I don't usually have this prob as I go to the gym at inhospitable times. But there have been a few occasions where some dude will be using 2 machines a once and try keeping them occupied by leaving his towel and bottle sitting on it or near it. I'll just walk over grab his stuff chuck it over his way and say "Mate, should keep your gear with you, don't want anyone to walk off with it do ya?" and then start using the machine. Ha, ha, ha, ha
