[Ruaidh]

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As I'm sitting here eating yogurt with a fork (couldn't find a spoon at work...) I think this is one of the most laudable strings yet. (Even with the milliHelen references.) I've got a fairly decent set of tools, a small compressor and an air bottle, a bike lift, and an all-night parts store only 40minutes away. I've got room if somebody got stranded or even just needed a spot for a night. I am a firm believer in being the good Samaritan. Sadly, having worked in the law enforcement field in various duties I also know a lot about scammers and cheaters and thieves.

I taught my kids to help others and have tried to live as an example. I would like to challenge somebody to come up with some kind of directory or listing wherein members of this forum can list themselves if desired. I'm just not web-savy enough to offer a method to this madness.

Ruaidh

 

[Ruaidh]

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Maybe it would have to be a listing of where we are and what we can offer, then is someone needs/wants something in a specific area they can PM the person or they can send a generic post for anybody to respond. (Kind of what happens now...) I guess the main difference is posting what is available to others in a directory. (I'm picturing some kind of check boxes on our profiles i.e., tools or trailer, then the capability to search or sort by these.)

It doesn't really answer the part of the emergency, but then again, you can almost always find an Internet hook-up (hotels, libraries, etc.) to make an inquiry.

Just some fodder for thought.

Ruaidh