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Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

0 posted 2009-03-22 09:04 PM

Can you believe it,
I’ve been robbed.

Right here in my beloved hood.

Someone broke into my car,
and stole the ignition system.

It’s a 98 Acura.

I’ve heard those cars are prone to theft,
because the parts also fit Hondas.

This is the first time
anything’s happened to that car
since I bought it new in 1998.

I turned off the alarm system
about five years ago,
because it was always going off,
and waking up me and the neighbors.

Well, it’s new car time anyway.

Nah, I'll just get it fixed, and
have the alarm put back in.

I just hope that whoever
pulled the theft off
needed the money.

That wouldn’t bother me at all,
as I’m not a poor man,
thank God.

I’ve called the police.

Bobby

Alison

Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-27

Posts 9318
Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy!

1 posted 2009-03-22 09:13 PM

Bobby dear,

This is your hood. It's what you have loved and hated and lived and cried in. It's the world you love.

I am glad it's only your car though.

Alison

Juju
Member Elite

since 2003-12-29

Posts 3429
In your dreams

2 posted 2009-03-22 09:50 PM

I have always hoped that poeple need it if they steel it. My younger brother steals though. He shouldn't cause mom and dad buy him what ever he wants.

Juli

-Juju

-"So you found a girl
Who thinks really deep thoughts
What's so amazing about really deep thoughts " Silent all these Years, Tori Amos

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 posted 2009-03-22 10:16 PM

Thanks dear Juju,

Don't worry too much about your younger brother. A lot of young people steal, they get over it in time.

People are poor in this city hood. I don't feel bad. I am going to put an alarm in the car though, and move my bedroom to the front second floor room, so I can hear it if it goes off. I don't want to catch anyone, just scare them off.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4 posted 2009-03-22 10:19 PM

Thanks dear Alison,

I don't know what happened to the message I just sent you.

Anyway.

Yes, it is my beloved hood, and I will stay here until I die. I wouldn't live anywhere else.

Love Bobby

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

5 posted 2009-03-23 03:11 AM

Always a shock when you have been violated like that. Your personal space invaded for unlawful reasons.
Bones can call the police as many times as he wants but chances are he'll have to stock it up to another of life's experiences.

Good luck car shopping Bones......smile

Eric

PS leave the alarm hooked up.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

6 posted 2009-03-23 06:48 AM

Thanks Eric,

You know, I think I will leave the alarm on. Bones is never too old to learn new tricks.

Thanks for the good wishes.

Bobby

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2009-03-23 08:57 AM

Nah, I'll just get it fixed, and
have the alarm put back in.

I'm so sorry this happened... but like this solution... too many people rush to dispose of things that still have plenty of life and use to offer. *S*

Stay safe, Bones/Bobby. *S*

SPIRIT
Senior Member

since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

8 posted 2009-03-23 09:06 AM

Your wonderful attitude has got to make your life so much easier. I applaud you.

Dinah

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

9 posted 2009-03-23 09:26 AM

Thanks dear Suthern,

Yes, I agree. The car is 11 years old, but only has about 50,000 miles on it. It was running beautifully until someone stole the fuel injectors. I just had it towed to the dealer. They are good people.

I think the items stolen from the engine are probably in great demand.

I also know that no one in this neighborhood would do something like this to an old working boy like me.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

10 posted 2009-03-23 09:27 AM

Thanks dear Dinah,

For your kind words. Yes, life is good.

Love Bobby

Artic Wind
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

11 posted 2009-03-23 12:15 PM

He never gets a break, that would suck!

ARCTIC WIND

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

12 posted 2009-03-23 12:19 PM

hi Bobby thanks for writing about a delicate subject, stealing seems like a violation and can provoke hard feelings...

best wishes

yann

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

13 posted 2009-03-23 01:01 PM

Thanks dear Artic Wind,

Yes it does suck. Things are bound to get better soon.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14 posted 2009-03-23 01:04 PM

Thanks Yann,

You are very correct. I don't know who did this, or why. I found out this morning that not much was taken. Someone from the hood probably scared the thief off.

Bobby

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

15 posted 2009-03-23 06:28 PM

Bobby - sorry to hear about the robbery, perhaps a new used auto is in the works. Then again, I know of a good buy, let me know if you're interested...

BC

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

16 posted 2009-03-23 06:41 PM

Thanks Bill,

For the kind thought and offer. I brought the car home today. It's all fixed up.

Thanks again for your kindness.

Bobby

LindsayP
Member Elite

since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

17 posted 2009-03-24 10:00 PM

Sorry to hear of your bad luck Bobby but

looking on the bright side, it could have been worse. my sympathy my friend.

Lindsay

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

18 posted 2009-03-24 10:11 PM

Thanks Lindsay,

Yes, you are correct, it could have been much worse. I've recovered already, it didn't take long.

Thanks for your kind concern Lindsay.

Bobby

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

19 posted 2009-03-25 12:43 PM

Yes, it could have been worse,Bobby, glad it wasn't.
Ida

viking_metal
Senior Member

since 2007-02-02

Posts 1337
In a Jeep, Minnesota.

20 posted 2009-03-25 01:38 AM

Bobbus,

I like your style of poetry.

It's good you can see their side of the story. Not many humans are compassionate or insightful enough to pull off such a feat.

-P

Some people fall in love and touch the sky, some people fall in love and find quicksand.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

21 posted 2009-03-25 08:45 AM

Thanks dear Ida,

Yes, I'm very pleased it wasn't worse too. Thanks for the kind words.

Love Bobby

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

22 posted 2009-03-25 08:48 AM

Thanks Paul,

It turns out nothing was stolen. Most likely it was just kids playing tricks, or practicing for bigger things.

I can't be too critical, as I was no angel when I was young. It was something I would have done.

Bobby

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