He should've gone to a parts dealer I once dealt with. Went in with a list
on a sheet of paper but the feller behind the counter seemed quite content
to go upstairs for each part, one at a time. Shades of 'The Two Ronnies'
and the hardware shop sketch.
PaulH.
http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.hunt1/
-----Original Message-----
From: Kai Radicke <mowogmg@pil.net>
To: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 01 April 1999 00:50
Subject: Handicapped MG Drivers...
>Today I decided to go pick up some parts I needed for my TR6... with the
>long Easter break I have I figured the time will be well spent. I arrive,
>and see a fellow fussing around with his rubber bumper MGB with bumper
>stickers all over it (besides the fact the car was sky blue with a red
top).
>
>I later found out the fellow is "near" deaf (apparently within Pennsylvania
>limits - as he is able to drive). While I was waiting, he spoke to the
>fellow behind the counter. His speech was very distorted, and the counter
>attendant had to repeat what he was saying a few times. Infact, I wasn't
>able to understand the deaf man much at all.
>
>Anyhow, I was talking / waiting / buying my parts for the better part of
two
>hours. This man had his car open, his small tool set laid out on the
>pavement and would install one part, come in for something else.. go
install
>it, etc... I think the hinges on the front door will need to be greased.
>
>But I thought it was very cool that he drove, and had an interest in, MGs.
>It was great to see.
>
>chocks away,
>
>--
>Kai Radicke -- kai@radiohead.net
>1966 MGB -- 1974 Triumph TR6
>
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