In came a 26-cubic-foot column of stainless steel, equipped with all the modern conveniences, including water and ice dispensed through the door.
The miniature buildings measure 3 metres (10ft) by 2.5 metres (8ft) but include modern conveniences, running water and electricity.
"Coke and Pepsi can compete in convenience stores where water is being sold one bottle at a time, but they can't make money on selling cases at $1.99 apiece," said John Sicher, publisher of Beverage Digest.
Conserv stone repair mortar is supplied in tubs and offers a 'ready to mix, just add water' convenience.
The convenience of the water points is a benefit for school-age girls and boys.
Others seemed excited by the prospect of gaining certain conveniences, like running water, that Shishmaref lacks.
They're dry and whitewashed clean, and they have windows and all the modern conveniences: electricity, running water, telephone, cable and parking.
Life in the tent cities and railway cars, with their organized food handouts and conveniences like running water, offers advantages to refugees, at least compared to places like the Hashtyrov farm.
And the Cowley, based on Mini's extended-cab Clubman model, features a teardrop-shaped trailer lined with blonde wood and a bed built for two, with all the modern camper conveniences: gas stove, water tank and sink, mini-fridge and television.
Officers had to rely on their supervisors to run into local convenience stores to buy water.
