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On Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:09:45 -0700, Larry Jaques
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On Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:39:09 -0400, "Jim Wilkins"
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"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
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Larry Jaques wrote:



machines don't talk back.


Sure they do. You can even carry on conversations with some of
them.
I told more than one piece of equipment that if it didn't behave
I
would
scrap it for parts.

Machines with intermittent faults behave perfectly when I come near
them.

But only when we're there troubleshooting them, right? BTDT.
Generally, the last week I own a car, after I've decided to get rid
of it, the car runs better thanr years - - -

Every few years I drive to the dealership and pretend to be looking to
trade, mainly so I know what I want if I wreck mine, but it also keeps
them humble and obedient.
-jsw