Not liking Seattle

[ihpartsjeff]

So we landed in seattle today for some much needed r&r. Rented a brand new mustang with less than 700 miles on the clock. Headed over to the aquarium to see some cool looking fish. Came back to the car a little over an hour later to find my car window smashed and my back pack with my clothes, meds and phone chargers gone. Start looking around and there are bums everywhere. Tried waving down a police officer. He just waved back. Police wouldn't bother sending anyone out for a report so that was made by phone. Less than 20 miles from the airport and it took almost five hours for dumb & dumber to bring out a replacement car. I confronted several of the bums in the area, one who was too busy injecting meth into his arm to tell me anything. So if you happen to be near the aquarium in the next few weeks and see a bum wearing my IHPA beanie and shirt please be sure to beat the shit out of him as that p.o.s ruined a great weekend. Bounty available for the one who finds my stuff. Hope the rest of you have a great memorial weekend.

 

[Scooter]

Totally sucks to hear Jeff. What makes it worse is when low life crooked cops aren't willing to help out. I haven't been there since mid to late 80's and I don't recall seattle being that bad. Still have a few more days to try and enjoy the rest of the weekend

 

[Scoutboy74]

Wow Jeff. Saying that sucks doesn't cover it, but there it is. I used to really enjoy running up to sea-town once in awhile to catch a mariner game. Always had a good time. Never had any issues. Places I went seemed neat and clean. The last time I did that was over five years ago. Sounds like the place has gone to shit in a hurry. I hope you guys can somehow salvage at least a smidgeon of fun and enjoyment before you head back home.

 

[RMScout]

I hate thieves.

 

[IHRunner]

Im sorry to hear this Jeff. Denver and seattle seem to go hand in hand. Cant walk around denver anymore without running the risk of a contact high or a mugging. If youre still there and happen to see a guy in your clothes, make sure you go gta on him and bounce him across the pavement with your rental car. Cops wont respond. And bums wont care. Hope you get back safe/are back safe.

 

[jacobe]

I'll probably be asked for spare change this week from a guy in a slick new IHPA shirt and beanie on my way to work as my office is right there. I'll try to get a picture taken with him for you.

 

[Bogs65]

im sorry to hear this Jeff. Denver and seattle seem to go hand in hand. Cant walk around denver anymore without running the risk of a contact high or a mugging. If youre still there and happen to see a guy in your clothes, make sure you go gta on him and bounce him across the pavement with your rental car. Cops wont respond. And bums wont care. Hope you get back safe/are back safe.

What does gta stand for? To me, that means gas tungsten arc...but don't think that's what you're referring to. The bad thing is no one will care until you catch this guy and beat the bejeesus out of him. Then you'll be an instant youtube celebrity and he'll be a choirboy who spends his spare time helping old ladies cross the street!

 

[ihpartsjeff]

I'll probably be asked for spare change this week from a guy in a slick new IHPA shirt and beanie on my way to work as my office is right there. I'll try to get a picture taken with him for you.

If you do ask him if he has any IHPA koozies or pens for sale. If so you have found my thief. Bonus points if said thief is freshly missing some teeth.

 

[IHRunner]

what does gta stand for? To me, that means gas tungsten arc...but don't think that's what you're referring to. The bad thing is no one will care until you catch this guy and beat the bejeesus out of him. Then you'll be an instant youtube celebrity and he'll be a choirboy who spends his spare time helping old ladies cross the street!

It means go grand theft auto. Gta was a popular game when I was a kid known for its free world gameplay and hyperextreme violence. Like shooting people. Running people over in stolen IHPA shirts. With IHPA pens in their pockets, koozies holding their beer. Which if you get the chance get some of those pens and koozies. Fantastic toys come from IHPA.

Just glad el Jeff didnt get hurt.

 

[Greg R]

My daughter's friend had a similar "smash 'n grab" at a popular campground/ swimming hole an hour's drive out of town. It's everywhere.

Leave nothing in view, no matter the value. Put everything in the trunk.

A good deterrent is a diaper bag with dirty diapers in view or used shop rags and munchie wrappers. These are impulse grabs, and the first seconds make or break a theft.