MagicGuy 0 #1 February 22, 2007 I lost my set of keys, which had the only key to my Ford Taurus (I know I'm an ass) and the only key for my SLK230. Fuck you Doug I didn't take them on the plane I lost them at the DZ somewhere. Came back from lunch in which I drove, ate my sandwich, went out to the landing area to watch some people land and then got on the last load of the day. Packed up, got ready to leave and then realized that my keys were missing. Myself, along with the rest of the crew at Connecticut Parachutists looked for the keys for 2 hours. They are officially MIA. I even went back two days later to look in the landing area while it was light outside. No luck. An email was sent out to CPI members to make sure noone accidentally picked them up with their gear. Still no luck. My Taurus is still sitting in the parking lot of CPI. Something kind of shitty... to get a new key made for the Taurus, the car has to be at the Ford dealership. Which sucks, seeing as the only way to get it there is to get it towed. Why is it that I can call Mercedes, fax them my registration and have a new key sent to me a day later, yet a 2001 Ford Taurus must be at the dealership to get a new key. That's garbage. Sorry I needed to vent. Losing your keys blows. I've done it a million times and it finally bit me in the ass. And on top of that, it cost me $200. Ohh by the way, thanks again guys for helping me look for the keys. Next time, I'm giving them to manifest to hold for me so it's impossible for me to lose them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #2 February 22, 2007 Sounds like an argument for keeping several set of keys. I'm horrible with not being able to find my keys, so I keep 4 sets with my house and car keys. Live and learn bro!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 February 23, 2007 If you drop your keys in a lava flow, forget it man, they're gone. ~ Jack Handy....Deep Thoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idlewild70 0 #4 February 23, 2007 Corey, you totally took them on a sit fly. i spent 40 mins in the landing area, but I think we should have been looking right below the spot. Maybe they are in the plane. I guess we're taking the mercedes next weekend right?!?-Fish Blue skies, Soft landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #5 February 23, 2007 QuoteIf you drop your keys in a lava flow, forget it man, they're gone. ~ Jack Handy....Deep Thoughts I lost mine while helping put in a concrete driveway for my dad. Realized it the next day "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #6 February 23, 2007 Dude, YOU HAVE A MERCEDES. Who gives a damn about a Ford Taurus? Elvisio "wish I had a Mercedes, dammit" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdamGardner 0 #7 February 23, 2007 QuoteIf you drop your keys in a lava flow, forget it man, they're gone. ~ Jack Handy....Deep Thoughts JACK HANDY ROCKS!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raftman 12 #8 February 23, 2007 I always attach a spare key to the underside of 1 of the bumpers with a tiewrap, in case they get lost or locked in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicGuy 0 #9 February 23, 2007 Probably, Fish! It's gotta go into the shop for a tune-up this weekend, but it should be good to go next weekend. And it's gonna drive so amazingly in the snow Having a second Mercedes key would be great, but at $125 a pop it's not exactly easy on the pockets. I do not, however, have an excuse for not having a back up for the Taurus. But I'll be ordering a couple extras when I can get the car to the dealership. The only reason I'm concerned about the Taurus is because it treats me well in the Winter. The Mercedes is rear wheel drive and doesn't have winter tires on it, so in any kind of winter weather, the car is basically useless. But it's a hell of a lot of fun in the Spring, Summer and Fall! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #10 February 23, 2007 Quote Having a second Mercedes key would be great, but at $125 a pop it's not exactly easy on the pockets. i misplaced one of the keys to my bmw. had to order the new key, which is two pieces (the laser cut door key, and the electronic fob part).about $200 for the pair. and then it shows up. my wife called the dealership to cancel the order, but it had already arrived. oh well, i know i'll lose one eventually. "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
