Actually, the loonies might have a good idea for the wrong reason. If you know you are going to settle in a neighborhood for a while, we ought to consider buying stock in things. Like 5 neighbors chip in for a snow blower. It would save money. I know some blocks do community dinners. The wives don't feel like cooking all the time, so there are about 25 people in like 7 families, and each cooks one huge meal for dinner once a week. The other families get to do other things the other six nights a week, and just show up and eat, then leave when they are done.
Totally off topic I know. But it gave me the thought. I would pitch in with a few neighbors to get a really really excellent lawn mower, rather than four of us spending more money per person on crappier models.
yup,it sounds good on paper but then consider the logistics involved with scheduling lawn mowin and snow blowin and then maintenance on a high mileage peice of equipment...and don't forget to factor in that you might not like yer neighbor 'Bob' all that well after all....and why are just the wives cooking all the time? ;-)