kazaddress Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 im in a bit of a state at the moment. I was burgled at the weekend, and they have taken nearly everything I had been saving money up in a little pot in my bedroom so that i could buy the eglu off of motherhen (she very kindly loaned me the eglu for housing battery hens) I had nearly saved up quite a bit and wanted to make it upto £250 before offering it over however, i had about £5000 worth of jewelry stolen, so if the insurance company pays up I should be able to take some out of it to give to motherhen. its making me sick being in the cottage at the moment... luckly my cats were with me, and the chickens were unharmed. (thank god). I feel so bad that i have lost all the family jewelry that had been handed down to me from my grandmother / great grandmother / mother 1 charm bracelet has been in our family for over 10 generations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Oh Kaz, that's horrible. The same thing happened to my brother when he was in hospital having an operation. He came home to chaos and half his things stolen. His house hasn't felt the same since. I'm so sorry about your jewellery. Things like that mean so much and can't be replaced. I hope that the insurance company make things right for you soon. Big hugs and I'm glad the cats and chickens are OK. That must be some consolation to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 I actually think they were after my cats! so its a good job i never leave them on their own! if we go away we either have a house sitter, or take the cats with us! i hugging them all more then ever. not sure how i would cope without them (its very lonely living so far away from family.. they are my salvation on cold winter nights) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Oh Kaz! I'm so sorry to hear that. I hate this "I want" society we live in - some people just can't be bothered to work for things, they just think it is a God given right that they should have them. I'm glad the cats and chickens are OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Oh Kaz I'm so sorry for you This is the kind of nightmare we all dread How lucky you are that your pets were all safe. The things they have stolen are after all just 'things' even the precious ones. But the feeling of violation takes a long time to get over, take comfort from those around you including you pets and us. We are all thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Very sorry, a friend had the same thing happen earlier this year. The sun will come out again! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 So sorry to hear that Kaz I also worry about my cats when not there they are not valuable but I wonder what would happen if someone broke in and they were hurt Glad your little fluffy guys and the chooks are okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Sorry to hear the awful news Kaz. just glad that you and your pets are safe..................Big cyber hugs coming your way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Make sure you give the police a good description of as much as you can remember, this way my grandmother managed to get her engagement ring back, six months after it was stolen. They are VERY good at checking recovered goods against descriptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Kaz! So sorry! It feels so awful, poor you! Lets hope your heirlooms turn up. Get onto Ebay straight away and get looking for them! I have photo's of my few precious bits. Any pictures of yours? put adds in local papers etc offering a small reward...you never know! Thinking of you. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Kaz I'm so sorry this has happend to you especially as you have lost items that can't be replaced at any cost. Perhaps now is a good time to take stock of all the people and things in your life to remember how lucky you are. Try ringing round all those people that you have meaning to call in an attempt to feel better. Best wishes Thalia x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Kaz I am so sorry At least your gorgeous cats were safe - I hear there is a real craze for Ragdolls at the moment (the Blue Peter effect?) Fingers crossed that the police come up trumps for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Kaz - so sorry to hear your news, at least you, your cats and your chooks are safe - all the important things really. Heirlooms are so precious, and usually only to those who are the intended owners - no-one else will ever get the same from them - fingers crossed yuo do get some luck and some might turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 What a horrible thing to happen. At least you have your cats, chickens and a beautiful cottage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I can only add my heartfelt thoughts to those of others. It sent a chill running through me when I read it, having gone through that experience my self years ago. So I do have an idea of how you must feel. You will get support I am sure from those around you and if not offered, do ask for security advice to ensure as best you can that this does not happen again. If you haven't heard from them already, ask to be put in touch with the Victim Support Group, which are volunteers who offer help, advice and support in circumstances such as yours. If you are able to talk about your feelings, not just in the near future but whenever or if ever 'it' catches you out again, even if it means phoning a friend at an awkward hour - even if you think it might be being trivial or silly - it isn't and it will help thehealing process. One thing, which does sound silly, but when you have had a house invasion, is that in later months when you misplace something, you wonder if it was taken. It can catch you by surprise. Whereas before you would just think 'Oh bother, where did I leave my car keys, or where did is that (whatever it is), and you pay no attention to it, and it turns up again later. But just to let you know that you might feel unsettled at such times, and it is just at that sort of occassion that you need to talk to a friend or partner. Please pm me at any time if you need an anonymous friend to talk to, and I will give you my phone number. It is sometimes easier that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 The other thing which might make you feel more secure is to get a burglar alarm fitted. We got an ADT monitored alarm system fitted cheaply as the company wanted to get their boxes on houses in our neighbourhood. We'd been thinking about it for ages and a knock at the door came at the perfect time and we got the system at a significant discount. I can sleep soundly even if LSH is away at any time knowing that the alarm will not only wake me up but it will scare the living daylights out of any burglar and the monitoring company will be in touch with the police if I don't switch it off straight away! It also gives us peace of mind when we go out, even for 5 minutes because we know it will make a heck of a noise if anyone even tries to break in! You don't need a monitored one to put burglars off. Just having an alarm box on the house is often enough. Leaving lights on timers is also a good deterrent. Kooringa's comments about victim support and talking to someone when you feel upset or afraid is excellent. My brother felt exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Oh Kaz that's horrid, it happened to us a couple of years ago, but we did get most of the items back the most important being my engagement ring and my mums wedding ring, the police really are good at matching stolen property with owners. Do take care, Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Awful indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 I have had an alarm system everywhere I have lived since my home invasion. Alarms systems were not common then as they are now, and I got a lot of comments like 'only people who have something worth stealing have them' When in fact if they had broken in at those times they would have left me a donation I do not have an alarm out of fear of it happening again. I don't have any jewellery or anything of value to me apart from my photos of my children when young. I have an alarm because I know what when I open the door my home will be the same as when I left it. For over 20+ years now, I love the beep beep beep when I turn it on, and it is the last thing I do at night, it beeps as I walk up the hall to bed, and stops, by coincidence when I switch on my bedroom light. It is just a nice comforting sound - ditto when I come in my front door. Personally, the real thing is a comfort for me, and the light flashes on my box at the side of the house when it is on. I am not sure that a plastic decoy box would flash, but might be just as good a deterrent if that is what you want. It is a personal thing - and a shame that more of us now have to think about such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Absolutely Kooringa. I used to lie awake at night listening for footsteps coming up the stairs and was terrified of every creak when LSH was away overnight until we got the alarm system. It's like a security blanket - warm and comforting. No one can get in without it going off and the noise is just HORRIBLE when it goes off - you have to get out of the house! It's worth every penny. It even has a panic button so if someone follows me in and makes me turn off the alarm, I can put in a set number which turns off the beep when you first come in but it also sends a signal to the monitoring people and they send a big bunch of enormous policemen round quietly to apprehend the scoundrel! Very reassuring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 AnnieP's suggestion of eBay is a good one - do look there! My car was stolen some years ago and I looked in AutoTrader and was going to ring every car of the type I had. The first one I rang turned out to be my car and although it took a week to convince the police to do anything about it, I did get my car back and the man was arrested. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 How awfull for you,My brother had a much loved pet ferret stolen from our back garden a few years ago,the thing is that we think we know who it was ,and the police did nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Kaz, so sorry to hear of your dreadful experience. I hope that the police manage to recover some of your possessions, EBay sounds like a great place to start looking. So glad that you, the cats and the chickens are all safe . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 You must be feeling very empty and angry Kaz. I hope you are managing to cope and have some company you can call on. We were burgled on xmas eve once. We got up christmas day to find nothing left. They took all the presents from under the tree, the TV and stereo, and sentimental items that could never be replaced. They unwrapped the presents as they ran and left all the wrapping paper and tags around the street. We kept finding them for weeks afterwards. It does get better with time and your house will become your own again. Big sympathy hugs to you. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Only just caught up on your news Caz. So sorry to hear it. My folks were broken into a few years back, and I got a small safe (£36 from B&Q) to keep inherited valuables, passports etc in. I always get a friend to house-sit when I am going away and have lights on timer all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
