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How ballsy do you gotta be?

#1 Post by tlynn78 » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:28 pm

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.

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Re: How ballsy do you gotta be?

#2 Post by earendel » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:33 pm

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.

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Why do I hear "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!" in my head? :lol:

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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#3 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:40 pm

They better watch out, before somebody drops a house on their head, too! :evil:

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#4 Post by gsabc » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:42 pm

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.

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#5 Post by tlynn78 » Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:44 pm

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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#6 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:03 pm

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#7 Post by silvercamaro » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:03 pm

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.) :wink:

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Re: How ballsy do you gotta be?

#8 Post by fuzzywuzzy » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:05 pm

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.



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oooh no...

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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#9 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:11 pm

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.) :wink:
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. :evil:

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#10 Post by fuzzywuzzy » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:18 pm

MarleysGh0st wrote:
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.) :wink:
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. :evil:
Hmmm, sounds like the bastidge would be a person who is always prepared...hmmm, like a Girl Scout, a Dirty Girl Scout :wink:

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#11 Post by tlynn78 » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:21 pm


*GASP*

That's them! Hand 'em over, mister, and I won't ask fuzzy to sic the flying monkeys on you.

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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.
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.
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!

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#12 Post by fuzzywuzzy » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:31 pm

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!

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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! :twisted:
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Re: How ballsy do you gotta be?

#13 Post by FlyingDevilMonkey » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:50 pm

fuzzywuzzy wrote:
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.



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oooh no...

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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#14 Post by T_Bone0806 » Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:27 pm

Never mind the flying monkeys..if you find the culprit, just drop a house on 'em.
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#15 Post by Flybrick » Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:02 pm

fuzzywuzzy wrote:hmmm, like a Girl Scout, a Dirty Girl Scout :wink:
Sounds like a 'good' movie!


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#16 Post by peacock2121 » Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:23 am

My feelings would be hurt.

They stole from you!

How rude.

Hope they start to feel guilty and return them just as they stole them - in secret.

Maybe with a note of apology.

yes - I live in lala land.

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#17 Post by tlynn78 » Fri Feb 01, 2008 10:59 am

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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#18 Post by ulysses5019 » Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:02 am

Some have opined I might start recieving photos of the shoes in exotic locales

...you mean like Cut Bank?
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#19 Post by tlynn78 » Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:07 am

...you mean like Cut Bank?


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