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Old 01-30-02, 09:03   #1 (permalink)
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OK... be honest...

...OK, how many times do you look back at your car after you've parked it (probably in the north 40 of any & all parking lots)?

I'm trying to limit myself to just two... with the hopes of someday hitting the "one" mark!
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Old 01-30-02, 11:59   #2 (permalink)
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I looked back...

4 times tonight in a 40 foot walk. I also check my vehicles every few hours while at home.
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Old 01-31-02, 10:46   #3 (permalink)
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Never actually counted as I suppose that I do it subconsciously, but I would guess between 2 and 3 times. If I have just washed/detailed it that count goes up. Very interesting topic, and I know everyone here does it, whether they choose to admit it or not.
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Old 01-31-02, 10:49   #4 (permalink)
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Good question, I do it all the time whether I notice it or not. Locking the car with the alarm remote is subconscious for me, but I still go back and check to see if I locked it, just to make sure. Right after I park the car I walk around it making sure it doesn't have any bird bombs on it and the ground is clear of bird bombs and tree mess so my car won't get attacked by anything.

When walking away from the car I tend to look back from 2-5 times, definitely towards the 5-6 side if I just detailed it .
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I always lock it twice. Just to make sure.

I also look back a few times... Haven't really counted though.
 
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Old 01-31-02, 10:00   #6 (permalink)
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well...im screwed with this one.....

i make all house calls...so...i get in and outta the car at least 20 times a day....so lets see...thats 2-3 times after i lock it...then a constant stalker glaring as i approach it on the way back...so i guess it would be....... time for a psych consult at the local clinic....:scared
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Glad I'm not the only one walking around the car after I've parked it,double checking if it's locked.
I will even try to park it so from inside the store (or where-ever I may be)I can see the car.
It's a bit of a necessity with all those stolen cars here.
Downside of the story: other cars like those parkingspots too, so some realy park to close...
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LOL! At least three times everytime I park the rig.
 
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I guess that depends on how clean the car is. I always look once when i hit the remote to make sure it's locked. And that might be it on a dirty day. But 2 or 3 times right after a good bath. Than i always have to look around so no one saw me.
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I look back 2 or 3 times. If it looks good enough I go back and take pictures so it will last longer. You think I'm joking? Not even close. I love my car! I always park it where I can see it if I'm indoors and near a window. Even if it means I have to park it in the back 40 because that is the only place I can see it from my window. Obsession doesn't even come close.
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I look back about 3-4 times after parking. When the car is parked on the street outside my house I look every 3-4 hours.
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Old 02-03-02, 02:54   #12 (permalink)
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2-3 times when walking away. When its in the garage, go out about every hour.
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