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In reply to the discussion: Dropped my pill onto the floor this morning. Used this tool to pick it up, remaining upright. [View all]George McGovern
(9,086 posts)37. Good Deal twodogsbarking! Your username reminds me of the cell phone alarm
my wife put into my cell phone. It reminds me to take pills. The alarm is dogs
barking. When it comes on and Shadow's in the house, she comes and barks at me! Extra alarmer. Thanks!
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Dropped my pill onto the floor this morning. Used this tool to pick it up, remaining upright. [View all]
George McGovern
May 2025
OP
Great tools. I'm in my late 60s and have two of them...I think I bought them at Harbor Freight Tools in the US...
wcmagumba
May 2025
#1
Nope, mine is fixed and not telescopic. Just right for reaching the floor. Thanks!
George McGovern
May 2025
#11
calimary -- Please copy/paste and search google -- this is the grabber I use. Thanks!
George McGovern
May 2025
#8
I find leaning over in the morning, extremely painful. That would come in handy.
Walleye
May 2025
#3
Hey Walleye -- This is the model I use. It's @ amazon for ten bucks, however
George McGovern
May 2025
#10
Yes, and I am short and getting shorter and I'm too old to climb up on a stepladder to reach stuff
Walleye
May 2025
#17
Good Deal Walleye. When your kitty cats start getting short on cat food --
George McGovern
May 2025
#27
Hi Lois! This is the grabber tool I have. Search google for amazon.com, then
George McGovern
May 2025
#20
Almost every senior I work with in my senior move manager job has one of these
kimbutgar
May 2025
#13
Cool kimbutgar! I hope your job has its rewards. Old folks can be fun to be with.
George McGovern
May 2025
#30
They sure do KT2000! Great for cat toys, but not so much for cats (bad joke). Thanks!
George McGovern
May 2025
#31
Problem solved, danger avoided", Attilatheblond, is a terrific outcome. Thanks!
George McGovern
May 2025
#33
Good Deal twodogsbarking! Your username reminds me of the cell phone alarm
George McGovern
May 2025
#37
That's great Prairie_Seagull! I hated having to stop the riding mower just to pick up.
George McGovern
May 2025
#39
Well this morning I almost bent down for my pill, but remembered my grabber.
George McGovern
May 2025
#41
They are hasterjill! When my wife bought me one I resisted trying it out,
George McGovern
May 2025
#43
Holy Cow nuxvomica! That's quite a success story! You done good! Thank You!
George McGovern
May 2025
#44
Ha Ha me too maspaha. Old, vertically AND horizontally challenged! Thanks!
George McGovern
May 2025
#45
That's a great rescue tool to have if you've got children or pets in the house
Diamond_Dog
May 2025
#38
Good use Diamond_Dog! 'Cause you know they'll try and ingest things. Thanks!
George McGovern
May 2025
#46
I had no idea Freddie. Good you got a grabber! Like a cheap extension ladder. Thanks!
George McGovern
May 2025
#51
YW SL! It took a couple of tries this morning, but I slowly, carefully placed
George McGovern
May 2025
#52
It sure is. Why am I not surprised you chose pink. Hope it works out! Thanks!
George McGovern
May 2025
#66
Oh My Gracious! That's amazing Ilsa! You could be a sales rep for grabbers! Thanks!
George McGovern
May 2025
#56
Go to amazon and search for 36" Grabber Reacher Tool, Lightweight Reacher Grabber Pickup Tool. Should be $9.99.
George McGovern
May 2025
#68