[modeleng] Re: TES

Contrary to popular opinion tho', both conditions can be cured with massive
injections of cash


> 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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