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Feb 19Liked by Wesley Verhoeve

That sounds like an awful experience but it was good that you were able to get your camera gear back.

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What a nightmare! Glad you are okay and your neighbors reacted so quickly!

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So sorry to hear that, Wesley, but happy all your valuable cameras are safe and sound.

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Glad the hard drive was backed up. Gear can always be replaced but my nightmare scenario is losing/having stolen HDDs with photos that have not been backed up and are therefore gone forever.

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Wow that's scary. Glad it was resolved.

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Sorry this happened Wesley but glad you and your gear made it through. I can imagine the stress and lingering effects continue long after the initial shock wears off.

Good tips as well to be prepared for the rest of us. I hope that hard drive was encrypted.

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Feb 18Liked by Wesley Verhoeve

Wow, three months of time is nothing for a hardened criminal. A real shame. Unfortunately, he'll be back out there soon enough possibly a bit wiser with his craft of thievery. Good to hear the gear was left behind, and I hope you get some further recompensation.

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Wow this is a sad story but I have the impression that you were lucky on a certain point! The camera bag, the coat, etc! This is like a personal violation and it must be hard ... hope you are good now.

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Feb 18Liked by Wesley Verhoeve

Sorry to hear an about this - having your home and personal items (expensive or not) violated is a terrible ordeal and should be met with stiffer sentences. So glad they didn't get away with your equipment, but the time and worry is still there. And then - in your positive style, you turn it around and share tips on how to avoid it happening, very sound advice! Take Care-

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Feb 18Liked by Wesley Verhoeve

sorry!

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Feb 18Liked by Wesley Verhoeve

Thanks for sharing all this Wesley, and glad to hear the gear made it unscathed! This is the weekend I finally insure my gear. I always have a slight worry when I take it travelling, but definitely need to consider it can happen anytime, anyplace.

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Feb 18Liked by Wesley Verhoeve

Sorry to hear that! What about Pentax?

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Feb 18Liked by Wesley Verhoeve

Sorry to hear you experienced a burglary. Glad they did not take your camera stuff. Must have had quite an impact. Good you're ok now. Thanks for pointing out Noah's channel. Subscribed.

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What a bummer. Sorry to hear it but glad it was not a lot worse.

And yes, backups offsite! For this, or heaven forbid, a fire.

Even solid state drives kept at a friend’s house can cover a large part of a person’s catalog, in a pinch.

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What a bummer! We live rural and every time we need to leave, there is a feeling of dread wondering if this is the time we get hit. I as well, worry about the cameras and hard drives, but that is all i worry about. Lol Glad your most treasured gear survived the invasion. It is always unsettling.

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Feb 18Liked by Wesley Verhoeve

Glad to know you're ok and also kept your gear!

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