Thanks Joey - the funny thing is the light bulb isn&#39;t broken.   It is in one piece with the filiment sticking up through the top.   The metal part just seemed to detach and stay behind.   I will try the potato method as soon as Jim comes home to hold the ladder.   <br /><br />Now I need to find something to do with 1/2 a potato.   How about potato salad for 1.   lol