【Extra Edition】 Glad I Ride a Cargo (Carrier) Cycle

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I have mentioned many various advantages of vintage Japanese bicycles, and, my penchant for utility cycles and cargo (carrier) cycles which enable me to haul large heavy loads.
The other day, once again, I had good reason to say to myself, "I'm glad my ride is a cargo (carrier) cycle". 

In the middle of the night, about a 3 minute ride from my house, a main water pipe ruptured causing flooding and a water outage.
I went to view the scene at 3:30 in the morning and found the road had literally turned into a river.
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Obviously, a water outage means, no water to wash dishes, use the restroom, shower, brush one's teeth, etc. 
Fortunately, a kind neighbor informed us that a park about a 1 kilometer uphill ride from my home had running water.
 

After arriving at the park, I filled the two 20L water jugs and strapped them to the rear carrier.
That is the equivalent of just over 40 kilograms (88 pounds) nearly the weight of the bicycle itself, 36 kilograms (80 pounds).

Since the ride to the park was uphill it was easy hauling the empty jugs to the park, and, after filling the jugs, I simply coasted downhill all the way back home.

Fortunately, water was restored by evening the same day.