[ratpack] The good samaritan
- From: humminboid@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: ratpack <ratpack@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, John Crosby <unclejohn6969@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:56:17 +0000 (UTC)
Carburetor Problem
In the fun world of the administration of justice, not all the laughs are in
the court-room. Indeed, giggles and guffaws can erupt at almost any time or
place. For example: On a bitterly cold winter's day several years ago in
northern British Columbia, an RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) constable
on patrol came across a motorcyclist, who was swathed in protective clothing
and helmet, stalled by the roadside.
"What's the matter?" asked the mountie.
"Carburetor's frozen," was the terse reply.
"Pee on it. That'll thaw it out."
"Can't."
"OK, I will."
The constable lubricated the carburetor, as promised. The bike started and the
rider drove off, waving.
A few days later, the RCMP detachment office received a note of thanks from
the father of the motorbike rider.
It began: "On behalf of my daughter, who recently was stranded ...."
Bruce Hiller
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