markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I have that feeling at least 4 or 5 times a day. (keys, glasses, wallet, phone, ...)
Mark

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

tmehrkam Loc: Houston,Tx

I have gotten so dam old I not only loose things but cannot see them when I look for then.

Example: I went camping in April. I store my Trailer about 30 miles from the house where I use to work.

When I got home I missed my pocket camera. The last time I remembered having it was it was in my way when hooking up the trailer to return home. I got home and forgot about it. The next day it was time to put the trailer back in storage so I searched from the camera. Did not find it but was in a hurry so put the trailer in storage.

I worried about the camera for a month. Contemplated purchasing another. Until it was time to hit the road again. When I got the trailer the camera was in the cabinet at the end of the sofa. I know I looked in that cabinet but could not see the thing.

I could get a whole lit done If I could only remember where I put things. Oh wait it is in my pocket. :-{

jsenear Loc: Hopkins, MN.

Glad you found your camera Jerry. I have been playing Guitalele for a number of years. Love that little instrument. I am a guitar player so it was a perfect fit for me. Do you have a Guitalele in your group?

EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace

We went to a restaurant a while back and I had my camera with me and placed it on any unused chair. When we finished dinner and started to go I forgot about the camera and was getting ready to leave without it. The nice waitress caught up with me and reminded me of the camera. Afterwards I felt bad about not leaving a tip.

Just kidding, OK. I did leave a tip.

GEANNIE

My experience with misplacing camera equipment is that while doing some workshops in Phoenix I was between classes and went across the street to enjoy some sunshine and a cold drink from Starbucks. Rushing off to my next workshop I didn't realize until after the class that my entire roller bag was missing. At this point I was in a panic! I rushed back across the street to find the bag being guarded by 2 police officers. They explained that unattended bags get disposed of by the bomb squad. Lucky for me they hadn't arrived.

edrobinsonjr Loc: Boise, Idaho

Definitely a senior moment...

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Can't take any pictures with it if it's in the back seat of your car. You probably didn't really want to take pictures anyway. I'm sure your mind was more on the concert than anything else. Glad you didn't lose it and thanks for advise on putting a label on our personal stuff in case an honest person finds our misplaced stuff.

Clapperboard

'Hidden marking' such as 'invisble pen' marking that glows in ultra violet light is useful if police recover stolen or lost items. Labelling your kit could help a thief to go to your address when he's found or stolen it.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

You too??
Mark

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

I hear you, but the tracking device may not help. I put my IPhone down for an instant to sign a charge slip at Lowe’s and it immediately “disappeared”.After a frantic search, I went straight home, grabbed my IPad and using the find my phone ap, located the phone. I remotely locked it and placed a message on the screen for the “finder”. Over the next few hours, I was able to track the phone around town, right to a specific location. The person who took it finally called and wanted a “finder’s fee” to return the phone and suggested a place to meet (outdoor shopping center in an “iffy” part of town at night). I called the police and asked that they either accompany me to the address where the phone was (find my iPhone has a feature where you can remotely have the phone emit a loud noise), or have a car at the shopping center that night where we were supposed to meet. They declined to do either, stating that it was too dangerous for the officer over such a small matter ($600 phone) and suggested I not go either. My first thought was to pack my trusty Colt (I have a carry permit) and go meet the thief. My second thought was to take my 2 large sons with me (one was a champion heavyweight wrestler). My last thought, as much as it hurt my pride and my wallet, was to permanently disable the phone remotely and walk away, which I did. It just wasn’t worth the possibility of an armed confrontation or getting my boys hurt over a phone. Don’t get me wrong, I REALLY wanted to confront the thief, and I was furious that I couldn’t get the police to help, even though we knew the exact address where the stolen property was, but it just wasn’t worth the risk. The point to this LONG story is that a tracking device is only useful if you can safely retrieve the item after you locate it.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I lost mine (temporarily) about two years ago. I had it on my lap in my car and I was unaware that it fell onto the pavement in the parking lot as I exited the car. (not that I drive & use it - I do not). I was not aware I had lost it until I arrived home. I went onto iCloud and could see the location using "Find My Phone". It was located about 6 miles from my house. Shortly after, its location was not registering. I drove to the area and discovered it was a garden apartment complex, but had no idea of its specific location. I called the local police. They came to my house and interviewed me. They suggested I not try to go to the location again. About three hours later, I received a call from the police. They had received a call from my phone and the person wanted to return it. I was given the address - drove to the location - knocked on the apartment door. A man answered and told me his mother had found the phone in the parking lot where I had dropped it, but had no idea what to do and the phone was out of charge. He charged it and called the police. I generously tipped him and extolled the honestly of him and his mother. It was quite an experience and verified, for me, that MOST people are honest and good.
Mark

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

Hmmm. I increasingly struggle with the concept of 'most' in this context, but 'many' I could work with, since it is more loosely defined!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

I always think of most as "a greater majority". I do believe they are.
Mark

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

I sincerely hope so, although relying on hope also has its problems!