Went out to the garage to oil a padlock for Marion, took out the first couple of bags, camera, towels.
Left them in the car and came back in for breakfast and final prep.
Went out 45 minutes later ...garage was a mess, the ignition in both Camaros smashed, camera bag, complete with camera and about $1100 US cash ... and a bunch of tools all gone.
Found some of the stuff, along with about 1/2 a dozen bear in the yard.
Spent the last hour on the phone with the police and the auto insurance company.
Now I'm waiting for the police to show up to take a look, then arrange for a flat deck to come get the cars.
Looks like either no vacation and Bowling Green, or if we can get stuff sorted out, we'll head out with the Envoy.
I'll keep y'all posted.
Posted by JohnS (Member # 1073) on :
Oh no, that's terrible! Hope you can still make BG.
Good luck sorting everything out.
Posted by DWS44 2K2HAWK (Member # 1317) on :
dang! That really sucks man!
Good luck getting it sorted out!
Posted by JeffY (Member # 120) on :
That's terrible, Art. Best of luck getting it all worked out.
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
WOW - that sucks!
Check your voice mail - just left you a message.
Brian. Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
I am sorry to hear about this terrible thing poSSum. Words cannot express how sorry I am. Posted by chrisL (Member # 97) on :
oh man Art.
this just isnt right. unbelieveable.
at least everyone is safe.
Posted by SS_CarGuy (Member # 2065) on :
Really sorry to hear this. I hope they catch the people responsible.
Posted by Orange 01 SS (Member # 1700) on :
Good grief! That's no good at all! Good luck working it out! Posted by Macky (Member # 1427) on :
That is terrible! At least you are OK. Hope you can still make the trip.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Thanks all.
Brian, got your message. We will make Bowling Green ...the question is in what ...I desperately want to be there in the SS after all the hours I invested into it the last couple of weeks.
Worst case ...you'll have to let me co-drive yours for autoX
In the big picture this is "small stuff". Like Chris said ...we're okay ... I could have gone out sooner and ended up in the garage with a couple of drunks.
The frustration now is waiting .....
Posted by 2K1SunsetSS (Member # 854) on :
That is horrible, why can't people just leave others stuff alone.
Hope everything works out for you.
Posted by Hawkeye (Member # 88) on :
quote:Originally posted by poSSum: Thanks all.
Brian, got your message. We will make Bowling Green ...the question is in what ...I desperately want to be there in the SS after all the hours I invested into it the last couple of weeks.
Worst case ...you'll have to let me co-drive yours for autoX
In the big picture this is "small stuff". Like Chris said ...we're okay ... I could have gone out sooner and ended up in the garage with a couple of drunks.
The frustration now is waiting .....
you get my second message? Just bring your helmet I'll share the SS with you for sure!
Posted by TimeLord (Member # 1389) on :
Damn that sucks,hope they get whoever is responsable for this!!
And right at home hurts even more,,,,,, Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Best response so far?
Just talked to my dad, he says, "That's enough to make a preacher swear!"
Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
That really sucks Art. I hope they find the AHoles that did it. I'll never understand that kind of mentality. Hope everything gets worked out OK. Will the home owners insurance take care of everything, I hate to think it will all be out of your pocket.
Posted by Orange 01 SS (Member # 1700) on :
quote:Originally posted by poSSum: Best response so far?
Just talked to my dad, he says, "That's enough to make a preacher swear!"
Dad's are cool like that.
My dad would tell you that those people are "not worth the powder to blow them to hell." Posted by KenC (Member # 189) on :
thats sicknin broh. just sicknin....so sorry. ken
Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :
Wow! That's terrible to hear that.
Posted by 35th 02 ss (Member # 1667) on :
that sucks. I hope they catch the people that did this to you. Posted by Dave2002SS (Member # 1912) on :
I never leave my garage open.....well maybe thats because I live in the Chicagland area, murder/crime capital of the world. The only place with more violence than Chicago seems to be Baghdad. That sucks bro, it leaves you with a feeling of helplessness and anger. Posted by GiT (Member # 1819) on :
I'm sorry to hear this dude........
It's sickning to see that sum people just don't have respect for others or their belongings......... Posted by mhayman (Member # 146) on :
That's terrible Art. Hopefully it won't completely ruin all your plans.
Posted by HTWLSS (Member # 117) on :
Oh my goodness. I can only imagine how sickened you feel. I am so sorry this happened. If it was obvious to them that you were leaving on vacation, you might want to have some extra eyes on the house for awhile. They might come back.
Posted by NATESS (Member # 982) on :
Art-man that sucks. hope if/when they find them, they bust their knee caps to pieces.
hope everything works out. Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
OMG!! I' truly sorry to hear this Art. That's such ashame what people can do. What's this world coming to?!?! Hope everything works out and they catch the SOB's!
Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
I am so sorry that happened....
Ms. HTWLSS has a good suggestion, and you might want to consider having a friend or relative "house-sit" while you're gone....especially at night....with a big gun...and a couple of Rottweilers...
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Posted by 35TH ED/ed (Member # 1709) on :
Sorry to hear Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
That is aweful! I can't believe it. I thought there was no crime there. I had a slightly differen reaction! Good thing I wasn't there a couple of minute earlier, or I would writing this from jail!
Posted by Bill Mason (Member # 1807) on :
My heart just sank when I read that Art. Really sorry to hear that.
Is there any chance that the ignition lock can be replaced today?? Even with a temporary cylinder.
I can imagine how you and Marion feel. In the past, one of my cars was vandalized several times and each time it made mr feel kinda of like I had been violated.
Look forward to seeing you at BG.
Bill M 98 TA
Posted by RagSS (Member # 1127) on :
Oh man! Art, so sorry to hear of this. I do hope they catch the worthless soles who did this... Posted by Joey Red (Member # 550) on :
That friggin sucks!! These A-holes definelty need to be taken care of!!! This is the type of situation where I'd like to see their hands strapped to a workbench while I smash them with da bat while they're looking.
Then I break out the vinegar.
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Posted by Sideshow (Member # 1231) on :
Wow, unbelievable...really sorry to hear that Art. You're even in off the street a fair bit. Hope everything gets worked out OK, both for your vacation plans and in the longer term with insurance and the cars.
Posted by SSHEETS (Member # 1989) on :
That sucks!!! Last week, the daughter of a good freind of ours, ran into her freinds house for a minute. She left her 4runner out front running. She ran back out and saw her car haulin down the street!
She left her purse, CDs and all the normal crap you keep in your daily driver. The theif has tried using her credit cards already and they still haven't found the car!
Some poeple suck!
Posted by Elie Garfinkel (Member # 1635) on :
quote:Originally posted by poSSum: Went out 45 minutes later ...garage was a mess, the ignition in both Camaros smashed, camera bag, complete with camera and about $1100 US cash ... and a bunch of tools all gone.
Looks like either no vacation and Bowling Green, or if we can get stuff sorted out, we'll head out with the Envoy.
What a horrible thing to have happen and what horrible timing! I am really hoping that you guys are able to find a way to get to B.G.
Best regardSS,
Elie
Posted by KevinA (Member # 139) on :
Art, I hope they catch whoever did it.
Posted by 99 HOSS (Member # 109) on :
with a little luck they'll find them for you, then you could drag them down to BG with ya.
Literally!!! Posted by Steve da Wrench (Member # 1301) on :
Art, your Auto-x car is a 99 as well, right?? Swap out the steering columns between to 2 cars. The only problem is you will have to swap out the pcm and/or the bcm so the VATS system will work. Call me on my cell if I can be of any help. I will send you a pm with the ##.
Posted by 01SunsetOrangeSS (Member # 846) on :
That sucks a big one!! People like that ain't worth the time it takes to shoot em! I hope they rot in jail as someones girlfriend. Hope to see you in BG.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by Steve da Wrench: Art, your Auto-x car is a 99 as well, right?? Swap out the steering columns between to 2 cars. The only problem is you will have to swap out the pcm and/or the bcm so the VATS system will work. Call me on my cell if I can be of any help. I will send you a pm with the ##.
Thanks Steve. I got your e-mail and replied. They smashed BOTH ignitions. Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by poSSum: about 1/2 a dozen bear in the yard.
Actually it was about a dozen beer ...and a cranberry cooler.
Wish there would have been a bear in the yard Posted by CK-1 99SS (Member # 93) on :
OMG Art my stomach is in knots about this.. I am so sorry to hear that.. I hope they catch those people.. and I also hope to see you in Bowling Green as well...
Posted by amy00ss (Member # 106) on :
I am so sorry to hear about this Art. I'm glad to hear you and Marion are safe. And I hope you get everything worked out.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
So sorry to hear about this Art, can't even imagine how you feel. You can auto x in mine, that way I can get come cool pictures and you can do the car proud! Posted by MaryandRalph (Member # 244) on :
Art, so sorry to hear this, if there is anything we can do please let us know...
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Police ID did their thing and took the beer.
Now how do you wash this black stuff off your hands.
Really good news though ...the bin of tools they had left out in the yard ....we couldn't go through it until the ID unit was done ... the camera bag with camera and cash was buried in the bottom.
Net result ...no financial loss, two ignitions that insurance will replace ...zero deductible and we take the Envoy on vacation. Not too bad at all. and a lesson learned!!!
Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
quote:Originally posted by poSSum:
Now how do you wash this black stuff off your hands.
....rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover Posted by SSHEETS (Member # 1989) on :
quote:Originally posted by poSSum: Police ID did their thing and took the beer.
Now how do you wash this black stuff off your hands.
Really good news though ...the bin of tools they had left out in the yard ....we couldn't go through it until the ID unit was done ... the camera bag with camera and cash was buried in the bottom.
Net result ...no financial loss, two ignitions that insurance will replace ...zero deductible and we take the Envoy on vacation. Not too bad at all. and a lesson learned!!!
That's making lemonade out of lemons. I'm glad you got your $$$ and camera. I still can't beleive how low some poeple can be. Nothing worse than someone violating your space and property. I still remember when I was about 11 years old and we went camping in Ensanada, Baja california. Somebody stold my dirtbike. It's a feeling that I'll never forget. I really hate theifs!
Hope you have a great time at BG. Looks like you've got a few rides for autoX, should be fun. In the big picture (that you've already mentioned) look at the friends you've got...can't imagine the peers these guys hang with.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Glad to hear things are looking a bit better! Posted by DanA_F99_1977 (Member # 118) on :
Great news Art and another wonderful thing out of this is another great reminder of some of the friendshps found here. Most people here wouldn't let their own family drive there cars and here you get offers to take thiers and drive it hard on an autcross. Amazing how close it gets over time. I am moved
Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :
quote:Originally posted by cytruffle:
quote:Originally posted by poSSum:
Now how do you wash this black stuff off your hands.
....rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover
Lots of previous experience with removing fingerprint ink from your hands?
(I’m just teasing) Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Glad to hear its turning out well.
Its a shame though you had to go through this and am glad noone was hurt.
Posted by BobsSS (Member # 1857) on :
You must have spooked them when you went back out to your garage. That must be the reason they dropped everything. Probably kids. I'm glad everything semi worked out for you and hope they catch the idiots.
Posted by DanPazich (Member # 1352) on :
Hey Art, glad things are gonna work out for ya. It's just the hassle of going through it all. Bottom line, no one was hurt.
Good luck gettin that black stuff off I do it as a profession, lol..not really, but we fingerprint people at the bank now, what IS this world coming to!?!
Posted by sscamaro (Member # 1330) on :
Its an empty feeling,when you can't even feel safe in your own house. See you in BG.
Posted by FireChicken (Member # 2067) on :
quote:Originally posted by sscamaro: Its an empty feeling,when you can't even feel safe in your own house. See you in BG.
Yeah. that does suck. PoSSum, im sorry to hear about your experience. We have been robbed twice, both times when we lived in Britain. Once before christmas, and once after. The panicy fear of realizing that you are not safe, even in your own home, is a serious wake up call. its good that you recovered some of your stuff, but it still sucks about the ignitions in the cars.
Posted by 67&02 (Member # 1570) on :
That Sucks!
Sorry about the damage Catching them would be good!
Hang in there and sorry for so many pictures but it just makes me Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :
Art sure sorry to hear that happened to you and hope they find them. Hope it never happens to me and I catch them as I always got a loaded gun very close by. On another note we had a sad time in our family yesterday evening our sons girl friend died from cancer and she was just 28 years old so don't know if I will be able to mahe BG
Posted by cytruffle (Member # 1733) on :
quote:Originally posted by CamaroSCG: Lots of previous experience with removing fingerprint ink from your hands?
*shiftyeyes* ...um...no....not too much.... Posted by John01SS (Member # 511) on :
Oh my God...Art, sorry I didn't see this earlier. I'm so sorry to hear about this. Man, this bums me out like I can't even begin to explain. At least there is no out of pocket loss, but they still messed with the car and that would be enough to make my blood boil.
I'm really glad to hear you'll still be making it to Bowling Green. Hopefully you'll find somebody who'll let you run in the AutoX...I'm still looking forward to a little friendly competition.
Hope everything works out for you in the long run. See you in a few days.
John
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Posted by jimb0 (Member # 176) on :
...very sorry to hear about this Art, but it sounds like when all is said and done, the actual loss/damage is minimal and most important no one was hurt...it's more of an inconvenience and a little change of plans, and like you said, a lesson learned. Don't let it get you down or dampen your fun at BG...
...sometimes it's Plan B that turns out to be the best... Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Wow! Sorry to hear that you have some punks in your area that cannot leave peoples property alone.I hope you get you vehicles fixed and they catch those scum. Posted by OBSSD (Member # 1258) on :
Holy cow, Art! That's just plain rediculous...I'm sorry to hear it.
As for suspects...who have you beat at autocross in BG the last couple years Posted by Macky (Member # 1427) on :
Part II of the story is much better than the initial report! I'm glad to hear it. Have fun at BG and make sure that you have someone watching over your home while you're gone.
Posted by Jim Mac (Member # 113) on :
Just read this: glad to hear that it was not as bad as initially thought. Hope they catch the scum who did this.
Posted by DWS (Member # 2009) on :
very sorry to see your post.....hope they catch whoever did this
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Posted by M3EATER (Member # 1731) on :
Geeze Art,
I just saw this! I'm sorry for your loss & frustration.... that really stinks.
Just makes your blood boil, eh?
You're probably right about being out in the garage with a couple of drunks.......
Gordon
Posted by Brian's 01 SS (Member # 1499) on :
Sorry to hear something like that. I am fortunate to live in a very low crime area. We leave our condo unlocked during the day. When I read something like this, it reminds me we live in a world that no matter how hard you work for something, there will always be someone there to try to take it away. I just don't understand.
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That is terrible! At least you are OK. Hope you can still make the trip.
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I do it as a profession, lol..not really, but we fingerprint people at the bank now, what IS this world coming to!?!
Sucks! 
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