I was at the gym this morning enjoying my Boomer weight lifting class (I know - a bunch of menopausal ladies - and a few guys - lifting weights together). A staff member interrupted our class and asked if anyone drives a white Mini Cooper. That would be ME!
I followed her out where she told me my car had been broken into in the parking lot. Less than 15 minutes after I had arrived, someone had smashed my driver's side window and taken my purse from under the seat. I know...should have locked it in the trunk before I left home. Taking it in the gym is such a hassle. So for 20+ years I have slid it under the driver's seat - no problem. Until TODAY!
What a MESS!!! Turns out when you smash a window glass goes EVERYWHERE!!! Not only the front seat, but also the back seat was covered in tiny bits of very sharp (I quickly discovered) shattered glass. Nothing was missing except my little wallet/purse. Not to be melodramatic, but that little purse was my "life"!
I must admit - sadly - that I felt a little panicky without my phone. Where to go/when to be there...it's all on my phone Calendar. SO MUCH info stored in that little silver technological device.
Long story short...Alan and I both spent the remainder of the day - ALL DAY until bedtime - cancelling credit cards, going to phone store twice, stopping by bank, on the phone with Apple help line, and visiting the scary Driver's License Bureau. When we stopped in at 3:45 it was a teeming mass of humanity and the estimated wait time was way longer than the remaining hours. Will have to face that reality later today after my Mini gets it's new driver's window. Sometimes it's good to be self-employed - really thankful for the flexibility.
Yes, I did file police report while at the gym. Called the non-emergency number and talked to super nice lady. She remarked on the fact that they didn't steal my Home Goods bag - clearly not a female thief - a little crime humor!
Meanwhile, at L*K headquarters in our absence, orders were rolling in for our upcoming Spirit of Christmas Mystery Sampler. The pre-order deadline for shops worldwide is tomorrow, Thursday, August 10. We've got a spread sheet going and it's a busy form right now. Lots of catching up to do today.
Before the day imploded (or should I say "got bashed"), I got some early morning proofs from my printer. Here are proof press sheets for the Spirit of Christmas Embellishment Pack and Needle Nanny inserts. You can see bunches of them all ganged up on the pages.
Hoping for a "normal" work day today and trying not to concentrate on the fact that the creeps who smashed my beloved Mini, stole my purse, immediately disabled the "Find my iphone feature" and used my debit card 4 times before we could cancel it (and tried after that) have my ADDRESS....yuck.
***Special thanks to pal Doug who vacuumed about a zillion pieces of glass out of my car.
If you read this whole thing...bless you! And may you learn from my mistakes...
****MORE mystery sneak peeks coming SOON!
PS....after sleeping on it, I'm THANKFUL for several things:
1. I wasn't hurt.
2. The $1000+ in uncovered expenses (deductibles) on auto and home (my phone and purse) insurance is something I can afford, even if I don't like it.
Yikes! I am so sorry and know what a mess that kind of thing can be. Hope the DMV is effortless today when you go back.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry that this happened to you; hope you can get everything taken care of with as little hassle as possible.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry--my youngest daughter had that happen to her when she was at a restaurant one evening--she didn't care about the contents,cuz she had her wallet with her, but it was her favorite black Coach purse. Was caught on camera, but no help....
ReplyDeleteAnother suggestion - in addition to not leaving it in the car, your phone needs to automatically lock and require a passcode or thumb to get back in.
ReplyDeletethat is so unfortunate...hopefully everything will be restored to normal soon, but is seems like someone was aware that you put your purse under the seat...you might want to think about who is in the parking lot when you are. I fortunately live 3 minutes from my gym, so I grab my ID and phone and put them in my sweat pants pocket (I'm old and definitely don't do gym wear, so I realize that might not be an option for young people). I feel bad you had to experience this!
ReplyDeleteI always put my purse under the seat, too. Thought out of site, it would be ok. So sorry you had to go through that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrible ordeal. Thankful we are mature enough to get perspective on things when we wake up in the morning. My daughter's purse was stolen with everything in it and we were on edge for a week or two afterwards waiting to see if they would come to the address. Be very thankful and alert that they didn't take your garage door opener because they have your address!! I always take my phone with me to the gym and keep it nearby. I imagine you'll do the same going forward. God's blessings.
ReplyDeleteWhat petty little people. I always wonder where everyone is in the parking lot that they can smash your window. That's not quiet. You're right to be thankful - you weren't hurt and besides the inconvenience of it all, everything will be alright.
ReplyDeleteUgh, so sorry that happened to you :( A few years ago my car was broken into in the parking lot where I work. Ironically they stole a bag that contained my lunchtime stitching project (a wedding sampler for my oldest son & DIL, and my prescription glasses). After getting over the shock and anger I kind of laughed over the thought of what they thought when they opened the bag and saw a cross stitch WIP and prescription glasses! I had to re-start the wedding sampler, so it wasn't done in time for the wedding but that was okay. Last year my house was burglarized and that was a lot worse. Again, so sorry this happened to you, it's such a violation. Good luck today at the Driver's License Bureau!
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry, same thing happened to me at work, got it figured out, used my previous S5 phone until S8 came out, but had to pay $400.00 to pay off my S7...grrr, then someone turned in my S7 to a US Cellular store, so now I have 3 mobile phones
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! I've been there and its a nightmare.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Linda... That is horrible. My youngest daughter went through a similar incident but she left her car unlocked to run something into my sons house was only there a few minutes purse gone. a month later the garbage men brought it back it was ditched in a dumpster they only took her cash. but to cancel credit cards and replace your license is a nightmare to say the least. I feel bad that you have to go through this.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that had to happen to you. I complain about insurance but I'm the poster child for Murphys Law so I pay! I hate that they were able to use your debit card for a bit, even worse is knowing your address. It's hard not to feel violated. Nothing like a busy period at work to help calm and to think logically.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, how horrible. The important thing is that you are ok. All that other stuff can be replaced...you can't. Sending ((hugs)) your way. :)
ReplyDeleteYour thief was smarter than ours! My husband's wallet was stolen out of his truck a few weeks ago. His license, school ID (he works at a university), debit card, and Cracker Barrel gift card were recovered unused. He had maybe $15 in cash, but they didn't take the other $15 or so laying in the truck console haha....so sorry this happened to you!!!
ReplyDeleteHow awful! I'm glad you were able to get everything cancelled before they were able to use it all. Hopefully the bank will work with you on the debit card charges.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry that happened. Glad you're okay and you've dealt with the fall-out already. Think of happy stitching thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry😔 Not a pleasant feeling being invaded like that! Better days ahead🌻 Blessings
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness....I'm so glad you are ok. What an absolute pain to try get all that sorted. Sending you happy thoughts.
ReplyDeleteSue (Peakside)
So sorry that happened to you. It's a mess and such a frustrating hassle to clean everything up & contact all the necessary banks. Had the same thing happen to my daughter when she was at college in Chicago. Glad you're ok.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry. What a mess!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that happened. I know what a mess it is as it happened to me a few years ago. I learned that those little pieces of glass go down in the door as well and rattle when driving or shutting the door. That was another trip to the body shop.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read about this...I echo the sentiment about being grateful that you were not injured and it was "just stuff," but still annoying. Is it possible to get the video from the cameras at the ATMs your card was used ~ or it considered not a big enough crime?
ReplyDeleteThankful we are mature enough to get perspective on things when we wake up in the morning. My daughter's purse was stolen with everything in it and we were on edge for a week or two afterwards waiting to see if they would come to the address.
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