So unbearably bored

rich17865 · 15th February 2014, 11:18

About 10 days ago I was attacked by a bath tap.

I was fitting a new bathroom for an Indian family who had supplied a wall mounted tap to be fitted into the shower cubicle for them to wash their feet prior to prayer.

I had finished everything and was just running a bead of silicone around the shower tray. I finished and went to stand up, unfortunately I was under the 12" tap spout at the time. The neck of the tap dug into my lower spine and I collapsed in a heap.

Testament to my fitting of said tap, it just looked at me undamaged.

I, on the other hand, couldn't move.

10 minutes later I had composed myself and carried on.

Well my lower back pain got worse day after day until yesterday when I couldn't stand up, like I had a trapped nerve. So have been in bed since.

What's the point of my rant?

Well I am not looking for sympathy, it's my own fault, I fitted the stupid tap, so knew it was there.

My point is that I am so bored. I don't have a TV and haven't for many years. So been trying to watch films on my phone to pass the time, but that wears thin very quickly. Not in the mood for reading, the forum doesn't have much going on today, weekend radio is dire, and I don't want to go on ebay and spend a load of cash.

What can I do?

I have a chiropractors appointment on Monday, had to go private as the gp said his next appointment was the 28th and as I am self employed I can't be paying myself sick pay

Bored!

RPWC · 15th February 2014, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

About 10 days ago I was attacked by a bath tap.

I was fitting a new bathroom for an Indian family who had supplied a wall mounted tap to be fitted into the shower cubicle for them to wash their feet prior to prayer.

I had finished everything and was just running a bead of silicone around the shower tray. I finished and went to stand up, unfortunately I was under the 12" tap spout at the time. The neck of the tap dug into my lower spine and I collapsed in a heap.

Testament to my fitting of said tap, it just looked at me undamaged.

I, on the other hand, couldn't move.

10 minutes later I had composed myself and carried on.

Well my lower back pain got worse day after day until yesterday when I couldn't stand up, like I had a trapped nerve. So have been in bed since.

What's the point of my rant?

Well I am not looking for sympathy, it's my own fault, I fitted the stupid tap, so knew it was there.

My point is that I am so bored. I don't have a TV and haven't for many years. So been trying to watch films on my phone to pass the time, but that wears thin very quickly. Not in the mood for reading, the forum doesn't have much going on today, weekend radio is dire, and I don't want to go on ebay and spend a load of cash.

What can I do?

I have a chiropractors appointment on Monday, had to go private as the gp said his next appointment was the 28th and as I am self employed I can't be paying myself sick pay

Bored!

Been there seen it done it!, know the feeling.

DaveyC · 15th February 2014, 11:22

i-Player and catch up on stuff that's been on telly?

rich17865 · 15th February 2014, 11:27

[QUOTE=DaveyC;1577610]i-Player and catch up on stuff that's been on telly?

[/QUOTE ]

I have lovefilm and Netflix, it is the watching on my phone that is annoying me.

My temper must be getting short after being cooped up for so long.

rich17865 · 15th February 2014, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPWC

Been there seen it done it!, know the feeling.

You were attacked by a tap too?

It's a conspiracy

wraymond · 15th February 2014, 11:35

It must have a bit of a wrench. Maybe you need a tap on the head.
Sorry.

coolcat · 15th February 2014, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

About 10 days ago I was attacked by a bath tap.

I was fitting a new bathroom for an Indian family who had supplied a wall mounted tap to be fitted into the shower cubicle for them to wash their feet prior to prayer.

I had finished everything and was just running a bead of silicone around the shower tray. I finished and went to stand up, unfortunately I was under the 12" tap spout at the time. The neck of the tap dug into my lower spine and I collapsed in a heap.

Testament to my fitting of said tap, it just looked at me undamaged.

I, on the other hand, couldn't move.

10 minutes later I had composed myself and carried on.

Well my lower back pain got worse day after day until yesterday when I couldn't stand up, like I had a trapped nerve. So have been in bed since.

What's the point of my rant?

Well I am not looking for sympathy, it's my own fault, I fitted the stupid tap, so knew it was there.

My point is that I am so bored. I don't have a TV and haven't for many years. So been trying to watch films on my phone to pass the time, but that wears thin very quickly. Not in the mood for reading, the forum doesn't have much going on today, weekend radio is dire, and I don't want to go on ebay and spend a load of cash.

What can I do?

I have a chiropractors appointment on Monday, had to go private as the gp said his next appointment was the 28th and as I am self employed I can't be paying myself sick pay

Bored!

That sounds painful Rich!
You have my sympathy.
Why not download the Tv Catchup app to your phone, you can then watch tv that way

Godfer · 15th February 2014, 12:01

Weekly Wipe on iPlayer - although the laughing you'll do certainly won't help your back!

Greeners · 15th February 2014, 12:18

BBC player
ITV player
4OD
Film4
Lovefilm
Netflix
Channel 5

to name but a few

J1MBO · 15th February 2014, 12:27

Sympathise Rich

, can only suggest as above when it comes to passing the time away - pity you don't still have a tablet.

I'd be in a nice hot bath myself, always helps to relax the pain under similar circumstances.

15th February 2014, 11:18	#1
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	So unbearably bored About 10 days ago I was attacked by a bath tap. I was fitting a new bathroom for an Indian family who had supplied a wall mounted tap to be fitted into the shower cubicle for them to wash their feet prior to prayer. I had finished everything and was just running a bead of silicone around the shower tray. I finished and went to stand up, unfortunately I was under the 12" tap spout at the time. The neck of the tap dug into my lower spine and I collapsed in a heap. Testament to my fitting of said tap, it just looked at me undamaged. I, on the other hand, couldn't move. 10 minutes later I had composed myself and carried on. Well my lower back pain got worse day after day until yesterday when I couldn't stand up, like I had a trapped nerve. So have been in bed since. What's the point of my rant? Well I am not looking for sympathy, it's my own fault, I fitted the stupid tap, so knew it was there. My point is that I am so bored. I don't have a TV and haven't for many years. So been trying to watch films on my phone to pass the time, but that wears thin very quickly. Not in the mood for reading, the forum doesn't have much going on today, weekend radio is dire, and I don't want to go on ebay and spend a load of cash. What can I do? I have a chiropractors appointment on Monday, had to go private as the gp said his next appointment was the 28th and as I am self employed I can't be paying myself sick pay Bored!

15th February 2014, 11:35	#6
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	It must have a bit of a wrench. Maybe you need a tap on the head. Sorry. __________________ member no. 235

15th February 2014, 12:01	#8
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	Weekly Wipe on iPlayer - although the laughing you'll do certainly won't help your back! __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

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15th February 2014, 11:22	#3
DaveyC I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T Diesel Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Costa-Del-Dudley Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 213 Thanked 259 Times in 204 Posts	i-Player and catch up on stuff that's been on telly?

15th February 2014, 11:27	#4
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	[QUOTE=DaveyC;1577610]i-Player and catch up on stuff that's been on telly? [/QUOTE ] I have lovefilm and Netflix, it is the watching on my phone that is annoying me. My temper must be getting short after being cooped up for so long.

15th February 2014, 12:27	#10
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Sympathise Rich , can only suggest as above when it comes to passing the time away - pity you don't still have a tablet. I'd be in a nice hot bath myself, always helps to relax the pain under similar circumstances.