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Baby Boomers

captain queeg

(11,780 posts) Fri Jan 1, 2021, 05:26 PM Jan 2021

Leaving the store today and couldn't remember where I parked [View all]

I was standing there with my shopping cart and looking around. A woman came up and asked if she could help. Told her I was looking for my car and described it and she pointed it out. I was thinking I must have looked like a confused oldster. Then I thought, yeah because I am.

In my defense I have a very common looking car. Seems like all the cars a few years ago were grey and a Honda Civic looks a lot like a Toyota Corolla and Hyundai, etc. I’ve even tried getting into someone else car in a parking lot in the past. But I guess I need to start taking note of where I park when I’m in a big crowded lot.

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Leaving the store today and couldn't remember where I parked [View all] captain queeg Jan 2021 OP

I ALWAYS park in front of the store sign even if there are a hundred jimfields33 Jan 2021 #1

And I thought I was the only one. ;) Chainfire Jan 2021 #11

My little Corolla is red Ohiogal Jan 2021 #18

This is exactly the reason I bought a turquoise car. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2021 #2

I have an orange equinox. I've seen a few but not many. blueinredohio Jan 2021 #21

They do all look alike! happybird Jan 2021 #3

I feel you mahina Jan 2021 #4

Understand. MuseRider Jan 2021 #5

I have done that many times, just never admitted it Bev54 Jan 2021 #6

I started driving when I was 18. luvs2sing Jan 2021 #7

Isn't that the truth! Clearly fogged in Jan 2021 #19

Oh, yes, gblady Jan 2021 #8

Neat trick I heard on a radio show. Phoenix61 Jan 2021 #9

I forget which vehicle Dave in VA Jan 2021 #10

if you have a remote keyfob just walk around clicking. drray23 Jan 2021 #12

On trips, I've occasionally looked for my own car instead of the rental! flor-de-jasmim Jan 2021 #13

When I rent a car, I take a picture of it, and the license plate, with my phone. Croney Jan 2021 #16

I've never once had difficulty finding my car True Dough Jan 2021 #14

Years ago people used to tie things to car antennas Wicked Blue Jan 2021 #15

I was thinking the same thing. blueinredohio Jan 2021 #22

I was with a driver once who did that at Disneyland, worst possible place! Liberty Belle Jan 2021 #17

Back in the day I would go to Costco so often sometimes it was hard to remember where I parked dem4decades Jan 2021 #20

I don't go many places these days, but where I do go KatyaR Jan 2021 #23

If you have a smart phone and use Google maps you can have it save your parking location. CentralMass Jan 2021 #24

I've done that most of my adult life. 2naSalit Jan 2021 #25

I hear ya! marigold20 Jan 2021 #26

I've been "directionally challenged" my whole life DeeDeeNY Jan 2021 #27

Or hanging a daisy on your car somewhere! Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #28

There are actually times when I do remember. DavidDvorkin Jan 2022 #29

I lost my car while at a Led Zeppelin concert at Kezar stadium CountAllVotes Sep 2023 #30

I had my car stolen at a concert in Pittsburg when I was a teen. captain queeg Sep 2023 #31

Install the Find My Car app DeeDeeNY Sep 2023 #32