[Magdalen] Not the day I was planning

[Grace Cangialosi]

I thought so, too, Lynn--that's why I asked.

> On May 2, 2016, at 10:50 PM, "Lynn Ronkainen" <houstonklr at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ... think he meant his own house and car keys...
> Lynn
> 
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> From: "Grace Cangialosi" <gracecan at gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 8:31 PM
> To: <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
> Subject: Re: [Magdalen] Not the day I was planning
> 
>> I take it you found your keys??
>> 
>>> On May 2, 2016, at 8:58 PM, ROGER STOKES <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> A very quick update as I wait for my flight to start boarding.  Because, unlike many countries (including my own) today was not a public holiday in the USA I was able to get an emergency passport in Chicago, the cost of which should be covered by my travel insurance  I need a new passport anyway in the coming months.  After finding my w\ay through the roadworks, delays for paying tolls and a diversion to find fuel, I landed up in central Chicago, parking eventually on Ohio near the junction with Michigan where I needed to be.
>>> I was so late that the official I needed to see had another appointment so she rearranged it and I got it in time to get to O'Hare, check in the car and myself and have something to eat and drink.  As I had time in central Chicago I had a bit of a wander, seeing again some of the sights I saw in September 2012 on my first trip over here.  People have been generally helpful over this unfortunate incident from trhe Sheriff's deputy onwards.
>>> Incidentally the food I had is something I might well try at home - shredded brussel sprouts with chopped dates and nuts and a vinaigrette dressing.
>>> 
>>> Roger
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   On Monday, 2 May 2016, 12:42, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> 
>>> Praying and patting, Roger.  What a bummer.
>>> 
>>> Ginga
>>> 
>>> On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Joseph Cirou <romanos at mindspring.com>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Hope things are looking up for you. I lost my passport many years ago .
>>>> Spent the day in the American Embassy I think in Den Haag. Hope it takes
>>>> less time these days.
>>>> 
>>>> AAA in the States includes lockout service for the replacement of keys,
>>>> hope you can call or email ahead to avoid another long wait.
>>>> 
>>>> Joe Cirou
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: ROGER STOKES <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com>
>>>>> Sent: May 2, 2016 10:01 AM
>>>>> To: Magdalen <magdalen at herberthouse.org>
>>>>> Subject: [Magdalen] Not the day I was planning
>>>>> 
>>>>> First, this is not a scam or a phishing trip.  I am only after sympathy
>>>> and prayers at this point. I have money and cards.
>>>>> Got back to the hotel last night and discovered that my pocket had
>>>> apparently been picked and my passport taken.  Although it's a public
>>>> holiday at home the Consulate in Chicago is due to open in a few minutes so
>>>> I have to see if I can get an Emergency Travel Document today so I can fly
>>>> out tonight.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Then I was looking for my house and car keys for when I do get back and
>>>> cannot find them.  I wonder if they dropped out of a pocket on the plane
>>>> over here.  I will try Lost Property again when I have spoken to the
>>>> Consulate.
>>>>> Roger
>>> 
>>>