Comments on: What not to do when it’s 10 degrees outside.

By: ladydawgfan

ladydawgfan — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:08:20 +0000

My van has automatic locks, so, yes, I have been locked out, as have the mechanics who repair my van. In fact, that is where I got the spare key that I keep in my pocket book (it actually IS in my pocket!). I was having the windshield wipers replaced at the Toyota dealership (special size, special order), and they started the engine to make sure that everything was working fine. I told them about the automatic locks, but since I have an older van, I don’t think they believed me. They shut the drivers door with the engine running and when they tried to open it again, the door was locked tight.

I just stood there laughing at them while they copied the VIN # and went and cut another key so they could get back in. The lady behind the counter was laughing too. She said that I couldn’t have picked a better place to be locked out of my vehicle!!

Now, I automatically roll down the window when I have to leave the keys in the ignition (oil changes, car repairs, etc). I also warn the mechanics about the auto locks and make sure that it is written on the invoice to avoid difficulties.

BTW, I have had to use my emergency key ONCE, so I am glad to have it.

By: KathrynSmith

KathrynSmith — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:21:55 +0000

I got trapped on our balcony once. Luckily a neighbor went by walking his dog and he broke in through the kitchen window. Thank God it was summer!

By: Janette Kenny

Janette Kenny — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:10:47 +0000

It IS a good idea to have a Plan B, Soleil. I sure am from now on. Maybe a Plan C as well.

Catslady it is scary how easy it is to break into a house. I’ve heard the cops say before that the crooks know how to get in and can do it quickly. But you know, maybe it’s good to at least “imagine” we’ve locked ourselves out — in good weather! — and see how long it takes to get into the house.

Ceci, too funny about Sister Beth! OMG I would have panicked to be locked out in a blizzard away from home. At least you had shelter.

By: Ceci

Ceci — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:35:40 +0000

Oh yes!

At an ATM in Colorado during a blizzard. It took 40 minutes for the tow truck to get there, but at least I could wait in the freezing ATM “booth” and stay out of the snow.

When I was in high school (Catholic, all girls), we girls were always locking our keys in the car in the school parking lot. No need to call a tow truck though! Sister Beth was a WHIZ with a slim jim…

By: Janette Kenny

Janette Kenny — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:49:59 +0000

Karen, and Tonya I can picture you both when you realized that your husbands didn’t have keys either!

Oh Shana that would be aweful to wait in the heat that long.

Mine used to be like that Margo. Which probably explains why I hadn’t locked myself out in years.

Deb that would be aweful to lock your groceries in the car on a scorching day.

I used to have a wallet with a key slot catslady. But like you sad that wouldn’t have done me any good.

By: catslady

catslady — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:05:29 +0000

My daughter locked me out once – she was very young – not even two I think. I went out back for something and she clicked the sliding door lock. But she didn’t know what she did and didn’t understand how to unlock it. Luckily our back yard is level with our bedroom windows and it wasn’t winter (poor you!) and I was able to take out one of our screens/window which scared me to death as to how easy it was so we fixed that (of course I’d never get in that way again). Then there was the time I locked myself out the front door so I had to rip one of my screens to get in (lucky again that it was summer!

My daughter did lock herself in the garage during winter and literally knocked down the celler door with her foot – door and lock were both ruined!! I can tell you more times but you get the idea lol.

By: Soleil

Soleil — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:53:12 +0000

The second day I had my license, I locked the keys in the car. I had to call my mom, and she had to call her job to tell them that she would be in late (she’s a nurse, and that’s not the best job to be late to). Needless to say, she wasn’t too pleased with me when she got there, and luckily I’ve never done it since. I haven’t locked myself out of my house yet, but having a spare key somewhere or with friendly neighbors sounds like a good contingency plan!
Like some others who have commented, I got cold just reading your story! Sorry that happened, Janette!

By: Quilt Lady

Quilt Lady — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:28:31 +0000

I have done both at some time or the other! I also hide a key for this reason. I also carry a car door key in my wallet but that doesn’t do much good if your purse is in the car thats locked. Don’t feel bad we all do it.

By: Deb H.

Deb H. — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:39:42 +0000

I locked myself out of my apartment one summer day when I was laying out in the backyard. I had a neighbor kid crawl in through the screen to unlock the door.
My worst experience was 3 summers ago on a very hot day (90+ with a heat index of 100). I had just finished loading the car with my bought groceries, started the car to run the a/c, took the cart back to the rack, and—locked myself out of a running car, full of groceries. 35 minutes and $75 later, I was finally on my way home.

By: Margo Maguire

Margo Maguire — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:20:31 +0000

Brrrr! Your wintry tale gives me the chills, Jan! Luckily, there was a happy ending!

Our doors don’t lock unless you use a key to do it, so no, *I* haven’t locked myself out. But my kids have done it twice recently. They’ll go out in the evening with a friend – forgetting their keys – and arrive home in the middle of the night, unable to get in. And then have the audacity to PHONE US!! Sheesh.