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leaving articles in the trunk of your rental car
#62495
07/20/2015 10:00 AM
07/20/2015 10:00 AM
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ProfLangue
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Since I had three newbies with me last week in St. M, I constantly stressed the fact that nothing should be left in the trunk of the rental car. One day, on the way back from Philipsburg, we stopped at Market Garden for some grocery shopping. I opened the trunk so they could remove their purchases (jewelry, clothing, etc.) After shopping for about 1/2 hour, we returned to the car to see that the trunk was wide open ... no one had ever closed it, or it hadn’t been closed tightly and it had popped open.
Also, I then discovered that one of the newbies had left her purchases (including new Zhaveri jewelry) in the trunk!
This does not end how you’re anticipating ........................ everything was still in the trunk, untouched. Perhaps it was because it is such a busy area, but I’m chalking it up to dumb luck! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: leaving articles in the trunk of your rental car
[Re: ProfLangue]
#62498
07/20/2015 01:50 PM
07/20/2015 01:50 PM
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Re: leaving articles in the trunk of your rental car
[Re: whammy]
#62499
07/20/2015 02:03 PM
07/20/2015 02:03 PM
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Agreed.. ...notice how I said I'm agreeing with you, not Scubaman... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: leaving articles in the trunk of your rental car
[Re: SXMScubaman]
#62503
07/20/2015 05:49 PM
07/20/2015 05:49 PM
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Posts: 83,552 Central Florida!
Carol_Hill
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Ah, probably not... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: leaving articles in the trunk of your rental car
[Re: jamiegarrett761]
#62505
07/22/2015 01:32 AM
07/22/2015 01:32 AM
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Nothing of any value, like towels? Well, a number of years ago, it was raining one morning so we decided to go up Pic Paradis because we had never done that. Just in case, we took our towels with us, since it usually doesn't rain for very long. They were in the "locked" trunk. When we got to the top, we parked the car and walked away a short distance to get a better view. There were also a few coins sitting in a cup holder in the console between the two front seats. When we returned to the car--maybe four or five minutes later--the coins were gone and one of the towels, too. Yes, just one of the two towels. Stealing is a way of life for some people and it almost doesn't matter how much or little they steal.
The late psychiatrist, Dr. Bruno Bettelheim, was once asked by a reporter why there is so much crime. He answered "because they like to do it." He was right, I believe. That's their job--thievery.
The OP was lucky, but I think the location played a role, too. Too many people coming and going there. We usually stop at Market Garden on our way in from the airport. But, even with all the people coming and going, we never leave the car unattended.
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Re: leaving articles in the trunk of your rental car
[Re: ProfLangue]
#62511
08/06/2015 02:41 AM
08/06/2015 02:41 AM
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Colour1
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After all these years of coming to our home away from home that none of the car rentals places don't have a (when signing in) "do not leave anything in your car when not attended!" form or sticker in or on the dash!!!!???? When we land we have a few stops before checking in. One get beer for the chef bodyguard (me), two stand guard outside car. Three make sure that locals know, "I see you"!!! Four let sand gravity set in!
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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Re: leaving articles in the trunk of your rental car
[Re: jamiegarrett761]
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08/12/2015 05:27 AM
08/12/2015 05:27 AM
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Your intentions are good! But you are inviting those looking to break in to see what else you've left behind ???? And although you may have left nothing in your car, a broken window/glass would put a dampener on your day/evening.
Sand Gravity, got to love it!
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