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frostie · 16 February 2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Velitsko,

I am very glad you are both OK!

What were the circumstances? Walking at night? In a park in the city center? Other people around?

What could you have done if anything to have avoided this?

Just asking so that we can avoid things like this.

We were walking at 6:30 pm in the evening and the streets were crowded

I was trying to see if anybody was looking at us because there are usually lots of security officers there but unfortunately there was none of them at that time. Well if you don't want to get physical you better try to grab people's attention by raising your voice or shouting if there are any people passing by that is !

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Well handled. Everyone knows the first rule of self defense is to avoid the fight by using your smarts but destroy them if they get physical. So glad that you and especially the girl were not harmed.

True

I've always avoided violence

Porsche · 16 February 2009, 12:27 PM

I'm sorry for the trauma, but you did well my friend. Many times people have looked back and thought I COULD have done this or that, but you walked away without drama, and only loss is a lousy mobile.

Yes, I agree that it would have been handy to have a bazooka and blow them away, BUT, you would spend the next month of Sundays filling in paperwork, forms, having to appear in court etc etc... I think your time is more valuable than that.

Unfortunately, gives us Greeks a bad name...

Lol-x · 16 February 2009, 12:27 PM

I'm glad you are O.K. physically but sorry for you emotionally, man that must have been a very frightening experience.

Also loosing your phone is really bad.

frostie · 16 February 2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Porsche

I'm sorry for the trauma, but you did well my friend. Many times people have looked back and thought I COULD have done this or that, but you walked away without drama, and only loss is a lousy mobile.

Yes, I agree that it would have been handy to have a bazooka and blow them away, BUT, you would spend the next month of Sundays filling in paperwork, forms, having to appear in court etc etc... I think your time is more valuable than that.

Unfortunately, gives us Greeks a bad name...

Yeah 30$ solved the problem

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I'm glad you are O.K. physically but sorry for you emotionally, man that must have been a very frightening experience.

Also loosing your phone is really bad.

JimSnyder · 16 February 2009, 12:41 PM

frostie, you keep you cool and you and your friend walked away safe. I'd say good job. $30 is nothing

bodybump · 16 February 2009, 01:12 PM

Man Fros..a guy likes you love gadgets and stuff...imagein if you have the latest phone with you?? Or even a Rolex...Oh my Fros lesson learn.....Always bring CASH with you!!!!!! Man your lucky they didnt do anything bad to harm you or harm the girl..

Ashley · 16 February 2009, 01:15 PM

I'm glad you and the girl are okay, Velitsko!!

frostie · 16 February 2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

Man Fros..a guy likes you love gadgets and stuff...imagein if you have the latest phone with you?? Or even a Rolex...Oh my Fros lesson learn.....Always bring CASH with you!!!!!! Man your lucky they didnt do anything bad to harm you or harm the girl..

I would be doomed if i had the wallet with me

They would get credit/debit cards, ID card etc.

I am sort of glad that most of the times I leave all the gizmos at home except from my watch

And I am really thinking about insuring it now

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Originally Posted by Ashley

I'm glad you and the girl are okay, Velitsko!!

Thanks Ashley

Carolina · 16 February 2009, 01:41 PM

Wow, Velitsko - I'm so glad that you are OK. You sound very calm and collected about the whole thing. You're a brave guy!

frostie · 16 February 2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Wow, Velitsko - I'm so glad that you are OK. You sound very calm and collected about the whole thing. You're a brave guy!

Well panicking never helps

One move at a time and you might have a small loss

However i was extremely worried about the girl when i saw one of the guys approaching her

Carolina · 16 February 2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Well panicking never helps

One move at a time and you might have a small loss

However i was extremely worried about the girl when i saw one of the guys approaching her

And I'm betting she will be eternally grateful.

Gaijin · 16 February 2009, 02:02 PM

Makes me appreciatte Japan even more. Very unlikely to encounter any violence here. Its almost too safe. Kinda boring after the life I have led.

ratae1950 · 16 February 2009, 02:37 PM

Glad to read you and your friend are OK.

gmh1013 · 16 February 2009, 03:35 PM

In such a situation, you have
no time to think - instinct takes over.
It's either kill or be killed.
Louis Winthrope III

dman · 16 February 2009, 04:00 PM

Freaky! Glad you are safe.

JJ Irani · 16 February 2009, 04:22 PM

Hey Velitsko,

Glad to hear you and the girl are okay after that encounter!! A tricky situation very well handled, buddy!!

Why the hell didn't you just clonk him over the head with that heavy GMT-IIC?

That would have surely made all of them turn tail and run!!!

Leighton · 16 February 2009, 04:28 PM

Wow, Velitsko! Glad to hear you and your friend are OK! And, I'm impressed with how well you handled the situation.

Denny M · 16 February 2009, 05:36 PM

I'm glad you're okay file! You handled things really well.

I know you're from Salonika but from my experience, Athens really sucked, we got stopped and hassled by beggars/druggies almost everywhere we went. Lucky for us, things never took such an ugly turn. It's a shame as Greece used to be one of the safest countries in Europe up until the late 80's/early 90's. I remember being able to walk the streets and catch public transport at night without any worries. Not anymore unfortunately.

And speaking to people thing have been getting worse not just in Greece but generally everywhere.

Although i wasn't around, the 50's and 60's were a golden era compared to the present and where things are heading.

Oscar · 16 February 2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Yep that's true I got mugged

I was walking in the city center with a girl and suddenly a guy stopped us. Well initially, I thought that he was a beggar as he asked for 1-2 euros and I told him that i didn't have any money on me( honestly i didn't have any money my wallet was at home ), but then he raised his voice and asked me for money and I replied: "hey man i have no money". Then, he said let me search your pockets and when he tried to approach me I thought that that was the time to punch him but seconds after the thought I realised that there was one of his buddies near the girl and the guy that was trying to approach me had a screwdriver.

Then i told him "ok listen I have my mobile phone with me but I want my sim card". He said ok and then i gave him my phone after taking out my sim card ( luckily i had my old 30$ nokia with me so I didn't care that much). Then he started talking to the girl and telling her in greek that he is really sorry for all of this but the girl with that was with me was not greek and i was SO worried because usually they attack foreigners here in greece so i was trying to grab his attention in order not to bother the girl that was with me and realise that she is not greek( the girl was sort of shocked ).

Well in the end, he called his buddies and they said that they were really sorry for what happened ( what kind of criminals are those guys

) and that they got out of jail 2 days ago and they were begging me not to call the police.

I told them: "just leave you got a phone and leave us alone"

If that guy would realise that I had a rolex well things would be much more complex I guess I was lucky and honestly I was really worried for the girl

Anyway I am happy that nobody was hurt and who cares for a 30$ mobile phone

Take care guys/gals

Frostie,

If what those idiots said was accurate about just getting out of gaol it will not be too hard for you to pick them out from an identification folder and press charges.

Do follow it through please. It does not matter whether the phone was worth $30.00 or $30K! What if they stab someone else. Follow it through................Screwdrivers can still easily kill and injure victims of crime.

Regards,
Michael

swatty · 16 February 2009, 06:44 PM

Glad to hear you are OK Frostie, seems you handled the situation very well.

sini1717 · 16 February 2009, 07:09 PM

Well done to you mate, you both got out of there without getting hurt. Hats of to you for that

And you recycled some old rubbish at the same time.

BZA · 16 February 2009, 07:45 PM

Glad you're ok - ensure you report these scum to the authorities so the incident is logged

alphamale2012 · 16 February 2009, 09:20 PM

Glad you're ok buddy. Even if they did take your rolex the main thing is your health.

frostie · 16 February 2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey Velitsko,

Glad to hear you and the girl are okay after that encounter!! A tricky situation very well handled, buddy!!

Why the hell didn't you just clonk him over the head with that heavy GMT-IIC?

That would have surely made all of them turn tail and run!!!

JJ you are so funny

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Originally Posted by Leighton

Wow, Velitsko! Glad to hear you and your friend are OK! And, I'm impressed with how well you handled the situation.

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Originally Posted by swatty

Glad to hear you are OK Frostie, seems you handled the situation very well.

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Originally Posted by Oscar

Frostie,

If what those idiots said was accurate about just getting out of gaol it will not be too hard for you to pick them out from an identification folder and press charges.

Do follow it through please. It does not matter whether the phone was worth $30.00 or $30K! What if they stab someone else. Follow it through................Screwdrivers can still easily kill and injure victims of crime.

Regards,
Michael

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Originally Posted by sini1717

Well done to you mate, you both got out of there without getting hurt. Hats of to you for that

And you recycled some old rubbish at the same time.

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Originally Posted by BZA

Glad you're ok - ensure you report these scum to the authorities so the incident is logged

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Originally Posted by alphamale2012

Glad you're ok buddy. Even if they did take your rolex the main thing is your health.

Thank you all !

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Originally Posted by Denny M

I'm glad you're okay file! You handled things really well.

I know you're from Salonika but from my experience, Athens really sucked, we got stopped and hassled by beggars/druggies almost everywhere we went. Lucky for us, things never took such an ugly turn. It's a shame as Greece used to be one of the safest countries in Europe up until the late 80's/early 90's. I remember being able to walk the streets and catch public transport at night without any worries. Not anymore unfortunately.

And speaking to people thing have been getting worse not just in Greece but generally everywhere.

Although i wasn't around, the 50's and 60's were a golden era compared to the present and where things are heading.

What you said is correct

Well seems that the financial crisis has hit Greece hard

PS. Just trying to make the atmosphere a bit happy

Uncle-AJ · 16 February 2009, 11:53 PM

had a very lucky escape Velitsko and I'm glad you are OK. I've never heard of polite thieves, maybe I'll visit Greece one day.

mailman · 16 February 2009, 11:58 PM

Glad you're both ok Velitsko

Here's an idea. Just carry around a picture of JJ with you. If this ever happens again, just show it to the muggers and they will run like hell

frostie · 17 February 2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Glad you're both ok Velitsko

Here's an idea. Just carry around a picture of JJ with you. If this ever happens again, just show it to the muggers and they will run like hell

Poor JJ he is always getting dragged into threads out of nowhere

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

had a very lucky escape Velitsko and I'm glad you are OK. I've never heard of polite thieves, maybe I'll visit Greece one day.

Well it seems that thieves have class after all

It was my first encounter ever and i was sort of shocked from their behavior

Starwalker · 17 February 2009, 12:20 AM

thank god you're aright man, it could have been worse, but i'm sure the next time (knock on wood) if that we're to ever happen....the guy would be in for a real beating....muay thai is hardcore man,

be safe and easy chillin

chenx15 · 17 February 2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Glad you're both ok Velitsko

Here's an idea. Just carry around a picture of JJ with you. If this ever happens again, just show it to the muggers and they will run like hell

that's very true! i used JJ's picture as my blackberry wallpapers scares the hell out of them!

buz-lh · 17 February 2009, 01:46 AM

Glad you're OK but I do think you need to contact the authorities. You would feel terrible if they encounter someone not as quick thinking as you and things turned ugly and someone gets seriously hurt or even killed.

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	I'm glad you are O.K. physically but sorry for you emotionally, man that must have been a very frightening experience. Also loosing your phone is really bad. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 February 2009, 12:41 PM	#35
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	frostie, you keep you cool and you and your friend walked away safe. I'd say good job. $30 is nothing __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

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16 February 2009, 01:41 PM	#39
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Wow, Velitsko - I'm so glad that you are OK. You sound very calm and collected about the whole thing. You're a brave guy! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

16 February 2009, 01:15 PM	#37
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	I'm glad you and the girl are okay, Velitsko!!

16 February 2009, 02:02 PM	#42
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Makes me appreciatte Japan even more. Very unlikely to encounter any violence here. Its almost too safe. Kinda boring after the life I have led.

16 February 2009, 02:37 PM	#43
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16 February 2009, 03:35 PM	#44
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16 February 2009, 04:00 PM	#45
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Freaky! Glad you are safe. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

16 February 2009, 04:22 PM	#46
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Velitsko, Glad to hear you and the girl are okay after that encounter!! A tricky situation very well handled, buddy!! Why the hell didn't you just clonk him over the head with that heavy GMT-IIC? That would have surely made all of them turn tail and run!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 February 2009, 04:28 PM	#47
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16 February 2009, 05:36 PM	#48
Denny M Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 242	I'm glad you're okay file! You handled things really well. I know you're from Salonika but from my experience, Athens really sucked, we got stopped and hassled by beggars/druggies almost everywhere we went. Lucky for us, things never took such an ugly turn. It's a shame as Greece used to be one of the safest countries in Europe up until the late 80's/early 90's. I remember being able to walk the streets and catch public transport at night without any worries. Not anymore unfortunately. And speaking to people thing have been getting worse not just in Greece but generally everywhere. Although i wasn't around, the 50's and 60's were a golden era compared to the present and where things are heading.

16 February 2009, 06:44 PM	#50
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Glad to hear you are OK Frostie, seems you handled the situation very well.

16 February 2009, 07:09 PM	#51
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	Well done to you mate, you both got out of there without getting hurt. Hats of to you for that And you recycled some old rubbish at the same time.

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16 February 2009, 09:20 PM	#53
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Glad you're ok buddy. Even if they did take your rolex the main thing is your health.

16 February 2009, 11:53 PM	#55
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	had a very lucky escape Velitsko and I'm glad you are OK. I've never heard of polite thieves, maybe I'll visit Greece one day. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

16 February 2009, 11:58 PM	#56
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Glad you're both ok Velitsko Here's an idea. Just carry around a picture of JJ with you. If this ever happens again, just show it to the muggers and they will run like hell __________________ JJ

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Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	thank god you're aright man, it could have been worse, but i'm sure the next time (knock on wood) if that we're to ever happen....the guy would be in for a real beating....muay thai is hardcore man, be safe and easy chillin __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

17 February 2009, 01:46 AM	#60
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