They stole our antenna topper :o(

[aussiegirls]

So when we were at Disneyland the girls really wanted to get antenna toppers. So they bought about 4 and wrapped them up and gave them to me for Christmas

I put one on my antenna on Christmas day, full well knowing that it would likely eventually be nicked, but figuring that I had 3 more when it did.

Well yesterday, as we were coming to our car in the arvo we all just stopped in our tracks and looked at the antenna, then I heard a little voice say "Mummy, where is Super Mickey". I wasn't quite sure how to answer without having my kids lose complete faith in humanity - I mean how does someone take a Super Mickey just because they feel like it? So I just told them that I think someone must have taken it, but it's ok because we have a few more at home. Well apparently it was not ok, there were tears and talk of why don't we report it to the Police.

DD1 in particular was very, very upset with the world. I think she felt quite violated, and I did a bit too (I know that sounds so melodramatic). They kept asking if maybe it fell off but I doubt it - that antenna was jammed so far up Mickey's butt that there is no way it could have fallen off.

So, being the complete softie that I am I called Deliv-ears this morning and organised to have a brand new Super Mickey antenna topper shipped over. This time I will not be putting him on my antenna (such a shame though) but he will be living inside the car. I am sure that there is something I can stick him on on the inside.

Anyway, I know that this story is a bit silly, but I figured that if anyone would understand it would be my Dis friends.

xxx

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Aww, I hate that. I don't know why people do such mean things. I have one too and I would be mad if someone did that to mine. I'm glad you are getting it replaced.

 

[Kangarucci]

I feel your disappointment.

This has happened once in the seven years that I have used antenna toppers. We spent a day at Movieworld and when we came back to the car Mickey's ears had been pulled off the soccer ball. We were furious!

Fortunately, the morons had dropped the ears beside the car which we spotted and glued back onto the topper.

I now normally buy two of the same, one for the car and one to keep.

 

[djblu883]

I've had several toppers stolen. Now with my new car one won't even fit on the thick antenne

 

[PrincessInOz]

I no longer have an aerial on my car; but I've had one Mickey ears nicked. That was enough. Now, I buy ears to keep and have one in the car where I can see it...on the inside!

So sorry you had yours nicked and that your girls are upset by it. At least you've got a replacement one coming....

 

[jacs1234]

That's so sad. These kind of people really annoy me. I've never heard of antenna toppers before though. Are they those little foamish things they sell at every counter?

 

[aussiegirls]

Yep, that's them jacs. When we went in 2009 I didn't bother to get any because they just seemed silly.

When we went back last year I was determined to get some (I don't really know what changed my mind). So I came home with a few. They do look really cool on the car but they are very easily stolen.

xxx

 

[jacs1234]

Oh gosh, I always wondered what they were for My kiddos bought a couple and used them on the end of their pencils.

 

[aussiegirls]

Hey, now that is a really great idea. I might have to share that one with the girls

xxx

 

[becpee]

That happened to the Mickey antenna topper I bought back in 1991, I was going to buy more when we were there in 2009 and remembered that my last one was stolen

 

[Sugarglider]

well jacs - that's one way to stop your antenna topper from being stolen!

I'm really sorry for you - that's really mean. It's just a bit of fun and they are being so rude!
So I have a super mickey still in it's packet ready to replace Stitch. I bought a new car last weekend with a fat antenna so my DH got out the scapel and resculptured stitch's butt that thing now fits!!

Now I get REALLY CONTROVERSIAL (and as an ex-Sydneysider I can do this) but That's Sydney! I think I'll get a bit more life down here. (let the city wars begin!!

 

[PrincessInOz]

Better not let Queenie see that Sydney swipe....

As a Melbournian, I'm going to keep my nose clean...but I'm more than happy to see a city war between Sydney and Canberra.

 

[Sugarglider]

Better not let Queenie see that Sydney swipe....

As a Melbournian, I'm going to keep my nose clean...but I'm more than happy to see a city war between Sydney and Canberra.

Really PrincessInOz - you are absolutely right. I am being a tad naughty. but it is friendly naughty!! and as I said - I lived my first 38 years in Sydney but I could never say it for any other city

 

[PrincessInOz]

AussieGirls - To keep you going until your new one arrives!

 

[Busy Busy]

When the 2006 soccer world cup was on, my in-laws in England sent us a pommy soccer ball antenna topper. Being the wonderful wife that I am, I let hubs put it on the antenna of my car.......and now more than 4 years later it's STILL THERE!!

When last year's world cup was on, another package arrived with the usual stuff, England tops, face paint, flags - and more toppers! My husband sat there at 2am watching his beloved team with the top and face paint on and the flag on the wall - but those new toppers have stayed in their packets!!

So, either Sydney CAN be a safe place, or it's simply that nobody wants to steal a pommy soccer ball (we all know which one it really is)!!

Now if that ball had have had ears - it would have been gone years ago!!

 

[aussiemickeys]

It's annoying isn't it when someone feels they have the right (however small an item) to pinch something of yours. We had one stolen & one ripped, so we use them on pens or pencils now.

 

[HappyFingers]

super glue ?