Locked in the Barn

After one too many times accidentally locking myself in the barn, I have devised a release mechanism.

My view while locked in the barn (again), waiting for Ian to come rescue me.
Thank goodness for cell phones.

I have tied a string to the latch and attached it to a hook inside the barn.

To unlock the door, I pull on the rope and that releases the latch on the outside. I will never have to call Ian to come rescue me from the barn again. I should have done this sooner.  So silly.