This week's PhotoHunt theme is "lock". I came upon this pic in my huge pile of pictures that I took in Italy last year. I don't know what it is but we generally end up with a B and B that has a door we can't open. There must be something about locks in Italy - they are challenging! Here is the door to our suite at B and B ai Savoia in Torino. I struggled to work the lock and gave up. Paul took matters into his own hands in an effort to show me how to work the lock. 15 minutes later we were in . . .
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Oh, Jerry, I know what you mean. Those tricky Italian door locks. But, hey, the fancy key fobs are worth it, aren't they?
Posted by: Deborah | June 13, 2009 at 06:31 AM
Lovley shot! :)
I hate when doors plays tricks with me. Glad that you finally got inside :)
Have a great weekend!
Anna
Posted by: Anna | June 13, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Oh yes, been there for sure. I stayed in an apartment in Venice with some kind of antique lock and key that required turning and jiggling at one exact moment. Took a while to figure it out!
Love your Red Rocks photos too! Hope you had a good trip. Happy weekend.
Posted by: Annie | June 13, 2009 at 08:06 AM
We have the same problem with the keyless entries, somehow we corrupt the entry cards and can't get into the hotel room. Fun take on the theme.
Posted by: Tara R. | June 13, 2009 at 08:17 AM
15 minutes? What patience! Good take on the theme.
I can't figure out what to post for this...
Posted by: Eden | June 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM
15 minutes! :) I hope it didn't take that everytime.
Posted by: marta | June 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM
That is funny!
"Stand Back and give ME that key" :-{)
Posted by: sandi 2 the whistlestop cafe | June 13, 2009 at 02:13 PM
LOL!
Posted by: Candi | June 13, 2009 at 02:38 PM
I know what you mean... my brother's apartment in Florence was a booger bear to open...
Mine is up here.
Posted by: srp | June 13, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Been there and gone through the same hassle. I once got locked in the bathroom of a home I was staying in Florence. It was very embarrassing to ask for help from inside. Since it was a private home there wasn’t the alarm cord usually found in bathrooms in hotels and B&Bs.
Happy weekend!
Posted by: María I. | June 13, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Yes, those Italian locks are OLD and temperamental. (But then so am I)
Posted by: Palma | June 14, 2009 at 12:09 AM
I also struggle with those locks. It has easily taken me 15 minutes to open the door. My biggest question is always just how many times do you need to turn the key so that the door will be locked when you leave.
Posted by: girasoli | June 14, 2009 at 04:28 AM
Face it, you're lock challenged!(smile)
Posted by: Kendall | June 14, 2009 at 07:16 AM
Hi Jerry, great take on the theme. Gotta love Italy! :)
Posted by: Kathy (Trekcapri) | June 14, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Thanks for visiting on photo hunt Saturday!
It was a long 15 minutes - happily once we learned the trick it was a snap. It is all a part of the joy of Europe.
Maria - that would be embarassing! LOL
Kendall - I'll add it to the list. *smile*
Posted by: JDeQ | June 14, 2009 at 11:52 AM