--Note: This was written on 29 October 2011, thus "today" refers to that date, not the date of posting.--
Over the six weeks of the Rugby WorldCup I asked people what would happen if New Zealand did not win. Thefirst response was economic recession and an increase in familyviolence. Each additional person I asked gave the same response. Iassumed it was just a national joke, then I saw the sign. The otherday, I ran past a billboard sponsored by the New Zealand Policeurging Kiwis to “blow the whistle” on family violence. Apparently, when the All Blacks loose, there really is a surge infamily violence! Maybe that is true of all sports, but Rugby (andall other sports) are not worth it! It blows my mind, but thenagain, maybe that is why all the girls were dolled up for the finals,“you can hit me, or...”
Today, under the billboard was a yellow1978 Mini Clubman LE for sale (the billboard is in a field on Highway1 where people sell vehicles). I like the Volkswagen Kombi vans, andthe 70's era body style is decidedly the best looking. Perhaps theonly vehicle better looking than those vans is the classic Mini(maybe classic vehicle in my price range that is better looking...). The car is tiny, yellow and black (like my 1976 Schwinn Le Tour), andin good shape. I am feeling committed to living car free as long asI do not need one,but cars like that definitely make it hard for me to stick it out.
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