Do you look back or walk away?

[Blaydon]

Hi Folks,
My son has a theory about car/vehicle ownership - which I agree with.
It goes like this.
When you park, do you lock up and just walk off, or do you lock up and as you walk off, you turn and look at your car/vehicle and 'check it out'? If you just walk away - you don't deserve to own it. If you look back, you clearly are a happy owner. When driving through a town, do you take a sneaky look in shop windows to see your reflection? When up on a castle or bridge, do you track down the car park so you can see your vehicle from a different angle - and perhaps take a photo?
I would go so far as to add, in your photo collection - online or hard copies, are there lots of shots of your Motorhome, or just the places you visit?

What do you think?

D

 

[glenn2926]

Depends on the vehicle. Pickup, motorhome, i don't look back. they're tools for a job. Nice cars I've owned, a quick look back. Motorbike, every time a look back.

 

[jessthedog]

I look back at the mirrors and if they are folded, I have remembered to lock it

 

[Larrynwin]

I go back , did I lock it ?? Yes I did silly old sod you’re losing it

 

[LesW]

I always look back at mine..

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[gus-lopez]

What do you think?

Your son is corect.The walkaways should be on public transport or made to walk.

 

[pappajohn]

I always look back.... But only to see the indicators flash when I hit the lock button.
If I miss it I hit the button again.

 

[HugoBNB]

I stay next to the MH until the Growler alarm lights show it is armed. I walk around it and make sure nothing has been left unlocked or a window open whilst waiting.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I never look back at UPsie but he doesn't need my attention, he's a self confident car that knows he's liked.

 

[Spriddler]

I don't look back when leaving my car, nor my motorhome, lawn mower, washing machine, toaster, watering can.............

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[dunnah01]

Wouldn't buy it if I didn't want to look at it

 

[Al n Val]

I always look back at mine.. View attachment 521836

ah!!

I used to have a Falcon, lovely car

 

[Eggs]

I always look back.... But only to see the indicators flash when I hit the lock button.
If I miss it I hit the button again.

That's about the size of it, both MH and work van. If it ain't there in the morning it's insured.

 

[LesW]

ah!!

I used to have a Falcon, lovely car

Absolutely, have had this for 23 years.

 

[nicholsong]

Hi Folks,
My son has a theory about car/vehicle ownership - which I agree with.
It goes like this.
When you park, do you lock up and just walk off, or do you lock up and as you walk off, you turn and look at your car/vehicle and 'check it out'? If you just walk away - you don't deserve to own it. If you look back, you clearly are a happy owner. When driving through a town, do you take a sneaky look in shop windows to see your reflection? When up on a castle or bridge, do you track down the car park so you can see your vehicle from a different angle - and perhaps take a photo?
I would go so far as to add, in your photo collection - online or hard copies, are there lots of shots of your Motorhome, or just the places you visit?

What do you think?

D

Never even thought about looking at a vehicle to admire, nor polish.

For me a vehicle, whether car or MH, is to get me to where I want, to do what I want.

Just spent 3 weeks around Greek island beaches - far too busy admiring the bay, girls and the taverna food to look at the bloody MH - it got us there from Poland, so that was all I asked of it - I don't want it to get a persona and have an ego!

Geoff

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[Al n Val]

Absolutely, have had this for 23 years.

here's mine

 

[Tombola]

here's mine
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Did I see yours on a guy called Robert Gibson website Al n Val
I only remember as the reg JBH one is like a relations of mine

 

[Al n Val]

Did I see yours on a RObert Gibson website Al n Val
I only remember as the reg JBH one is like a relations of mine

possibly, the name rings a bell tbh, who is he? or do you have a link

 

[Tombola]

possibly, the name rings a bell tbh, who is he? or do you have a link

Ill have a root

 

[chaser]

Why would I look back, don't have flashy thingys when I lock them just turn the key, if I have them in my pocket it's locked.
Why would I want to look at it, IV seen it thousands of times.
Didn't understand the question till I saw some of the answers.
Any motor to me is just so much tin to get me about.

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[Tombola]

possibly, the name rings a bell tbh, who is he? or do you have a link

Photos of JBA Cars

robertgibson.tripod.com

very nice I might add too...Awards eh....cool. Al n Val


It was my bro in law, he seen it and mentioned the reg to me...small world

 

[Al n Val]

Photos of JBA Cars

robertgibson.tripod.com

very nice I might add too...Awards eh....cool. Al n Val


It was my bro in law, he seen it and mentioned the reg to me...small world

ahh!! Robbie Gibson, I do remember him now tbh

the car, and i'm not blowing my own trumpet, (yes i am lol) won every show it went it, Stoneleigh, Malvern, Newark and quite a few more. It won best in show at Harewood House 3 years on the trot.

I reluctantly sold it as we were building the house we are in now so had nowhere to keep it for 2 years, I had enquiries as far as Australia wanting it and eventually sold it to a guy about 5 miles from me who up to about 8-10 years ago still has/had it. i had it 10 years and sold it with 4400 miles on it.

 

[LesW]

I remember Robbie, met him many years ago at a kit car show, when the owners club was active.

There are a couple of pics of my car on his website.

Is he still a Falcon owner?

 

[Blaydon]

Sorry if I wasn't clear - you look back to admire your vehicle.
I once watched a guy with a big red Italian sports car. He parked up, then walked off without a backwards glance - he was one who did not appreciate it.

D

 

[Eggs]

Sorry if I wasn't clear - you look back to admire your vehicle.
I once watched a guy with a big red Italian sports car. He parked up, then walked off without a backwards glance - he was one who did not appreciate it.

D

It's a lump of metal I live in, and you're telling me I don't appreciate it.

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[Larrynwin]

Why would I look back, don't have flashy thingys when I lock them just turn the key, if I have them in my pocket it's locked.
Why would I want to look at it, IV seen it thousands of times.
Didn't understand the question till I saw some of the answers.
Any motor to me is just so much tin to get me about.

chaser surely you look back at your tractors when walking away after doing a bit of touching up , I used to, always have to admire my handiwork as I do after polishing the mohome.

 

[Madeinengland]

I do look back occasionally, but It’s only to think how ugly and too big it is. I still love the comfort and freedom it gives us though, so it’s a keeper.

 

[bertiebasset]

How SAD some folk are.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I polished the front of the van the other day at Blackpool, we were sunbathing next to it and the splattered flies were annoying me. So I got the waterless wax stuff out and sorted it. Then took a photo so I could admire my work remotely

 

[Nirvanauk]

Bit of a daft question.