My Old Anvil Briefcase
The muggers done stole my underwear.
So, I was heading down to Los Angeles to visit my kids. I didn't own a car, and I was out of Mileage Plus miles from my days of touring with Feld ENT. (Disney on Ice ~Toy Story unit).
I packed a change of clothes into my Anvil Briefcase, and took the train to Old Town Sacramento, arriving near the Greyhound station. I was almost there when two dudes walk up and KERPLOW! One smacked me on the side of my head, right on my ear.
I fell on my ass, and they walked off with my old, vintage blue Anvil Briefcase.
It has some cool stickers from shows I've worked on. And Speedy from the show STOMP had spray painted the STOMP logo on one side.
Jerks.
So a few years later, when I was looking for something else at the NAUPA website, I thought about that case, and tried to parlay information and maybe get a replacement case. I know…farfetched.
Subject: My Old Anvil Briefcase
Dear Mr. Calzone,
I have an unusual request...
I contacted you many years ago, maybe 2007.
I explained that I had been "mugged" in Sacramento, California while working at ARCO ARENA.
My vintage blue Anvil briefcase was taken. I asked if you would (after verification of my unclaimed property findings) either replace my briefcase at a discount, or possibly for free.
Someone from your office called me, and wanted to know what this was all about.
At the time, there were no "screenshots", I wanted someone to follow along with me by phone, while someone at Calzone Case Company followed a long on their computer.
For whatever reason, that didn't happen.
I'm writing today to ask you for a replacement case, and maybe one of those awesome T-shirts. Can you help me out somehow?
If not, I totally understand.
I figure that asking again is worth a try!
Your products are awesome.
In conclusion, my briefcase had sentimental value, with many stickers and passes on it.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
I'm attaching screenshots to this email.
I know that this is an unusual request, but I'm writing a book about my experiences with unclaimed property, and Calzone Case Company is part of my weird story.
I'm on LinkedIn, and you can see that I am just an old Stagehand who helps non-profit organizations.
In conclusion, I would never badmouth your company, I am a huge fan.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely, Aaron Monroe