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Hard To Believe |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Hard To Believe ~*Marge Tindal*~ The plasticity of authenticity is hard to understand. Standing before you isn't enough I must whip out plastic to prove who I am! The fact that I am breathing is not proof that you will take. Credit card appeal is it real or is it fake? The thief that stole my wallet could be 'me' in a minute's time, but I can't file a police report without the plastic that was mine! 'A picture ID of any kind will do, little miss.' How in the heck do I prove who I am, when I no longer have any of this? Somewhere down the road a thief is 'me' on the lam, while I need to be fingerprinted to prove who I am. Forget the Driver's License, that picture really sucks but without it I'm simply OUT OF LUCK ! The duplicity of this whole ordeal is more than I can take. I'll return tomorrow with an ID that is FAKE. If I get caught, and I probably will, could somebody please PAY MY BAIL ! ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Double ROTFLMAO! Well - we'll all provide an alibi for you my dear - you were here - the whole time, replying to our poetry...  K'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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childomine Senior Member
since 2000-01-25
Posts 818st. petersburg, FL |
This happens and obviously isn't funny to the one suffering through it. But you have written about it in a wonderfully humerous way!!! Now my day will end with a hearty laugh that has dispelled the stress of the day!! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kamla~ Thanks ... when it was happening .. it was NOT a comical situation. Even now I have to press my own buttons to find humor in it. Well ... at least I know that you know that I know who I am. Or something like that !  Love you, little one. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
ChildOMine~ Ah - ha ! You sneaked in there while I was replying to Kamla ... You been taking lessons from that low-down, dirty, no-good thief? SNEAKY ! LOL ! Glad to give you a laugh. The deputies still laugh at the fact that I went to my car, got a Polaroid camera out, took my OWN picture and said ..... there ... that's me. How's THAT for a picture ID? Thanks for commenting with a smile. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh Sweetie - for some reason I had it in my head that this wasn't autobiographical...so sorry - my brain isn't working properly right now... I know it can be awful - my best friend either lost her purse or had it stolen and there are the 'nice' people at the bank demanding ID when she very obviously didn't have any... sigh.. beauracrats... Was this a recent event? (And I can just 'picture' you going out and doing that - yep, that's our staunchy Marge...) And I love you! K 'Writing sharpens life; life enriches writing' Sylvia Plath |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
BEEN THERE--had a purse 'snatched'--and I didn't realize just how much of my life I carried in that little bag until it was gone. not very funny then, but i'm with you, ya gotta laugh! |
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Mistikman Senior Member
since 2000-01-10
Posts 682San Jose, CA, USA |
heh, despite the circumstances involved, this was very humerous Excellent work Marge, in making light of a terrible situation. Oh, and kudos on the polaroid thing, I woulda never thought of that. |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
This was too cute Marge...it's a real S-O-L situation in reality though...hope you didn't really lose that wallet though...have been there myself!! By the way...I think this poem would "format" better like this...blah blah...LOL (sound familiar?) Sorry...still stewing over that subject!!! Forgive me. Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kammie~ Not to sweat it! Yes, it was real ... yes, I'm ALMOST over it. LOL ... and yep it was recent. Pain in the butt to prove who you are without the proper ID. Crazy world we live in. The thief could prove he was me, but I couldn't. It is a little comedic now.  Serenity~ Sorry it happened to you too. Thanks for laughing at er' with me ! Mistic~ Glad you found humor in my humor. One good-looking cop asked me if I wanted two prints for the price of one. I told him I'd go for it ... but he'd have to take a rubber check, cause I HAD NO ID! Devina~ FORMAT ? FORMAT ? You little wench ! I'll show you FORMAT ! Check your METER .... it's running. I'm gonna tell Balladeer on you ! ! Oh, boy ... this is FUN! And if you believe that .... I've got a house I want to sell you ! Now see what you've done .... I'm wide awake again ! WHAT WONDERFUL FRIENDS YOU ALL ARE. I notice no one offered the bail money ! Geesh ! ~*Marge*~< !signature--> ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com [This message has been edited by Marge Tindal (edited 03-16-2000).] |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Marge: You could always say "You prove to me I'm not who I say I am" Why is it the innocent have to prove themselves and the guilty get a free defense? Hmmm, time for bed, said zebedee.. HUSG I love the way I look in your eyes, I'm just me tho'... We are all works in progress, no? |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
your variety is what attracts me too you miss |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Marge a BIG HUG I agree with RainbowGirl Why is that, that the innocent are the ones proving themselves  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
RainbowGirl~ Honey child .. I wish that could have worked. This victim knows first-hand how this idiological system works.  Nitey-night. W.O.W.~ Thank you, sweetheart. I'm just going to take that personally. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Marge- I do believe you'll have to dance on the table to get bail money out of these gentlemen!!!LOL Glad to see that you're wide awake cuz of lil ole me!!! Did you check your mail???? < !signature--> Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... [This message has been edited by devina (edited 03-16-2000).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Little Tracie Gal~ You sneaked in there. Thanks for the hug. Devina~ Are you kidding? I'd dance on the ceiling for some of these guys - FOR FREE ! I did answer your e-mail an hour ago .... you check yours lately? LOL !~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
ALright...Marge dancing free on the table tops...I think I'm off to bed now hun...too much excitement for one night!!lol Love ya!!! Devina Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Night little gal. Thanks for the fun. Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
No matter how funny this is, it's sad too because it really does happen. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Hootie, girl~ This is fact ... not fiction ... believe me I KNOW just how real it is. Funny only after it is over, for sure. Love ya' ... ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Ravenlearns2fly Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 71 |
marge I am so sorry this happened to you!!! As a private investigater this is a trick I learned. 2 photo copy your ID and carry that with you rather than the originial. This way you still have your ID with you and the thief will find it too much trouble for his worth and just throw it away. hope this helps in some small way. Raven |
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pmc Junior Member
since 2000-03-09
Posts 48Germany |
Hello Marge, I liked your poem, I lived in America for a short time and was unfortunate enough to loose my wallet at a gas station. I didn't notice until about Fifty miles later. When I returned I found it had been handed in and the man in the gas station had handed it over to the police. I had to drive another twenty miles to the police station to pick it up. But it was there. Cash,Cards everything. It restored my faith in people. I never expected to see it again Pmc |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Bail money here, Marge!!! I'll have you released into my custody...have to keep you under surveillance 24 hours a day, you understand....body searches every hour -can't be too careful, you know.....and, if you're good, I'll give you your purse back!! |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Hiya Marge, Unfortunately I've shared this woe .... but I applaud your humor and ROFL .... picture from your polaroid .... That's our spunky Marge !! Thanks for bringing some well needed chuckles ..... Love ya, Shannon |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Marge--I have been there and remember how desperate I felt, and angry--so glad to see the humor you find--that's what keeps you so beautiful inside and out, ya know? PS--I'll come visit you in jail but I ain't got no bail. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Raven~ Little One Tried that once ... they just couldn't fit that copy through the credit card machine. Good idea for some things though. Thanks for the reply, lady. PMC~ You were very fortunate, indeed. Thank you for liking and replying. Balladeer~ Now that's an offer I couldn't refuse. Bring it on ! I'll be eternally grateful. I hereby agree to adhere to the regulations. (what's that Nan always says .. SUBMIT ?) Little Pepper~ Oh, I got spunk alright. Glad to have given you a chuckle. Thanks for the reply. Martie~ Well I'll let you off the hook ... ONLY because Balladeer is bring the bail bucks ! Oh, yeah ... like the 'beautiful' thing is an 'inside' job ! You trying to tell me you're bringing a cake with a file 'inside'? ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Really scarey stuff. Thinking about it gives me the shakes. Sorry it happened to you, Marge. A Great poem came from it though! Denise |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Thank you, Denise~ Today I had a visit from one of the cops who investigated the incident. Heh .... heh ... guess who has a new date next week ! Of course BEFORE I accepted I asked to see his ID ! Ladies ... I do NOT recommend this as a new way to meet guys ! But there's just something about those handcuffs ! ~*Marge*~ |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
DARN I wish I'd written this one...  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 03-18-2000).] |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Sweet Lady, I would pay your bail hate to see you go to jail couldn't get this hot check cashed so I took your purse and dashed. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ That is the SUPREME compliment. Thank you. Danny~ Now you sexy thang! You'd look real cute with my purse. LOL ! Mail back the makeup ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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