TripleDigitRide

Let me start off by thanking TGO David and everyone else who took the time to spread the word. The outpouring was truly amazing, and I will be forever grateful.    The nearly 24-hour period that passed without knowing her whereabouts was undoubtedly the most gut-wrenching and heartbreaking period of my life. I felt feelings and emotions that I didn't know I had. I can definitely live without ever experiencing those again.   Without going into too many personal details; while my daughter's emotional and behavioral issues aren't something new to me, this was the very first time she's not been home when she was supposed to be. When I got the first phone call shortly after she took off from school, I was concerned enough to immediately contact the police, but I wasn't overly concerned. It was still early enough in the day, so I figured she would find her way home before I got home from work, hoping I wouldn't have known she wasn't where she was supposed to be.    Greater concern started to set in when she wasn't home by the time I usually get home from work. This is when I began driving around town without any real idea where she could be. I don't allow her to associate with many of the "friends" she normally chooses, so I had only one idea of where she may have been hiding/hanging out. She wasn't there, so the concern began to intensify even more.    Thankfully, I was able to get in touch with a parent who knew a little about the boy (later finding out he was one of three boys) she left with after school. With that information, I was able to find his house, names of friends, hangout locations, etc. Unfortunately, this information didn't help too terribly much. Most of it lead me too a bunch of dead ends. But at least I had more information that I started with.   Still holding out hope that she would come strolling in, as the clock ticked 10:00, 11:00, midnight, I began to get very angry with everyone. I was scared. At this point, I didn't know what to do. While I am sure the police were doing everything they could, the helplessness I felt was becoming overwhelming. Again, knowing the type of people she was likely with didn't help my state of mind. Needless to say, I didn't get a wink of sleep. I was anxiously waiting all night for the school to open, hoping she would show up there, as if nothing ever happened. They informed me that all three boys showed up for school, but Ashton did not. This is about the point where those three boys were lucky that I was able to control myself from doing something very stupid. Instead, I contacted the police with this information. After an officer had a chance to speak with them, one of the boys told the officer that my daughter was with him until 9:00 p.m. the night before, until he made her leave before his mother was to get home from work. He claimed that she left on foot, and he had no idea where she was going. At the very moment this information was given to me, I went into full panic mode. This was THE moment - had I been born with telepathic powers - the lives of those boys should have been flashing before their eyes. Even though she left with them of her own free will, I couldn't help but be angry with them. The boys she was last seen with claimed to have no idea where she was, and I sure as hell didn't.  Every possible worst case scenario began flying through my head. Every news story I'd ever hear or read involving a missing teenage girl came flooding in, as if I had a photographic memory. Whether I should have or not, I began debating if I should begin spreading the word, or just continue to hold out hope that she would come walking in at any second. I didn't want to get everyone worked into a tizzy, only to have her show up 10-minutes later. After quickly weighing my options, I felt like I would be better off getting the word out as soon as possible.   As most of you know, she was found within hours of getting the word out. She is now home. I don't think she had planned on staying out all night, but once she caught wind that the police and I were out searching for her, she became scared. One of the boys convinced her to stay the night at his house, or possibly go to jail for running away. From what I understand, his mother works nights, so it would be easy for them to hide out. On a lighter note, I think most of you'd be surprised how few degrees of separation there are between many of us. I can't tell you how many phone calls, text messages and emails I received from friends and acquaintances who heard about this ordeal via TGO and it's members, TN Jeeps and it's members, friends and family of TGO and TN Jeeps members, and mutual (although not known to me at the time) Facebook friends of many of you. Not to burst anyone's bubble, but I believe Steelharp is the most famous of us all. I'm pretty certain I had more people tell me they read about it on or via a share from his personal Facebook page than any other. I am a friend of his on Facebook, so I knew he shared the story. But I had no idea the degree of separation was quite that slim.   Again, I can't thank all of you enough. I am truly blessed to know you guys, even if most of it is via the internet. I feel a tiny bit silly for getting everyone worked up, only to have her show up hours later, but I hope this helps you understand why I felt that I had little choice at the time.    Thank you!

As far as I know, she doesn't have a cell phone with her.    I can't say for sure, but I'm not convinced she left against her own will. The problem is, she knows some very shady people. As a Father, it's difficult not to think the worst.   As of this posting, she and the person she was last seen with have not been found.   Again, Thanks to everyone for their support. it is truly appreciated.

Yes. I have covered every inch of Springfield, knocking on doors of places she may be. The police have been doing the same thing, as far as know.

Thank you all for the kind words. Still no word. As of now, the last person she was seen with is insisting he has no idea where she is. Please feel free to share this information with anyone.

She was last seen at 2:30 p.m. Police were called immediately. They came to the house about 4:30 p.m. to make a report. They came back to the house about 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Runaway report made about midnight. I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary in her room. She was last seen leaving the school on foot with a boy from school. He claims to know nothing. Police have visited a very few locations I could think of. No one has seen her or heard from her, so they say.

Last seen in Springfield, TN

UPDATE!!!!!!! Paul (Triple Digit Ride) has let us know that his daughter has been located and is safe. ---[begin previous content]--- My daughter was last seen walking away from school about 12 hours ago. No one in the family has heard from her. Very few clues at the moment. Not really sure why I'm sharing this. Just trying to keep myself awake, I guess.

Received mine today. Thank you very much, Secret Santa! This will come in very handy with reloading right around the corner. The gift is very much appreciated.

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2013 Secret Santa "Thank You" Thread http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/73182-2013-secret-santa-thank-you-thread/

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This thread has been created for those who have received their Secret Santa gifts. Hopefully this will help everyone ensure the gifts they sent were received. Unless you want to share what you received, a simple acknowledgment that your gift arrived will suffice.

Mine was also sent.

Even though there was a setback, the good news is that she is now home. She will continue to be in our thoughts.

Somewhat off topic, but while browsing the web about this story, I found an eBay listing for a used gas tank belonging to a Porsche GT. The price was $5000-$6000. That's with a non-working fuel pump. According to the ad, a new tank runs over $17,000.

While reading the first sentence of your post, I was thinking to myself, "I'm glad he's willing to be my guinea pig." Then I get to the next to the last sentence. Thank you.  :rofl:

Hey! Did you all hear about Zimmerman being arrested a week or so ago? 

I am the same way. I am a visual and hands-on learner. This thread will definitely get me headed in the right direction. 

  These appear to be the same item.   This: http://www.midwayusa...al-charging-die will screw into this: http://www.midwayusa...al-charging-die And this will screw into your turret plate.

Gordon, the die set you posted has only 2 dies. Will I not need 4?

According to Lee, the 4 hole is better for handgun only, and the Classic is for both handgun and rifle.

Is this Dillon press their version of the Lee 4 hole press?   http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/content/p/9/catid/1/pid/25792/?viewImg=0

So, your recommendation would be to buy a different press, or turn this one by hand? 

Is this the one you are talking about?   http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Precision-Classic-Turret-Press/dp/B003BWTF1E