[Artemisia] Security, was...HG John & HE Symonne de Clare need our help

[Julia Jackman-Brink]

tangl wrote:

> It astounds me that people would steal that stuff, especially 
> since they don't think, "Awesome!" like we do. They think "Money." 

You bet. An unattended, loaded parked trailer, just screams opportunity 
to a thief. I think it's more likely they were hoping for appliances or 
quick sale items, and ended up with SCA Gear they probably won't be able 
to get rid of easily.

This is a tragedy because we know the individuals involved, but this 
kind of crime is not new. I know of at least two merchants who had their 
entire stock taken right out of their driveways or off their vehicle 
when they stopped for the night.  It is becoming more common too. 
Especially in more urban cities. Trailers are easy and MOBILE. A thief 
can just drive up, hook up and drive off, deal with what they find 
inside later on.

A co-worker suggested this to me. If you or a friend move with a trailer 
and can't unload right away, pay to have your trailer stored in a secure 
lot for a couple of days. Even, if you have to pay for a month's rental, 
it's worth it in the end. Heck, your insurance company may even help pay 
for it. Can't say enough about locks either (trailer, hitch, door what 
have you...)

I think some of the problem can be taken care of for future SCA 
travelers by shaking off our "everyone is so nice, it will be safe here" 
attitudes, and making sure our valuables, vehicles are secure on the 
road and at home. You are never going to stop a determined thief, but 
you can make it harder for them. It only takes a second to check, and a 
second for somebody to take advantage if we don't.

I wish the world was like in our Dream, but it's not...

Juliana