My car is fixed

@JudyEv (382483)
Rockingham, Australia
February 19, 2021 7:56am CST
The photo has nothing to do with the post. We were at a music festival when these storm clouds sent everyone scurrying for shelter. Some time back, I broke my car. The door-handle came away in my hand. Luckily, we were able to pick up a brand-new one from the wreckers. Fitting it has been on the back-burner for some weeks but today was the day Vince tackled the replacement. Unfortunately, it didn’t go well and in the end he took the car and all the bits into our nice, friendly smash repair person who fitted the new handle although not without some difficulty. He didn’t want to charge for it but it took him about 40 minutes to fit so Vince persuaded him to take $50 to buy him and his co-workers a drink. It’s Friday evening so they were off to the pub for a beer. So my car is all systems go again which is nice. And we can now cross ‘Fix car door handle’ off our list of things to do. At the rate we’re going, we’ll run out of tasks soon. And I’m off to bed now so I’ll catch you all tomorrow.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Feb 21
Almost forgot to tell you that the photo is absolutely stunning. Did it bring a storm?
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Feb 21
Many times if we get clouds like that nothing happens @JudyEv
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 21
@rebelann Really? Sometimes a storm will go around us but not often.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
It brought a massive storm. Thunder, lightning, heavy rain - the works.
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
19 Feb 21
I have a 'fix car door handle' on my list. I guess the spring got broken as I can't open it from the outside. But it's not my priority yet.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
This handle was a sort of plastic and I think it just got brittle with age. I hope the passenger handle doesn't do the same.
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Notlilie
@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
20 Feb 21
@JudyEv my only concern is if it happen to the driver's door. I might need to slide then
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 21
@prinzcy The console between the seats is very low so it wasn't too difficult to slide across.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153529)
• India
20 Feb 21
Never seen anything like what I see in that photo - stunning. It must be such a relief for you that your car is finally fixed.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153529)
• India
20 Feb 21
@JudyEv Yes. Those clouds look scary.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 21
It was pretty awe-inspiring to see those clouds. Quite scary. The temperature dropped considerably, the wind picked up then the thunder and lightning started.
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msdivkar
@msdivkar (23356)
• India
20 Feb 21
It is difficult to drive the car without main door handle. Good that you finally fixed it. Australian $50 is how much in terms of US $?
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msdivkar
@msdivkar (23356)
• India
21 Feb 21
@JudyEv That is okay then.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 21
Luckily the console between the two front seats is very low so it wasn't too hard to slide across from the passenger side. $A50 is worth about $40US.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Feb 21
Thank you for sharing your story of your auto being repaired.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 21
It's good to be able to get into the car from the driver's side again.
George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (122305)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Feb 21
@JudyEv I agree with you.
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Rashna Gandhi
@Rashnag (30597)
• Surat, India
21 Feb 21
Oh god. Good to know that your car got fixed. Take care
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 21
Thank you. I will.
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Rashna Gandhi
@Rashnag (30597)
• Surat, India
21 Feb 21
@JudyEv your welcome
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117269)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Feb 21
It's almost fall where you are right? So in light of that there will probably be plenty new projects you'll need to handle before winter sets in.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
Yes, March is the beginning of autumn/fall. There are a few things we'd like to get done before winter.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
19 Feb 21
It is always good when you can cross anything off the to-do list lol
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 21
I love having a loonng to-do list (mostly full of trivial stuff) so I can give myself lots of ticks.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135976)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Feb 21
Glad you got it fixed.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135976)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Feb 21
@JudyEv I am sure you love that.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
I don't have to climb in from the passenger side now.
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
19 Feb 21
good that is done. Good night!
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
20 Feb 21
@JudyEv yes you do not need to worry
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
It's nice to have it fixed again.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
19 Feb 21
Glad you carf door handle is finally repaired. Beautiful photo!
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
20 Feb 21
@JudyEv Too bad it sent everyone scurrying for shelter. The storms in Florida are amazing and so sudden. It can be so sunny and then boom, a dark cloud rapidly floats in and one is soaked. It is sunny on one side of the street and soaking on the other. I usually cross the stree to the sunny side.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
The sky that time was very beautiful but also very ominous. Within an hour, there was thunder and lightning and a huge downpour.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21492)
• London, England
19 Feb 21
I am a firm believer that cars always need fixing!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
Mine has never given any trouble but I guess after 20 years, the plastic handles just got brittle. Hopefully, the passenger handle won't go out in sympathy. lol
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
19 Feb 21
I am glad your car is fixed already. Have a nice weekend.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
Thanks. I don't have to climb in from the passenger side anymore. lol
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
20 Feb 21
@JudyEv You are welcome. That is good to hear. Enjoy your weekend.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Feb 21
Love the photo. Glad your car is fixed.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
The sky was quite awe-inspiring. Within an hour, we were in the middle of a great storm.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Feb 21
@JudyEv Weather can change so quickly.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (209151)
• United States
19 Feb 21
Good grief, I would never run out of tasks..I just don't have the desire to do them. If you run out of tasks you could always just stick your head in a book, write a letter, or take a snooze in or outdoors. Congrats on the door handle!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
I don't think the problem will arise but we've managed to get a few things done lately.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86866)
• United States
19 Feb 21
Everything turned out great! And, if you run out of things to do, come see me! I’ll give you free lodging and you’ll be able to walk to the Kentucky Derby! GORGEOUS photograph!!!!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
How nice that would be - to walk to the Kentucky Derby!! We're on our way.
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Susan
@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
19 Feb 21
Boy does that sky look angry. I'm glad to hear that you have gotten your handle fixed.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
Within an hour, there was a massive storm raging overhead. Pretty awe-inspiring.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222806)
• United States
19 Feb 21
My husband hasn't even looked at his "to-do" list. I'm so glad your car is fixed.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382483)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 21
I try to have a list so Vince can pick and choose and doesn't think I'm bullying him.
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