Garry Beattie wrote:

Gee, that's a different way to how we look at things.

In Australia it's called mates rates. Friends helping friends.

If a sailing buddy needs help then, if you can, offer to help without
sticking your hand out for $$ in return. The golden rule is 'as long as it
doesn't cost you anything'.

Perhaps Australia is one of the few places where people still help each
other out??


Everybody everywhere helps friends but as countries become ever more
crowded, individuals have fewer and fewer friends. In a small town, most
everybody you know is a friend you help and count on. In a big city
where people won't even report a neighbor being murdered, someone in
need is an opportunity to make money. Look at the way medicine is
practiced. Sorry!

The U.S. was like Oz just 50 years ago. Keep having babies and you'll
catch up ...