This is the last day on earth for our garage door. Tomorrow the Garage Man Cometh and will be ripping this old thing out and putting up the new metal one. A few years back the panels began to warp and pop out. I replaced the three panels on the right side of the door when they looked something like these two. Shortly after the base of the door began to show signs of rot. I decided to hold out for as long as possible before shelling out the umpteen $$ to replace the garage door. Last fall the opener died and I had to open the double-wide manually (though we have a very nice spring, it is not a chore) to get my motorcycle in and out. With the new garage door, I am getting a special opener for my motorcycle. I will be able to ride in and out of the garage again!!