[Lynnelf]

It will be a while before I live this one down, but all your stories of garage door misadventures have made my day so much better. Thanks!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Lynnelf

It will be a while before I live this one down, but all your stories of garage door misadventures have made my day so much better. Thanks!

I felt bad for you and then felt better for you...and me, reading these posts and knowing that we all suffer from being human.

Hugs to you. Glad you are o.k.

[carm310]

Thanks for the warning! We are picking up our shiny new cart when we come down tomorrow! Can hardly wait.

[philnpat]

My wife did exactly as you described...with neighbors nearby. She was so embarrased. She came in, told me what she did with a bright red face. I was able to do some creative body work on the door and it's as good as new. She made me the nicest dinner that night! The reason I didn't get mad at her is I figured I'd keep that goof "in the bank" and use it when I really screw up.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by lovesports

Did it just like you. Luckily pounded everything out myself and wife never noticed!

Hope she doesn't lurk on TOTV........



Bill

[HelenLCSW]

Originally Posted by Lynnelf

I was driving my brand new golf cart into my brand new garage and I didn't notice that the brand new garage door was not all the way up and I ran into it Now there is a dent in the door and I'm sitting here waiting for the garage door guy to call me back and worrying about how much this is going to cost me. Has anyone else done this? Because it would really make me feel better if I wasn't the only one.

I am so glad you posted --and so happy to know that I am in good company --not the only dumbaxx in The Villages

[asianthree]

So your new cart goes faster than you thought and the garage door is on slow motion. Blame it on the garage door.

[OldDave]

I'm reminded of my beloved grandfather, Joe Evans. He spent his life growing a successful dairy farm in NW Arkansas. At age 70 he decided it was time to retire and move to Lubbock Texas to be near kids. He had never owned a car, only pickups. So when they got to Lubbock he went to the Ford dealer (always owned a Ford truck). The salesman asked what he wanted. He said he wanted a blue one, and pointed at the biggest Lincoln on the lots. I think he had visions of how many bales of hay would fit in the trunk. Pulled out his wallet and paid him in cash. (Love my granddad.) He took it home and drove into the garage of the new house. I should mention the farm house didn't have a garage so this was new. He promptly drove it about 24 inches into the kitchen. Turns out the biggest Lincoln was about a foot longer than the garage. Took it back and told the guy he wanted a shorter one. Didn't care what color or model.

Now there is an easy customer. I'm sorry about your accident. I know you feel bad, but you brought back a fond memory of someone who meant the world to me and has been gone 40 years. Thanks.

[redwitch]

How about watching your neighbor back his car right through the garage screen? (The screen was a manual screen, so don't know how he could have forgotten to open it.) That happened about a week ago. I very quickly slunk back inside so he didn't know he was caught.

Yup, we all do dumb things sometimes.

[missypie]

Originally Posted by Golfer in Sanibel

We are all our own worst enemies. Me, since I got the darn bi-focals, I keep banging my head. It's starting to look like a golf ball.

Trust me you'll get used to them....take from me....a person that was in denial of even needing glasses.....

[dmuessig]

Nope you're the only one. Lol

[Pturner]

Hi Lynnelf,
Haven't done that but have done dumber things. Thanks for the warning. Hugs!

[Roaddog53]

We have a family affair with backing into things so I think it is normal to hear about them. My son a few years back "thought" he put the garage door up but instead somehow didn't realize (to this day can't figure out how) that it was UP to begin with and actually put it down, and as I sat in the family room I hear a loud BANG.. yep backed right into the door. Than my brother, about a year later after sharing a good laugh how my son did it, HE did it to his garage the same thing! Than my sister takes the cake. She "forgot" to shut the driver door while backing out of her garage and ripped it right off the hinges!
AND, finally my brother was turning around on a street after waiting in line for a train too long. The woman in front of him was doing the same thing. He turned behind her and was putting it in reverse when the woman did it faster than he did and rammed into his front end. Now that wasn't bad enough, but she put it in drive, than backed up again and hit his car a second time when he was getting out of it to look at the damage. She just said she didn't see him obviously but couldn't explain the second hit! She than said, give me your phone number and I'll call you when I get home. lol Duh
So see.. some seem unexplainable but we all are human and have our moments.

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by Roaddog53

So see.. some seem unexplainable but we all are human and have our moments.

More dents on our cars have happened in our driveway. Wife backed into son's truck trailer hitch; I pulled up too close to the same trailer hitch. Son backed truck in my car. We are truly a "family affair" when it comes to accidents in the driveway. Welcome to "our world"!!!

[graciegirl]

Lynn...I have read and reread the posts following your initial one.

It gives me a warm glow to know that there are those willing to admit their mistakes and many there to offer love and understanding.

Nobody in this world can avoid messing up.