Bolt

[jennyjoan]

My back gate is bolted only and a bit of snib goes ok.

Yesterday I put Maxie out to pee when I looked god love him he is round at the front of the house.

WEnt out to look at bolt - door was open right enough but snib was the same length.

Last night I put a lock on it and the same thing has happened this morning.

Neighbours has said the wind etc - can cause this. Not one night with snib and opening with the lock. I will keep an eye tonight and tomorrow morning will ensure door is not opened and look for something elese in B&Q or something.

[jennyjoan]

before it is gets dark - and until i get to B^Q - anything I could put on to keep gate secure - mmmmm - no wee answers about there thanks

[Mamyalynne]

Have you anything sturdy - a wheelie bin, wheel barrow ?? Just something strong enough to keep it shut.


If not pop his lead on for his constitutionals tonight.

[jennyjoan]

Thanks Mamy - well I was away for about half an hour and gate opened and I had put him out again - when the wee head peered through the ajar gates. Went out and found I have a very very loose plank and even whilst I was standing it a gust of wind blew the plank back releasing the bolt. So I have something heavy against - I will need the plank fixed for the rest of this weather.

[jennyjoan]

am dead happy - he could have escaped easily but no bless him he stayed there - harvey would have been gone and gone all night. So thank the lord I have got the right companion. Love him to bits my one and only friend.

[bookbinder]

Could you tie it with some kind of rope? Washing line, for example?

[alavahalf]

What .... tie Maxie up with a washing line ? .. the RSPCA will be banging on your door bb.

[bookbinder]

alavahalf, I can see the direction that your thoughts are going - I think - but, no (speaking gently) that is not exactly what I meant. I was (speaking gently again) referring to the g.a.t.e. that could be tied up. Nobody loves animals more than I do (as long as they belong to someone else), and I would not wish any of them to come to harm (as long as they belong to someone else, again). Please do not report me to the RSPCA, as I am about to have my tea, and I would not wish to be disturbed. Thank you for your concern sigh .

[Psybbo]

I think alavahalf should change his name to alavalaff

[bookbinder]

He's a nice lad, really, you know.