Better than being mugged I suppose.

[timoc]

I came out of the supermarket today and a gust of wind blew my hat away, so, I let go of my shopping trolley and chased after my hat.
When I returned with the hat firmly on my old nut, my trolley was empty, someone had pinched my groceries that were neatly bagged ready for me to get into a taxi.
No-one saw who took my stuff, but I thought that anyone stealing food must be desperate and hungry, so back into the supermarket I went and bought more food.
I've been mulling it over since I got home, and I do recall two youths (a boy and a girl) standing where the trollies are kept outside the supermarket.
Anyway, the food only amounted to just under £20, so it was no great loss, and if it was those kids that took my foodstuff, well, they got a feed on me.

 

[hollydolly]

Whereabouts in the UK do you live Temoc ?

 

[timoc]

Whereabouts in the UK do you live Temoc ?

On the Wirral

 

[Pepper]

On the Wirral

Blimey! Did you know the Beatles?

 

[Pink Biz]

What a shame! Here's some goodies to help you replenish your supply.

 

[Tish]

That's horrible.

 

[timoc]

That's horrible.

It isn't such a big deal, Tish, but the waiting for a taxi was annoying.

 

[timoc]

Blimey! Did you know the Beatles?

No, Pepper, but I've trod on a few in my time.

 

[Beezer]

I think this is a riot!

Your hat blows away so you chase it and some kids take the opportunity to pinch your groceries! All you need is the Benny Hill music to go along with it!

 

[chic]

I feel for you @timoc. You have a great attitude about it all.

 

[hollydolly]

I think this is a riot!

Your hat blows away so you chase it and some kids take the opportunity to pinch your groceries! All you need is the Benny Hill music to go along with it!

this is a serious problem in the UK at the. moment... most of these kids are the offspring of Eastern European immigrants and are trained to rob.... and an 80 something pensioner was just ripe for the pickings...

 

[Beezer]

Sorry for giggling...

It was just such an unusual way to get stuff stolen. I'm glad you were so good-natured about it @timoc.

 

[Beezer]

most of these kids are the offspring of Eastern European immigrants and are trained to rob

A good deed never goes unpunished, so they say. Let them in...show kindness and warmth...and you get kicked in the teeth.

 

[CallMeKate]

Anyway, the food only amounted to just under £20, so it was no great loss, and if it was those kids that took my foodstuff, well, they got a feed on me.

I'm sorry this happened to you, Tim. It may not feel like a great loss to you, but I just read what @hollydolly said about it being a big problem there, so every time they get away with it, it most likely empowers them to do it again and again. Maybe the next person they steal from really needed those groceries.

 

[CallMeKate]

this is a serious problem in the UK at the. moment... most of these kids are the offspring of Eastern European immigrants and are trained to rob.... and an 80 something pensioner was just ripe for the pickings...

I'm getting the impression that it has nothing to do with being hungry... is that right, Holly? Do they resell the food? Or just steal it so they don't need to work and buy their own?

 

[Remy]

I'm so sorry that happened. You sure have a good attitude about the situation.

 

[gruntlabor]

Good of you, Timoc, to feel so kindly toward your thieves, but they're not exactly shining examples of humanity, are they.

 

[hollydolly]

I'm getting the impression that it has nothing to do with being hungry... is that right, Holly? Do they resell the food? Or just steal it so they don't need to work and buy their own?

I suppose for all or any of those reasons, but nothing is sacred with some of these people.. they come here supposedly fleeing.. from goodness knows what war is raging in Romania and Eastern Europe.. and so many of them literally bite the hands that feed and house them.. but I have to stop here because of the political rule

 

[Jules]

You’re a good man, Timoc!

 

[Nathan]

@temoc, You've got an admirable outlook that undoubtedly keeps you in good mental health...I don't take kindly to thieves, around here that means they're heavily addicted to Meth, which turns mother's little boy or girl into a soul-less monster.

 

[JBR]

@temoc, You've got an admirable outlook that undoubtedly keeps you in good mental health...I don't take kindly to thieves, around here that means they're heavily addicted to Meth, which turns mother's little boy or girl into a soul-less monster.

In BC, both meth & coke seem to have that effect on people. One is just the upmarket version of the other.

 

[hearlady]

I came out of the supermarket today and a gust of wind blew my hat away, so, I let go of my shopping trolley and chased after my hat.
When I returned with the hat firmly on my old nut, my trolley was empty, someone had pinched my groceries that were neatly bagged ready for me to get into a taxi.
No-one saw who took my stuff, but I thought that anyone stealing food must be desperate and hungry, so back into the supermarket I went and bought more food.
I've been mulling it over since I got home, and I do recall two youths (a boy and a girl) standing where the trollies are kept outside the supermarket.
Anyway, the food only amounted to just under £20, so it was no great loss, and if it was those kids that took my foodstuff, well, they got a feed on me.

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm glad you're ok and taking it all in stride. That's all we can do.

 

[hollydolly]

In BC, both meth & coke seem to have that effect on people. One is just the upmarket version of the other.

Most Thieves in the UK are not addicted to drugs...

 

[perplexed]

I'm sorry this happened to you, Tim. It may not feel like a great loss to you, but I just read what @hollydolly said about it being a big problem there, so every time they get away with, it most likely empowers them to do it again and again. Maybe the next person they steal from really needed those groceries.

Exactly,stealing is stealing in my book,no matter how small of amount they took. I hope whomever they were they get caught.I am sorry that happened to you.

 

[timoc]

You’re a good man, Timoc!

Why thank you, Jules.