My life is one STEEP learning curve!

I have had a garage before. I had one for seven years, actually. I never had any problems. I know how a remote garage door opener works.  Or at least I thought I did!

I backed out of my garage this morning, after opening the door with my remote. We had a blizzard yesterday, but I had already checked the night before.  I knew the plow had cleared the driveway so it should have been clear sailing.

I heard this CLICK, CLICK sound as I am backing up, so I stop.  I don't see anything behind me. I continue to back up, ever so gently, and I still hear the CLICK, CLICK!
So I stop and look up. OMG - the garage door is CLOSING above me and my little car. It is only the antennae that is stopping the door from squashing me and Jiminy  Cricket. With my heart racing, I go forward, back into the garage, and the garage door pulls up.

What happened? Well, I was in a hurry; I was late for work, as I had received a very late call to come in.  So, I had picked up the remote in my hand as I was backing out, (thinking I was saving time), but it must be some SUPER sensitive. It triggered the door to start closing, although I know I NEVER clicked it.

At least my antennae didn't snap off! It's still there, on the roof. I don't know if it works or not.

Yet another lesson learned!  DO NOT pick up your remote unless you intend to use it.  Or better yet, clip it to your visor, which is something I hadn't even thought to do yet in the six weeks I have had it. I will do that.  TOMORROW.... first thing!

PS: Now I remember. There is no clip to clip it!