bobad,
I had a crazy idea while reading your post and will throw it on the wall to see if it has any sticking power...like I said, it may be a crazy idea.
What if we had a "Pond Boss" co-op? A co-op that would have members buying shares of certain high $, infrequently used equipment in return for periodic use of that equipment. That transit, for example probably costs over $500, but say it was $500. If 10 guys put in $50 apiece we could have one and share it when needed.
Sophisticated water testing equipment could be a candidate also. Maybe fish haulers. Maybe certain traps. Construction equipment might be too much money, but I would consider it with the right folks. Top of the line GPS units for ponds. Things that cost a lot, but are used infrequently. Crazy idea? FedEx the stuff around to who needs. Last one to use it sends it on to the next requestor.
I think it could work with the right folks involved...and requires a degree of trust in each other. Any interest?
p.s. my dozer would not be available for the co-op.
