I have a fan!

[Helen_Highwater]

So I’m home along and a chance to dress. Simple A line black skirt, white tee style Vee necked top, all the padding, wig and heels.

I decided to change the bed linen. Put the clean duvet cover on the bed and gave it a good flick to spread it out. Well it caught the pull cord on the ceiling fan which turns on. The cord flicks up and wraps itself around one of the blades and is being pulled ever tighter as it starts to rotate.

I can’t reach it from the floor so now in a bit of a tizzy I quickly hop up onto the bed. Fortunately I’d just taken my heels off. Forgetting to hitch my skirt up I heard it and felt it as the vent on the back of my skirt became a longer one. Thankfully it was just the seams that had become unstitched and as I now have a basic sewing machine I can simply redo the straight seems on both the lining and the skirt itself.

If I’d tried to catch the cord to turn the fan on I’d still be there now but it’s that law, the one that says if it can go wrong then it will at the most inopportune times, and especially when you’re dressed!

[docrobbysherry]

At least your "fan" doesn't want cyber sex or send u intimate photo's of his parts like many of mine, do!:doh:

[Allisa]

Helen I believe that would be Murphy's. I wish I knew how to sew because I need some kick pleats shortened.

[Jaylyn]

Helen I laughed at what happened to you and I'm sorry but it was almost comical. Things escalate fast sometimes. I've been in messes that I got myself into. I twisted a ankle once on the elliptical at least that what I told every one. Truth is while walking in my heels thru the house the step down into the den got my heel hung and I toppled forward. Twisted the ankle trying to get my balance which is hard to do in my tallest heels. If things can go wrong as you say that's when your not planning on happening while dressed.

[Teresa]

Helen ,
I'm not sure you're just kidding us I think you were trying to invent a new bondage game ! Please don't make it too public it might catch on !

I'm trying to imagine the worse scenario and how you could explain it to your wife , your clothes were in tatters , the bed linen ruined and a huge hole in the ceiling where the fan was fitted . Even worse if it came to filling in an insurance claim !

Now there an intersting question to ask in the lounge , " what's the most bizarre insurance claim you've ever made ?"

[alwayshave]

Helen, it sounds like a plot for a sit-com. Funny!

[BLUE ORCHID]

Hi Helen :hugs:, That would make a great( YouTube Video ),

I did the same thing only the thing on the end of the chain
swung back and hit me in the eye. >Orchid ..0:daydreaming:0..

[Beverley Sims]

I am always doing things in a hurry and at the last minute, it always takes me twice as long when Murphy's Law gets in the way.

[kimdl93]

That’s hilarious. Sorry bout the skirt!

[danam]

That's why, when dressed as a woman, you need a man around for help!

Just kidding--did I really say that? :rolleyes:

[Tracy Irving]

What an unfortunate "turn" of events.

[Tracii G]

Actually pretty funny but sorry about the skirt LOLOL

[Helen_Highwater]

Tracii,

A comedy of errors!

Still all things have a silver lining. I split a seam on another pencil skirt which I did an ok job of repairing by hand sewing. That was pre sewing machine so yesterday I unpicked that repair and tomorrow I should have a few hours home alone time so I'm planning to get the machine out and repair both skirts, hopefully as good as new.

That's of course subject to my sewing skills being up to the mark.

Knowing my luck I'll stitch the front to the back of the skirt.

[colleen ps]

Dont do what i did once. repaired a split seam in a skirt and when finished found i had sewn it to my shirt LOL.

[Bobbi46]

helen,
Can I join your fan club? or is it members only !!!!

[Helen_Highwater]

Well today I had an opportunity to get the sewing machine out and repair both the black A line and a grey pencil one which I'd split a while ago and had repaired by hand sewing. The machine makes such a better job even though it's a budget starter model.

Just a final few hand stitches to finish off attaching the lining, a good press and all should be good as new. Really pleased as the A line is such a nice skirt to wear and is one of those wardrobe items you know will help you blend into any shopping crowd. Smart, tasteful and comfortable to wear. As for the pencil, that's a winner to. Knee length grey check, double vented to the rear. Again just looks smart and I love the way it hugs my hips. Shows off my hips so I present the right shape. So good to have it back fully functional.

[Teresa]

Helen,
Did the fan survive or did you have to resort to something more appropriate like a big hammer ? At least you got your priorities right and repaired the skirts !