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Is it so hard!

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sunseeker Tue 02-Feb-16 12:57:01

OK I am about to have a little rant - so apologies before I start!

Why do delivery people, postmen etc. find it so hard to CLOSE A GATE! I have neighbours who don't control their dogs so I had a gate installed to stop the dogs leaving me little (some not so little) deposits on my lawn. Each time I get a delivery the driver leaves the gate open. It is very annoying as they mostly don't ring the bell, just leave the parcel in the porch and it is not until I either go out or look out the window that I (a) know I have a delivery and (b) notice the gate is open. As I live alone I get nervous that someone is in my garden and have to check all the doors and windows.

I know this is only a minor irritation but it is beginning to annoy me. Even a "please close the gate" sign doesn't make any difference!

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loopylou Tue 02-Feb-16 13:00:09

Could you put a spring on the gate so it closes automatically? DPs did this to make sure their dog couldn't get out.

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Willow500 Tue 02-Feb-16 13:03:37

A big sign on both sides of the gate as well might remind them too

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FarNorth Tue 02-Feb-16 13:16:42

I just Googled "gate closers". There seem to be lots of different kinds to choose from.
Could be the answer?

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jinglbellsfrocks Tue 02-Feb-16 13:42:12

Parcel Force chap is the only one who leaves ours open. He is unfailing with it. hmm

Gate closing springs make it hellishly hard to get a bike through.

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rubylady Wed 03-Feb-16 03:11:15

How do you attatch a gate closer to metal?

My DS is the biggest culprit! Grrrrrr!

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whitewave Wed 03-Feb-16 04:50:23

That is one of DHs pet hates too (Victor meldrew) - it completely goes over my head though

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