Since part of your problem is the availability of bungs, you might try either asking the hanrdware store to order you some, although this might require getting a much larger nmber than you need, or asking them to put some on hold for you when the next order comes in, and in either of those cases make sure you get the proper size.
As to your neighbor, :) You might just warn them and maybe come spring you might get the lost one back. Py > Anyway, I thought I would put it out there on the list in case someone has; > Either an idea to try or a source for bungs > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
