Many years ago we bought a green “recliner” chair. It is leather and for me, has been very comfortable. The chair and I have logged a lot of TV together. It is about 20 years old.
The chair has degenerated to an eye-sore. The mechanical mechanism has been failing for several years and I have found nuts and bolts underneath as they break and fall off. The cushion has been coming apart at the seams. Yes, I have resorted to using duct tape to hold the seat cushion together. It does look kind of “seedy” when you use light green duct tape on dark green leather. Too bad I couldn’t find a matching color duct tape.
Bottom line? My favorite chair “puked” (Grasshopper No.5’s terminology). It won’t recline. The seat cushion slides to the right and it still has the duct tape.
Here we go! The search for a new special chair begins. I’ve tried to find a replacement once before and couldn’t find anything that I liked. I would like to add a few features like a rocking motion along with a pivoting base. Maybe something stunning like a bright red or burnt orange.
Because I watch TV from the recliner, maybe an alternative bean bag chair would work. It is cheaper. I can press it into any shape. I know it comes in vivid colors.
Stay tuned. My world has changed. I’ve been told I don’t take change well.
There is one thing certain. Like Grasshopper No.1 I hate shopping. Shopping for a new chair will be a short exercise.
Stay warm.
Love,
Dad