I certainly agree with Steve... and as generous as your offer is, I'd hate to become dependent on you!:rotflm:
Seriously, though... the spirit of generosity that sparked the NCWW Pony Express does not apply to the real world, and unfortunately, the real world can access this forum.
Thanks for the incredible offer, though, Jerry. If nothing else, you've set my mind to thinking about a web-based solution that protects donors' privacies, perhaps a site in which you could anonymously contribute cartage and only identify yourself to those who take you up on your offer.
Craigslist has a 'rideshare' forum in which you can ask for/offer rides across town or across the country. CL's anonymizer email provides a little security, but of course, driving to California with a stranger might not be the best idea. NCWW has a little social 'vetting' built right in... we all kinda know each other, at least in spirit.
But that's just me... I wanna take every problem and turn it into a web-based problem. Geeks will be geeks...:roll:
Thanks again, Jerry... another reminder of what a great group of people the NCWW forum is!
Cliff