We Wuz Robbed
Except more literally. And by robbed, I mean burglarized.
The burglary was so subtle that our initial reaction (on the Friday before Labor Day) wasn't "OMG we've been burglarized" but "what the heck is going on?" It wasn't until later that we tracked down all the misplaced possessions (some on Monday, some not until Wednesday). A few items that had been on a table in the dining room (adjacent to a window) were relocated to the back yard (below the other side of the window). The window screen was open. A few other items were gone. Unfortunately, the missing items had more sentimental than monetary value (though they were probably also the most valuable items to a thief). In particular, my engagement ring was a precious memento which I am quite unhappy to have taken from my possession. Since I was keeping it boxed up in any case, I deeply regret not relocating it to somewhere more secure.
The theft was reported to the police, who did more than expected to assure me that they'll turn over some rocks, round up the usual suspects, adjust their patrols, etc. (Though I expect any chance of actually recovering my lost property is next to nil, at least this eliminates the possibility of "the police recover it from some thief's stash but have no idea who it belongs to".) Plus we've done what we can to tighten security on the house. It was secured as well as the neighbors (or any other house I've lived in), plus someone's home most of the time. But in this weather, there must be a lot of soft targets... I'm glad at least that the thief didn't decide to wreck the place (the feeling of "could have been worse" reminded me of this).
Surprisingly, that's still not the main thing that's been stressing me out the past week. Paperworking continues. If all goes well, will have new house in two weeks, followed by the pain of actually relocating. (To somewhere with no first-floor windows.)
Today, went to Boston Festival of Indie Games. Fun, but I wish I'd gotten up earlier in the morning. It's a Saturday event, and that provides not nearly enough time. Enjoyed playing the mech battle card-game Outchasers and the tile-building board game Space Station Disaster in the board game expo. Highlights of the video game expo included 2D Othello-esque shooter Inversus, DDR-meets-Collapse puzzle game Fat Beets, and E&M platformer The Electric Shocktopus.
The burglary was so subtle that our initial reaction (on the Friday before Labor Day) wasn't "OMG we've been burglarized" but "what the heck is going on?" It wasn't until later that we tracked down all the misplaced possessions (some on Monday, some not until Wednesday). A few items that had been on a table in the dining room (adjacent to a window) were relocated to the back yard (below the other side of the window). The window screen was open. A few other items were gone. Unfortunately, the missing items had more sentimental than monetary value (though they were probably also the most valuable items to a thief). In particular, my engagement ring was a precious memento which I am quite unhappy to have taken from my possession. Since I was keeping it boxed up in any case, I deeply regret not relocating it to somewhere more secure.
The theft was reported to the police, who did more than expected to assure me that they'll turn over some rocks, round up the usual suspects, adjust their patrols, etc. (Though I expect any chance of actually recovering my lost property is next to nil, at least this eliminates the possibility of "the police recover it from some thief's stash but have no idea who it belongs to".) Plus we've done what we can to tighten security on the house. It was secured as well as the neighbors (or any other house I've lived in), plus someone's home most of the time. But in this weather, there must be a lot of soft targets... I'm glad at least that the thief didn't decide to wreck the place (the feeling of "could have been worse" reminded me of this).
Surprisingly, that's still not the main thing that's been stressing me out the past week. Paperworking continues. If all goes well, will have new house in two weeks, followed by the pain of actually relocating. (To somewhere with no first-floor windows.)
Today, went to Boston Festival of Indie Games. Fun, but I wish I'd gotten up earlier in the morning. It's a Saturday event, and that provides not nearly enough time. Enjoyed playing the mech battle card-game Outchasers and the tile-building board game Space Station Disaster in the board game expo. Highlights of the video game expo included 2D Othello-esque shooter Inversus, DDR-meets-Collapse puzzle game Fat Beets, and E&M platformer The Electric Shocktopus.