it went through the floor! I got such a shock when the whole unit
suddenly lurched over to one side and partially sunk into the floor, ripping
apart the seat and breaking the flushing system.
Son has been in touch with both plumber and builder this
morning, and it appears either a house pile has collapsed or the floor has
rotted through. We had no warning of
anything being wrong, so it is a very unexpected disaster and is not going to
be that cheap to fix either.
It looks like we will be without this basic bathroom
facility for at least a week, if not two, until everything can be fixed
up. Grand-daughter can stay with her
mother so that is no problem, leaving just son and I needing help.
A quick look online, a visit to a camping shop, and we now
have a portable pottie in residence.
I am really getting a bit old for all this sort of stuff J
Margaret.
OMG! How did that happen?! Are you OK? I hope the repair doesn't take too long. Glad you got the portable pottie!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Astrid - I am glad your computer and internet is back up running again :)
DeleteGood grief - that is nasty. I hope it does not take too long to fix.
ReplyDeleteOh Heck - what a calamity. Hope you can get it sorted quickly
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry. I shouldn't be laughing but I am. That's the second day in succession that a New Zealand lady has given me a good breakfast laugh and thus a good start to the day. I hope it's mended soon. At least I don't have to worry about that. My floors are concrete.
ReplyDeleteOh Margaret - look so like a previous owners covered up a problem with some nice flooring vinyl. What pain (I nearly said 'in the butt' sorry) but at least you haven't recorded serious injury to anything but your dignity. And you have a decent alternative - rather than a bucket behind a hessian screen at the bottom of the garden. Hope it's fixed soon.
ReplyDeleteLOL I don't think I would find that bucket very good :)
DeleteOh my goodness! I hope your mum is OK; it must have been quite a shock for her! I hope you can get it repaired quickly and it doesn't cost to much. Take care. Best, Jane x
ReplyDeleteAm I naughty, I'm giggling here, after realising you were not hurt. It's the sort of thing which happens to me.
ReplyDeleteNow where is that diet book, she said!
ReplyDeleteDo toilets around the world start some kind of war???
ReplyDeleteSame problem still here with my tennant!
At least you got a substitute! Boy-oh-boy...
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a shock. It seems like house repairs are always needed. We have had a few things happen recently. Waiting for the help, it the worst part. I hope all goes well for you and the repair. Take care and stay safe! Enjoy your day, have a happy new week!
It took me a while to recover, I got such a fright!
DeleteOh, my, that is never fun. Not for anyone, any age. But will admit, I think it a bit too much for me at my age. LOL I hope you don't have to wait two weeks!
ReplyDeleteIt is funny but not, you know. Good luck with it.
ReplyDeleteoh wow - you must've all gotten a shock but really good you could get a portaloo for the meantime. I guess the flooring will need replacing and the joists.
ReplyDeleteWhat a frightening experience. Who would have ever thought that the floor was unstable? I hope you don't have to wait too long to get everything fixed that needs fixing. As you say, it won't be cheap!!
ReplyDeleteUm err, that didn't quite happen to me, but.... So glad you were not hurt, other than your pride, and that camping loo looks way better than a bucket, which I had use for three nights recently!
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine