I live in California too and you are correct. Even most of the sailors
wouldn't help you here there is just no culture. Selfish, dumb and arrogant
is the normality here.

Wolf
"Gene Park" wrote in message
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It all depends; I a native northwesterner, (State of Washington) and where
I
come from a neighbour, who though they may live several miles away, know
that they can stop in for a cup of coffee and a jaw, or of one of
neighbours
needs help, everyone shows up to help.
Now I live in California and a neighbour is the stranger next door and are
wary if not terrified of everyone else.

"Vito" wrote in message
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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 ...