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Re: Check Ups

To: Fredd <fal@hiwaay.net>
Subject: Re: Check Ups
From: "T. R. Householder" <trhouse@greenapple.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 11:03:31 -0500
(or, A Guy is like his Triumph ...)

>
>As it gets older, the differential starts slipping, and the U-joints get 
>worn, causing the drive shaft to go bad. 
>
>The transmission won't go into high gear and sometimes has difficulty 
>getting out of low. Overdrive is out of the question!
>
> The cylinders get worn and lose compression, making it hard to climb
>the 
>slightest incline. When it is climbing, the tappets clatter and ping to
>the point where one wonders if the old bus will make it to the top. 
>
>The carburetor gets fouled with 
>pollutants and other matter, making it hard to get started in the
>morning. His gas fumes can kill ya!
>
> It is hard to keep the radiator filled because of the leaking hose. His
>frame has a big bow in the middle too. 
>The thermostat goes out, making it difficult to reach operating
>temperature. The headlights grow dim, and the battery needs constant
>recharging. 
>
>His shifter is stuck in the down position which is the 'low position'
>and ya can't get any where that way.
>
> But if the body looks good, we can keep it washed and polished, giving
>the impression it can compete with newer models and make one more trip
>down the primrose lane before the head gasket blows. 
>
>Gentlemen...start your engines! 
>

Fredd wrote:
> 
> Paul wrote :
> 
> > - A tip Bill don't worry about your looks it's too late to do anything
> now,
> > but keep working on the performance, rub yourself all over with 'Firy
> Jack'
> > before you do anything important!!
> 
>  Paul,
> Just to make you feel better, read below what was send to me a few days ago.
> fredd
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> A woman accompanied her husband to the doctor's office.  After his
> checkup, the doctor called the wife into his office alone. He said,
> "Your husband is suffering from a very severe disease, combined with
> horrible stress.  If you don't do the following, your husband will
> surely die."
> 
> "Each morning, fix him a healthy breakfast.  Be pleasant, and make sure
> he is in a good mood.  For lunch make him a nutritious meal he can take
> to work.  And for dinner, prepare an especially nice meal for him.
> Don't burden him with chores, as this could further his stress.  Don't
> discuss your problems with him; it will only make  his stress worse.
> Try to relax your husband in the evening by wearing lingerie and giving
> him plenty of backrubs.  Encourage him to watch some type of team
> sporting event on television.
> 
> And most importantly, make love with your husband several times a week
> and satisfy his every whim."  "If you can do this for the next 10 months
> to a year, I think your  husband will regain his health."
> On the way home, the husband asked his wife, "What did the doctor say?"
> 
> "You're going to die," she replied.

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