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It's not as high up as the previous light so I should be OK on our step ladders.

I managed to get a soft cloth and clean the crystal pieces last week, up on our small step ladders. If I do this once a month or so it shouldn't get too dusty..hopefully.

Be careful when you are doing it.

I would love it if I could inspire her in some way but what she tends to do is ask for advice..and not take any, even if I offer it in good faith, but she EXPECTS me to like absolutely everything she has done to HER house. Do you know what I mean? I've not seen her since last April when she stormed out the house. She's done exactly the same with one of her sisters. She 'fell out' with her years ago and refuses to have anything to do with her. She doesn't live in Carlisle but in West Cumbria (Whitehaven) I think. I mean, how petty can you get and I would LOVE to hear her sister's side of events as I bet it doesn't tally with my MIL's!

She seems to be temperamental.Maybe It will be quite some time before you clear the atmosphere.

It was good your MIL didn't make difficulties .I guess she would be amazed at how awesome what you have done in your house is ,if she comes round one day.She has to hand it to you-you know a thing or two in decorating.

Thank you so much! I'm not the only one who uses lighting to cheer myself up as I've read some reviews on BHS (mine's there by the way if you want to look at it) and they've said the same as me. I've got to think of that pesky space now between the stairs and the radiator (some 120cms or thereabouts) but it's the depth of the console table (or whatever) I have to be careful about. No more than about 35cms tops. It's proving difficult to find one with soft-close drawers at that depth. I won't give up though!

I would think that you would want to think through your relationship with your doctor and see if it is worth salvaging. Whatever is in the letter can be shown to a new doctor to see if they think the same way.

Good point.

Thank you so much GardenGerty. I did indeed think of glittery things when I had my Pelvic Ultrasound Scan. The lady told me that she reckons the coil might be out of place so it's just as well I don't have..well, you know lol. She said she's not 100% sure as she's no expert but she will put it in her report for the gynaecology ward. No doubt I will receive a letter before my appointment in March, it all depends on what they make of it. I've also received a grovelling letter from my doctor and I don't know what to make of it as it raises more questions (possible temporary treatment for an underactive thyroid gland which had been discounted in the past) than answers. It is now up to me if I want to contact my doctor about it. I am more confused about my care now than I was before but at least my chandelier is there to cheer me up...glinting away.

Awww..and I shall think of YOU whenever I look at my chandelier, as both sparkle in the same way my friend. Good luck with your medical procedure.

Many thanks my friend. Yes, I do think the MIL is jealous of my relationship with John whereas his Dad tends to forget unfortunate incidents from the past..in order to keep us BOTH happy. I have always got on better with him than her but anyway.. The brass light (apart from the extension rod) IS real and is currently on Ebay. It probably won't sell but you never know..I have included bulbs, not everyone does!!

I find that, you are absolutely right. She just wants to be in the middle of the relationship, and nit pick at everything, trying to get him a better woman, whereas most men could care a less, it's his life. You never know, I went through a bunch of items, and posted them on a Facebook auction here, some for 0.50 cents - $5.00 to see what I can make. I want the things gone but if I can make a few dollars in the meantime.

I have one of those practically above me whilst I'm on the computer. It's been a long time since the fan bit of it has been used as we don't get the same hot weather as you do. The acrylic light upstairs looks pale in comparison to the chandelier in the hallway BUT at least I have the option of buying glass drops for it in future, which is useful to know. The brass light is real by the way (apart from the extension rod) and it's in brilliant condition. I always thought the in-laws had bought it John when he moved in in 1999 but it was ALREADY THERE, probably for years and years. I've got it on ebay now and I really hope it sells as it deserves a new home.

It is isn't it? There are loads of these lights on BHS now so I guess they're slowly ditching the plastic ones! I am soo happy right now. I actually wish one was in here so I could admire it even more.

Thanks very much maximax8. The chandelier has exceeded all expectations, it really has. I remember seeing it hanging in BHS ages ago and loving it then. To imagine that a few months down the line I would have one in the hallway..well, I'm pinching myself. I'm so relieved that BHS greatly reduced it after Christmas and I was able to find a voucher code to save even more. No way could I afford £220 (which was the original price), £99 was more like it! To spend my Christmas money on something that is going to bring happiness means a lot to me..as it's going to be up there a LONG time! By the way, the brass light fitting IS real brass. Only the extension rod at the top is made of mixed metals. It's in brilliant condition and I now have it on ebay. I really hope it sells as it deserves a new home.

Thanks Derek. I must admit, it looks even better than I expected so that's an added bonus! It is a big chandelier but I've got away with it due to its central position and the fact we have a high ceiling, so we had leeway with the chain. I'd love to update the acrylic one upstairs now as it deserves some proper glass on the frame..but that's all in my head at the moment..as are a lot of plans! The Ultrasound went well (sort of) but the coil may be a little out of place so that's going in the lady's report to the gynaecologist. No idea what's going to happen next as they'll have to put me under for anything er..exploratory!

Do you know, I was wracking my brains thinking, 'What on earth does this light remind me of?' and you've just reminded me...thanks! I need to think about a console table now. I'm getting as obsessive about that than I was over the light, which is actually a good thing as I want to be patient with my search..not settle for any old tat or, worse still, something overpriced!!

I think that's a compliment..thanks!

Hello francesca5. Thanks very much. I must admit it has exceeded all expectations. First of all, I expected some of the drops to be missing (it never happened) plus the light could be too big (it isn't as it's right in the middle of the space) and, lastly, I was dreading it being a total waste of money..even though it was DRASTICALLY reduced. I needn't have worried on all counts. This light HAD to be right as it will be up there for a long time..and it is. I am more than pleased. I'm relieved too!

We all have dreams my friend. Many people on here know that I dream a lot of what I'd like to have done in the home. Funds do not allow everything being done at once but - the fact this particular chandelier had been greatly reduced, in turn helped me to buy it..all that was due to Christmas money from my brother and £30 from my husband. No way could we afford it at full price. I had admired this particular chandelier for months and months in the store, when it was at full price of course and always dreamed I would own one. So, you see, dreams can turn into reality. It may take a while but you need to believe in those dreams. Cheesy I know but true.