A lovely day, jolly goodgym chums and a startlingly quick mission which nonetheless had a big impact for the family, who could not have moved such a large, heavy, awkward table themselves before the hospital bed arrived. With our usual positivity and determination, we got it sorted so quick that it took longer to write this report than complete the task. Very satisfying. Here's a haiku to illustrate what took place.

hospital bed due; dark wood table heaved up stairs; happy us and them.