Last week I got an email from the property manager at my condo building. Therein, he mentioned a service crew would be through this morning to service our garage door. The mail mentioned they were to install some sort of metal hood to increase security – but I’m not sure if that’s right as I only really skimmed it.

As I rolled out of the garage around 7 this morning, I saw the workmen on ladders partially blocking the door. I downshifted and believed I was expertly navigating the tight corner between the wall and their ladder – only to hear the scrape heard around the world.

That was, of course, the sound of my car, being gouged along the rocker panel by a curled metal sheet. Frick.

Needless to say, this was not the best way to start the morning. I’m told it will take 2 days to refinish that part of my car. On the bright side, at least I can count on Mark over at Euro Tech Bodywerkes sending me a Christmas card this year.