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Don't get me wrong, I was there for 18 years and loved my time at Crown as a valued employee. Dicke III came on board and things changed for the worse. You know what they say, the 3rd generation did not have to put in the Blood, Sweat, and Tears. Greed and Ego are a nasty thing. "Jimmy Three Sticks" has not earned it like Jim I & Jim II. A Sad Story for sure.
  • Posted 28 Oct 2010 02:44
  • By bob_m
  • joined 13 Jul'07 - 20 messages
  • California, United States
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