LOL
Apr 16th 2019, 5:51 pm
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LOL
The power has gone out and Mrs L can’t get out the garage to go shopping 
Apr 16th 2019, 6:05 pm
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Re: LOL
Uber...and get your own dinner.
Apr 16th 2019, 6:10 pm
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Apr 16th 2019, 6:16 pm
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Not sure why it is a laughing matter LOL
Apr 16th 2019, 6:16 pm
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There should be a handle on a string hanging from the door mechanism. If you pull on it you disconnect the door from the opener, then the door can be opened manually. There should be a handle near the floor either in the middle or one at each corner, and the spring means it doesn't actually take much effort to lift - though Mrs Lansbury might disagree.
Apr 16th 2019, 6:19 pm
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That has happened on a couple occasions to us, not a house but the building has a garage, no power no door opening, missed/was late to work a few times because of the garage door not working.
Apr 16th 2019, 6:25 pm
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Heck the power is back. A transformer on a local power pole blows occasionally and the power to 18 houses goes off. Took an hour to fix and Mrs L is free. Thought the credit card might be safe a bit longer.
Apr 16th 2019, 11:43 pm
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Interestingly enough my latest garage door opener (previous opener gave up after 20 years) has a built in battery pack for moments like these.
