A reminder that the cretins are running loose...

I had the dubious fortune to have someone break into my car at work this am. They did the deed approximately 5 minutes after I parked... I hadn't even gotten a cup of coffee. They broke the driver's side window.

They were specifically after the GPS unit (took it and the recharging cable); but also took my cell headset and _MY Garage REMOTE_.

The point(s):

1. don't leave anything visible that might indicate to a thief that there is something easy to steal and valuable in your vehicle (especially in plain sight!). I hid my GPS unit, but left the cradle on the dash...

2. IF they take your garage remote; assume that someone will pay a visit to your home, and change the codes accordingly. (I reset my garage door codes immediately upon getting home!); ...

(btw -- if you see anyone suspicious; please call the police).

3. Final costs: The GPS cost me $169, the window (dealer was $420), but I got it aftermarket for $145 including install... the truck came to me; but I still have to deal with the equipment, the cost of the repair and the glass...

and I'm annoyed.

Don't leave anything obvious; the times being what they are, even $20.00 is enough incentive (what the GPS will probably sell for on the street); and the creeps are hungry.

trains and disasters

I've spent the weekend trying to ignore (as much as humanly possible) the horrible events outside (I live 1 block away from it, in Chatsworth).

The news was overwhelming, sadness and heroism; and politics as usual.

I can only add my own voice to the many; and say "I'm so sorry".

Maybe something good will come from this, I can only hope.