I thought the car didn't like me
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (346002)
Rockingham, Australia
September 20, 2020 7:59pm CST
The photo was taken at a horse endurance ride two weekends ago. In the top, you can just see the roo in the middle of the photo but Vince got a better one of it from where he was standing.
While we were taking photos this weekend, I needed to go back to the caravan for something. I hopped in the car and started it. Vince was standing by the door. As I started to drive off, an alarm light started flicking. We checked the doors and windows but it continued. I hopped out, Vince got in and the flicking stopped. But once I got back in, the flicking began again.
As we were in a rush, I drove off. Halfway back to camp I worked out what the problem was. The car keys were in Vince’s pocket. While the keys are nearby, you just push a button to start the car. As long as I didn’t turn the car off, I was safe but if I stopped the engine, I wouldn’t be able to start it again.
I left the car running while I got what I wanted and headed back. I was really pleased I worked out what the problem was . Sometimes, improvements and advancements aren’t always a good thing.
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@amitkokiladitya (171927)
• Agra, India
21 Sep 20
Yes..sometimes technological advancements and gadgets can leave us in a real fix
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@Ronrybs (19875)
• London, England
22 Sep 20
@JWMILLER You can come visit, you just have to be willing to put with 14 days quarantine! I haven't been into London proper since the beginning of the year. On a positive note, it looks like we can be looking forward to fairly free travel next summer.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
21 Sep 20
Beautiful photography Judy, and what a story you told us! Hope it doesn't happen again!
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
23 Sep 20
@JWMILLER I am flattered to hear that! You should come back when all this hectic time with the covid is over.
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@FourWalls (71340)
• United States
21 Sep 20
Gorgeous photo. What type of flowers are those?
With my key fob, I have to be in the car with it. Funny how they’re different for different cars.
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@wolfgirl569 (111415)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Sep 20
That would be a big paon. Glad you thought of it before you shut it off.
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@wolfgirl569 (111415)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Sep 20
@JudyEv That is true. And as he had the keys he is the one that needed to walk to you. Or maybe catch one of the riders to take them to you
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
21 Sep 20
My car has a remote starter. I can strat the car in the winter from inside. But, when the key gets close to the car it shuts off.
? i don't understand.
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@HannahKusKus (4025)
• Semarang, Indonesia
21 Sep 20
it looks that kangoroo is the boss of wild life
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@JudyEv (346002)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Sep 20
@HannahKusKus It was the only one we saw all day.
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@ptrikha_2 (47349)
• India
23 Sep 20
Is the caravan developing something that needs to be shown to a garage perhaps?
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@garymarsh6 (23410)
• United Kingdom
23 Sep 20
Oh blimey thank god you did not stall!
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@JudyEv (346002)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Sep 20
Exactly!! Just what I was thinking as I was driving. ![](/Content/images/emotes/sad.gif)
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@moffittjc (122656)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Sep 20
You got very lucky that you realized what the problem was before you got back to the caravan and turned your car off. Good deduction skills there Judy!
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@JudyEv (346002)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Sep 20
It also beeps like crazy if you put your shopping on the front seat and the seat belt isn't done up. Most annoying. lol
@LindaOHio (183886)
• United States
21 Sep 20
Great pix. Modern technology can be a giant pain sometimes. Have a wonderful Tuesday!
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@Loverabbit (3401)
• Karachi, Pakistan
21 Sep 20
Yea its always good to have remote in your tray or deck or where the files are kept
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