FalconFN Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Jeepers. I do know that feeling of hurt (male) pride and the anger that someone had the utter arrogance and selfish-centeredness to rob you, and the feeling of 'what if I did such and such', but in reality you could have done very little about it and it could have been much, much worse. Little lord Seagrave still gets a hug at night, and that has to be the bottom line. Robbery has always happened, and it always will, but it is comparatively rare so don't let it change the way you live your lives, just back up your files and keep aware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Knowing roughly where you live I would have to guess at the Talbot Road estate "massive". They are slightly notorious around there. Friend also found this out the hard way. Spot on. :( Thanks for all the best wishes. It's been playing on my mind all day - what I did, what I didn't do, that sort of thing. But, as many of you have said, I'm alright, and that's the main thing. In terms of 'stuff' I was due an upgrade on the iPhone anyway, and Vodafone sorted me out this morning. I type this from the next model up. Sadly 'the cloud' wasn't activated or connected properly, so the photos (and a near-perfect 284 levels of Candy Crush) have gone. Needless to say, I've made sure that this one is backing up automatically and I am definitely not downloading Candy Crush again. Blackberry was new in February, but I get gadget insurance with the bank account, and they've sent me a claim form which seems pretty standard (£50 excess, of course). Watch was a present from Lady Seagrave, so although it has a little bit of sentimental value, it wasn't especially valuable in monetary terms. I'll save my pennies for my birthday at the end of the month, and we'll replace it with something. I may think twice before having that extra shot of slivovica on my way home. That would be no bad thing! LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Spot on. :( Thanks for all the best wishes. It's been playing on my mind all day - what I did, what I didn't do, that sort of thing. But, as many of you have said, I'm alright, and that's the main thing. In terms of 'stuff' I was due an upgrade on the iPhone anyway, and Vodafone sorted me out this morning. I type this from the next model up. Sadly 'the cloud' wasn't activated or connected properly, so the photos (and a near-perfect 284 levels of Candy Crush) have gone. Needless to say, I've made sure that this one is backing up automatically and I am definitely not downloading Candy Crush again. Blackberry was new in February, but I get gadget insurance with the bank account, and they've sent me a claim form which seems pretty standard (£50 excess, of course). Watch was a present from Lady Seagrave, so although it has a little bit of sentimental value, it wasn't especially valuable in monetary terms. I'll save my pennies for my birthday at the end of the month, and we'll replace it with something. I may think twice before having that extra shot of slivovica on my way home. That would be no bad thing! LS All in all mate at least it could have been far worse - rather be left in my pants than stabbed or worse! At least nothing but pictures lost and all else replaceable Don't let it change how you live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftycarper Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Sorry to hear about that, what about the find my iPhone is it switched on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I would get onto the find my Iphone thing pretty quick especially if it has iOS 9, we use it often to find stolen Apple stuff. The new (9) edition sends the last known GPS coordinates when the battery dies / not sure about switching off. Glad you came out with only your pride dented but I know how I would feel if I lost pics of my 2 kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Main thing is, you're still in one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevorevans Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I always wear a t-shirt with 'I am Ronnie Pickering' on it, never been attacked, but have been asked who I am a few times. Awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Don't let it stop you having one for the road, Just do as said and get a cab home All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 My Mate, A Geordie Got Robbed on night in Coventry, down a dark entry I might add. (Short cut Home).. Always kept his folding money in his Sock, They didn`t get that, did belt him a few times, and opened his coat pockets with a diy blade, took seconds.. Tried to get him to go home that way again with me and the lads either end,, he wouldn`t do it, shame really hickory does hurt..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinach Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 It happens,don't over think it! Sorry about the photos. Have you had your victim support letter yet. Made me realise just how many good people there are. Happened to me in Kensal Rise years ago made me realise just how wasted there lives are and mrs Spinach panicked every time I had a late one! All the best . John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liamey Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Sorry to hear that chap but it's only going to more frequent as many folk are getting poorer on a daily basis, the main thing is it's only your pride that got a bashing, I hope they catch the toe rags! What area of London was this in? It's even starting to happen round where I live which has always been a low crime area, as for Mrs Seagrave the best suggestion is a small pocket aerosol of something that makes women small nice like that "impulse" stuff, I would suggest keeping it handy and spraying liberally in the general direction of any would be muggers face so the police can identify them from the smell afterwards ................. That stuff is worse than pepper spray but there is no law against taking an interest in your personal hygiene The spray is a good idea, might be tempted to light up a fag at the same time and pull the lighter out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx4cabbie Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 There's a UK legal spray which has no toxic or incapacitant contents, but does dye the toerag bright orange, which lasts about a week. Can't remember the name, but it won't get you nicked, and apparently comes out in a thick foam,so would impair the vision of an attacker for long enough to get clear, or pickle their walnuts. Probably wouldn't be much use whilst alcoholically challenged though. It's natural to think about what you could have done, and berate yourself up because you didn't beat them up, but even sober, two on one, the two having the benefit of surprise, it could have gone very badly wrong, better to get home and replace items, than to finish the night at St.Thomas's and try to replace organs or teeth. As an earlier post wisely said, little Seagrave got his cuddles this morning, anything else is unimportant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 ^ Farb gel is something I've bought my other half.No idea if it works but a couple of seconds is all you need to get away/get stuck in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1984 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 I always wear a t-shirt with 'I am Ronnie Pickering' on it, never been attacked, but have been asked who I am a few times.[/quotpe] Hahaha, i just saw this fool pickering on youtube ! What a prize ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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