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. ![]()
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 ![]()
Must remember to put the bin out tonight
Have a good one.
Take care…


