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Heartbroken.....
- Thread starter kopio
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Churches/synagogues/etc are burglarized more often than almost anyone would believe... except those of us who were police officers in previous periods of Life.
I'll skip the obvious irony, and just point out this: bad guys know that the business of religion (any religion, just so it's clear I'm not pointing to one in particular) is a very strong one and is also a consistent financial market; ergo, most churches/places of worship of any decent size have high-dollar sound systems and P.A. equipment, including nice power amps, a big$ mixer, mains, monitors, and usually a rack with comps and wireless receivers & mics. Add to that the actual instruments "locked" in a closet or music room with a typical interior door of much flimsier quality than the one on the outside the bad guys already got in through, and it's tweaker-in-a-candystore time. Plus, late-model computers, laptops, cash boxes or a small safe in the main office, and refrigerators full of food... on top of that, if it's more than a one or two-tweaker team, the third or fourth badguy outside can simultaneously be stealing the copper out of the air conditioner units.
Seriously, this happens all the time. Regardless of one's religious views or superstitions about a brick-and-wood building being holy or sanctified, the fact that church burgs are such a common occurrence is a simple and sad reflection upon the degradation of society overall. And a very justifiable reason for having, if someone like myself chooses, a very misanthropic and realistic outlook on the world around us, near or far. In case nobody is noticing, the world is a crappier place day by day. Things (society) are falling apart all over. I don't have the solutions (but I have ideas, though waaaaay too un-PC to expect to ever be used), I just have knowledge and awareness.
To the OP: I hope you get your stuff back... and that the legal system metes the appropriate sufferable punishment to the wastes of life who would steal from anyone instead of following the rules of the (lesser by the day) civilized population who have worked for, and earned, what they have.
Lastly, in the meantime, play bass with whatever you have. Life is short. And often unfair. Play while you can, as I do, as sonic therapy.
I'll skip the obvious irony, and just point out this: bad guys know that the business of religion (any religion, just so it's clear I'm not pointing to one in particular) is a very strong one and is also a consistent financial market; ergo, most churches/places of worship of any decent size have high-dollar sound systems and P.A. equipment, including nice power amps, a big$ mixer, mains, monitors, and usually a rack with comps and wireless receivers & mics. Add to that the actual instruments "locked" in a closet or music room with a typical interior door of much flimsier quality than the one on the outside the bad guys already got in through, and it's tweaker-in-a-candystore time. Plus, late-model computers, laptops, cash boxes or a small safe in the main office, and refrigerators full of food... on top of that, if it's more than a one or two-tweaker team, the third or fourth badguy outside can simultaneously be stealing the copper out of the air conditioner units.
Seriously, this happens all the time. Regardless of one's religious views or superstitions about a brick-and-wood building being holy or sanctified, the fact that church burgs are such a common occurrence is a simple and sad reflection upon the degradation of society overall. And a very justifiable reason for having, if someone like myself chooses, a very misanthropic and realistic outlook on the world around us, near or far. In case nobody is noticing, the world is a crappier place day by day. Things (society) are falling apart all over. I don't have the solutions (but I have ideas, though waaaaay too un-PC to expect to ever be used), I just have knowledge and awareness.
To the OP: I hope you get your stuff back... and that the legal system metes the appropriate sufferable punishment to the wastes of life who would steal from anyone instead of following the rules of the (lesser by the day) civilized population who have worked for, and earned, what they have.
Lastly, in the meantime, play bass with whatever you have. Life is short. And often unfair. Play while you can, as I do, as sonic therapy.
Aww man, I can so feel you! I can't imagine my church being broken into...
Of course it bites, but I'm happy to see that you say it's only stuff. I'd be a bit frustrated myself in that case, but it's good not to cling to these things so much.
I hope they catch the guy(s)!
God bless you man.
Of course it bites, but I'm happy to see that you say it's only stuff. I'd be a bit frustrated myself in that case, but it's good not to cling to these things so much.
I hope they catch the guy(s)!
God bless you man.
Sorry to hear that Brother, the sad part is the who. Someone knew that equipment was there.
A wolf in your flock, truly heartbreaking.
God will deal with it.
A wolf in your flock, truly heartbreaking.
God will deal with it.
Good for you for having insurance! A lot of the smaller church plants in my area have been burgled in the last few years and many of them were SOL with no insurance.
Cruise pawn shops and Craigslist in your free time pastor, and don't be too discouraged, you may have unintentionally blessed someone with the gift of low end!
Cruise pawn shops and Craigslist in your free time pastor, and don't be too discouraged, you may have unintentionally blessed someone with the gift of low end!
Wow. No wonder you feel sick to your stomach! Terrible. Welp-is an opportunity to get your dream bass! (but take it home with you!!)
Yeah, he is more wise and patient than I am.
Sorry about your gear, man. Hope everyone is OK (the thief included) in the end. I hope he/she/they are caught and reformed.
Hopkins
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I live in Twin Falls. I'll let you know if I see your bass in any pawnshops or on CL here. Hopefully it hasn't gone too far!
I hate hearing stuff like this.... I hope you get your bass back. No video cameras huh? You might want to look into that.. It can be done very cheaply and usually things like this happen more that once.
Ah, what a kick in the package. I'm sorry to hear about the theft, I hope all the gear can get replaced in a timely manner.
That sucks brother, check your inbox , we wont stop praising The Lord.
