bensonga
Well-known member
For the first time in my life, I've had something stolen from me. A Lowe Pro camera bag containing my Canon 40D, 10-22 EFS, 17-85 EFS and 50m f1.4 lenses. It could have been worse of course, much worse (thank god it wasn't my Hasselblad 503CWD), but for some reason, I always really liked the 40D and those lenses.
In one respect, I have only myself to blame (besides the jerk who stole it). The bag was in the back of my car (Honda CRV) which was parked in my driveway overnight (too many motorcycles in the garage) and I meant to bring it in before going to bed and also checking to be sure the car was locked....well, I didn't. Come morning, my car door was ajar and the bag was gone. I live in what was always considered a relatively crime free neighborhood. Times change I guess, but it does amaze me that people (kids?) are out wandering the streets late at night checking for unlocked cars.
Filed a police report and all that...but I don't expect to see the old 40D again.
Lesson learned....but it sure does piss me off. I'm trying not to let the anger eat away at me. I'm sure I'll get beyond it....but an uneasy feeling of vulnerability and distrust may be with me for quite awhile.
Sorry, I just had to vent and share this experience with folks who I know would understand.
Gary
In one respect, I have only myself to blame (besides the jerk who stole it). The bag was in the back of my car (Honda CRV) which was parked in my driveway overnight (too many motorcycles in the garage) and I meant to bring it in before going to bed and also checking to be sure the car was locked....well, I didn't. Come morning, my car door was ajar and the bag was gone. I live in what was always considered a relatively crime free neighborhood. Times change I guess, but it does amaze me that people (kids?) are out wandering the streets late at night checking for unlocked cars.
Filed a police report and all that...but I don't expect to see the old 40D again.
Lesson learned....but it sure does piss me off. I'm trying not to let the anger eat away at me. I'm sure I'll get beyond it....but an uneasy feeling of vulnerability and distrust may be with me for quite awhile.
Sorry, I just had to vent and share this experience with folks who I know would understand.
Gary