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Leaf Fan · 08-10-2009, 07:39 AM

I know it's little comfort, but the person(s) responsible are probably in a much worse place than you, likely using quick proceeds to buy drugs and feed an addiction, likely been caught before and likely to be caught again.

Blue · 08-10-2009, 07:43 AM

Is there going to be any recovery from insurance? Tourdeforce has a tak kit of 4 taks that are in excellent shape for sell. Perhaps you could convince him to hold them for you.

little laker · 08-10-2009, 07:51 AM

I hope that they recovery everything for you Mel, but even more important. I hope that the rest of your holiday goes good.

**Marc Langille** · 08-10-2009, 07:57 AM

Mel, that is a tough blow for you and family.

I am glad not everything camera wise was stolen, so hopefully you can have some images to enjoy it with.

Regards,
Marc

MRRiley · 08-10-2009, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Leaf Fan

I know it's little comfort, but the person(s) responsible are probably in a much worse place than you, likely using quick proceeds to buy drugs and feed an addiction, likely been caught before and likely to be caught again.

Sorry, but no sympathy for slimeball criminal junkie thieves. Many people are in rough shape, especially right now. Most, however, do not resort to thievery.

Mike

Leaf Fan · 08-10-2009, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Sorry, but no sympathy for slimeball criminal junkie thieves. Many people are in rough shape, especially right now. Most, however, do not resort to thievery.

Mike

Fully agree. Dilligent enforcement and appropriate punishment is the only way.

daacon · 08-10-2009, 08:40 AM

Like others Mel sorry to hear - glad eveyone is ok. Seems you are strong women and will carry on. Karma will eventaully take it's revenge on those thieves. Hope the rest of the trip help puts this expereince out of mind for a while. One all the paper work is done , hopefully the insureance will eventually cover at least what was stolen.

**ChrisPlatt** · 08-10-2009, 08:58 AM

That stinks. Unfortunately we can be quite vulnerable when traveling. Carrying that much gear it is practically unavoidable.
An additional benefit of traveling light is better security. I bring only as much gear as I can carry on my person at all times.

Chris

blind-bat · 08-10-2009, 10:02 AM

Mel,

Sorry to read about your misfortune. I hope the rest of your vacation is better than how it started.

Thanks

Damn Brit · 08-10-2009, 10:41 AM

I'm sorry Mel, that sucks. It's not fair that anyone, especially a couple of nine year olds should experience that. I hope you are able to get their minds off it and enjoy the rest of your holiday.

Jimbo · 08-10-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Sorry, but no sympathy for slimeball criminal junkie thieves. Many people are in rough shape, especially right now. Most, however, do not resort to thievery.

Mike

I agree Mike. Very sorry to hear about your troubles Mel. Crap!!!

JIM

gokenin · 08-10-2009, 11:26 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss Mel. I remember you saying that you are heading up to Providence sometime this week is that where this happened or was it closer to home ?

hanamai · 08-10-2009, 12:03 PM

Wow, that is horrible! Glad to hear that you and your family weren't harmed in the process, though. Gotta be thankful for that. Poor kids- Old enough to understand, but not quite old enough to comprehend why people would do that. I hope you can salvage a good vacation despite the carelessness of others. And I hope all the insurance claims go smoothly for you.

PDL · 08-10-2009, 12:15 PM

Sorry to hear about your stuff getting ripped off.

You have a list of all the serial numbers of the cameras and lenses -- right? Let the police know so the local pawn shops will be on the look out. When my cameras were stolen last year I got most of them back. The police were pretty impressed that I had the serial numbers for all my bodies and lenses at hand.

If you do not have a list of serial numbers - get out pencil an paper and write all that stuff down. Once you are back home and can get a copy sent to the police - you just might be surprised - some of your stuff just might show up.

The Elitist - formerly known as PDL

Wildnsyko · 08-10-2009, 12:34 PM

Oh that sucks!! I think I'd break down and cry. You work hard for your stuff and then some idiot has to take it away. I hope they did have some kind of security cameras. And obviously they were already casing the place out or have done that before.

Give the kids hugs and I hope the police find your stuff.

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08-10-2009, 07:39 AM	#16
Leaf Fan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada eh! Photos: Gallery Posts: 673	I know it's little comfort, but the person(s) responsible are probably in a much worse place than you, likely using quick proceeds to buy drugs and feed an addiction, likely been caught before and likely to be caught again.

08-10-2009, 07:43 AM	#17
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Is there going to be any recovery from insurance? Tourdeforce has a tak kit of 4 taks that are in excellent shape for sell. Perhaps you could convince him to hold them for you.

08-10-2009, 07:51 AM	#18
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I hope that they recovery everything for you Mel, but even more important. I hope that the rest of your holiday goes good.

08-10-2009, 07:57 AM	#19
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Mel, that is a tough blow for you and family. I am glad not everything camera wise was stolen, so hopefully you can have some images to enjoy it with. Regards, Marc

08-10-2009, 08:08 AM	#20
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by Leaf Fan I know it's little comfort, but the person(s) responsible are probably in a much worse place than you, likely using quick proceeds to buy drugs and feed an addiction, likely been caught before and likely to be caught again. Sorry, but no sympathy for slimeball criminal junkie thieves. Many people are in rough shape, especially right now. Most, however, do not resort to thievery. Mike

08-10-2009, 08:22 AM	#21
Leaf Fan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada eh! Photos: Gallery Posts: 673	Originally posted by MRRiley Sorry, but no sympathy for slimeball criminal junkie thieves. Many people are in rough shape, especially right now. Most, however, do not resort to thievery. Mike Fully agree. Dilligent enforcement and appropriate punishment is the only way.

08-10-2009, 08:40 AM	#22
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Like others Mel sorry to hear - glad eveyone is ok. Seems you are strong women and will carry on. Karma will eventaully take it's revenge on those thieves. Hope the rest of the trip help puts this expereince out of mind for a while. One all the paper work is done , hopefully the insureance will eventually cover at least what was stolen.

08-10-2009, 08:58 AM	#23
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	That stinks. Unfortunately we can be quite vulnerable when traveling. Carrying that much gear it is practically unavoidable. An additional benefit of traveling light is better security. I bring only as much gear as I can carry on my person at all times. Chris

08-10-2009, 10:02 AM	#24
blind-bat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 256	Mel, Sorry to read about your misfortune. I hope the rest of your vacation is better than how it started. Thanks

08-10-2009, 10:41 AM	#25
Damn Brit Guest	I'm sorry Mel, that sucks. It's not fair that anyone, especially a couple of nine year olds should experience that. I hope you are able to get their minds off it and enjoy the rest of your holiday.

08-10-2009, 10:55 AM	#26
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Quote: Sorry, but no sympathy for slimeball criminal junkie thieves. Many people are in rough shape, especially right now. Most, however, do not resort to thievery. Mike I agree Mike. Very sorry to hear about your troubles Mel. Crap!!! JIM

08-10-2009, 11:26 AM	#27
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	Sorry to hear about your loss Mel. I remember you saying that you are heading up to Providence sometime this week is that where this happened or was it closer to home ?

08-10-2009, 12:03 PM	#28
hanamai Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 202	Wow, that is horrible! Glad to hear that you and your family weren't harmed in the process, though. Gotta be thankful for that. Poor kids- Old enough to understand, but not quite old enough to comprehend why people would do that. I hope you can salvage a good vacation despite the carelessness of others. And I hope all the insurance claims go smoothly for you.

08-10-2009, 12:15 PM	#29
PDL Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PNW USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,128	Sorry to hear about your stuff getting ripped off. You have a list of all the serial numbers of the cameras and lenses -- right? Let the police know so the local pawn shops will be on the look out. When my cameras were stolen last year I got most of them back. The police were pretty impressed that I had the serial numbers for all my bodies and lenses at hand. If you do not have a list of serial numbers - get out pencil an paper and write all that stuff down. Once you are back home and can get a copy sent to the police - you just might be surprised - some of your stuff just might show up. The Elitist - formerly known as PDL

08-10-2009, 12:34 PM	#30
Wildnsyko Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	Oh that sucks!! I think I'd break down and cry. You work hard for your stuff and then some idiot has to take it away. I hope they did have some kind of security cameras. And obviously they were already casing the place out or have done that before. Give the kids hugs and I hope the police find your stuff.

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