Dmmetler Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I came out to set up Sid, add books, and hide eggs for Easter (which I'll do for the whole next week) and found...this. DH says the plexiglass won't be hard to replace, but I feel attacked...or worse, like Mom has been. This has given me such joy over the last two years, and Easter is so associated with her death that this just feels impossible to bear. Sid and I aren't giving up, though, 48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toocrazy!! Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I’m sorry. That’s awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 (edited) And I am getting really annoyed at the people on the community pages who want to say "maybe someone kicked a rock up while mowing" or maybe it's from a car. Uh, no...it's on the corner of our lot, which is raised substantially over the surface of the street, and no one mows or runs a weed eater but us-and that was on the agenda for this weekend for the first time this season. Plus, there's no rock-and it takes a decent amount of force to break plexiglass. Edited March 23 by Dmmetler 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 And next comment "maybe you should use plexiglass instead of glass next time" It WAS Plexiglass!!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneBlessedx4 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I am really sorry. That is rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Some people are just awful. I'm so sorry. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 It looks like it got shot by a bb gun. 😞 I am so sorry that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I’m so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I’m so sorry. People can be incredibly disappointing. Most people probably appreciate the library, though, and your kindness in providing books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I’m so sorry! And ignore the trolls on the neighborhood pages. Every town has some jerks who have nothing better to do than act like jerks online. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Looks like a BB gun hole to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 What a blow. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I am so so sorry. I teared up looking at the picture. Many hugs if you would like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Oh that is so heartbreaking. I’m so sorry. I bet it does feel personal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I’m so sorry. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I'm so sorry someone did this to the library. I love all the colourful decorations you've put up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanDiegoMom Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I am so sorry💔 That is so hard. I love the Easter decorations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I'm so sorry; it's just so wrong. It does look like a bb shot to me, so my money is on kids being dingbats. But that doesn't make it hurt any less. (((Dmmetler))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 It will be fixed later today. Two people volunteered to replace the window, several more volunteered to pay for it. Another family has offered to donate and set up a hidden camera. Many have offered to donate books as well, and a lot of folks had stories to share and talked about how much they and their kids appreciate it. The general consensus from a couple of people who looked at it was that it was a BB shot (despite all the "It's an accident" folks), and there have been people shooting BB guns recently, but we all kind of assumed it was someone teaching their kid or their kid's scout troop in the backyard (not all that uncommon) vs someone shooting maliciously or randomly. In many ways, it feels like a funeral. But the good news is, a library can be restored. I'm still really upset and hurt. Which I know is as much or more anniversary effect and grief over my mother than over a $10 piece of plexiglass. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Oh I am so sorry that happened. I get why you are upset and more hurt because you did it in your mother's memory. It would have hurt me a lot too. What you have done with the library is a wonderful thing and has benefited so many in your mother's memory. Shame on whoever did that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Many, many hugs, Dmmetler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 hours ago, Dmmetler said: It will be fixed later today. Two people volunteered to replace the window, several more volunteered to pay for it. Another family has offered to donate and set up a hidden camera. Many have offered to donate books as well, and a lot of folks had stories to share and talked about how much they and their kids appreciate it. I hope you can concentrate on this positive aspect of the situation. Quote I'm still really upset and hurt. Which I know is as much or more anniversary effect and grief over my mother than over a $10 piece of plexiglass. Hugs. Even with the above kindness shown to you the hurt over the timing can't be helped. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 And we just found this. Pushed in hard enough to push out the internal frame. There is no way this wasn't intentional. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 What on earth is wrong with people? I'm really sorry someone was so mean. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 So sorry for the second incident. At this point, I'd seriously consider putting up the security camera and potentially contact law inforcement. Someone(s) seems to be on a nasty mission. 😌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 (edited) 1 hour ago, wintermom said: So sorry for the second incident. At this point, I'd seriously consider putting up the security camera and potentially contact law inforcement. Someone(s) seems to be on a nasty mission. 😌 We've repurposed one of L's critter cams (motion activated trail cameras normally used for ecological studies and an old cell phone. Both will now be watching for different critters. The cell phone will send me alerts on my phone, the other dumps to an SD card, so will keep photos longer. We have an outdoor security camera on order, too. One of my neighbors is a police officer, so I'm going to at least let him know informally, and see if he thinks it's worth putting in a report. Honestly, what I was hoping would happen yesterday is that some parent would ask their kid about it, they'd confess, and they'd come apologize. I didn't want to get a kid in legal trouble, but I wanted them to know just how much this hurt someone who was just doing something nice for the neighborhood. Now, I really am tempted to pack up the whole thing, drop off the books at the local library, and find another way to memorialize my mom. And if it happens again, I just might. I'm also nervous about Sid, even though he's on the porch near the house. We do have a doorbell camera that would catch anyone messing with him, but I think if someone destroyed him, it would be about like they killed a pet, and I don't know if I could take that. I'm anxious for my neighbors who have lawn decor and flower beds and other things that could be broken or stolen, for the kids next door and down the block who leave their bikes and scooters out...for the people who have Easter decorations up. Because honestly, it seems just so mean and vindictive. I mean, they're kids books. In a little blue house shaped box covered in butterflies. Edited March 24 by Dmmetler 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Sending hugs and love. I understand about Sid. I love the little prizes and flashcards you give away in addition to the books. It would have seemed like a treasure chest to my DD! It sounds like the neighborhood really appreciates you! Please take a little time before deciding to give it up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Oh my gosh. This is awful! I would feel heartsick too, especially about the second incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 I'm also really frustrated at a few folks who have referred to the "Thugs" moving into our area, or have messaged me about the kids on bikes "lurking around". Uh, you mean those sweet BLACK kids who come by almost daily and sit on the bench and read, and are almost apologetic when I ask them if they have books they want me to look for? The ones that always call me Ma'am? The ones who ask me if I need help with my yard work and will stop on their way to school to help me put the trash can out? THOSE KIDS??? 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 I'm so sorry this happened. I love your Free Little Library and always wish I could stop by, even as a grown up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 So far, so good today. Based on what I'm seeing on the old cell phone I set up as a webcam, I think almost every adult for a couple of block radius has stopped by to check on the library, and the older gentleman across the street appears to have spent the entire time kids were walking to school this morning sitting in his driveway, reading his paper, petting the cats (Neo's one of his grandkittens) and keeping an eye on things. Which, I suspect accounts for the fact that even all the empty Easter eggs were carefully placed in the basket. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 5 minutes ago, Dmmetler said: So far, so good today. Based on what I'm seeing on the old cell phone I set up as a webcam, I think almost every adult for a couple of block radius has stopped by to check on the library, and the older gentleman across the street appears to have spent the entire time kids were walking to school this morning sitting in his driveway, reading his paper, petting the cats (Neo's one of his grandkittens) and keeping an eye on things. Which, I suspect accounts for the fact that even all the empty Easter eggs were carefully placed in the basket. Neighbourhood watch in action! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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