September 20, 2000

AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

OK, folks. I’ve had it. This is not funny. Insert expletives HERE =====> _________________________<====.

Somebody stole my computer at home. Yep. That’s right. I use a laptop at home. It’s much cozier cause I can sit on my bed and be comfy while putering – whether for work or fun. Naturally, a laptop is an easy thing to steal.

It was the only thing missing. Nothing was ransancked in the apartment. It had to have been someone the knew about the computer and was there for it alone. Grrrrrr.

But that’s not the bad part. THIS IS THE AWFUL PART ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED: It had to have been a kid. That was my initial thought and my downstairs neighbors later told me that had heard some kids banging on my back door in the afternoon during what should have been school time. That confirms it.

I have always had an open door policy with my children’s friends. I feed them, transport them, help them with homework – just talk to them when they want. Now I don’t think I can continue that…and it hurts me.

I am not a person easily taken advantage of – I tend toward the cynical and suspicious in most things, but I’ve always had this core belief that if you treat kids well, they you will be respected in return. This is pretty high on the list of DISrespectful actions.

I have to think about this a while. I’m disappointed. Yes, I called the police. Yes, they took a report. No, I don’t think they’ll ever find my computer. Now I have to figure out how to get a new one since my credit is Kaput (thank you husband #2 for filing that bankruptcy after we divorced).

I may be a bit scarce around here for a bit – but I’ll try to stay in touch as I can from work. Having an office with 4 walls and a door does have it’s advantages – one of them being that I can sneak in a little OD time here and there.

Deep Breath – I am trying to be kind about this – please say a prayer for the child that broke into my home and stole my computer. He (or she) has a lot more problems to face than I do.

ya that is funny…kidding!!! *LEAVES HER MARK BY FARTING ON YOUR HEAD AND RUNNING LIKE HELL*

BlueEyes

September 21, 2000

Ouch! That hurts! I don’t know what I’d do without my home puter. I hope the perp gets a bad case of the guilts and returns it to you.

I’m so sorry, SW. What a terrible thing to have your loving generosity returned in this way! Hugs,

that is awful, and painful. i hope somehow it will be returned. hugs

darkart

September 21, 2000

It is sad how you can trust someone but they let you down so badly like that. take heart not all ppl are like that. take care!!

a)I would curl up and die if I had my laptop ripped.b)I would die to have a laptop to begin with.c)Either way I have to get a life.d)I will pray for the person. A sad situation all around.

That is horrible! Have you talked with your kids to see if they have an idea on who did this?

Albany

September 21, 2000

Great title! Talk about getting my attention and sympathy… whoa!

I can only hope that the kid will be pressured into returning the laptop when the kids get the lock out treatment. I am sad to see your trust turned to something sour by the culprit(s). Saying a prayer for honesty here.

These things so totally distress me – you probably won’t get it back, sad to say. It does tend to make one even more suspicious since you kinda already know the circle of suspects.

Torin Invanusson

September 21, 2000

I’m so sorry to hear this, SW. I hate when trust is lost: it’s so damned hard to regain. May the gods guide the child in question. With a warm and sympathetic hug…

Mns

September 21, 2000

that’s awful, SW.. *frowns*.. maybe the person will feel so guilty and return it? sad that sort of thing happens. i dunno what i’d do without my puter.. it’s become one of my best friends. *ponders* now that’s sad.. lol.

Torin Invanusson

September 21, 2000

Play tag and then run, will you? HAH! With a grin…

Oh hell…I’d say this sucks, but it would be a miserable understatement. Whoever snatched your stuff needs more than a prayer if you ask me. Time to go a little wolfie on your young visitors, eh? ~:P

Just talk to the kids in the neighborhood, one of them will know who did it. Then go talk with his parents darlin. It’s not lost. Love,

What can I say that the other noteleavers hanven’t? I hope you can get a new laptop soon. May the kid who did this get the guilts, and a nasty rash to boot! Shalom,

BBe

September 21, 2000

…and I suppose it’s someone who has been in your home before… as in a guest? I’m sorry. That’s a hard one to handle.

What an abuse of trust! Sorry for you, SW. Hugz

I’m so sorry. i have been violated in my home also; when my ex came and moved out my son, his stuff and THE COMPUTER without my knowledge/consent. Yet you remember to pray for

**the thief. It took me a few days to get back to that awareness!*Hugs*

Willy & Wilma

September 21, 2000

The lockout and cutting out the goodies is a good idea,Sunshine,if you let those kids know why. Good chance the culprit will get disclosed. Too bad the good guys have to suffer along with the thief

Does your household or renter’s insurance cover such a loss, Sunshine? I’m so sorry to hear the news. Sad that we need security systems to guard our precious possessions.

Hey, I admire your attempts to be understanding, but really, why bother? Just let it all out…I’m so incredibly sorry to hear this news, and from one so undeserving.

(belated) Happy Mabon, darlin’,

*hugs you* I’m really sorry about that. That’s awful.

How frustrating! Someone in this country had their computer knicked with a whole manuscript for a book on it plus irreplaceable photography work. Such heartbreak.

Total BITE… Sorry SW! Erh… can you claim it on your homeowners or renters insurance?? Hoping it turns up and that is not necessary! Be Well… I mean after you are done being understandable angry!

I remember you writing an entry a while ago about wierd stuff happening in your apartment. Just a long shot. You could check out which kid doesn’t come through your door quite so often now…

Too bad you can’t just say no more visitors until the culprit returns the computer. A lock on your bedroom door may be just the thing you need, but it seems bizarre that you can’t “own” your own space – the house.

I think I’d be laying down the law about visiting hours and doing a little checking on kid’s past behaviors, etc. But then I used to be a cop, so I get nosy sometimes.

lots of great ideas… but listen to your insides … they will tell you which plan to take …. good luck… and sorry too….. HUGS,

I’m sorry to hear about this. It must really suck. ::hugs::

How aggravating! Hope you recover it, and those who stole it get what they should in life.

Oh my…not a very nice thing for someone to do at all…

*contorting face in sympathy*

prayer for the kid, and hope they see how wrongit was to take your ‘puter and i hope it won’t be longbefore they give it back and fess up that to them it doesn’t belong.

Not so many years ago you could leave all your doors open and trust everyone. Sorry to say, that no longer exists, what a shame. Does your library have computers?

i’m so sorry . what a feeling of betrayal. HUGS and PRAYERS