just a little light entertainment ...off topic

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'Tis the week before Christmas and all thru the house, STRESSSSSS,
even the mouse will bite your head off.
Men are blowing gaskets, you know how it goes, the wife comes from
being 'out, never you mind where' all plastic bags, 'you're NOT to
look in any of those 23 bags, keep away' and says what have you been
doing, totally ignoring that you've washed up, dryed up, cleaned the
floor and put the rubbish. Aaaagh.

But actually statistics prove that it's wives who blow gaskets- yes,
all the time. 'Well how did I know you are supposed to put WATER IN
THE ENGINE....idiot'
( the best form of defence is attack etc.).

Our delightful little Dance Teacher at Hibernia, one Cara has high
tailed it off to Malaysia to live as you might know. I just thought
I'd let you know she is having a stunning time, she LOVES it and
casual everyday occurrances like Mel Gibson coming into her class to
do a PE lesson coz he is staying at the house of one of her pupils
etc. So we are now giving away photos of Mel upside down on the school
gym floor with a hoola hoop in tow and photos alongside Cara with a
big cheesy grin - surely that can't be action man from Mad Max volume
1 to 84 ?

But I digress, back to women and blowing gaskets.....
Just got this email from Cara today and it contrasts with our rip off
society here where a replaced gasket need a prior appointment with
your mortgage advisor.......


Hope you enjoy it.... (we're off to see her over Christmas...)



16/12/07 email from Cara
Dear Mom 'n Pops, freedom at last. just got my car back - 8.30pm! A
bit late to go out, so I'll just stay in my PJs until bedtime. Had a
little sleep earlier so don't think I'll need to sleep again any time
soon!

Well, here is what needed doing on my car (for Dad's benefit):
1 tin oil
1 oil filter
1 set top set gaskets
Skim cylinder head whatever that means
Service and cleaning radiator
1 tin coolant
4x plugs
1 air filter
1 bottle additive oil
Labour - service, overhauling, dismantle radiator, change coolant
Towing to workshop
Total = 115 pounds (converted).
The receptionist went on about checking the water - did I mess it up
by not checking the water, Dad? What an expensive mistake!
The man showed me where to put the water and I remember not to do it
when the engine has just been running and is hot!
After they left, I tried starting it again and it wouldn't start. I
called the lady back and she told me not to "press the petrol". I
didn't know what she meant but I started it again without putting my
foot on the accelerator or pulling out the choke and it was okay. Yes,
it has a choke! Will try it again tomorrow.
Mum, I'm watching Tribe on the telly - the one where Bruce is living
with the crocodile hunters that go out at night. Remember?
Up early tomorrow to actually do something.
Love you lots
xxx