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-------------------------------------- I don't normally consider going back quite that far, to establish a bloodline, but I accept your contribution in the spirit of its intent! San Angelo... - don't happen to know Jim Murphy, your location, do you? Al

FYI - Picked up my two outstanding lots, today, at Ft. Meade, and brought them home, successfully, with nearly 4 hrs. on the road. As advised by others, Justin, the Site Mgr., was competent and professional in his handling of my load out, and my initial concerns are resolved. More, in a day or...

------------------------------------------------ So I've been told, but so far, the loss does not appear to be serious enough to overcome the fact that this particular lot is very low time, and in good shape. I'll probably just accept it (with whatever Justin is able to replace) and go home...

Both EUC's I was waiting for came in on day 53! It remains to be seen whether or not anything else will have disappeared from my AN/MJQ-18 powerplant at loadout, but I'm scheduled for Jan. 4-5 and will post a report after I get both lots home. Al

--------------------------------------- I hope so - this being the Christmas season, and all, perhaps Santa will come down the chimney, at the last minute, and save the day! That is, if some crook hasn't stolen the chimney by then! Al

------------------------------------- I wish you luck! I'm nearing 60 days on my first EUC and, as of yesterday (according to my buddy, picking up a lot where mine is) my powerplant appears to have been untouched since we were there a few weeks ago. That would mean that my batteries might...

----------------------------------- Well, that's "A" solution - probably not the BEST solution, but it may have to do until we can agitate to a better one! Once I get my EUC's, I think I will still work to get a required escort policy in place for all visits. Even minor pilferage, such as has...

------------------------------------------------ Whitey - There is little doubt in my mind, that at least MOST of the theft is happening that way. My beef with GL is still that it is THEY who are responsible for all lots, until they are removed from the auction site. THEY write up the lot...

Nonotagain - Great info - greatly appreciated - and I agree with your assessment of the ID of the thief! Your evaluation of Justin and the situation there seems accurate and sensible, as well, with the exception of the one time I have been there, so far, when two of us were given free reign to...

------------------------------------------------- Bill - Thanks for your perspective and experience - how far we have come, to "fix" something that doesn't appear to have been broken! Don't lose that soapbox - I like what you have to say from it! Al

------------------------------------------- Good to hear reports like yours, but wouldn't it be even better if we - and they - never had to deal with such stuff? In many instances, we're dealing with "a pig in a poke", anyway, crossing our fingers that we'll get what is advertised for the...

Whitey - Good to hear, and I hope you are correct! I'm giving Justin the benefit of the doubt, as it is most likely mismanagement above his level that is the real culprit, here. As I have stated, previously, escorted visits could probably eliminate most of this theft, and to have such...

Just as an FYI to anyone who may have been following this thread, I'm following my plan, outlined above. I did contact the GL Site Mgr. at Meade, and he indicated he had not forgotten my request to be "made whole" regarding stolen parts from my lot. At this point, I must accept that answer on...

Jerry - Thanks! Not a "labor of love", as you can well imagine, but some things just "need doing", and this is starting to look like it DOES "need doing"! These gents deserve better treatment, and I think that the main reason they haven't been getting it, is poor oversight/leadership by a...

----------------------------------------- Ron - Well, I don't know that we WILL "win the war", with a barrage, but we certainly won't if we all continue to do nothing! Now that the holiday is over, I plan to attempt to contact the Ft. Meade Site Manager, by phone, probably on Monday, 11/29...

LC - Thanks for letting us in on your experience. These days, nobody has money to just throw around senselessly, particularly when you have already paid for something, only to see it ripped off, while you're waiting for an EUC or loadout appointment! Despite that, however, the feeling I'm...

EXITNOONE - Nice to see I'm not alone in standing up for principle because, you're right, "It's all about principle". In my case the potential cost to me is probably negligible. The hassle to replace or workaround missing parts, however, could easily become pretty annoying, and the principle...

kipman - Probably so, at least temporarily - sorry about that! Guess I'll go clean some weapons, and re-organize and count ammo - just to clear my head! I've already been reminded that I'm "beating a dead horse", so I'll clear out and see what happens next... Thanks to ALL responders - you...

mistaken1 - Appreciate your input - thanks! Al

EXITNOONE - I may not "get" your jewelry (my fault), but you certainly do "get" the problem we've been discussing! Thanks!! 1. I may do that - if I don't hear back from the GL guy, before I receive my EUC. He should have had my email for at least two business days, now, and still nothing...