Saturday, May 22, 2010

Carburetor's Frozen

One bitterly cold winter's day, a police patrolman came across a motorcyclist, who was swthed in protective clothing and helmet, stalled by the roadside.  "What's the matter?" asked the policeman.

"Carburetor's frozen." was the terse reply.  "Pee on it. That'll thaw it out." replied the policeman.

"I can't." said the motorcyclist.  "Okay, Watch, and I'll show you." replied the policeman.

The constable lubricated the carburetor, as promised.  The bike started and the rider drove off waving.  A few days later, the chief constable received a note of thanks from the father of the motorcycle rider.

It began:  "On behalf of my daughter, who was recently stranded ...."

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