Chair Stair

entry for Charles Messina's  "Fourtle" contest,  September 17, 2025

no stair,  light blown
climbed chair,  broke bone
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Dietrich Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Uh oh. I can see that one happening. Congratulations on your win
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September 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Thanks, Andrea. Chairs are for sitting.
Miller Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Congratulations on your top win
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September 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Thank you, Poet Terry. Your entry was touching, so sad. Congrats.
Canerdy Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Oh, OUCH! Reason, CONGRATS on your win! Janice
Poteet Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
thanks, Janice. Have stood on chairs and couch arms, broke my thumb once doing so.
Andresen Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 5:43 AM
- Congratulations on your win :) - hugs
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September 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
thanks for the hugs and commendation. I don't stand on chairs anymore; and hesitant even with a one-step stepstool.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 5:32 AM
A whole lot of hurt! Congrats on top win!
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September 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
thank you, Kim, appreciate the support.
Messina Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This made me chuckle (lol) Well done, Reason. Congratulations on your top win!
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September 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Thank you, Charlie; bet you've used a few chairs for stairs in the past. Maybe only better than falling off a ladder which is easier than one might think.
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