[Magdalen] Not the day I was planning

[Grace Cangialosi]

In fact, that's exactly what he said in his original post.

> On May 2, 2016, at 11:40 PM, Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>> 
>> website: www.ichthysdesigns.com
>> 
>> When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me." attributed to Erma Bombeck
>> "Either Freedom for all or stop talking about Freedom at all" from a talk by Richard Rohr
>> 
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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:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 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
>>>> 
>>>>