November 6, 2002

FINALLY!!
WE BOUGHT A 4WD VAN!!!!

Thanks to Diana Reynolds and Company of Reach for the Stars Foundation for a major contribution towards acquiring this vehicle, and Manly Vernon Baker, a private person from Rhode Island, USA, for his input into the repair fund.

The main aim of Reach for the Stars, however, is not buying trucks to wannabe Russian farmers but helping disadvantaged kids. Those who wish to participate in their projects please write to reach.stars@verizon.net, telephone them at   011-1-978-580-1243 or send a fax to 01-1-775-640-4421... The particularly patronize the Staritsa Orphanage, and their involvement started with this story...

We also thank Carol Vesecky of Biointensive for Russia (http://biointensiveforrussia.igc.org). Carol and Co. promote agricultural practices for small-scale agriculture.

This is me before driving the newly acquired beast to Staritsa =>>

Olesya captured here the moment I was extracting a promise out of her to learn to drive the little monstrocity.. 

1991 UAZ that spent most of its life in storage.
4wd
2300cc, 90hp
Takes 10 people or 1 tonne
Top speed 100km/hour, comfortable cruising 70-80km/hr
Cost $1700