Naturally, health and safety reared its head. The young chap who came to do the fitting said he knew it was a bit OTT, but he had to put up this sign:
so in theory I had to ask permission to go in to put the kettle on. Dafter still were the precautions taken outside to protect anyone venturing up my driveway from the dangers of the world's smallest hosepipe:
Hey ho. I'm off to Kelmarsh Buddhist Centre this evening for a relaxation weekend. Whatever you have planned, have a good one.
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Oh dear, health and safety has got a little bit silly, hasn't it? I guess they've had accidents before. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to comment, Laura. We survived unscathed!
DeleteAll that OH & S stuff can be pretty OTT, but there's a whole safety industry now. It's developed into such a huge thing, I wonder how the human race survived to see its advent.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't like to go back to the days of, say, wooden scaffolding poles, but fencing off my kitchen was a bit much!
DeleteHope you enjoyed your weekend - sounds like you needed it!
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely, Wendy. Today I'm feeling very kindly disposed towards all living beings.
DeleteGlad the boiler is in, Julia - but what a palaver about health and safety! A calming weekend sounds like just the thing.
ReplyDeleteAt least it's working, Rosemary! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
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