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> He stopped all of the sudden, looked at me and > smiled, then he yelled, "If > you see a kid hanging on a fence someday, give them > a ride". > That was 35 Years ago I'm a bit older than Ron, and I drove my parents crazy by hitch-hiking to the local airports, and then putting out my thumb by the taxiway to cadge rides. It worked, too! I hate to be the one to have to say this, but in today's litigious society, giving a kid (or adult) a ride is taking on a huge liability. An aviation-savvy attorney in our area advised us that, should anything go awry (you know, the stuff we always practice for!), the likely damage awards could financially destroy you, or your heirs. Fortunately, the EAA's Young Eagles program provides parental releases and liability umbrella coverage, so when I see a kid hanging on the fence, I advise them to return on such-and-such a day and time and catch a Young Eagles flight. As much as I'd love to give rides to everyone, I can't subject my family to the devastating consequences should something go wrong. I wish it weren't so, but that's how life in America has changed since those days long ago. Paul Tanzar N94821 @ 06C __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com ================================================================== TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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