Geeez HH you had a good day there mate
We (& a few select operators) at EN used to have an 'over the top of ML' in VMC conditions local dep procedure some time ago that worked well when off rwy 35 heading west or so but not anymore. Heard that it was canned due staff shortages at ML twr!
Now we get vectored when ML are using rwy 34 for arrivals to the SE at 1500ft when one needs to go west like today, rough as guts (40+kts blw 2000') with a spinal patient onboard! Still could be worse could be in some beat up old PA31 I guess!
Most times ATC are good, but !
CW