November 4th, 2008
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I see this chair every week when I go to my yoga class - look closely and you’ll see it’s chained to the landing on the stairwell. Why?? By the looks of it, it wasn’t terribly valuable even in its prime and now even the duct-tape re-upholstery job has seen better days. I will give it credit for being sturdy - I sat in it briefly while waiting for the instructor to arrive and open the studio - but really, is that thick chain really necessary?
Or perhaps the owner is afraid the chair will escape…
Maybe it’s not really a chair…
by Shelley Munro November 4th, 2008 at 2:30 amBecause they don’t want the clientele or workers to steal it. Or maybe someone can jump into the balcony from outside and take it. Anything not bolted can be stolen and even bolted, if it’s not to heavy to carry out. Never heard of Halloween in Egypt before. I am hooked to your posts on contemporary life in Cairo.
by Mona Risk November 4th, 2008 at 7:51 amShelley - hmmm…if it’s not a chair, what is it? Intriguing!
Mona - I understand the rationale, but that’s a pretty sturdy looking chain for such a sorry looking chair!
by Jenyfer November 4th, 2008 at 8:34 am