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From: tdxsys@dartvax.UUCP (TDX sys Mark Mullen)
Newsgroups: net.singles
Subject: Re: the anonymous book
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Date: Sat, 23-Feb-85 16:54:49 EST
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Posted: Sat Feb 23 16:54:49 1985
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> One of the more interesting networks I have participated in lately is
> the BMW Anonymous Book.  This is a list of phone numbers (without names), 
> sorted by locality that any owner of a BMW (motorcycle) may obtain simply 
> by registering with a central office. One may list the various aids 
> to travellers that he/she is willing to provide: coffee, radius of help
> (in case of breakdowns), conversation, camping space, tools, etc.  
> One is required to be a member of the BMW Owners' Association, and
> usually will be asked to show proof of same, even if riding a BMW.  
> It seems to work.
> 
> The class of people contributing to the net seems high to me.  I wonder if
> it might be possible to have such an anonymous book for network participants
> who are travelling?  Certainly there are potential aids to travellers, or
> things one could offer.
> 
> While I would not be willing to put someone up for the night, I would, for
> example, be willing to offer aid in discovering Austin's better qualities,
> a good place to eat, perhaps just a helping hand, or could play any of
> a number of racquet games with those who carry their gear with them.  I've
> often been on the road and wanted a squash game, and would have settled
> for raquetball, but there was not time to find the players.
> 
> Participation (including mine) in the BMW Anonymous Book is strictly
> voluntary, and there's a real feeling of comraderie when one sees the
> number of souls willing to give a little.
> 
> fbr@utastro

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I second this motion. I left a job last year that bounced me all over the
place before they graduated to bouncing checks.  I think we ought to start a
moderated group and find out who is *really* interested.