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The lock's combination
2007-10-17 10:00PM / 標準BLOG / books / 會員可以看
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Today, I was reading this part in my book "In the Company of a Courtesan" where the servant is trying to sell off a prized book that features a lock. Nobody recalls the combination until the pawnbroker was able to figure it out.

This incident reminded me of a time I couldn't remember the combination number to the lock on a Samsonite suitcase I was planning to use for a trip. The husband was traveling and I was to meet him in Hong Kong. And I really needed to use this particular suitcase. I thought I could solve the problem and so I resorted to trying to open the lock by starting at 000. Isn't that just awful?

I finally managed to figure out the combination and unlock the lock (the suitcase was already and always open, mind you). The number was in the hundreds. My thumb and index finger were aching after trying out so many combinations, one by one. You know....001, 002, 003 and so on.

Too comical. Can't rely on this foggy memory of mine. Even right now, I can't recall the correct combination! haha.

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cassfung
留言於2007-10-20 11:37AM [举报]

I still remember the combination to the Master Lock I used in middle school because it was so easy. 4-6-0!
RenRen
留言於2007-10-18 11:40AM [举报]

When I went to Shanghai a couple of years ago, my combination lock just broke on me. I knew the combination, used it like 5-6 times already to open the suitcase, but on the 7th time it just decided to stay lock. I had to have the hotel staff cut the lock open.
nobleterry
留言於2007-10-18 4:24AM [举报]

That is soooo annoying. We had a similar issue, but ours was the key lock. I couldn't find the key. Luckily, i used this key that didn't really fit in, but I was able to turn the lock to open. I probbly could have used a screwdriver too. But I do have a few combo locks that are now just paperweight. :)
butter
留言於2007-10-18 2:28AM [举报]

Ouch poor fingers. How long did this take? I always use the same code so that I won't forget.
Dreamy
留言於2007-10-18 2:05AM [举报]

that's why i always buy locks with keys
Jaine
留言於2007-10-18 1:09AM [举报]

oh no, that would be awful.
I write down the combinations and put them somewhere safe - trouble is, I can never remember where I put them, doh
janechu
留言於2007-10-18 1:07AM [举报]

oh my... you have very good patience... hahaa... I probably would have given up...
musicnote
留言於2007-10-18 1:06AM [举报]

I would've given up and used a different suitcase. haha
dragontattoo
留言於2007-10-17 11:56PM [举报]

I spent ages trying to figure out my friends combination, in the end we had to break it for her, now she always uses the lock and key style.
pongza
留言於2007-10-17 11:17PM [举报]

lmao I remember doing that too!! omg
Wendy Cheng
留言於2007-10-17 11:11PM [举报]

what! how long did it take you to do that??
bobbyty
留言於2007-10-17 10:33PM [举报]

just get an external lock on the zippers.
yulien
留言於2007-10-17 10:19PM [举报]

hmm...can't you just 'reset it?