VENT~ Sticky Fingered People UPDATE!!

[Lexie]

MAKE ME ANGRY!! My brother called early this morning asking for the serial # to a lens I gave him to use on his camera. Seems he and his girlfriend were sitting out on the patio area of their apartment complex looking at pictures using the LCD screen. Some "neighbors and their friends" showed up. After every one left, he and his gf went into the apartment. Since he was coming right back out, he left the camera sitting on the table by the back door. By the time he got back out there, the camera was gone!!

He has contacted the police; they have made a report, now he is calling all area pawnshops.

Crap like this just P*$$*$ me off! Even though we all know, he should of never left it sitting on the table.

[Liqued212]

Stupid crooks.

[dmora]

Never let yourself be a victim.
Use your brain with who you trust.

Sucks for you brother, but sticky fingers aren't so stick if there's nothing to swipe.

[Lexie]

Originally Posted by Liqued212

Stupid crooks.

Apparently the crook was smarter than him!

Lexie added 0 Minutes and 50 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

Originally Posted by dmora

Never let yourself be a victim.
Use your brain with who you trust.

Sucks for you brother, but sticky fingers aren't so stick if there's nothing to swipe.

Yep, this is very true!

[Truckman]

Originally Posted by Lexie

Apparently the crook was smarter than him!

If they were smart, they wouldn't be crooks...They can be cunning, clever or crafty, but they can never be smart......Ben

[dmora]

Originally Posted by Truckman

If they were smart, they wouldn't be crooks...They can be cunning, clever or crafty, but they can never be smart......Ben

The best criminals are usually some of the smartest people.

[Howard Barlow]

Originally Posted by dmora

The best criminals are usually some of the smartest people.

Is this a Bernie Madoff quote?

[Cajungaltx]

There's this whole sheep dog/wolf commentary that I read a while back - it's a fabulous read. The difference between the sheep dog... and the wolf... is choice. So I agree with Daniel...

Here is the commentary

[HeatherLou]

That is horrible Debbie! I hate that and feel your pain, believe me!

[Lexie]

Originally Posted by dmora

The best criminals are usually some of the smartest people.

Yes, unfortunately, they are! Still ticks me off though!

Lexie added 1 Minutes and 25 Seconds later...Double Post Merged Below

Originally Posted by Cajungaltx

There's this whole sheep dog/wolf commentary that I read a while back - it's a fabulous read. The difference between the sheep dog... and the wolf... is choice. So I agree with Daniel...

Here is the commentary

Interesting read Donna. Thanks for posting it.

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Originally Posted by Heatherlou

That is horrible Debbie! I hate that and feel your pain, believe me!

Heather, I thought about your situation when he was asking for the serial #. Although much different, since they didn't enter the house and steal the camera, it still just sucks! Not exactly the words he used, but I won't go there!!

[Imagebuffet]

I'm sorry to hear about that, Debbie!

Originally Posted by Cajungaltx

There's this whole sheep dog/wolf commentary that I read a while back - it's a fabulous read. The difference between the sheep dog... and the wolf... is choice. So I agree with Daniel...

Here is the commentary

I read that years ago. I wonder what the author thinks qualifies as hurting other people? The guy who stole this camera and lens did not commit a violent crime. Per the commentary, the guy is one of those who would not hurt anybody, because he only stole what he could obtain peacefully. A very big percentage of our society falls in this category; they won't fight for anything, but they will quietly pilfer. I am particularly amazed at how many people I meet constantly try to out-con the other guy. I hate engaging in financial transactions because the majority of people and the businesses they operate look out for their own benefit at the expense of my benefit. I often end up having to spend my time, money, talent and effort to correct their actions so that I come up even in the agreement.

[Lexie]

Originally Posted by Imagebuffet

I'm sorry to hear about that, Debbie!



he only stole what he could obtain peacefully. A very big percentage of our society falls in this category; they won't fight for anything, but they will quietly pilfer.

Yes, and sadly enough like you said there is a large percentage of our society in this category.

I think he's more angry at himself for not taking it in with him to start with.

[ramblinray]

Material stuff can be replaced. The moments captured on the card in the camera are now gone forever and can never be replaced. That's what would make me the maddest. With some luck and persistent phone calls, maybe that won't be the fate of the missing memories.

[S-Man]

What was the camera/lens combo?
I HATE having to have my gear attached to my hips at all times! It gets heavy after 6 hours of shooting! People suck.

[Lexie]

Originally Posted by ramblinray

Material stuff can be replaced. The moments captured on the card in the camera are now gone forever and can never be replaced. That's what would make me the maddest.

That's exactly what he told me tonight.

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Originally Posted by S-Man

What was the camera/lens combo?
I HATE having to have my gear attached to my hips at all times! It gets heavy after 6 hours of shooting! People suck.

I think the camera is an XTi (I know it's an XT something) and the lens is a Tamron 28-300mm.