In the right place at the right time................

[bulleidboy]

A couple of months ago one of the support arms on one of our two garage doors snapped - they had been there for forty one years, and spares were no longer available. A quote for two new doors etc., came in at just over £2k. As the door concerned was rarely opened we decided to stay as we are.

I walked down the road today to get a newspaper, and there on a neighbours drive was a van, and a man fitting a new electric garage door - the old one and all the fitments were lying on the lawn. I asked if I could have one of the support arms off the old door, and he said help yourself, as did my neighbour. So I now have the replacement arm, and a spare for the other side - for free. If I hadn't walked down the road when I did, the job would have been finished and the old door etc., taken away. So a good bit of "wombling" today.

[Walkingthedog]

Barry, the next time we meet I shall see you as Uncle Bulgaria. Well done.

[RogerB]

Beaten to it. I was about to congratulate Bulgariaboy. R-

[Walkingthedog]

He may regret his post.

He just needs to grow a beard.

[Steve M]

He will have to change his avatar.

[bulleidboy]

Replacement support arm fitted this afternoon - took ten minutes. With spring assistance even SWMBO can now open the door!

[Steve M]

Replacement support arm fitted this afternoon - took ten minutes. With spring assistance even SWMBO can now open the door!

Does it open in the right direction for her?

Sorry, I'll get my coat.

[RogerB]

Slightly faster than the last "re-hang" I believe. R-

[footplate1947]

Nice bit of luck BB .........It pays to keep your eyes open. John