[modeleng] Re: TES

Excessive viewing tools on the web and/or in catalogs is also evidence of Tool 
Porn Addiction (TPA).  Unfortunately, TPA and TES are mutually reinforcing 
afflictions...  Charles
-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Shep" <shep.28@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 

> I am a sufferer from a VERY mature and totally incurable version of this 
> syndrome. This condition gets worse as you near your 80th birthday! 
> Viewing tools on the web is a further manifestation of this disease. 
> 
> Cheers from Hubert 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Patrick Coppens-Marian Lynch" 
> To: 
> Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:24 AM 
> Subject: [modeleng] TES 
> 
> 
> > Most of you might have seen this before...other not... 
> > 
> > Tool Envy Syndrome (TES) 
> > 
> > Tool Envy Syndrome (TES) is a serious condition that afflicts, in 
> > varying degrees, nearly all men who are interested in mechanical things. 
> > It is very important to recognize and deal with this condition before it 
> > becomes serious; left untreated it can lead to a far more serious 
> > condition: Inflammation of the Credit Card (ICC). TES is known to strike 
> > under the following circumstances: 
> > 
> > * Browsing the latest tool catalogs or sale flyers 
> > * Visiting stores such as Grizzly or Harbor Freight (Warning: while 
> > much less so than in earlier years, the tool department at Sears can 
> > still trigger small attacks) 
> > * Visiting the shop of a friend who has more and/or better tools 
> > than you have 
> > * Surfing the web site of someone with a well-equipped shop 
> > * Seeing a well-equipped shop in magazines such as Home Shop Machinist 
> > 
> > Tool Envy Syndrome tends to strike young men particularly hard, due its 
> > close relationship to a similar condition: Gear Acquisition Syndrome 
> > (GAS). Over time, in most men, both of these conditions tend to lessen 
> > in severity. In fact, it can be shown that gradual accumulation of tools 
> > and gear over a period of years can control both conditions while 
> > minimizing the risk of Inflammation of the the Credit Card (this is 
> > known as the Mature Phase). It has also been widely observed that 
> > getting married and having children can moderate the risk; primarily, it 
> > is believed, due to counseling from a loving wife and the sobering 
> > effect of having lots more bills to pay. 
> > 
> > Tool Envy Syndrome cannot be controlled by any known drugs (although its 
> > effects can be exaggerated by the use of alcohol). Therefore, treatment 
> > is currently limited primarily to counseling methods. The first step is 
> > admitting that you have a problem. Here are some additonal pointers: 
> > 
> > * Avoid situations that are likely to cause an attack 
> > * When visiting tool stores, leave your credit card at home 
> > (Warning: in severely afflicted individuals this can trigger emotional 
> > breakdown, fits of crying and other irrational behavior) 
> > * Meditate on the fine collection of tools that you already have; 
> > recognize that time will make it better 
> > * Find a quiet place. Visualize your ideal shop. Repeat to yourself 
> > "It is coming" 
> > 
> > I hope you have found this information to be helpful. As a TES/GAS 
> > sufferer myself (now in the Mature Phase) I felt compelled to pass it on 
> > to you. 
> > 
> > Patrick 
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