[modeleng] Re: TES

Yes, PLEASE - All contributions will be gratefully received, and duly 
acknowledged.

Cheers!   Hubert
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "TEL" <tel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 1:34 PM
Subject: [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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