<p>My ex-h drove through a carwash with a really lovely antique child’s desk in the truck bed. Still have the desk, although not the H.</p>
<p>I was upset about something and once drove off with the nozzle still in the tank. On the good side, I was done filling up and had pre-paid, so at least my name wasn’t in the police reports in the paper for driving away without paying.</p>
<p>dmd77 reminded me I also tore off my H’s passenger side mirror. I told him I thought it <em>might</em> have happened at Walmart.</p>
<p>The best one is I took my 12 year old to a parent-daughter basketball sports camp at our state flagship college. I was not familiar with the area and was nervous. Way too much participation for me and we were exhausted. When we got finally got back to the parking garage (they forgot to tell us we could park right outside the arena in the special lot), we couldn’t find our truck–our full-size, extended cab, with a topper, bright colored truck. </p>
<p>We became panic stricken, went to the garage lobby, and pushed the button for police. I didn’t think the guy was all that friendly as I assured him no one would want to steal this beast. “Lady, people will steal anything.” Gee, thanks. Finally, we found it! My first and only cop car ride. Hopefully, my d’s too! We have never told anyone, but now we ALWAYS double-check the floor number. The next year I sent my 18 yo S to camp with her, since then she goes to away camp. That was too much for me!</p>
<p>I didn’t read the whole thread but my husband did the exact same thing at Thanksgiving some years ago. When we got back to the car after hours at relatives, the car was running, keys inside. We had to borrow a car, drive 30 minutes home to get the key, go back, etc. My family has never let him live it down.</p>
<p>Gas mileage is not measured in mph, it is measured in mpg: how many miles will cover on a gallon of gas. The higher the number the better. If you car is stopped and idling, it will travel exactly 0 miles on any number of gallons. Eventually you will burn through the whole tank without getting anywhere. Thus, the gas mileage is the worst it can be.</p>
<p>I’m enjoying this thread. My brother’s in laws “bought” a car wash in Armenia. They wrecked on through their negligence in a trip that was truly made for a sit com.</p>
<p>Haha. One of our assistant principals came into my calc class the other day to tell this girl that she had left her car running. I don’t understand how anyone forgets to turn off their car?</p>
<p>I really can’t say anything or laugh at anyone else because I locked S1, a HS Senior, in the car when he was 3 months old! Oh and when we left the hospital with him, H & I drove off with my beautiful congratulatory floral arrangement on the roof…we heard a bang and saw petals flying through the air! Those nurses must have been cracking up at the new parents…and a little worried for our S! :D</p>
<p>I locked my keys in my running car in the middle of a do it yourself carwash bay. I lived in the city and was in the habit of automatically locking my car whenever I got out. Unfortunately, I was on my way to work. I had gotten off to any early start, my car was real dirty, and I thought I had plenty of time. Nope, instead I was quite late. It’s so nice to hear the other stories. Thank goodness my current car has dummy bells.</p>
<p>I did this in high school. Had gone out at lunch time with friends, we were late getting back and rushed in. The car probably ran for two periods. Yes, I felt like an idiot. </p>
<p>I think I was more absent minded back then in general. I was always losing things.</p>
<p>My son’s not particularly an airhead but he does think a bit differently…like the time he held up a can of Friskies cat food and said, “Dude, is this tuna just for cats?”</p>