Any Idea

[jennyjoan]

A small sponge ball is now stuck in the drain Urgh. I tried to use litter picker but the drain isn't wide enough to pick it up.

Any idea what I can use - I am loathe to put my arm down plus don't think arm is long enough.

[sanmac]

I just remembered Aesop's fable of the crow and the pitcher. Fill the drain with concrete; the concrete will displace the water to the top thus rising the tennis ball; just pluck the tennis ball out and then consider how to get rid of the concrete in the drain.

[jennyjoan]

saga over - just gone down there - folded a rubbery mat in 4 - knelt down and got it out and was able to get up no problem. Whee - thanks folks for your kind ideas.

[Mamyalynne]

Good news, now get a drain cover for it.x

[anotheoldgit]

If you find it hard to get up from the kneeling position, consider buying one of these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aidapt-Bosmere-Garden-Foldaway-Kneeler-Green-/332684473700

[spathiphyllum]

a long skewer to stab it and pull it out like a fondue

[jennyjoan]

aog - I've seen them before.

When I couldn't get up that last time it was only 2 months after my accident but as long as knees were on something comfortable ie the mat - I got up quite well.

[jennyjoan]

err spathy ( got it out) read the post

[jennyjoan]

mamy - there is a drain over it altho it's not secure but I am going to go over the yard and remove all balls. bye for now - away down for a wee cuppa.

[spathiphyllum]

:,)

[gness]

I'm going to behave, Conne and say nothing about you removing balls again........it worries Ael......

This was fun......I'm sad it's over.... ;-)

[MrsLadyBug]

I have only just seen and read this from start to finish. What a saga. But I want to thank you all for giving me a laugh to start my day.
So glad everything got sorted with no harm to anyone's knees ( I know the feeling) or other bits.
Thanks all you made my day.

[Mamyalynne]

Sometimes the best threads come from otherwise mundane beginnings.

[gness]

Don't they just, Mamya.....this brought lots of smiles, Conne..... Gx