Much to Do About - Everything - Transportation

From: Brett <danjo_at_xnet.com>
Date: Wed Jul 23 18:27:55 1997

On Wed, 23 Jul 1997, Stacy C. Morang wrote:
> On Tue, 22 Jul 1997, Sam Ismail wrote:
> > So what happens to the guy in Maine? Does he get to pick up the
> > accumulated $600 in transportation charges that the others before him
> > incurred?
>
> If I win the lottery between now and then, yeah, no problem. Otherwise I
> can't justify spending anywhere near $600 for this stuff.

Please refer to previous post 8-)

> > Does everyone here have the time to retrieve, sort, re-package and
> > transport equipment in this manner? I hate to speak for everyone, but I
> > doubt it.
>
> If I were in a more central spot, the time wouldn't be a big problem, but
> a bunch of DG's stored in the rain might not be such a good idea.

Remember tho the people who do this must have storage available - even if
it is just left in the van for a week. It is NOT for everyone!

> > You're forgetting the fact that the equipment still had to make its way
> > to Maine, accumulating the transportation charges the entire way. I
> > wouldn't expect anyone to extend me that charity.
>
> Neither would I. The bucket brigade thingy only really works if there are
> enough people involved so that no one is inconvenienced enough to require
> additional compensation. An 8-10 hour drive (and long distance phone
> calling) is more than a little expense for me, anyway.

Well, we CERTAINLY wouldn't want to burden the Internet with HUGE VOLUMES
of email. Damn right - grab that phone NOW! 8-)

> > This would be nice, but again, its a matter of time and money. I and I
> > would expect others in this busy world have plenty to do on weekends as
> > it is. This hobby is not my life. It is a hobby.
>
> Very true. I have lots of projects and the rest of the family to attend
> to as well.

Well, I am NOT saying do it EVERY weekend and I am NOT saying to do it if
you can't. Not everybody is a Brain Surgen either 8-) I am simply trying
to get computers that someone ELSE wants along - maybe - with the stuff I
want. Maybe meet some nice people along the way. It doesn't hurt. As far
as time and money - what else won't you do for your hobby????? What DO you
HAVE for a hobby that DOESN'T take Time and Money????? I have NEVER HAD a
hobby that didn't consume Time and Money! Isn't THAT what hobbies do?

BC
Received on Wed Jul 23 1997 - 18:27:55 BST