jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yesterday I went to a holiday celebration at a nearby town. It was celebrating the holidays and the 150th anniversary of the town. Since our ukulele group was going to perform, I brought my little Sony A6000. I was there for over an hour, looking at the sights and having a good time. Then I saw a nearby parking lot that was almost empty, so I went back to my car and moved it closer.

A while later, our group was up performing, and I realized I didn't have my A6000! I had stopped at so many food stands and attractions that I had no idea where I could have left it. It's usually on a strap over my shoulder or around my neck. I realized that I had no form of identification on it, just in case an honest soul wanted to return it. I was glad I hadn't brought my D750. I was equally glad that I didn't own a $10,000 Leica.

At the end of the day, I went back to my car, and there was the camera, resting peacefully on the back seat. So, some advice. Despite the distractions of a busy day, be aware of where your valuables are, preferably attached securely to your body. Have identification of some kind with the gear, just in case it's found by an honest person.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Jerry, your just getting old

Bunko.T Loc: Western Australia.

I've noticed that so many ppl are experts on what should be, after they've been the dick heads they're preaching to.

Lowrider Loc: Kennesaw, GA

Good for you. Two years ago, I went to a destination wedding in the Dominican. I was having back problems at the time so I sat in the back of the subway car at the Atlanta airport. As soon as I got to my gate I realized I had left my camera pack with my Canon camera and assorted lenses in that car. Before I left home I had placed a business card along with all my contact info. in the bag. Needless to say I never heard back from anyone on it.

Now my camera bag stays attached to my side along with a tracking device inside. To this day thinking about it makes me cringe...

mleuck

"Old man" syndrome!

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

I'm glad things turned out ok.

NikonJohn Loc: Indiana U.S.A.

Glad you found it safe & sound Jerry. :)

fourg1b2006 Loc: Long Island New York

It must be a terrible feeling when you lose your camera and lenses. It hasn't happened to me yet and i hope it never will.

Gitchigumi Loc: Wake Forest, NC

Happy that turned out for you, Jerry. It seems too easy to set something down somewhere these days, then go into panic mode trying to find it! Afterall, you just had it in your hand! So, you are not alone!

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

I've always said that if something isn't attached to me, it will get left somewhere. I don't like to EVER have anything just carried in my hands, as I wil lay it down somewhere. And I can't attribute it to age. I've been that way all my life!

Gitchigumi Loc: Wake Forest, NC

I should add this type of event recently happened to me. I left my cellphone on a bench where I was playing pool and had to go back for it. But, I knew where I had left it and I called them to hold it for me. Luckily, someone had turned it in! Only took an extra hour and half of driving to retrieve it. LOL.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Nonsense! Anyone can... Now what was I saying?

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

Well, Jerry. Bet your camera has a label on it now, doesn't it??

Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England

Jerry, I wouldn't know where to start on the various items I have "misplaced" ..especially this past five or so years. This last year alone I have left my camera in a local coffee shop twice. I would have given Usain Bolt a run for his money (ok, a slight exaggeration) both times in my rush back..

bmike101 Loc: Gainesville, Florida

I was in walmart at like 6AM and put my camera bag on the one register that was open and walked out the doors without it. got to my car and freaked out! RAN back in and checked the numerous spots I had been and then the register. thank goodness no one was in the store at 6AM.