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To: marktwain

I simply don’t travel by air anymore, tired of airports, delays, cancellations everything. When I did travel, one time I checked a Martin guitar and it was never found. A $5,000 guitar that just disappeared. The one or two times I did travel with a guitar after that I literally bought another ticket so my guitar could rest in the seat next to me.


21 posted on 03/19/2024 6:57:24 AM PDT by kawhill (kawhill)
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To: kawhill
A $5,000 guitar that just disappeared.

Wow. Just sad. Absolutely terrible.

I feel blessed that I have not had things stolen while traveling.

22 posted on 03/19/2024 7:01:24 AM PDT by marktwain (The Republic is at risk. Resistance to the Democratic Party is Resistance to Tyranny. )
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To: kawhill
I spent some time around performing musicians. Travel gigs were always a concern when your livelihood is in the hands of thieves. The older guys knew to have a backup plan at the destination in case their instrument(s) "disappeared".

Pickup gigs with only a few days to prepare, travel and play and get-out can be really stressful. Like you, those with instruments of exceptional value would buy another ticket and never let it out of your sight. Sorry for your misfortune.

25 posted on 03/19/2024 7:20:50 AM PDT by paulcissa (Politicians want you unarmed because they intend on doing things that you would shoot them for.)
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To: kawhill
I literally bought another ticket so my guitar could rest in the seat next to me.

You're not alone ... I once shared a 3-seat with a nice young lady and her Cello.

33 posted on 03/19/2024 7:53:36 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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