Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for January 17, 2018

The loose spring in the middle of the seat is a great aid.

Since Trudie has gotten a bit…uh…wider, exiting the recliner without a prybar can be considered quite a feat indeed!

That new blue counter weight may seem counter intuitive but it’s just too good to be Trudie.

The secret is chicken fat coated fabric from Dennis’ Fabric & Fat Emporium of Seattle.

If I missed any Thanks yesterday, I’ll say them now, thank you all for the birthday wishes, I was feeling kinda depressed about this one, but you guys brightened my day!

maybe the cushion is pushin’

Trudie, Trudie, Trudie!

We’ve been trying to get a rise out of Trudie for years !

I’ve had those days.

you have to enjoy the small victories!

Good morning Mudd.

Tru-DAY!!! Tru-DAY!!! Tru-DAY!!!

Some days, that’s all you get!

Go Trudy!

There are days when getting in and out of the recliner is a major victory.

One small step for Trudie…….one giant leap for Seniors Citizens. Next…….conquering of recliner napping.

Unfortunately, she got to the kitchen much faster than she wanted to…

My husband pulled a muscle in his leg and couldn’t put any weight on it for a couple of days because of the pain. It took both of us to get him out of his recliner. It was quite comedic.

You guys are all so funny. Good start to my day, but, hey, Trudie’s not really there yet. Gravity may still win.

Jato?

Jato?

After watching my Mom in her final couple of years struggle to get out of a recliner, I totally understand why this is a major victory for some seniors. Hope and pray you don’t ever suffer from Parkinson’s or other similar neuromuscular disease.

Piling in those beans sure helped! Nothing like a jet-assist!

Don’t laugh. Some days, that’s the high point.