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Another theft and another rant.....

12/5/2017

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This blog is directed to the person that stole a Hartman Hook from the shop this past Saturday.  You are despicable, the lowest of life forms, a wart on the ass of society and I’m being far too kind…...

 My husband caught you red handed, palming the hook when my dog barked and distracted him.  As he turned back to watch you, he said he is 99% certain you took it.  That 1% saved your sorry arse from prosecution, but you and he both know you did it.   

I was busy with another customer and a friend who had dropped by and hubby didn’t want to cause a stink in front of them and by the time I was free, you headed out the door and I didn’t have time to get up to speed, be told exactly what went down.  If I had known, the feces would have hit the fan. All the frustrations of past thefts would have bubbled to the surface and I would have made an example of you as 17 years of experience let loose.    
 
I would have followed you outside and tapped you on the shoulder for a reality check.  The police would have been called and you would have been prosecuted for your immoral ways.   Be aware, I have the most incredible facial recognition skills and even though I looked at you for a short time, I’ll remember your mug.  Yes a mug, short for mug shot that you should own right now.  If you dare enter my premises again, I will kick your sorry ass out my door and let it hit you as I slam it on your backside.  If you are suffering financially, steal food, something necessary to support life that can be understood and perhaps even excused by a judge, but a hook?   

Your mother must be appalled to call you daughter, or perhaps you were here as a tag team to steal as much as possible.  How do you feel that I am painting your mother with the same brush, she may be totally innocent but is under suspicion because of her association with you.  How am I supposed to feel about her if she ever comes back to the store?  You were both in the back pattern room for a long time did you steal there as well?  OMG, how you ruined my happy day!!!!!!!

You took far more from me than my inventory.  Besides the $40.00 hook, this is the result of your selfish actions.  
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My faith in human kind has been tarnished once again.  Although most of my customers are honest, wonderful people and I delight in them, the likes of you will stick in my crop all the days I am in business.  I will never forget and I’ll be burdened with the memory of you, making me suspicious of other new customers, until I get to know and trust them.  I’ll watch people more closely with suspicious eyes and dark thoughts because of you.  When someone steals I feel violated, whether I see it done or notice an item is missing that hasn’t sold, it affects me forever.  You cause me pain and suffering as surely as if you run a knife through my heart!

You took money from a small business’s pocket.  You stole wages from employees and food from my mouth.  The only thing I’ll eat now is a loss.  I’m not a big mogul that has insurance for things like this. 

You made me feel sick to my stomach for the rest of the day.  Once again I have to be aware of the terrible things some people do, how the likes of you has no respect, scruples or consideration for others.  

Bring the hook back, say you are sorry, and all will be forgiven.  I’m not a mean person that holds a grudge after forgiveness is offered.   If not, never darken my shop again or face a person that is sick and tired of being sick and tired over the likes of thieves, crooks and criminals like you. 

Do festivals bring out the thieves? Perhaps they think they can hide their black hearts in the crowds, blend in with the normal, respectful, honest folk?   Last week-end, during the first installation of the Father Christmas Festival, a man and his wife were in.  A few years back I saw the husband steal a cutter wheel, put it in his pocket so slick and polished I questioned what I saw.  The crime was so blatantly casual my brain wouldn’t accept what my eyes had witnessed.  I even saw the imprint of the small round metal wheel in his front pants pocket and the empty space on the shelf and still my brain denied the act. 

So he came in this past Saturday and I became his conjoined twin, stuck by his side as if pulled in my magnets, turning when he turned, constantly talking his ear off, leaving zero opportunity to be alone to stuff his pockets with my stuff.  

His wife was once again dressed to the nines.  Her outfit, shoes and coat probably equaled the value of my entire wardrobe.  She barely acknowledged me as she separated from him and browsed the store.  It made me wonder if they were partners in more than marriage, perhaps they were a tag team for a five finger discount.   She always makes me wonder if her clothing budget is the reason he steals but then I am only making assumptions because by the look of her he can well afford to buy what he wants.  So you’ve had your last bit of fun Mr. Mr.  If I catch you again I’ll go bat shit crazy on you both. 

I’m a nice enough person, kind, honest to a fault, generous and helpful, but the days of being a door mat are over.  Just because I design door mats, that doesn’t mean I am one!   
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Something has changed in me since I turned 50.  The naive, pushover that began my life is gone, so if you want to push my buttons I recommend you duck…before the bomb explodes.  

19 Comments
Kathy
12/5/2017 12:37:56 pm

Christine , Sorry about people who enter your store with the soul intent , to steal. I understand for some it is a sickness. But I have never understood how any one can take something that is not their,s to have unless they pay for it. Camera ,s do deter some folks. Good luck ! We need you to stay in business. Even though I can only order from you online , as I live Florida . My next visit to Canada I need to visit on a road trip . Keep your chin up . Kathy

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Adena
12/5/2017 12:45:17 pm

OMG, some people.... Having said that, I like the sign

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Margaret
12/5/2017 12:45:44 pm

So sorry you have these experiences, Christine..

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Jennifer
12/5/2017 12:47:42 pm

I volunteer in a thrift store and it happens all the time. They switch tags, pull off tags, put things in their purses and just take a purse and walk out with it. Very sad....sorry you have to experience it too.

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Nancy
12/5/2017 12:48:22 pm

Great writing in your blog, btw. Sorry that you had a hook stolen. I can't imagine how a person can do this and live with themselves. Beyond me!

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Audrey
12/5/2017 12:48:49 pm

Some people don't know what honesty is. I hope she brings the hook back!

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Dee
12/5/2017 12:51:27 pm

Sadly, celebrations do bring out the thieves. In addition to small businesses, they prey on individuals by pickpocketing those attending the festivals.

I will never understand why some believe they are entitled to things without paying for them.

You should copyright the sign!

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Suzanne
12/5/2017 12:52:43 pm

Somebody should hook you that sign.

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Anne
12/5/2017 03:09:49 pm

My ignorance is showing! I was totally shocked that people would steal from a hooking store which is really ridiculous come to think of it :-0. I am very sorry that your wonderful shop has been discovered by the likes of these "sort". Although it takes only one I am heartened that you are surrounded and visited by kind and moral peeps on a daily basis that out number the scum. I bet that every mat hooked with that stolen hook will not lay right, like kind of crooked ;-)

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Christine
12/5/2017 05:03:58 pm

I love that line. That the rugs hooked with that stolen hook won't lay right. Kind of crooked. Fabulous.

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Rhoda
12/5/2017 07:46:24 pm

Sorry to hear your sad stories.
Crowds seem to bring blessings and curses. Peace.

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Lynn
12/5/2017 07:47:11 pm

Perhaps if we had a mug shot share in our town or some system to share our experiences , theft it is on the increase for sure . If we support each other in the quest maybe we will feel more secure in our businesses .

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Laura Smith
12/5/2017 07:47:54 pm

Christine, your rant is well placed and a damn good read. I wonder if it’s the same team stealing from other businesses... I sure hope you get that chance to throw it/them out of the store.

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Martha
12/5/2017 07:48:30 pm

Just remember that there are always more of us good guys than the bad guys!!

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Barb
12/5/2017 07:49:03 pm

I hope they get a free ride ...

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Patty
12/5/2017 07:50:03 pm

I know the feeling only too well. I did some pattern writing for a guy. I charged him a ridiculously cheap price for the 1st pattern so I could prove to him that I could do the job. He refused to pay me at all. Bastard. Now I don't feel like working at all because I don't trust anyone. So I just live meagerly instead.

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Glenna
12/7/2017 08:33:12 am

I am so sorry that the actions of a few have spoiled your Christmas cheer. I hope this person does come back so you can co front her and get some closure. Hugs

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Betsy
12/8/2017 07:08:10 pm

How in the hell can she pick up that hook and not feel ashamed . Sorry for your loss. I was raised in a family with a small business, not much profit and loss is felt by all.

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Alexandra Evans
1/17/2018 02:43:41 am

I used to live on the South Shore. I have been in your shop. It is lovely and very inspiring. The maladaptive behaviors of those individuals coming into your shop is partly due to the affluence of the community where you are. It attracts both the entitled and the impoverished (I read an earlier post about entitled customers expecting you to cut their wool). You might consider doing a feng shue assessment of the building relative to the flow of energy of the street in front. You can also sage the inside of the store to cleanse and purify. The sage ritual can be done on a regular basis to start.

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