Clair, Beth & I joined tonight’s mission to remove some furniture from Mrs B’s house, ready for her hospital discharge.

We did a quick recce to the recycling area carrying the fabric storage unit as this was the easiest of the items and could be broken down by removing the poles from the connectors - not too dissimilar to putting down a tent!

Next was the base of the bed. Fortunately this was in two parts and whilst bulky, each half was very light. Even so, we decided to save our arms and opt for wheeling the base down the street with one half atop the other. It would have been a great plan had the two parts not had minds of their own. Somehow in all the kerfuffle I managed to fall through the bed. Twice. Thank goodness it was destined for recycling heaven else I’m not sure how we would have explained the tears to the upholstery. (I promise not to use this tactic next time!) Lots of laughs ensued and unfortunately (thankfully) there wasn’t a camera in sight.

Last but not least was the mattress and headboard which we disposed of more easily, safely and elegantly. Job done.

Mrs B’s daughter was grateful for our time and is looking forward to Mrs B coming home.