Losing It - Them (Page 3): In that case, you can never again truthfully say "never" about putting your keys in your back pocket. Because after you have found what you are looking for...

scoundrel Loc: Wytheville VA

Longshadow wrote:

I NEVER put my keys in my back pocket, but that time I did!

In that case, you can never again truthfully say "never" about putting your keys in your back pocket.

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And why are things always found in the last place you look???

Because after you have found what you are looking for, you stop looking.

muggins88 Loc: Inverness, Florida

I keep a small tablet and write down where I put things. I also note if I move something from it's usual storage place and where it is. Saves a lot of hunting and frustration. Don't think that you will remember - 9 times out of 10 you won't.

jinx

muggins88 wrote:

I keep a small tablet and write down where I put things. I also note if I move something from it's usual storage place and where it is. Saves a lot of hunting and frustration. Don't think that you will remember - 9 times out of 10 you won't.

Do you put the note in the spot your usually kept it? Then you would not have to check your tablet to see where it's new home is.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

sippyjug104 wrote:

I can relate to that. Strangely, when I do find something that I have been looking for, I often wonder "Why the heck did I put it there?"

Or, "Why didn't I see it the first time I looked there?"

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

muggins88 wrote:

I keep a small tablet and write down where I put things. I also note if I move something from it's usual storage place and where it is. Saves a lot of hunting and frustration. Don't think that you will remember - 9 times out of 10 you won't.

My wife always stresses to make notes. My answer is that if I am going to forget something, it just stands to reason that I will forget where the note is as well! This applies to things like grocery lists. Too often it has been in the car when I'm in the store. My solution is to take a photo of the list with my phone and even if I lose the list, I have it on my phone.

Horseart Loc: Alabama

Bridges wrote:

My wife always stresses to make notes. My answer is that if I am going to forget something, it just stands to reason that I will forget where the note is as well! This applies to things like grocery lists. Too often it has been in the car when I'm in the store. My solution is to take a photo of the list with my phone and even if I lose the list, I have it on my phone.

I make all my grocery lists on my phone. I also keep a page of things "to do" and places I need to be on my phone and erase them when done.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Bridges wrote:

My wife always stresses to make notes. My answer is that if I am going to forget something, it just stands to reason that I will forget where the note is as well! This applies to things like grocery lists. Too often it has been in the car when I'm in the store. My solution is to take a photo of the list with my phone and even if I lose the list, I have it on my phone.

I've emailed a list to myself so I can access it on my phone. Most of my food shopping is done online. I place order, and someone comes out and puts it into my car. For an order of $125 or more, there is no charge for the service.

Horseart Loc: Alabama

jerryc41 wrote:

I've emailed a list to myself so I can access it on my phone. Most of my food shopping is done online. I place order, and someone comes out and puts it into my car. For an order of $125 or more, there is no charge for the service.

If I order groceries online, they put them inside my enclosed front porch. USPS, FedEx and UPS do the same and lock the door as they leave. I never worry about someone getting my packages.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Horseart wrote:

If I order groceries online, they put them inside my enclosed front porch. USPS, FedEx and UPS do the same and lock the door as they leave. I never worry about someone getting my packages.

I'm outside their free delivery zone. Actually, I don't know if the store delivers.

Horseart Loc: Alabama

jerryc41 wrote:

I'm outside their free delivery zone. Actually, I don't know if the store delivers.

That's too bad Jerry. It's mighty handy and sometimes they even get the order right. (But if it's not right, they will make it up to you somehow.) Once I had a pound of ground chuck on my order. They sent me a whopping beg hen. When I called them, they said "keep the hen, your ground chuck will be delivered within an hour." and it was.

chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

It's a sure thing you won't lose your keyboard, Jerrry! ;0)

coullone Loc: Paynesville, Victoria, Australia

Longshadow wrote:

I NEVER put my keys in my back pocket, but that time I did!

And why are things always found in the last place you look???

Because you stop looking once you have found them!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Horseart wrote:

That's too bad Jerry. It's mighty handy and sometimes they even get the order right. (But if it's not right, they will make it up to you somehow.) Once I had a pound of ground chuck on my order. They sent me a whopping beg hen. When I called them, they said "keep the hen, your ground chuck will be delivered within an hour." and it was.

When I order from Hannaford, I have the choice of letting them substitute items for what is unavailable. I get 2% back on store brands, so that's what I favor. I love their cereal. Sometimes, that's dinner.

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

I have to look for my computer glasses/phone/keys every month or so.
As for gifts, I don't seem to lose them since I always put them in this one spot in the office closet.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Mark Sturtevant wrote:

I have to look for my computer glasses/phone/keys every month or so.
As for gifts, I don't seem to lose them since I always put them in this one spot in the office closet.

I have a hook by the door for keys. I also have my key fob attached to a cord which is attached to a belt loop on my pants - both work pants and out-in-public pants.

I wear my $1.25 reading glasses around my neck all day.