Dave,
     That is my point. A responsible person knows that these things can
happen. When they do, we don't have to sell our toys at a loss,
becasue we never bought them to begin with. We have saved the cash,
 for these unforeseen events.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
            www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm

On Wed, 5 May 2004, David Brodbeck wrote:

> On Wed, 5 May 2004, Eric Zeno wrote:
>
> >     Sorry Larry, but you'll just need to sell some toys.
>
> That sounds great on paper, but the fact is this stuff is surprisingly
> non-"liquid" when you're stuck somewhere.  Selling electronic stuff outta
> the trunk of your car (or back of your van) doesn't get you much cash.
>
> While I'm sure Larry isn't poor, I can sympathize with the fact that he's
> got a cash flow problem at the moment.  Some of you have valid reasons for
> not wanting to help, and I don't think any less of you for that.  But for
> crying out loud, don't belittle the people who *do* want to help!
>
> My pride would probably never let me ask the list for help if I were in
> Larry's situation, but if I did it's refreshing to know there might be
> people out there who'd want to assist me.  Kinda makes me feel better
> about humanity, you know?
>
>
> David Brodbeck, N8SRE
> '86 Volvo 240DL wagon
> '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
>