[modeleng] Re: TES

Hubert,
I know, this is a very persistent affliction, myself a sufferer, I knew 
a man, who was struck by the syndrome at the age of 32, he died of 
it....66 years later
Patrick
Shep wrote:

>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" <develop@xxxxxxxxx>
>To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 11:24 AM
>Subject: [modeleng] TES
>
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>>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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