by "MMC" <eodmdc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Mar 7, 2008 at 10:16 AM
"Kenneth P. Turvey" <kt-usenet@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:51:40 +1100, D Parker wrote:
>
>> I am going to be the arsehole here I think. But ffs they new the risks.
>> They
>> bought a ferro boat and if the insurance company wont cover it, that
must
>> have been a warning straight away. Now they are asking for money.
Sorry,
>> I
>> think there are a lot more needy people in the world. They appear to
both
>> be
>> healthy working age adults who can start again. I lost it all when my
ex
>> wife cleaned me out. Is someone going to donate to my cause? I dont
think
>> so! What I had to do was keep working rather than putting my hand out
>> for
>> someone else to ease the burden of my financial problems. Sorry if this
>> appears a little harsh. But welcome to reality.
>
> They do suggest setting up a system that others with similar problems
can
> turn to for help. I don't think a community of people helping each
other
> out is such a bad idea.
>
> I've heard that ferro-cement boats are durable and easy to repair.. so
why
> won't insurance companies insure them? Just a thought.
Too many ferro boats were made by amatuers and not very well built. the
ones
that are well built by amatuers or professionally built are rock solid.
>
> In any case, them asking for help in no why obligates you to provide it.
> I can't afford to at this time, but I would certainly consider it were
my
> personal finances in order.