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Quirky
I've been out of the loop for awhile....of course, you want the tape and should get whatever kind of copy you can and just have it....you can get it translated, transcribed, dubbed, whatever at some point in the future...just get it. I'd contact the CBS and NBC affiliates in your town and see if their "getting the bad guys" show might be intereseted in trying to help you on this...you never know...it's a great human interest piece from several angles for them. And, Medusa is right....go to the top with your letters. Use your upset energy, Quirky....the squeaky wheel usually gets more attention....it never hurts to try. Mainly, get the tape....and make a copy to put in a safety deposit box so this doesn't happen again. Hope you're feeling better.
posted by
Krisles
on October 1, 2005 at 9:11 PM
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quirky-girl
i would be absolutely devastated too....and I understand completely your need to have it. Get the French version, someone can translate it...get what you can.
posted by
MysticGmekeepr
on September 26, 2005 at 9:52 AM
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After a story they did in June about the shelter where I volunteer, I have decided that 20/20 is pure evil. Hope you're doing better.
posted by
Holy_Grail
on September 23, 2005 at 7:00 PM
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that sucks. i can't imagine how you feel right now. I hope you manage to get your tape back.
posted by
Vanidad
on September 23, 2005 at 11:41 AM
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Quirky, I can't imagine the disappointment you must be feeling
after having built up all that anticipation. Take care of yourself and don't let this get you down too much.
posted by
word.smith
on September 23, 2005 at 8:10 AM
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Hey, Quirky.....Where have you gone?
Hope all is well with you.
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on September 23, 2005 at 7:35 AM
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Missing you Quirky, hope you are well
posted by
Katray2
on September 23, 2005 at 7:06 AM
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Your was particularly touchy. I also think that the fact you can put your feelings on paper shows your level of forgivefulness and grace. Forgetting altogether won't be easy and I can understand. All I can say if I am allowed, is that, it is your full right to have struggled to get what is part of your family heritage. I am amongst those who think any family history positive or negative deserved to be preserved and protected.
posted by
Flame-thrower
on September 23, 2005 at 6:59 AM
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Quirky
I read this post, but didn't leave a comment because I didn't know what to say. I see you've been gone for a couple of days and hope all is well with you! I'm thinking of you!!
posted by
Georgia
on September 22, 2005 at 6:08 PM
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Quirk
we miss you. Hope you are okay...
posted by
cosy
on September 22, 2005 at 9:46 AM
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FROM POETJPB
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=619021&page=1
GO TO 20 20 WEB SITE AND TRY THIS
WAS HER NAME BETTY THERE IS A VIDEO ABOUT FORGIVENESS AND BETTY THERE
posted by
poetjpb
on September 21, 2005 at 7:07 PM
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can you call another TV station and get publicity to get it back
posted by
poetjpb
on September 21, 2005 at 7:02 PM
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Quirk-
I hate that for you...I'm sorry. But you never know, there could be a copy somewhere that you don't know about. Have you tried contacting 20/20? Are there any legal steps you can take against them?
posted by
UsualSuspect
on September 21, 2005 at 6:10 PM
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Um, I hope you are happy and all, I wouldn't wish this on you, but maybe you could just let it go? It doesn't seem to me to be such a big deal. Well, it IS, but only because you make it a big deal, right?
Sorry, insenstive. Hug.
posted by
Gubby
on September 21, 2005 at 12:14 PM
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I send positive thoughts in your direction
I'm so sorry to hear about the boorish behavior of 20/20 & that woman who took advantage of your Mom. I agree with the consensus of opinion....get the French version translated & tell THE WORLD about the horrific behavior of 20/20. There will be resolution of this...it will just take some time. If there is anything that I can do to bring a smile to your face, I will GLADLY do it....all you have to do is tell me.
posted by
ravencat18
on September 21, 2005 at 11:14 AM
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Quirky- sorry to hear of your dilema. Don't give up! I hope you get it back. Cheer up!!
posted by
Aria4
on September 21, 2005 at 8:16 AM
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I don't blame you,
This tape was a part of your history, and had great sentimental value. Whatever the content, the woman should have kept her word.
posted by
fionajean
on September 21, 2005 at 7:28 AM
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Quirkyalone,
I am back again to say, I hope you are feeling better.
posted by
jacentaOld
on September 21, 2005 at 4:12 AM
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Quirks,
Are you O.K.?......I care, and I am so sorry for your pain..........much love and peace be with you.
posted by
Jaxson-Pete
on September 21, 2005 at 2:28 AM
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Sorry. I stand with the guys who say get the tape and get it subtitled or
translated. Good luck!
posted by
Adaman
on September 20, 2005 at 11:32 PM
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Don't give up on getting that tape back yet! At the very least there's a memory of the tape and what it meant to your family. If you get a copy in french you may be able to get someone to translate the transcipt for you so that you can have it in writing for ever.
posted by
MsVision
on September 20, 2005 at 8:54 PM
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commiserations...I share the feeling. my parents were photo savers. they were all lost in a great fire. I've nothing to remind me of childhood apart from what is embedded in my memory.
posted by
blair_grattan
on September 20, 2005 at 7:51 PM
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QuirkyAlone, I know it still stinks but in the meantime get yourself back here among friends. You are needed
posted by
Azur
on September 20, 2005 at 5:25 PM
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Quirky
I wish there was a way to help you with this. A suggestion though I don't if it will work. Use the media to your advantage...let the world know that 20/20 has your mothers property and you WANT IT BACK!
posted by
Bel_
on September 20, 2005 at 2:48 PM
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Quirk
There must be something that would legally bind you to that tape! Can you please send me some info on the case...I will talk to a few friends lawyers of mine...there must be something we can do!
Here 4 u Cosy
posted by
cosy
on September 20, 2005 at 12:27 PM
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Quirky,
If you get the French copy, I'm sure any college in the country, especially a media arts or film school, would jump at the chance to either translate it or subtitle it. Don't give up!
Take care!
posted by
strat
on September 20, 2005 at 8:06 AM
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I'm confident you're capable of getting hold of the tape. Good luck.
Ben.
posted by
A-and-B
on September 19, 2005 at 10:26 PM
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Quirky,
Get that French tape! I'll translate it for you. I read and speak French. I'm kinda rusty, but, it shouldn't be any problem. As for 20/20, talk to a media lawyer first. I bet he/she would love to take your case if you have any chance of winning. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on September 19, 2005 at 10:18 PM
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I agree. Do not give up. Get it. GEt it. GEt it.
posted by
PhillysTales
on September 19, 2005 at 9:58 PM
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Hey, dont give up...as reni and others say
get the version in French, and take it from there.Big, big hug, feel better soon............
posted by
Meringue
on September 19, 2005 at 9:49 PM
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Maybe suing 20/20 would be an idea...
might be tough to prove though...I am sorry that you have to deal with this...too many assholes in this world...peace Quirky...
posted by
jimmy68
on September 19, 2005 at 9:44 PM
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>:-| hugs to you (((((((Quirky)))))) ... i'm so sorry for u... i'm with ren
renigade on what she said... take the copy in french and try to get someone to help you with interpreting.... then, you should still be able to get with someone from 20/20.
Don't give up... if this is important to you.. and I sense that it is... it would be to me, I'm sure.... don't give up.
posted by
wiserabbit
on September 19, 2005 at 8:53 PM
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Options always a good thing...
There has to be a way to get the tape from 20/20. Although I wouldn't let the French tape go. Possibly a French translator could help. I totally understand, it's just having options...most important thing in life. It may sit on the shelf collecting dust, but if you want it, it's there. Good luck.
PS: f you need help, we can all protest 20/20 for the tape back. I'll grab "Guido" after the next PTA meeting. 
posted by
LifeByLisa
on September 19, 2005 at 8:15 PM
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First, take the French tape anyway. You never know, maybe you can
get some film student to add subtitles as a project. It's not the same, but at least it's close. Second, keep badgering 20/20. Third, what episode of 20/20 was it? I'd be interested in watching.
Good luck, hun.
posted by
Renigade
on September 19, 2005 at 6:33 PM
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Quirkyalone,
I'm sorry you didn't get the right tape, but don't give up!
posted by
jacentaOld
on September 19, 2005 at 6:09 PM
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How terrible and tragic Quirky
20/20 may claim they have lost or destroyed the tape at this point, but I would try getting it back from them, at least one more time, if I were you. And I'd probably make their outrageous behavior public - writing to newspapers, magazines, etc. I'd also get the French version of the tape. So sorry you are having to go through this. I hope it works out somehow.
posted by
Katray2
on September 19, 2005 at 5:59 PM
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Yeah, what they said...
posted by
FactorFiction
on September 19, 2005 at 5:54 PM
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Quirky,,,Listen to me...Get back to 20/20....
Donald Trump always says, if you have a problem, go to the top. In other words, get a letter out pronto to the heads at ABC and or 20/20. And I mean, be strong and direct to them. I'm sure they have that tape. Do not give up. In the meantime, keep the french tape for now. I feel so badly for you. I'd help you write that letter to 20/20.
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on September 19, 2005 at 4:46 PM
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Get the French one
after all a picture is worth a thousand words. Now Smile though you feel like crying.
posted by
Whacky
on September 19, 2005 at 4:20 PM
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Quirky....
I'm sorry this happened to you. I agree with the others.. you should get the tape and I don't think it would be much of a problem to hae it translated. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on September 19, 2005 at 3:29 PM
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Quirky
I would take the french copy. Maybe you could take it to a college and have it translated for you.
Tissi Blake 
posted by
TissiBlake
on September 19, 2005 at 3:28 PM
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Quirks... it sounds like it's time to call Barbara Walters.....
Seriously, I'd take the French version and keep working on 20/20.... I can get you tickets to The View... go after Barbara W....
posted by
-blackcat
on September 19, 2005 at 3:11 PM
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MayB's right, Quirky. Get the tape and I bet you can easily get it translated
posted by
jayelle76
on September 19, 2005 at 2:54 PM
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I speak fluent French, but I can't write it, otherwise I'd be glad to help.
posted by
Ariala
on September 19, 2005 at 2:37 PM
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QuirkyAlone, you should ask him for that tape. At some stage you will encounter someone who can speak French and translate or sub-title it for you. I know it is disappointing.
posted by
Azur
on September 19, 2005 at 2:36 PM
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I hope you get it sorted out Quirky.
Cheers Roony35
posted by
roony35
on September 19, 2005 at 2:29 PM
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Quirly,
that's really hard on you! I agree that 20/20 should return the original tape. But if I were you, I'd accept the French tape, as well. You can always take classes in French, it's not that hard to understand.
posted by
Nickie-Fleming
on September 19, 2005 at 2:13 PM
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Quirky, that is sad...I hope you find another way??
posted by
Ariala
on September 19, 2005 at 2:13 PM
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Oh Quirky,
I am so sorry. I think that 20/20 should keep it's promise and return the tape. shame on them.
posted by
MerryAnne
on September 19, 2005 at 2:09 PM
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