Thief among us!!

[leej63]

To the person who stole my practice ball caddy out of my golf cart today at Sarasota Practice facility, don't show your face again because someone saw you & if they see you again you may pay big time. Why are some people so stupid?

[raynan]

Wow that's really low! Sorry it happened to you.

[Sandtrap328]

To the person who stole my practice ball caddy out of my golf cart today at Sarasota Practice facility, don't show your face again because someone saw you & if they see you again you may pay big time. Why are some people so stupid?

What is a practice ball caddy? How big is it? What do they cost?

[redwitch]

Wow! I can understand being upset, but why the threats? And why not just keep quiet, wait for that individual to show up again and call the police?

[chuckinca]

What is a practice ball caddy? How big is it? What do they cost?

Maybe a Shag Bag cost around $20 - $30:

[graciegirl]

Wow! I can understand being upset, but why the threats? And why not just keep quiet, wait for that individual to show up again and call the police?

Red is right. As usual.

[missypie]

Perhaps instead saying a thief, it was a person with dementia. We do live in an aging population. This whole thing could be just a big mistake.

[kcrazorbackfan]

What? A thief in The Villages? And one that steals golf equipment? Of course, without any personal markings, it will be hard to identify. One of life's little unfortunate experiences that will remind you not to leave things out where trash and riffraff can steal it.

[joldnol]

What? A thief in The Villages? And one that steals golf equipment? Of course, without any personal markings, it will be hard to identify. One of life's little unfortunate experiences that will remind you not to leave things out where trash and riffraff can steal it.

still amazed how trusting many villagers are......1000k golf clubs at the squares

[Topspinmo]

Maybe a Shag Bag cost around $20 - $30:

I guessing it was full of golf balls, if so triple that cost or more.

[Bonanza]

Perhaps instead saying a thief, it was a person with dementia. We do live in an aging population. This whole thing could be just a big mistake.

I, too, would like to give this thief the benefit of dementia, but let's get realistic.
In reality, it most likely was a plain, 'ole, no good klepto!

[Barefoot]

To the person who stole my practice ball caddy out of my golf cart today at Sarasota Practice facility, don't show your face again because someone saw you & if they see you again you may pay big time. Why are some people so stupid?

Could someone have been confused? Someone with a similar ball caddy in their own golf cart?
Or are you quite certain that the person deliberately stole your caddy?

[graciegirl]

still amazed how trusting many villagers are......1000k golf clubs at the squares


Yes, and more times than not, lost things are returned. You who are new here need to get used to the predominantly honest atmosphere here. Our generations were raised with more moral compass. Not everyone, but this is a surprisingly decent place to live. SO THERE.

You aren't in your old place anymore. So many wallets and purses and golf clubs and all kinds of things are returned when lost..

Maybe someone did steal it....but you newbies will be pleasantly surprised at this place. So live here a year before you jump to your conclusions. The majority of the folks who live here are just like you are.

[red tail]

Yes, and more times than not, lost things are returned. You who are new here need to get used to the predominantly honest atmosphere here. Our generations were raised with more moral compass. Not everyone, but this is a surprisingly decent place to live. SO THERE.

You aren't in your old place anymore. So many wallets and purses and golf clubs and all kinds of things are returned when lost..

Maybe someone did steal it....but you newbies will be pleasantly surprised at this place. So live here a year before you jump to your conclusions. The majority of the folks who live here are just like you are.

nice post...I agree 100pct

[asianthree]

I remember at the pool one time a man came in yelling and screaming that someone had stolen his wife's purse out of the golf cart he was yelling at everybody screaming and threatening them. And then he and his wife walked out saying she shouldn't of left her purse in the cart walked over to their cart and there was her purse. Then his wife realized he had gone into someone else's cart. Both carts looked exactly the same parked two spaces over. So not dementia just sometimes my cart looks like yours. And let's be honest if someone's going to really take something it should be worth something other than a bag of old crappy balls. No pun intended

[mickey100]

Thefts happen every day in the Villages. Whole sets of golf clubs get stolen off of carts, carts themselves get stolen, people steal things from the pro shops and are usually caught because of the security cameras, and so on. Newbies - don't be complacent. Crime is certainly not rampant but it does exist. When we go in a country club or restaurant for lunch we try to leave our carts in a place where we can see them. We don't leave an expensive item like a range finder sitting out where anyone can grab it. Just use a little common sense.

To the OP - I'm sorry to hear your caddy was stolen.

[Bay Kid]

No fear. No fear for doing wrong. Do unto others as you would have do unto you. Sad what our world is turning into.

[graciegirl]

I love the values and views of the majority who live here.

Our crime rate is amazingly low. But don't ever let down your guard. I have a lock on my clubs and I park my cart around the back when I have lunch at any of the country clubs and would never dream leaving them in front of Publix or any really public area.. I wouldn't say I love them more than Sweetie...............but..........

I can't see why anyone would want a bag of old balls either. Most of us have a box in our garage and three or four shag bags.

I wonder if they could have fallen out of ...or off the cart.

No. He said he had a witness.

[Walter123]

All I can say is that took balls!

[dbussone]

I love the values and views of the majority who live here.

Our crime rate is amazingly low. But don't ever let down your guard. I have a lock on my clubs and I park my cart around the back when I have lunch at any of the country clubs and would never dream leaving them in front of Publix or any really public area.. I wouldn't say I love them more than Sweetie...............but..........

I can't see why anyone would want a bag of old balls either. Most of us have a box in our garage and three or four shag bags.

I wonder if they could have fallen out of ...or off the cart.

No. He said he had a witness.

As usual, you are so correct, Gracie. I use a cable lock to secure my golf bag to my cart. I also do the same with my cart heater. Everything easily removed should be kept out of sight, especially if it is expensive or difficult to replace ... Cell phone, range finder, golf buddy, etc.

[texasfal]

I had a man try to steal my purse out of my grocery cart at Walmart on 466 as I was bent over putting my groceries in my van. When I turned back around he had the purse by the handle and was lifting it out of the cart. When I asked him what he was doing he said it was his wife'said purse that she left in their cart. When I toldo him it wasnt, he ran off and jumped in his golf cart and sped away. No wife in the cart. Crime is everywhere, don't kid yourself.

[dirtbanker]

I put cable locks on EVERYTHING! I lock the cover closed on my golf bag, I lock the bag to the cart, I lock the glove box and all the zippers on my bag, I lock the tires to the cart, I lock the steering wheel, and I lock the cart to a light pole or tree. I even lock it up when I have it parked in my garage. It is time consuming (also requires me to carry quite a few keys and remember a couple dozen combination codes), but I don't have to worry about anyone stealing my clubs or my cart! If I had a gas cart I would have a locking gas cap too...

[dbussone]

I put cable locks on EVERYTHING! I lock the cover closed on my golf bag, I lock the bag to the cart, I lock the glove box and all the zippers on my bag, I lock the tires to the cart, I lock the steering wheel, and I lock the cart to a light pole or tree. I even lock it up when I have it parked in my garage. It is time consuming (also requires me to carry quite a few keys and remember a couple dozen combination codes), but I don't have to worry about anyone stealing my clubs or my cart! If I had a gas cart I would have a locking gas cap too...

I think I saw your cart recently...the one that says Brinks?

[Cisco Kid]

Red is right. As usual.

Red is a Good Witch.

[Bonny]

To the person who stole my practice ball caddy out of my golf cart today at Sarasota Practice facility, don't show your face again because someone saw you & if they see you again you may pay big time. Why are some people so stupid?
Definitely our crime rate is low !! However, there are a few who like things that aren't theirs. Just be smart and don't leave things where they are easy to grab.

The witness who saw this person, did they give you any information ?
What did the person do that took it ?
Did they go to a car, a golf cart, did they run ?
The witness must have seen if they saw the person take it.

[John_W]

I remember in 2011 at Sarasota Driving Range when you teed off on the opposite side of the lake, by the practice area. A woman had her purse stolen out of her golf cart parked about 50' away from the teeing area. It was in the newspaper and discussed on this forum.

A short time after that a players' bag and clubs were stolen from his cart in the Havana CC parking lot. The lesson to learn there is, don't park with golf clubs in a car parking area. It makes it very easy for someone to pull up in their car and pop open the trunk and grab the clubs. From then on I only parked my cart in the golf cart parking lot down the hill away from the cars.

Everyday when I go into MVP Athletic Club at Brownwood I see golf carts parked with bags and clubs in the car parking lot. Very easy for a thief to roll through the parking lot and pick up a $200 or $300 driver or putter. I've heard reports of single clubs stolen at the restaurants on 466. People need to learn if it's out of sight, put it under lock and key.

[Bogie Shooter]

No fear. No fear for doing wrong. Do unto others as you would have do unto you. Sad what our world is turning into.

I guess this means things were never stolen in the past?

[Halibut]

I don't suppose there's any sort of thriving black market for them, but my surprise is that more clubs aren't stolen. I see numerous carts every day with full bags in restaurant or grocery store parking lots.

Let me be clear that I have no idea what the actual crime stats are, but I kind of think the majority of petty thieves aren't Villagers -- I mean, why would most of us need or want a golf club or practice caddy that badly? Handicap permits, maybe. And anyone of a larcenous bent might grab a tote left sitting on a cart seat.

[TheVillageChicken]

I don't suppose there's any sort of thriving black market for them, but my surprise is that more clubs aren't stolen. I see numerous carts every day with full bags in restaurant or grocery store parking lots.

Let me be clear that I have no idea what the actual crime stats are, but I kind of think the majority of petty thieves aren't Villagers -- I mean, why would most of us need or want a golf club or practice caddy that badly? Handicap permits, maybe. And anyone of a larcenous bent might grab a tote left sitting on a cart seat.

There are some cheapskates in TV. I have found range balls on the golf courses...far from the range. I cannot imagine someone wanting to play a round of golf with a limited flight floating golf ball. Steal a shag bag full of balls, and never have to pilfer range balls again.

[rubicon]

For those of you who admonished the OP for alerting the culprit that he had been seen forget that such a low caliber individual would probably not be a member of TOTV and ergo would not have read the OP's warning:D

[DonH57]

I think it was some time ago when 2 people had their clubs and bags stolen off their carts parked on the side of the building at Evans Praire. The thief or thieves must have know at that time there were no security cameras. The only time my clubs are on our cart is when I'm using them. I never drive around with them.

[Miles42]

There is a 100,000 people here I am betting there is more than one plus the easy access by out siders.

[tomwed]

What happened to the guy who stole the cigars?

[JoMar]

Could someone have been confused? Someone with a similar ball caddy in their own golf cart?
Or are you quite certain that the person deliberately stole your caddy?

Dementia or confused and they are driving a golf cart?

[joldnol]

Yes, and more times than not, lost things are returned. You who are new here need to get used to the predominantly honest atmosphere here. Our generations were raised with more moral compass. Not everyone, but this is a surprisingly decent place to live. SO THERE.

You aren't in your old place anymore. So many wallets and purses and golf clubs and all kinds of things are returned when lost..

Maybe someone did steal it....but you newbies will be pleasantly surprised at this place. So live here a year before you jump to your conclusions. The majority of the folks who live here are just like you are.


In no way am I blaming any victims of crime in TV. It stinks that one can't trust their fellow humans. I agree most residents are honest but we live in such close proximity to pockets of poverty and as stated many times we live in a community with gates and not a gated community that it's surprising there isn't more crime.

I'm sorry the OP had their property stolen.

[Barefoot]

Yes, and more times than not, lost things are returned. You who are new here need to get used to the predominantly honest atmosphere here. Our generations were raised with more moral compass. Not everyone, but this is a surprisingly decent place to live. SO THERE. You aren't in your old place anymore. So many wallets and purses and golf clubs and all kinds of things are returned when lost..

On a positive note, I stupidly left my purse at Paddock Square on New Year's Eve.
It was cold, we were juggling coats and scarves and vests, and somehow it was overlooked.
Before I even missed it, I got a call from Community Watch saying my purse had been turned in to them, with money and credit cards untouched.
Thank you so much to the honest people who took the time to contact Community Watch and turn in my purse. :pray:
I'm not saying it's OK to do something stupid like I did.
But in my opinion, The Villages is a wonderful place, filled primarily with honest people.

[Native New Yorker]

In no way am I blaming any victims of crime in TV. It stinks that one can't trust their fellow humans. I agree most residents are honest but we live in such close proximity to pockets of poverty and as stated many times we live in a community with gates and not a gated community that it's surprising there isn't more crime.

I'm sorry the OP had their property stolen.

crime in this community.

[Yung Dum]

Interesting that you are blaming those who live in poverty for crime in this community. My pickleball paddle was recently stolen at a rec center. I guess I should be over in Wildwood looking for the thief.

Thank You!

[DonH57]

Dementia or confused and they are driving a golf cart?

Uh, yes, I think that's a very good possibility by the way some drive golf carts here in TV.:crap2:

[golfer72]

Maybe the person with dementia that took my v2 rangefinder out of my bag at Cane Garden can remember to return it. Or if they can remember they have 299.00, maybe they can give me that instead.

[Mrs. Robinson]

I remember at the pool one time a man came in yelling and screaming that someone had stolen his wife's purse out of the golf cart he was yelling at everybody screaming and threatening them. And then he and his wife walked out saying she shouldn't of left her purse in the cart walked over to their cart and there was her purse. Then his wife realized he had gone into someone else's cart. Both carts looked exactly the same parked two spaces over. So not dementia just sometimes my cart looks like yours. And let's be honest if someone's going to really take something it should be worth something other than a bag of old crappy balls. No pun intended

Well, like the old adage -- "one man's junk is another man's treasure."

You never know what is important to someone.
It doesn't have to have value in terms of the almighty dollar sign for someone to want something they don't have.

[Barefoot]

Well, like the old adage -- "one man's junk is another man's treasure."
You never know what is important to someone.
It doesn't have to have value in terms of the almighty dollar sign for someone to want something they don't have.

Well, Hello Mrs. Robinson!
I see this is your first post.
Welcome to TOTV.

[graciegirl]

Well, Hello Mrs. Robinson!
I see this is your first post.
Welcome to TOTV.


I agree Bare. ;)

[kstew43]

what goes around, comes around.......they will get theres........you might not see it but be assured....it will come around....

[joldnol]

Interesting that you are blaming those who live in poverty for crime in this community. My pickleball paddle was recently stolen at a rec center. I guess I should be over in Wildwood looking for the thief.

or oxford or lady lake or fruitland park....and thanks for putting words in my mouth. I never absolved TV residents either. There are low lifes across society

[unknown*server]

As a server in one of The Villages' restaurants, I can attest that there are plenty of thieves among you. Favorites of the locals include: salt & pepper shakers, condiment bottles, sugar canisters, beverage glasses of all shapes and sizes, utensils, napkins (both paper & cloth) spare rolls of toilet tissue that are hidden under the sink cabinets... etc.

Also, let's not forget about decorative items that are at the rec centers... they are constantly being replaced...

[graciegirl]

As a server in one of The Villages' restaurants, I can attest that there are plenty of thieves among you. Favorites of the locals include: salt & pepper shakers, condiment bottles, sugar canisters, beverage glasses of all shapes and sizes, utensils, napkins (both paper & cloth) spare rolls of toilet tissue that are hidden under the sink cabinets... etc.

Also, let's not forget about decorative items that are at the rec centers... they are constantly being replaced...


Seabreeze has all of those beautiful candles and they stay right there.

At our age we villagers have given away more salt and pepper shakers than anonymous servers are old.

I just have to say Boy Howdy.

AND GO BUCKS.

[unknown*server]

Gracie, just because I am anonymous does not mean that I lie or am old. I take affront to that snide comment.

I work in The Villages. I am a Village resident. I am of age to reside here, as I am 55.

There ARE thieves among you. Why is that so hard to comprehend? Go ask a recreation supervisor inside one the buildings and ask them how often things go missing. Then, come back here and tell me I'm wrong.

[Bonny]

As a server in one of The Villages' restaurants, I can attest that there are plenty of thieves among you. Favorites of the locals include: salt & pepper shakers, condiment bottles, sugar canisters, beverage glasses of all shapes and sizes, utensils, napkins (both paper & cloth) spare rolls of toilet tissue that are hidden under the sink cabinets... etc.

Also, let's not forget about decorative items that are at the rec centers... they are constantly being replaced...
I know many Villagers that take things. I actually turned someone in one time to a restaurant.
I remember when City Fire had these really cool salt and pepper shakers. It didn't take long before most of them were stolen !!!
The sad thing is, these are the people who will then complain that they had to ask for salt & pepper !! :shrug:
They take all the sweet and low and then say something like, it's only sugar, it's not really stealing !!

[graciegirl]

Gracie, just because I am anonymous does not mean that I lie or am old. I take affront to that snide comment.

I work in The Villages. I am a Village resident. I am of age to reside here, as I am 55.


There ARE thieves among you. Why is that so hard to comprehend? Go ask a recreation supervisor inside one the buildings and ask them how often things go missing. Then, come back here and tell me I'm wrong. You aren't wrong but I think you are exaggerating the problem.


And if you work in one of our country club restaurants or one of our villages restaurants, you are the best of best at your job. What I am saying for people who don't live here, that this place isn't a slum or a dive or a place where you really have to worry about stuff like this. Yes things are stolen, but not like in other places where other type folks live who have not been raised like most of us have.

OH. I give up.

Go for the negativity. Have at it.

ONE MORE THING. There is NOWHERE in this country that all of those beautiful accessories at Seabreeze would stay in a publicly owned place like they do here. We are a nice bunch of ethical people overall.

[pivo]

Soon as I get home I'm gonna lock myself in the house,, I'm always trying
to be picked up or stolen, the nerve of these woman.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Well, like the old adage -- "one man's junk is another man's treasure."

You never know what is important to someone.
It doesn't have to have value in terms of the almighty dollar sign for someone to want something they don't have.

"And here's to you Mrs. Robinson". Welcome to TOTV

[kcrazorbackfan]

As a server in one of The Villages' restaurants, I can attest that there are plenty of thieves among you. Favorites of the locals include: salt & pepper shakers, condiment bottles, sugar canisters, beverage glasses of all shapes and sizes, utensils, napkins (both paper & cloth) spare rolls of toilet tissue that are hidden under the sink cabinets... etc.

Also, let's not forget about decorative items that are at the rec centers... they are constantly being replaced...

Seriously? Wow......

[Steve & Deanna]

Isn't it amazing that some people think that they are entitled to someone else's property that they haven't earned?

[dbussone]

Isn't it amazing that some people think that they are entitled to someone else's property that they haven't earned?

Well, we live in an amazing place, and are lucky to be here. However, we have the usual cast of characters who live amongst us - but I personally believe there are fewer of them here than one would normally find in a population this size. My basic tendency is to believe in someone, or some group, until proven otherwise.

And I must say with what has been going on lately (globally) my trust is more than a bit shaken.

[DAWN MARIE]

I too hear all these nice stories about honest people in the paper. No luck with what happened to me. My little ID purse fell out of my cart near Mallory on my way to the Miona Rec Center. I backtracked but never found it. I had my ID and $60 in there. When I returned home two hours later I had a message on my machine saying my little ID purse was found. I was so happy until I got there and saw the $60 was gone. At least I had the ID but the money was gone. The story was that an Ambassador found it on the path and brought it to the golf shop there at Mallory. So either a stranger, an Ambassador or someone at the desk took the money. No way of knowing.

[dbussone]

I too hear all these nice stories about honest people in the paper. No luck with what happened to me. My little ID purse fell out of my cart near Mallory on my way to the Miona Rec Center. I backtracked but never found it. I had my ID and $60 in there. When I returned home two hours later I had a message on my machine saying my little ID purse was found. I was so happy until I got there and saw the $60 was gone. At least I had the ID but the money was gone. The story was that an Ambassador found it on the path and brought it to the golf shop there at Mallory. So either a stranger, an Ambassador or someone at the desk took the money. No way of knowing.
It sounds like an advance reward was believed to be in order.

[Miles42]

The root of all evil.

[blueeagle65]

There seems to be no shortage of people in TV with absolutely no morals who are willing to steal from others or from stores. So sad that they were apparently raised with no parental supervision or values. Apples don't fall far from the tree.....

[Walt.]

OK... got most of the usual reactions. It was probably taken a confused person (or with dementia), some sort of karma will get them someday, nobody would steal something like an old practice ball caddy (nobody shoplifts at the dollar store?), there is easy access by outsiders, and "the Villagers are honest!!"
Isn't it time for "we have to be more careful about who rents!!!"
When anyone mentions a theft or some wrongdoing we get this knee-jerk reaction as if to mention it is condemning the entire Villages. It's starting to sound like "it's a religion of peace" whenever there is a terrorist bombing.
Oh... now someone will get upset "how can you call the Villagers terrorists!!"

[bimmertl]

It's interesting that the usual "everything is wonderful" crowd are the ones who chain their clubs to the cart, park in back and state everything of value should be kept out of sight. Probably to discourage the roving bands of seniors with dementia who are out just taking stuff they think might be theirs. Of course there are also the under 55 crowd who are living with their parents who do all kinds of bad stuff and weren't properly raised as were all the children of the "perfect parents" crowd, who are the same as the "wonderful" crowd, who are also the experts on everything crowd.

Welcome to TOTV!

[Mrs. Robinson]

Well, Hello Mrs. Robinson!
I see this is your first post.
Welcome to TOTV.

I agree Bare. ;)

"And here's to you Mrs. Robinson". Welcome to TOTV

Thank you all for your welcome. This is just the beginning of all good things.

[CFrance]

Well, like the old adage -- "one man's junk is another man's treasure."

You never know what is important to someone.
It doesn't have to have value in terms of the almighty dollar sign for someone to want something they don't have.
Well, here's to you, Mrs. Robinson!:pepper2:

[Bonny]

Thank you all for your welcome. This is just the beginning of all good things.
Welcome to TOTV !!! A lot of great people are on here !

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by joldnol https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/images/talkofthevillages/buttons/viewpost.gif (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/thief-among-us-138734/#post993531)
In no way am I blaming any victims of crime in TV. It stinks that one can't trust their fellow humans. I agree most residents are honest but we live in such close proximity to pockets of poverty and as stated many times we live in a community with gates and not a gated community that it's surprising there isn't more crime.

I'm sorry the OP had their property stolen.
Interesting that you are blaming those who live in poverty for crime in this community. My pickleball paddle was recently stolen at a rec center. I guess I should be over in Wildwood looking for the thief. https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/images/talkofthevillages/buttons/quote.gif (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=993554)

In no way am I blaming any victims of crime in TV. It stinks that one can't trust their fellow humans. I agree most residents are honest but we live in such close proximity to pockets of poverty and as stated many times we live in a community with gates and not a gated community that it's surprising there isn't more crime.

I'm sorry the OP had their property stolen.

or oxford or lady lake or fruitland park....and thanks for putting words in my mouth. I never absolved TV residents either. There are low lifes across society
Seems to me those were the words that came out of your mouth.

[CaptainMorgan]

This story reminded me of a recent Christmas story:

There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses. One day, a letter came addressed in a shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. He thought he should open it to see what it was about.

The letter read

Dear God,
I am an 83 year old widow, living on a very small pension.
Yesterday someone stole my purse. It had $100 in it, which was all the money I had until my next pension payment.
Next Sunday is Christmas, and I had invited two of my friends over for dinner. Without that money, I have nothing to buy food with, have no family to turn to, and you are my only hope...
Can you please help me?
Sincerely,
Edna


The postal worker was touched.
He showed the letter to all the other workers. Each one dug
into his or her wallet and came up with a few dollars. By the
time he made the rounds, he had collected $96, which they put into an envelope and sent to the woman.

The rest of the day, all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of Edna and the dinner she would be able to share with her friends.

Christmas came and went. A few days later, another letter came from the same old lady to God. All the workers gathered around while the letter was opened.

It read:

Dear God,
How can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me?
Because of your gift of love, I was able to fix a glorious dinner for my friends.
We had a very nice day and I told my friends of your wonderful gift.
By the way, there was $4 missing?
I think it might have been those bastards at the post office.
Sincerely,
Edna

[GPGuar]

This story reminded me of a recent Christmas story:

There was a man who worked for the Post Office whose job was to process all the mail that had illegible addresses. One day, a letter came addressed in a shaky handwriting to God with no actual address. He thought he should open it to see what it was about.

The letter read

Dear God,
I am an 83 year old widow, living on a very small pension.
Yesterday someone stole my purse. It had $100 in it, which was all the money I had until my next pension payment.
Next Sunday is Christmas, and I had invited two of my friends over for dinner. Without that money, I have nothing to buy food with, have no family to turn to, and you are my only hope...
Can you please help me?
Sincerely,
Edna


The postal worker was touched.
He showed the letter to all the other workers. Each one dug
into his or her wallet and came up with a few dollars. By the
time he made the rounds, he had collected $96, which they put into an envelope and sent to the woman.

The rest of the day, all the workers felt a warm glow thinking of Edna and the dinner she would be able to share with her friends.

Christmas came and went. A few days later, another letter came from the same old lady to God. All the workers gathered around while the letter was opened.

It read:

Dear God,
How can I ever thank you enough for what you did for me?
Because of your gift of love, I was able to fix a glorious dinner for my friends.
We had a very nice day and I told my friends of your wonderful gift.
By the way, there was $4 missing?
I think it might have been those bastards at the post office.
Sincerely,
Edna
Thanks very good!:beer3: