An upstanding Torontonian smashed my car window and stole my laptop last night, so I’m gonna have to put a pause on the blog for a day or two. That laptop is my life.
“TRB will be right back after these messages…”
SMASH!!!
Stories! | September 20, 2012
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How Far Will You Go To Protect Your “Principles”? (Pt2)
If you thought the first part of this story was good, just wait until you hear what happens next.
From the files of, “Never heard that one before,” comes a surprise for the ages…
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How Far Will You Go To Protect Your “Principles”?
When push comes to shove, what do you do?
Here’s a story about a client who held his principles above all else…
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What Happens When You Back Out Of A Conditional Deal In Bad Faith? (Pt2)
If you thought Wednesday’s story was crazy, you won’t believe what you’re about to read next.
Let’s pick up where we left off…
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Ralph Cramdown
at 8:05 am
My condolences.
Geoff
at 9:13 am
Wow dude that sucks. We were broken into in 2008 so I know the pain. On the otherhand, you’re getting a new dell, dude! 😉
David Fleming
at 11:38 am
@ Geoff
Hahaha how did you know I’m Dell-loyal?
Graham
at 12:08 pm
Dell! Come on David, you’re a high rollin’ real estate baller, you need a MainGear or a Falcon Northwest machine.
Seriously though, that sucks! Hopefully you have backups!
David Fleming
at 12:26 pm
@ Graham
Okay, hear me out…
I have “a guy” who has been putting together computers since he was 2-years-old. My (stolen) laptop, which will be replaced exactly the same, is a Dell – but it’s a Dell shell, really (M6600). My computer guy adds about $1,500 in after market parts, puts his own spin on the thing, and when all is said and done, I get a $6,000 computer for about $3,200. I’m not a techie, so I can’t talk shop about what’s in it, but believe me – this thing rocks!
And the best part is – my guy has connections at Dell, and what would take until October 5th to receive is now coming tomorrow morning. I will be back up and running by Saturday afternoon, and this whole incident will be a distant memory (except for my bank statement…)
Right now I’m using some crappy computer at my office. This sucks…
Anthony Smrke
at 11:35 am
As the Broker of Record for Milestone Silver Realty Ltd. I can readily say that you use the term “upstanding” quite loosely. I’d like to pass on the following wish to you
“May the fleas of a thousand camels infest the crotch of that upstanding individual who has wronged you and may his arms be too short to scatch them.
Hoping you have a better day
Vlad
at 12:14 pm
Reminds me of a ticket we got last summer while legally parked in Old Montréal. I was upset at first, only to discover the “ticket” was actually a courtesy advising us that we had left parcels in our vehicle in plain view. Never again.
Dan
at 10:08 am
Why does a Realtor need a $3200 computer? Do you play DOOM during slow open houses?
David Fleming
at 11:55 am
@ Dan
DOOM, no. Command & Conquer, YES!!!
Dan
at 7:53 pm
Well a $3200 computer still wont make the place smell like fresh baked cookies.
Krupo
at 10:56 pm
Maybe yours won’t, but Dave has this awesome USB accessory… sorry to (belatedly) hear about the loss! 🙁