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Heh; I got a good workout today
Topic Started: Jan 13 2010, 03:10 PM (359 Views)
Luke's Dad
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I ran down three teenage boys today that decided to kick a C. Bechstein today. Chased them through two wings of the mall and to the far side of the parking lot.

Took me 20 minutes to get my breath back, but I caught them...
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep trying to put things in it.
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John Galt
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How's the piano?
Let us begin anew, remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness.
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Nothing that a good $300 buff job won't fix. The parents will like that.

Actually, they're getting off light. The piano is a C234. Retails at $163k.
Edited by Luke's Dad, Jan 13 2010, 03:16 PM.
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Mikhailoh
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How much as a scratch and dent? How about $30K - brother price.
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WTF? Jerks.

Be careful chasing anyone outside the store. You wouldn't believe how often we have to pay shoplifters and the like for injuries when they get chased, or stopped, or questioned.
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Jan 13 2010, 03:21 PM
How much as a scratch and dent? How about $30K - brother price.
For you, Mik? How about $168,000.00...
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep trying to put things in it.
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Luke's Dad
Jan 13 2010, 03:10 PM
I ran down three teenage boys today that decided to kick a C. Bechstein today. Chased them through two wings of the mall and to the far side of the parking lot.

Took me 20 minutes to get my breath back, but I caught them...
I would've emptied my wallet to change jobs with you today.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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blondie
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Some people just need killin'

[I wanted to say that just once here! :D ]
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Glad ya caught em.

I'm surprised they put such pianos in a mall for this very reason.
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Luke's Dad
Jan 13 2010, 03:10 PM
I ran down three teenage boys today that decided to kick a C. Bechstein today. Chased them through two wings of the mall and to the far side of the parking lot.

Took me 20 minutes to get my breath back, but I caught them...
How exquisite! Justice and exercise combined.

What were the kids' reactions? Shocked that someone over twenty-five could run so well? Surprised that you would care enough to run after them? Realized that the fun just drained out of the notion of vandalism?
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
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Jan 13 2010, 04:02 PM
Glad ya caught em.

I'm surprised they put such pianos in a mall for this very reason.
It's not your typical mall...
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Jan 13 2010, 04:04 PM
Luke's Dad
Jan 13 2010, 03:10 PM
I ran down three teenage boys today that decided to kick a C. Bechstein today. Chased them through two wings of the mall and to the far side of the parking lot.

Took me 20 minutes to get my breath back, but I caught them...
How exquisite! Justice and exercise combined.

What were the kids' reactions? Shocked that someone over twenty-five could run so well? Surprised that you would care enough to run after them? Realized that the fun just drained out of the notion of vandalism?
I was shocked that I could keep up. I think they started slowing down after they exited the mall thinking I would stop. Their jaws dropped when they glanced behind and saw I was still coming. By the time we were through the parking garage and into the parking lot, the security truck was cutting them off. Apparantly some of the other shopkeepers phoned it in, and was directing the security guards.
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep trying to put things in it.
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Have you told Luke all about Daddy's day at work? What does he think? What about M&Ms?
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
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I'm still at work. I'll tell him about it when I get home.
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Wow! Good for you! Stupid kids. You should go to their homes and snap their skateboards in half. See how they feel!
And how are you today?
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I'll be interested to see what happens. In my experience, the idiot parents will try to find a way to blame you.
It would be unwise to underestimate what large groups of ill-informed people acting together can achieve. -- John D'Oh, January 14, 2010.
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Jan 13 2010, 04:20 PM
I'm still at work. I'll tell him about it when I get home.

OK, I know kids do stupid things for no reason, but do you have any idea what was the reason?
The Confederate soldier was peculiar in that he was ever ready to fight, but never ready to submit to the routine duty and discipline of the camp or the march. The soldiers were determined to be soldiers after their own notions, and do their duty, for the love of it, as they thought best. Carlton McCarthy
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Jan 13 2010, 03:24 PM
Mikhailoh
Jan 13 2010, 03:21 PM
How much as a scratch and dent? How about $30K - brother price.
For you, Mik? How about $168,000.00...
Take that small number off - the 1 - and we got a deal! I'm such a pushover with my friends. :D
Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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HOLY CARP!!!
I love a happy ending :yesgrin:

Running down some teenagers, especially ones running from trouble. . . that's impressive!
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Jan 13 2010, 05:32 PM
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Jan 13 2010, 03:21 PM
How much as a scratch and dent? How about $30K - brother price.
For you, Mik? How about $168,000.00...
Take that small number off - the 1 - and we got a deal! I'm such a pushover with my friends. :D
No problem, just as long as I can take off one little letter, the C.
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep trying to put things in it.
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Jan 13 2010, 05:27 PM
Luke's Dad
Jan 13 2010, 04:20 PM
I'm still at work. I'll tell him about it when I get home.

OK, I know kids do stupid things for no reason, but do you have any idea what was the reason?
They were playing around on the pianos, but then started banging on the instruments. I told them to cool it, if they played like they were before, fine. One kid got ticked, kicked the leg, and they took off.
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Estimated ages of the kids?
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
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Jan 13 2010, 05:46 PM
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Jan 13 2010, 05:32 PM
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Jan 13 2010, 03:24 PM
Mikhailoh
Jan 13 2010, 03:21 PM
How much as a scratch and dent? How about $30K - brother price.
For you, Mik? How about $168,000.00...
Take that small number off - the 1 - and we got a deal! I'm such a pushover with my friends. :D
No problem, just as long as I can take off one little letter, the C.
You are a cold, hard man, LD. :weeping:

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Good job, LD!

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LD that is awesome. I know that mall well and can picture the exit into the garage that they probably went through. Nice work dood!

How old were they?

When you caught up to them, how did you keep them together? Shear fear? :sword:
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