Through the Cat Flap

You asked how I manage the pet flap, so I stopped right at the back door to give you a full demonstration. The flap is heavy clear plastic, hanging down like a stiff little drawbridge. I hooked my blue umbrella handle over my arm, planted my brown boots firmly on the doormat, and leaned my forehead right against the bottom edge. With a good push, clack! The magnetic strip let go, and the swing door lifted open. I wiggled my shoulders under the rim, held the flap up with one elbow so it wouldn’t pinch my curly hair, and stepped through to the garden step. Easy peasy!