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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (64828)6/10/2005 4:51:53 AM
From: Snowshoe  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 74559
 
>>But trends don't have to be sustainable. Things change.<<

Yes, you can drive a horse and buggy to Walmart to buy cloth and make a calico dress on your foot pedal sewing machine... <g>

news.yahoo.com

An Amishman unhooks his horse from a special buggy-only parking area outside the newly-opened Walmart store in Middlefield, Ohio on Friday, June 3, 2005. Expanding their product line to appeal to the area's large Amish community, this Walmart sells giant blocks of ice and has an extensive fabric section. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)



To: Maurice Winn who wrote (64828)6/10/2005 5:15:57 AM
From: Snowshoe  Respond to of 74559
 
>>Maybe play badminton instead of flying at 10 km high and 1000 kph.<<

That reminds me, I once went by an Amish farm that had a dozen horse-and-buggies parked out front. The folks were having a picnic on the lawn and playing badminton or volleyball. Maybe they can become lifestyle consultants in the next big energy crisis.


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