Re: Australian Boiler codes

2004-03-11 Thread Tag Gorton
On 10/3/04 7:02 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Until a hobby is proven to be hazardous to the general public, don't try to regulate it. Amen to that Tom. Some people in this particular hobby seem to have an unnatural desire for both complication and regulation. It both puts

Mad Claim Disease from USA

2004-03-11 Thread Gary
We in the USA would be glad to export all of our attorneys to let's say Mars. On a happy note, I thought I saw a recent news story about Australian politicians limiting lawsuits by setting a limit of $250,000.00 for a specific type of suit and demands that attorneys who file frivilous suits will

Insurance - Re: sslivesteam2-Digest - Number 163

2004-03-11 Thread Gary
Any mall display for electric model trains requires insurance here in Oregon, USA. In fact, they wanted fire proofed bark chips for a garden railway we were going to install at one mall. Another mall wanted us to pay for a temporary rider on the mall's policy for a mere $5,000.00! Great deal

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2004-03-11 Thread Raymond Clarke
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Re: Australian Boiler codes

2004-03-11 Thread Landon Solomon
In our case I have to agree. However, I have to disagree on general principle. We are in a somewhat unique position as our toys have been around, and safe, for a good long while now. However, in the case of a recently developed hobby I'd have to say that it should be determined that the