vava Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Wow! How could you leave a million bucks worht of jewerly in your purse while "strolling" around?? Anyway, I'm wondering if the family in question Ghannadian are Armenian in origin. I have never heard this name before - perhaps it's of Persian origin? The lady's name is Shahla, and her son is Ali. Highly unlikely that they're Armenian. In any case, hat's off to the guy who returned the valuables, and I hope they give him a BIG reward. Article in the Gloabe and Mail Good Samaritan returns $1-million purse Toronto family forgot it on a park bench while sightseeing in California JUSTIN M. NORTON Associated Press San Francisco — John Suhrhoff found a Louis Vuitton bag on a Sausalito park bench. Inside, police say, were a 12-carat diamond ring, pearl and emerald jewellery, a Cartier watch and roughly $500 in cash. The contents were worth $1-million. But the respiratory therapist didn't think of heading to a pawn shop -- he took the bag to police Monday afternoon. The bag is now en route to a Toronto family that had been in northern California for a wedding. “Every person I know or associate with would have done the same thing,” Mr. Suhrhoff, 56, said Tuesday. “I'm glad to be able to help.” The Canadian family told the Marin Independent Journal they were sightseeing Sunday in Sausalito, a tourist hub known for its waterfront views of San Francisco. Shahla Ghannadian briefly left her husband in charge of the purse, which contained jewellery she wore at the wedding. Ms. Ghannadian realized the bag was gone when she returned to her San Francisco hotel. The family went to police and didn't have any luck -- and were told chances were slim the bag would be returned. “You have to be a real man to return that bag,” Ms. Ghannadian's son Ali told the paper. “Even the bag is expensive. We're really, really thankful to that guy.” Sausalito police said Mr. Suhrhoff had thought the bag contained costume jewellery. It was unclear whether the family offered him a reward. http://images.theglobeandmail.com/archives/RTGAM/images/20060329/wpurse0329/0329purse.jpg Photo provided by the Sausalito Police Department shows a Louis Vuitton bag containing jewellery and cash that was found on a Sausalito park bench. (AP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 First I got excited that the lady's last name ends in "ian" ... but her son's name is Ali. I would have kept the purse if I had known her son's name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanetsi Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 (edited) I know Shahla is a Persian name, and there's a funny story about how I learned that (right Zartonk ) but that's for another day and another thread. I do know that some Persians' last names end in "ian." Its not common, but there's a good number nonetheless. It goes without saying that there wouldn't be an Armenian-- at least full blooded-- named Ali; its a Muslim name. Edited March 29, 2006 by Vanetsi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 "But the respiratory therapist didn't think of heading to a pawn shop -- he took the bag to police Monday afternoon." espes en anum eli or gorts chenq unenum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 (edited) Mos, do you often get Luis Vuitton bags? I know someone that reaaaaaally really wants one and I could score some big points if I could get her one Edit: hmmmmmmmm... now I am purse shopping all of a sudden Edited March 29, 2006 by Sip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Sip jan i stay a way from LV bags - way to many fake bags - can;t even tell this days if it's fake or good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 You could get it from here Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted March 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Mos, do you often get Luis Vuitton bags? I know someone that reaaaaaally really wants one and I could score some big points if I could get her one Edit: hmmmmmmmm... now I am purse shopping all of a sudden Hey Sip, A friend of mine flies to China regularly. I'm sure she could pick one up for you if you choose the model/look/colour. They're getting really good at the knock-offs nowadays - i bet you wouldn't even be able to tell.... ( Disclaimer, I'm in no way advocating the purchase of materials produced in violation of copyrights, trademarks etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Hey, I'd take a fake one! Who cares about the real (especially $$$ wise) Vava, I have no idea how much the fake ones go for. If your friend has any idea, please let me know. I'll definitely make it worth his/her while for the trouble ... assuming it would be in a range I could afford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Aw come on now don't be cheap. If your going to get her something make sure it's the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 You could get it from here Link Amy did that site put the decimal point in the wrong place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Amy did that site put the decimal point in the wrong place? Why is it too cheap for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 nah I am just wondering who the nut cases would be to pay 1000 dollars for a purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zartonk Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Definatley not Armenian. Shahla is pure Persian, (isn't it Vano? ) and Ghanadian is not a present occupational surname among the Armenians of Iran (ghannad, by the way, is a baker of sweets, Arabized form rooted from ghand: "sugar"). FYI The earliest pastry shops in Tehran were started by Armenians from Russia. We still control almost all the decent ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtraHye Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 nah I am just wondering who the nut cases would be to pay 1000 dollars for a purse. I myself have never spent that much on a purse, it's way too much money. But I would also never get the knock-off. Why would anyone get the knock-off? I don't care what people say but it looks very cheap and it dosen't last as long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Let's see... real one ... $1300 ... knockoff ... maybe $75 ... $1300 ... $75 ... $1300 ... $75 ... lemme think .. hmmmmmm ... KNOCKOFF! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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