Laptop theives should be drawn and quartered and dimed

[Ben Kenobi]

While in some ways one would hope that an act like this was random, you can't help wondering if it could have been someone in the immediate area, perhaps passingly acquainted to you, who knew you'd be away at that specific time?

The information on the laptop should be safe. I have it all password protected, so they would have to wipe it all to make use of the hard drive. The harddrive is another matter. If they know what they are doing, they could pull whatever's on there off.

Anyone who knows me even in passing acqaintance would know Sunday morning was a good time, but then, so would most crooks.

I know I had these thoughts when my mom's home was ransacked some years ago while she was away for a funeral, and I still believe it to be a certain grandson of some of her good neighbours who was the burglar. (It was never pursued though, with nothing than mere suspicion to work on.)

There are so many unanswered questions that it would be speculation to draw one conclusion or another.

Just a thought. But it seems most likely that you will have to try to just move on, however hard that may be.

I was heartbroken when I came back yesterday. I've been through **** before and things have actually been going well lately.

[Ben Kenobi]

You are aware that is utterly illogical. You are still far, far safer in Canada than you are in the U.S. And you are far, far safer in most of the U.S. than you are in Texas. Texas, quite frankly, is one of the most dangerous places on Earth.

Whatever Che.

I'm not here to argue with you since you are telling me how I feel.

[Ben Kenobi]

If you don't have renters insurance you should get it for the future, it's really cheap

Thanks for the suggestion Japher.

[snoopy369]

Originally posted by Ben Kenobi


Financially this hurts, but I'm thankfully at the point where I can replace all this stuff. I bought a refurbished replacement for about 400 bucks, and my boss is going to replace his cell phone, which was his anyways, since I only need it for work.

It's not as good as what I had, but it will do what I need it to.

The other major cost is moving expenses and all, I'm just glad I found a reasonable place on short notice.

The major effect is that it means my budget for the month is ****ed up, and I'll have to put some other things off.

I do strongly suggest renter's insurance... it's quite cheap (like $10/month or something) and at least would make the financial hit not a problem...

[chequita guevara]

I'm not telling you how you feel. I'm telling you facts. Regardless of your feelings, Texas is far more dangerous than where you live now.

In any event, I'm sorry for your situation. That sux. I know what it is like to feel violated like that and have your stuff stolen.

[snoopy369]

You're telling him to change his feelings based on logic, which is generally a bad idea... and rather bad taste in this thread regardless (though not as bad as a few other posts in here )

Also, most of Africa, south america, and much of Asia would disagree with the Texas comment...

[Winston]

If you haven't already, you should probably sit down and talk things over with someone close to you, someone that's good at listening. Family, friend, co-worker, church fellow. This is a very emotionally draining thing that happened to you, and for all our willingness, it's hard for Apolytoners to really help much with the situation you're in.

[SlowwHand]

Yeah, right. It wouldn't be dangerous at all if we could keep illegal Mexicans and illegal Yankees out.

[Ben Kenobi]

If you haven't already, you should probably sit down and talk things over with someone close to you, someone that's good at listening. Family, friend, co-worker, church fellow. This is a very emotionally draining thing that happened to you, and for all our willingness, it's hard for Apolytoners to really help much with the situation you're in.

Thanks Winston.

I appreciate your kindness. I was just angry and frusterated and wanted to blow some steam off.

[Asher]

Originally posted by snoopy369
You're telling him to change his feelings based on logic, which is generally a bad idea... and rather bad taste in this thread regardless (though not as bad as a few other posts in here )

There's nothing in bad taste in this thread. Ben's comments on Texas vs Canada, guns preventing crimes like this in Texas, etc. open himself up to ample and obvious criticisms when this actually happens.

[CrONoS]

@BKen
Good luck Ben; I wish everything will, finally, get fine,..

[Arrian]

Damn, guys. A little sympathy for the poor bastard's misfortune? Too much to ask, apparently.

Yeah, he's a nutbag, but he's OUR nutbag, right?

-Arrian

[Asher]

Originally posted by Arrian
Damn, guys. A little sympathy for the poor bastard's misfortune? Too much to ask, apparently.

Yeah, he's a nutbag, but he's OUR nutbag, right?

-Arrian

Fred Phelps, Ben Kenobi, Dick Cheney...no, some people I lack sympathy for.

[Ben Kenobi]

Man.

I bet nobody messes with Cheney's ****

[Spaced Cowboy]

Originally posted by chegitz guevara
I'm not telling you how you feel. I'm telling you facts. Regardless of your feelings, Texas is far more dangerous than where you live now.

In any event, I'm sorry for your situation. That sux. I know what it is like to feel violated like that and have your stuff stolen.

LOL, about 3-4 years ago, me and teh cowgirl were going to Key west on our vacation. I had some alternate suggestions, a few involving staying in Miami, then driving down to Key West from Miami.

The Cowgirl said we are flying from Miami to KW since Miami is not safe.