tazzmann Report post Posted December 2, 2008 Yesterday morning at about 4:00am in the morning, my car was broken into and my wallet was stolen. This is the FIRST time I have EVER left my wallet in my car or left it unlocked. My glove box was shuffled through as well, but nothing taken. What really irritates me is that it was the wallet given to me when I was 14 (I am 40 this month) and it was from the man who got me into leather working. The driver's license, credit cards, etc can all be replaced, but the wallet can't. I often wonder why people can be so insensitive and can't keep their hands to themselves. Oh well, thanks for letting me share. I hope that whoever took my wallet will one day feel bad about what he/she did, but I doubt it. RIP Mr. Wallet. On the plus side, I finally get to make a new one as I have been planning to do for the last two years! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted December 3, 2008 Michael, Sorry to hear about your bad luck. I can see you're already moving forward mentally, that's a good start. Your new wallet won't ever be the old one, but it'll be yours and it'll be unique, as only a hand crafted item can be. Cheers, Karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 3, 2008 The worst part, at least as far as your wallet goes, is that it was probably stripped of its contents and tossed. Several years ago my wife's purse was lifted from her car. It was found by roofers where it had been on top of a building several months later. Make sure you get a police report of the theft, it can be invaluable to get banks and credit card companies to get off your back about illegitimate charges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazzmann Report post Posted December 3, 2008 UPDATE!!!!! Our local Waste Connection company called at about 5:00pm Pacific time and they found my wallet! Apparently is still has most of the content, though we didn't ask them to look through it. My wife is going to go pick it up tomorrow and see what is missing. My heart is settled. That wallet has been down to 150ft underwater with me, been through two different washing machines, left on top of a car and went flying off at 55 MPH, rode on the rear bumper of my truck from Portland ALL THE WAY to Seattle and has been a friend and companion. I am so glad it has found it's way home again. My wife says that wallet it magical and I am starting to believe her. Though I am still thinking of making another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hennessy Report post Posted December 3, 2008 UPDATE!!!!! Our local Waste Connection company called at about 5:00pm Pacific time and they found my wallet! Apparently is still has most of the content, though we didn't ask them to look through it. My wife is going to go pick it up tomorrow and see what is missing. My heart is settled. That wallet has been down to 150ft underwater with me, been through two different washing machines, left on top of a car and went flying off at 55 MPH, rode on the rear bumper of my truck from Portland ALL THE WAY to Seattle and has been a friend and companion. I am so glad it has found it's way home again. My wife says that wallet it magical and I am starting to believe her.Though I am still thinking of making another. put a ring in the corner,hook a 5 ft chain to it n some real baggy pants n never lose it again good luck peter john Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted December 3, 2008 best place for that wallett is in your pocket........... glad you are getting it back.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
