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Frankenbuddha - Dec 23, 2005 5:54:25 am PST #4643 of 10002

"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Do you have any other transportation options?

That's not an issue short term - I've got a few different option (and my ride to Maine is set). Not sure what I'll do long term.

Also, ugh on the insurance sitch. Doesn't hurt to double check, though, while steeling yourself for the worst.

Actually, FYI everyone (but hope you don't end up in this situation), if you're not covered for theft, while you need to report the theft to the police, reporting to insurance will not only not get you anything, but end up as a black mark on your history as you are considered at risk for theft. This is from a guy here at work who used to work in insurance.

asking the cops or AAA what to do in this situation

That's the advice of been given. I just don't want to have to go to fucking Chelsea and deal with this.

Now to deal with this. Last thing I want to do today (or this weekend). Fuckity.

ChiKat - Dec 23, 2005 5:57:28 am PST #4644 of 10002

That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?

Oh, Frank, that well and truly sucks! I am so sorry.

Jessica - Dec 23, 2005 5:58:13 am PST #4645 of 10002

And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

but end up as a black mark on your history as you are considered at risk for theft.

That's insane, but sadly unsurprising. I hope AAA can help.

Fred Pete - Dec 23, 2005 6:04:32 am PST #4646 of 10002

Ann, that's a ferret.

reporting to insurance will not only not get you anything, but end up as a black mark on your history as you are considered at risk for theft

OK. I'll withdraw that part of my advice.

Jessica - Dec 23, 2005 6:07:46 am PST #4647 of 10002

And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

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A new robot can recognize the difference between a mirror image of itself and another robot that looks just like it.

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Theodosia - Dec 23, 2005 6:24:33 am PST #4648 of 10002

'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I'm so sorry, Frank! As a recent member of the "oops, I left the car right there" club, you have my sincerest sympathies.

I still have not left for PA. Eventually, right?

Gudanov - Dec 23, 2005 6:25:33 am PST #4649 of 10002

Coding and Sleeping

That sucks Frank. Sorry about your car.

juliana - Dec 23, 2005 6:33:01 am PST #4650 of 10002

I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…

Frank, I'm so sorry. Tha'ts no good. Fie upon thieves, I say. Fie!!

beth b - Dec 23, 2005 6:37:52 am PST #4651 of 10002

oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

So sorry Frank

Dana - Dec 23, 2005 7:16:31 am PST #4652 of 10002

I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

That sucks, Frank.

I am so very bored. Someone entertain me before I decide to amuse myself by poking a troll with a stick.

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