In article , bnd777
writes

especially if they are no longer spring chicken

Never was a 'Spring Chicken', and now as an 'Old Crowe' I have been
advised by the Doc not to climb ladders, so if Hayley wants to finish
off painting the side of the house whilst she is here ....... ;-)

Mike

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