Why did THE TAPAS 7 ALL lock their back doors but the Mccanns left theirs open

[Redblossom]

Does anyone know?

Title Amended for Muratfan who was wondering if by *all the others*  it meant why did all the people in PDL lock their back doors except for the Mccanns
 

[registrar]

Does anyone know?

No I don't, I'm afraid

But it always struck me as odd that the McCanns themselves were admant from the start that the apt. was unlocked (unsecured) - had they said 'Gosh, I really can't recall whether we locked all doors' - that would have rung true(r)/more plausible.

[Redblossom]

What do you mean by back door RedBlossom?

oh fgs Martha, you me and everyone else knows what the back door refers to, the patio doors on the verandah at the back of the flat, ie not the front door end!!

Now, why do you think they left them open?

[DCI]

What do you mean by back door RedBlossom?

oh fgs Martha, you me and everyone else knows what the back door refers to, the patio doors on the verandah at the back of the flat, ie not the front door end!!

Now, why do you think they left them open?

Charming response!

[Redblossom]

Does anyone know?

No I don't, I'm afraid

But it always struck me as odd that the McCanns themselves were admant from the start that the apt. was unlocked (unsecured) - had they said 'Gosh, I really can't recall whether we locked all doors' - that would have rung true(r)/more plausible.

So they left them delibarately unlocked, why is what I wonder

[Redblossom]

What do you mean by back door RedBlossom?

oh fgs Martha, you me and everyone else knows what the back door refers to, the patio doors on the verandah at the back of the flat, ie not the front door end!!

Now, why do you think they left them open?

Charming response!

Nothing uncharming about it, factual, everyne knows what the back door is six years later, to be asked which door I am asking about is facetious

So your view is ?

[Redblossom]

What do you mean by back door RedBlossom?

oh fgs Martha, you me and everyone else knows what the back door refers to, the patio doors on the verandah at the back of the flat, ie not the front door end!!

Now, why do you think they left them open?

Crikey, no need to be so cross.  I should think they left them open because they were the nearest for those checking to gain access to - did they lock from the outside or not?  I hesitate to ask without having my head bitten off again.  >@@(*&)

All the others were nearest for checking on too but they didnt leave them open

And no they dont lock from outside Martha, whats that to do with anythign btw,  I certainly am not cross, just BEMUSED that you seem so ignorant about the facts

[Carana]

Does anyone know?

No I don't, I'm afraid

But it always struck me as odd that the McCanns themselves were admant from the start that the apt. was unlocked (unsecured) - had they said 'Gosh, I really can't recall whether we locked all doors' - that would have rung true(r)/more plausible.

If the others took the long way round, it would presumably be because they'd locked the verandah door from the inside. No?

[Redblossom]

Well if they don't lock and unlock from the outside it would mean walking further and therefore take longer to gain access to the apartment wouldn't it?  So, if the flat was on fire they could get in a few seconds earlier.  I hope you don't find this answer too bemusing or provocative.

So? That doesnt answer my op

Now your post is confusing rather than bemusing there is no question that the mccanns ever used a key to enter the flat via the patio doors, there wa no outside key access to them, sheesh, so, answer the query, why did the mccanns leave their flat open? Whilst others who were also checking every half hour didnt

Quite a deafening silence in general apart from the silly posts

i imagne this thread to go down like a lead balloon as its unhelpful nd no mccannite can stub this hole despite iw forum discussion being full of around 80 per cent mccannites, interesting
 

[AnneGuedes]

All the others were nearest for checking on too but they didnt leave them open

Some people feel more secure than others, generally speaking.
I suggest to stop calling this a door when it is not. A door allows opening and closing,entry and exit, this one doesn't allow entry when closed. This a high sliding window.

[Redblossom]

All the others were nearest for checking on too but they didnt leave them open

Some people feel more secure than others, generally speaking.
I suggest to stop calling this a door when it is not. A door allows opening and closing,entry and exit, this one doesn't allow entry when closed. This a high sliding window.

yea its like double glazing here, shut only and locked from inside, no lock or access from outside

[Benice]

Well if they don't lock and unlock from the outside it would mean walking further and therefore take longer to gain access to the apartment wouldn't it?  So, if the flat was on fire they could get in a few seconds earlier.  I hope you don't find this answer too bemusing or provocative.

So? That doesnt answer my op

Now your post is confusing rather than bemusing there is no question that the mccanns ever used a key to enter the flat via the patio doors, there wa no outside key access to them, sheesh, so, answer the query, why did the mccanns leave their flat open? Whilst others who were also checking every half hour didnt

Quite a deafening silence in general apart from the silly posts

i imagne this thread to go down like a lead balloon as its unhelpful nd no mccannite can stub this hole despite iw forum discussion being full of around 80 per cent mccannites, interesting
 

I presume they all decided on their own individual arrangements - they weren't joined at the hip.  It's easy to see why the McCanns left the patio door unlocked - because it meant they could check the children in less than a minute - rather than having to go the much longer way round.    It's a 'human nature' thingy.   

My postman jumps over the fence between me and my next door neighbour - rather than walk back down my path, along the road and up their path.  Of course if he caught his foot on the fence climbing over it - he could possibly have a nasty accident - but obviously he doesn't think that is going to happen to him.  (another human nature thingy)

[Redblossom]

Sorry no, leaving the kids at risk to make it quicker for them to check? Are you serious?

[Benice]

Sorry no, leaving the kids at risk to make it quicker for them to check? Are you serious?

Hindsight is a wonderful thing Redblossom.  The McCanns did not think they were leaving their children at risk - that's the whole point.

Do you honestly think that the McCanns were the ONLY people on holiday that night to leave a door unlocked - either by accident or design?   I very much doubt it.   

[AnneGuedes]

If the others took the long way round, it would presumably be because they'd locked the verandah door from the inside. No?

The mistake, imo, is considering there were two entries when in fact there was only one.
Of course if, instead of using the door, you prefer jumping over a window previously left slightly open for the effect, people will likely think that you forgot your key, not that you use your window as a short cut !