You know one of the things that makes me feel good with a sense of accomplishment is to actually go out and do something. Today, a bit of DIY on a broken bed frame. I had to get creative as it was old and brittle and the snap was messy. So purchasing an Aluminium piece of tube I was able to make a metal jacket around the wooden frame and hopefully hold it all together.
I haven't worked with metal for a while but it was satisfying to measure up, drill, cut and file what I needed and then glue and screw everything together. It's drying now and whilst it isn't pretty it is functional.
My drive way gates however are still proving problematic. I've tried what's been recommended but it doesn't appear to have worked. I have no idea what it is but the gate just doesn't quite go back to where it started from and that's despite following the instructions and making videos to show them what I've done - hopefully they'll come back with a fix! Such a nuisance. it is only about a foot out but it does mean it is difficult to get the cars in.
So having been outside on this cold and frosty morning I can look at the bed end and know that I've done something useful. Of course the gates remain an issue. I have no idea what it is as they were fine up until a week ago and suddenly they've stopped working properly.
Anyway, doing constructive things does make you feel a bit better I have to say.
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