Stuck in Double Recliner

Double love seat recliners in the living room

The furniture "works" but it's uncomfortable and unpredictable. Our king bed is protected with a rubberized mattress cover that squeaks when you roll over in bed. I find myself wondering if sleeping on it counts as a Lenten penance. The glass table facing the west balcony is used for old newspapers ready for recycling, but not much else.

Ah, but the double reclining love seats! The "recline" button is hard to press, and yesterday evening, I finally gave up on it and edited my photos with my laptop sitting on my knees. When I tried to get up an hour or so later, the recliner jerked up behind my knees, shooting me back into the seat.

Now to get the leg section back into position so I can stand. I smack my calves against the lower part of my side of the recliner and lean forward. No luck. I try to push the section with my hands and think I have it, but back I go once again. Finally, the seat snaps into place, with the assistance of a mocking audience.

Beach living at its finest.