Locking issues and other oddities

Rocky · Post by **Rocky** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:32 pm

I used to be like that but now I'm a bit OCD about windows either having to be closed or on the latch so I don't have to check as I know they're all 'locked'

Post by **Donald** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:44 pm

nitin_s1 wrote:I lock my car, walk couple of steps and then walk back to check if it's actually locked.

I do the same, and end up checking both sides usually (but my passenger lock is a bit sticky so sometimes it doesn't unlock/lock).

Since I've been thinking about it there are more things I find myself doing. Every night before I go to bed I have to go check the gas hobs, even though I know they're off because I turned them off earlier on. I also have a weird lamp that's on a dimmer switch which I pretty much always have to go unplug, like I'm para that it'll dimmer itself on and do something and burn the house down. Padlocks as well are usually a bit of problem, I end up closing them, then trying to separate it to make sure it's actually locked. It's so stupid, I think anything with a switch just weirds me out.

Post by **paul bristol uk** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:02 pm

Yes I do things like that as well. Sometimes I may have driven a couple of miles and go back to check the door or I have switched the Gas Hob off! Still better safe than sorry and it won't prey on your mind all day.

grant_day · Post by **grant_day** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:01 am

If I'm to leave the house I always check the windows, doors, plug sockets, lights, oven and gas on the hob.
Then when I've left the front door I go back and try push it open. Then try the handle to make sure its locked (when i know it is)
Then I get to my car and then get out and make sure the garage padlock is locked, get back in the car go a few feet down the drive and have to think "did I close the front door" so I take a quick look at the front door, can never see it so hve to check again, (believe me when I say its a pain in the arse if your wearing motorcycle helmet, gloves etc)
It drives me crazy but that only if I'm the last to leave the house. If someone's in then I can leave it all open at it wouldn't bother me.
I always have to check all zips are done up on my rucksack before using my motorcycle too...
It's not just you, we all have our own personal weird routines

JayJay · Post by **JayJay** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:27 am

Cheers guys, now I'm wondering if I've turned everything off

I do the same usually, get to the front door, open it, then run around the house to check that I have turned everything off!

Post by **Donald** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:42 pm

grant_day wrote:If I'm to leave the house I always check the windows, doors, plug sockets, lights, oven and gas on the hob.
Then when I've left the front door I go back and try push it open. Then try the handle to make sure its locked (when i know it is)
Then I get to my car and then get out and make sure the garage padlock is locked, get back in the car go a few feet down the drive and have to think "did I close the front door" so I take a quick look at the front door, can never see it so hve to check again, (believe me when I say its a pain in the arse if your wearing motorcycle helmet, gloves etc)
It drives me crazy but that only if I'm the last to leave the house. If someone's in then I can leave it all open at it wouldn't bother me.
I always have to check all zips are done up on my rucksack before using my motorcycle too...
It's not just you, we all have our own personal weird routines

You are me! Me are you!

The pushy door thing while trying the handle, it's like you're trying to break in isn't it? And then you have that stupid thought in your head "Well if I can't get in then it's all fine."

grant_day · Post by **grant_day** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:45 pm

Yeah, but i have a catflap that i can put my arm through and undo the door

So all my checking is useless,
I hate the catflap but its girlfriends orders... Stupid cats with no thumbs.