Literally. MJ called me at work at noon yesterday to tell me that our house was robbed. Shit! He was gone for 2 hours, and when he returned, a back window had been broken out.
The SOB’s got our flat screen TV, my freakin’ brand new laptop, my iPod, and most of my jewelry – including MJ’s grandmother’s wedding set (that I only wear for special occasions), his great-aunt’s deco diamond ring, and I think the old gold Star of David that my father gave my mother before they got married. engraved with her maiden name initials. That’s just the short list.
I think we’re going to live with the hurricane shutters closed until we can figure out what to do. Probably replace all the windows on the back half of the house with hurricane/impact glass, like we did on the front half, several years ago. And mow the lawn. Again.
The detectives pointed to the bag of dried herbage sitting out on the counter and told us that under the circumstances, they would ignore it, since it was obviously for personal use and we could probably use it right about then. “It’s catnip.” “Uh huh.” “No, really.” “Ha ha ha!”
JJ is fine and never left the house. I’d seriously like to know what she was doing during this little episode. Considering the scars she’s left on us, our friends and family, I’ll bet the assholes left without a scratch. She only hurts the ones she loves.
**P.S. Yes, we have insurance. Ironically, it is State Farm, who will be dropping us in a few months anyway, because we live in Florida and therefore might have to make a hurricane claim, someday. But that’s not the point. For one thing, my mother’s gonna kill me – just on general principle.
Maybe it's just me, but I've never found catnip to be all that consoling. That really sucks. I'm sorry. Especially sorry because you didn't say the word "insurance" in your post (though I'm hoping maybe that was an oversight?).
Damn, this totally sucks and is so unfair. What gives assholes the right to other people's stuff? Nothing, that's what!! It makes me so angry that some losers think they can steal their way trough life. Get a freaking job and buy your own stuff, you f'n loser!! I'm sorry. 🙁
Sorry, that wasn't very civil. But it ticks me off.
That's okay, Elle.:-) I only mean civil to me!I feel very much the same way… Thanks for your support.
OH EM GE. That SUCKS. I'm so, so sorry.And btw, how are you not in my reader? I swear I added you. Stupid reader.
Really sorry to hear about this RJ. Been there several times and there's some really horrible emotions that go with it. Most of all, glad you and MJ&JJ are all OK, all else can be replaced or remembered. Any consolation, we did get the last SOB thrown jail for a little while.PS My cats and 55lb. dog hid while they were here!!
Oh no. That's very sad and disturbing to know. I hope the thieves are apprehended soon. How distressing this must be for all of you!! Sending prayers your way.I think JJ let them go only because they didn't steal the catnip 😉
Oh my gosh RJ…that is such an outrage..I am so sorry..damn people like that.. Some stuff can be replaced, but not some of the jewelry. And isn't a further insult that insurance companies can cancel you if you have to use them. Damn them all….hugs….Michelle
Oh my gosh, how did I miss this, Renee? We were burglarized last year, and it was so upsetting and heartbreaking — happened right in the middle of a semester for me, when I had a presentation to do, and they took my laptop *AND* the memory stick it was saved on.