Update on my neighbor's shop

"Big Bubba Ray" (eganward01)
08/11/2014 at 21:25 • Filed to: None

My neighbor wasn't able to get to his shop last night because the police had roads and everything blocked off. He went in this morning to discover absolutely everything stolen.

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Wheels, tires, tools, parts. You name it, all looted. His business has been there for close to 30 years and he'd never had any type of problem until the riots last night.

He cleaned everything up and loaded whatever was left in the place into his trailer which is now sitting in his driveway.

He boarded up the windows and is now waiting to sort things out with his insurance company. I'm sure that's going to be a nightmare for him.

I couldn't make it out there to help clean up because I got scheduled for work. I have the day off tomorrow so I think I'll head out there if he needs any help.

DISCUSSION (14)

Alex from Toronto > Big Bubba Ray
08/11/2014 at 21:28

Hopefully his insurance company helps him out the the best extent.

Cherry_man1 > Big Bubba Ray
08/11/2014 at 21:29

Ya I saw it on the news briefly. I hope get can get things settled quickly.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Big Bubba Ray
08/11/2014 at 21:32

I can't even begin to comprehend the idea of looting and rioting for this cause. Do people really think acting like animals helps prove their point? Do they really think committing more recent crime is going to solve their problem? Do they not realize they are making this a bigger deal than what they are rioting over? Do they not realize they are essentially helping the police cover it up, by giving them more things to do?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Big Bubba Ray
08/11/2014 at 21:33

What the fuck?? Did they all watch The Purge or something?? Just goes to show that some people will find an excuse for anything they see and use it as righteous retribution. Just dumb as hell. I genuinely hope that all of them get what's coming to them.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Big Bubba Ray
08/11/2014 at 21:33

Stupid, just absolutely fucking stupid.

Tell me what looting a dozen or more businesses and fucking BURNING DOWN A CONVENIENCE STORE has to do with grieving over a kid.

lonestranger > Big Bubba Ray
08/11/2014 at 21:34

Man, that sucks. Unless it was a different tire & wheel shop, I saw it on the news today. The Global reporter was on location, standing right in front of a boarded-up shop with only a Lexani sign visible. There was an Auto Zone across the street.

Big Bubba Ray > lonestranger
08/11/2014 at 21:38

I missed the news report, but it was Zisser Tire and Auto. Most likely his shop you saw.

Big Bubba Ray > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
08/11/2014 at 21:40

Ya St. Louis was something like The Purge last night without a doubt.

They used some poor kid's death as an excuse to steal shit. It's outrageous.

Big Bubba Ray > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/11/2014 at 21:40

Ya the whole burning down the QT was so fucking over the top.

Leadbull > Big Bubba Ray
08/11/2014 at 21:41

I'm sorry to hear that... This whole situation is ridiculous.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Big Bubba Ray
08/11/2014 at 21:45

I mean sure, grieve for the kid and his family; sympathize with the family. But I'm damn sure they didn't say "pillage the village for our lost son!". I think I have the right to say that those people are some of the scum of the earth really. Turning a tragedy into a riot and greed filled nightmare; sickening.

lonestranger > Big Bubba Ray
08/11/2014 at 21:48

It was on a Canadian network, so I wouldn't expect you'd have seen it. Yep, it is the same place. The Taco Bell looked like it was boarded up as well.

thebigbossyboss > Big Bubba Ray
08/12/2014 at 08:47

Sorry to hear man. I think I sawz your neighbour up in some footage about the event there was a white guy sweeping in front of an automotive store.

Hope the insurance is generous, but they might not be, my insurance for example excludes damage related to acts of war, or damage caused by civil unrest.

Big Bubba Ray > thebigbossyboss
08/12/2014 at 14:32

Ya there's a good chance the guy you saw was my neighbor.

I'm sure insurance is going to be a nightmare. I hope they pay out well so he can get back in business soon.