On 10/02/2005, at 1:52 AM, NSURIT@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I hadn't thought of that. One of the joys of my day, is those days
> when it
> occurs, is seeing a caravan of junk (by American standards) cars
> headed south
> through my town on their way to Central America. The joy come from
> knowing
> that they will see a second life and that someone has figured out a
> way to
> take something of little value in one place, build a business out of
> it and
> support their family and others through hard work and vision. Many
> times these
> cars, which are usually in pairs, with one pulling another, will be
> stacked
> high with bicycles and children's toys. It truly shows that one
> man's trash
> is another's treasure and I get to see it all the time leaving the
> Houston
> auto auctions, headed south on Highway 59. Last week there was an
> unusual
> caravan made up of 8 or 10 yellow school buses, each pulling a car or
> small truck
> behind them, headed for a new life in another country. Bill Barber
Best idea I heard in that line was the Postie-bike convoy. The
Postman's bike is a popular item here - 125cc Honda and people buy them
used from the govt., form clubs, etc.
One charity set up an event just after East Timor gained independence.
You bought your pre-checked bike at an arranged low price, took part in
a fun ride from Brisbane (I think) to Darwin, a substantial distance
across interesting country, and then put it on the boat for donation to
Timorese villagers. you got a great trip for your investment and the
Timorese got for them a really useful piece of equipment.
Now that's imaginative.
AndrewF
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