RenegadeRider

I just thought this was interesting.

As a follow-up to the previous post on Africa I thought I'd post this video that demonstrates an ingenious approach to solving problems and making do with what one might have available. Now, I must add that even though we saw some examples of what we might consider primitive, we never saw this. Another point was that we visited a very arid climate and it appears to be raining in the video. The picture quality is marginal, at best, but the idea is great.

The air travel was long and grueling. The Delta segment from Detroit to Amsterdam had the most unpleasant flight attendants I have ever encountered. Anyone that asked for a second bag of peanuts was turned down and informed that Delta had snacks for sale. About 2/3 of the distance across, while most of the passengers were asleep, we observed the flight attendants scurrying toward the rear galley carrying unused meals from the first class section. I had gotten up to use the lavatory facility and to stretch my legs. While waiting for the next vacant lavatory we were chased out of the area. My perception was that they did not want us to see them "living large". It all made us want to fly Delta again, soon! Cellular telephone coverage appears to be far superior to anything we find in the US. Serengeti National Park is a huge area (Approx. 30,000 sq km) that appears virtually empty of human habitation. In addition it is surrounded by vast areas of nearly vacant lands. I r

Our dearest friend and mentor, Jack Miller, passed away Friday morning. I'm sorry to report sad news this morning. Jack Miller passed at 8:33 am on Friday, October 9. Jack was diagnosed with cancer in June and fought valiantly to beat it. We all believed he would overcome it but he lost the fight. Jack was scheming, plotting and planning up to the very end. Just last weekend Jack showed me a brilliant tax strategy, which I will utilize in the near future. I've never met anyone who loved people or enjoyed life more and he lived his life to the fullest. He will be missed by all. Here is a final message that Jack wanted me to pass on: To my Friends, Students and Subscribers, "I have concluded that the treatment for my illness will not be successful. However, I am thankful that I have had the friendship and support of many of you. It has been rewarding for me to see you grow and prosper and I hope I was of some help in that process. It is my hope that you wil