#30. When someone takes your seat at church

You've been sitting at the same pew of the Holy Church of All Ages and Eternity for about 12 years now. Although no one has assigned seats, everyone knows that the last pew on the third row is yours. Even when you can't make it because you're sick, people know to respect your spot.

But that all changes when new people start coming to church. And the one day you come in a little bit late, guess what happens? Yup, someone just stole your seat. At least that's what you feel like. Someone just broke the eight commandment right in the middle of the sanctuary. The nerve!

To avoid this tragedy from happening again, here are some things you can do:

1-Tag your chair

Any regular sharpie would do. Just write your name on the back of the chair. That way, if someone pulls the old, "Oh yeah? Does this chair have your name?" bit, you can say yes, and proceed to show them the evidence.

2-Mark your chair

This is a bit extreme, but it's worth it. Just bring your dog and make sure he does his business around the legs of your chair. Yeah, you may need to wear a dust mask for a week and bring some for the rest of your aisle, but you would have made your point.

3-Take your chair

That's right, just take your chair. That is, if you can physically remove it from the ground. It depends on the church. The following Sunday your aisle will be down on chair. Going away on a business trip? Well, you don't have to fly coach anymore. You have just made up your own class. And that's classy (The Office reference, kudos if you get it.)

Can you think of any other methods to prevent this from happening? How can you keep your spot saved? (pun!)