Good Morning Thursday, 6th November 2025

Good morning all, another warm, sunny, spring day.

Was out fairly early to pick up some goodies from my PO box then off to Bunnings for some bits for a project. No problem until I got home. :cry:

As I reversed into the garage I heard a “Twang”, not a music note that my garage entry usually provokes. Discovered that the 100mm pipe I had put on the roof racks had snapped the garage door opening mechanism - basically a metal strap from the central handle to the door edges. Annoyingly the pipe was lower than the awning on the car but it had a flat edge which trapped the strap.

Made a bodgy repair using steel pop rivets and a couple of cable ties to inhibit the “sag”. (where would the world be without cable ties and duct tape?)

Feeling quite pleased with myself, a smug satisfaction much tempered by the thought that I should have taken the pipe off before I entered the garage :frowning_with_open_mouth:

Must remember to put the bin out tonight

Have a good one.

Take care…