--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 World
Cup I asked people what would happen if New Zealand did not win. The
first response was economic recession and an increase in family
violence. Each additional person I asked gave the same response. I
assumed it was just a national joke, then I saw the sign. The other
day, I ran past a billboard sponsored by the New Zealand Police
urging Kiwis to “blow the whistle” on family violence.
Apparently, when the All Blacks loose, there really is a surge in
family violence! Maybe that is true of all sports, but Rugby (and
all other sports) are not worth it! It blows my mind, but then
again, maybe that is why all the girls were dolled up for the finals,
“you can hit me, or...”
Today, under the billboard was a yellow
1978 Mini Clubman LE for sale (the billboard is in a field on Highway
1 where people sell vehicles). I like the Volkswagen Kombi vans, and
the 70's era body style is decidedly the best looking. Perhaps the
only 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), and
in good shape. I am feeling committed to living car free as long as
I do not need one,
but cars like that definitely make it hard for me to stick it out.
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