My hanging basket was stolen...

It's how it came across

 

I was trying to make her feel better by putting it into a wider context. In retrospect, I can see now that this backfired and did not have the intended effect.

Of course I understand how horrid it is for her to have her hanging basket stolen; my first words were "that is a very low blow"...which indicates I had sympathy for her situation. Not only that but I also tried to find several solutions - over 2 posts.

So, I can only assume that you read what you want to and discard the rest....

 

@Lucyloo we have two brass faced headstones in our churchyard.
Tough luck TT . As above there are many locking devices for baskets and containers. Get some for next year, make it difficult for the thieving scumbags !

 

I'm trying to tell you how it came across, that's all. FWIW, I don't think that putting things into perspective was really helpful, but that's just me.

 

Do you think some of my solutions might have been helpful Freddy?

 

Of course, and they are welcome. As I said though, comparing her situation to something more diabolical wasn't (imo) helpful.

 

I think it's always good to put things into perspective. For me, it helps to get over any upset I may be feeling over something and put it down to experience so I can understand where you're coming from @rosebay. That isn't to say that I'm dismissing how bad TT feels. It's a pity low blow to have something you've spent time and money get stolen.

 

I dislike being accused of something when I am innocent of it. Others here have agreed with my posts that I offered TT solutions, because I cared about her situation.

 

Drama

 

Explanation!

 

Out of respect for the OP, I think I'll leave it there.

 

You can get locks for hanging baskets to prevent them being stolen