How ballsy do you gotta be?
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How ballsy do you gotta be?
to steal from a district court judge's secretary??
I have (HAD) the coolest door stop in history, a little pair of ruby slippers with striped socks protruding that formed the door stop. I am certain I used it to prop my office door open this am when I arrived. I just went to close my door, as it is lunch hour, and it's gonie, replaced with a wooden wedge. The nerve! And what really blows my mind, is that I was right here at my desk 98% of the morning, within four feet of the door. SOmeone was jonesing for it, and just waiting for an opportunity - it has generated a lot of comment when peeps see it. bastidge. Apparently, they needed that little grin/lift from it worse than me. They better treat it right.
bastidge.
t.
I have (HAD) the coolest door stop in history, a little pair of ruby slippers with striped socks protruding that formed the door stop. I am certain I used it to prop my office door open this am when I arrived. I just went to close my door, as it is lunch hour, and it's gonie, replaced with a wooden wedge. The nerve! And what really blows my mind, is that I was right here at my desk 98% of the morning, within four feet of the door. SOmeone was jonesing for it, and just waiting for an opportunity - it has generated a lot of comment when peeps see it. bastidge. Apparently, they needed that little grin/lift from it worse than me. They better treat it right.
bastidge.
t.
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Re: How ballsy do you gotta be?
Why do I hear "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!" in my head?tlynn78 wrote:to steal from a district court judge's secretary??
I have (HAD) the coolest door stop in history, a little pair of ruby slippers with striped socks protruding that formed the door stop. I am certain I used it to prop my office door open this am when I arrived. I just went to close my door, as it is lunch hour, and it's gonie, replaced with a wooden wedge. The nerve! And what really blows my mind, is that I was right here at my desk 98% of the morning, within four feet of the door. SOmeone was jonesing for it, and just waiting for an opportunity - it has generated a lot of comment when peeps see it. bastidge. Apparently, they needed that little grin/lift from it worse than me. They better treat it right.
bastidge.
t.

Seriously, that takes a lot of nerve, especially since whoever took it can't very well use it in the office.
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I would tell your co-workers that your doorstop is missing and politely ask if they saw anyone near your doorway this morning while you had stepped out.
I would not worry about annoying the thief, if (I hope not) it was one of them.
It does sound like a cool doorstop.
(I think I'm channeling pea)
I would not worry about annoying the thief, if (I hope not) it was one of them.
It does sound like a cool doorstop.
(I think I'm channeling pea)
I just ordered chicken and an egg from Amazon. I'll let you know.
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Why do I hear "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!" in my head
lol - That's right. THere's got to be a special place in hell for Ruby Slipper stealers.
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Suitguy is not bitter.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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Seriously, if you haven't already, spread the word in the office that the most excellent doorstop went missing. Anybody who would steal that also might steal purses, laptops, or other valuable items from briefly unattended offices. Everybody needs to be alerted.
At that, the doorstop probably went out the front door with a visitor. I'm guessing -- just guessing, mind you -- that some of the people who come into the judge's office might possibly have previous problems with the law (and I'm not only talking about attorneys, here.)
At that, the doorstop probably went out the front door with a visitor. I'm guessing -- just guessing, mind you -- that some of the people who come into the judge's office might possibly have previous problems with the law (and I'm not only talking about attorneys, here.)

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Re: How ballsy do you gotta be?
oooh no...tlynn78 wrote:to steal from a district court judge's secretary??
I have (HAD) the coolest door stop in history, a little pair of ruby slippers with striped socks protruding that formed the door stop. I am certain I used it to prop my office door open this am when I arrived. I just went to close my door, as it is lunch hour, and it's gonie, replaced with a wooden wedge. The nerve! And what really blows my mind, is that I was right here at my desk 98% of the morning, within four feet of the door. SOmeone was jonesing for it, and just waiting for an opportunity - it has generated a lot of comment when peeps see it. bastidge. Apparently, they needed that little grin/lift from it worse than me. They better treat it right.
bastidge.
t.
I will send the Flying Monkeys up there to find the bastidge!
We have em here in Dorothy Land if you want another one!
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Yeah, but they were passing by her door and just happened to have a wooden wedge handy to replace it with? That makes it sound like a premeditated, inside job.silvercamaro wrote: At that, the doorstop probably went out the front door with a visitor. I'm guessing -- just guessing, mind you -- that some of the people who come into the judge's office might possibly have previous problems with the law (and I'm not only talking about attorneys, here.)

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Hmmm, sounds like the bastidge would be a person who is always prepared...hmmm, like a Girl Scout, a Dirty Girl ScoutMarleysGh0st wrote:Yeah, but they were passing by her door and just happened to have a wooden wedge handy to replace it with? That makes it sound like a premeditated, inside job.silvercamaro wrote: At that, the doorstop probably went out the front door with a visitor. I'm guessing -- just guessing, mind you -- that some of the people who come into the judge's office might possibly have previous problems with the law (and I'm not only talking about attorneys, here.)

fuzzy

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*GASP*
That's them! Hand 'em over, mister, and I won't ask fuzzy to sic the flying monkeys on you.
silvercamaro wrote:
At that, the doorstop probably went out the front door with a visitor. I'm guessing -- just guessing, mind you -- that some of the people who come into the judge's office might possibly have previous problems with the law (and I'm not only talking about attorneys, here.)
I get only the most exemplary citizens of our fair city in my offices - SNORT.
UNfortunately, that part of the blame lies with me. I never got completely rid of the old wooden wedge doorstop, just left it against the wall by the door - so it was handy and made sure I didn't notice the switch until time to move the doorstop.Yeah, but they were passing by her door and just happened to have a wooden wedge handy to replace it with? That makes it sound like a premeditated, inside job.
Fuzzy - Send in the monkeys!
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One squadron of Flying Monkeys is on its way... If you want we'll throw in the Bombardeer group too...they have there very own materials that they would happily toss on the bastidge!tlynn78 wrote:I confess
UNfortunately, that part of the blame lies with me. I never got completely rid of the old wooden wedge doorstop, just left it against the wall by the door - so it was handy and made sure I didn't notice the switch until time to move the doorstop.
Fuzzy - Send in the monkeys!
t.

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Re: How ballsy do you gotta be?
Did somebody call me.fuzzywuzzy wrote:oooh no...tlynn78 wrote:to steal from a district court judge's secretary??
I have (HAD) the coolest door stop in history, a little pair of ruby slippers with striped socks protruding that formed the door stop. I am certain I used it to prop my office door open this am when I arrived. I just went to close my door, as it is lunch hour, and it's gonie, replaced with a wooden wedge. The nerve! And what really blows my mind, is that I was right here at my desk 98% of the morning, within four feet of the door. SOmeone was jonesing for it, and just waiting for an opportunity - it has generated a lot of comment when peeps see it. bastidge. Apparently, they needed that little grin/lift from it worse than me. They better treat it right.
bastidge.
t.
I will send the Flying Monkeys up there to find the bastidge!
We have em here in Dorothy Land if you want another one!
fuzzy
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They stole from you!
How rude.
Hope they start to feel guilty and return them just as they stole them - in secret.
Some have opined I might start recieving photos of the shoes in exotic locales. I don't think so - I think they were outright stolen. We'll see.
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You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire
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...you mean like Cut Bank?

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To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead. -Thomas Paine
You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire
You can ignore reality, but you can't ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. -Ayn Rand
Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities. -Voltaire