On a bitterly cold winter's day several years ago in northern British Columbia ,
a RCMP constable on patrol came across a motorcyclist, obviously stalled and who was swathed
in protective clothing and helmet.
"What's the matter?" asked the policeman.
"Carburettor's frozen," was the terse reply.
"Pee on it. That'll thaw it out."
"Can't."
"OK, Watch me and I will show you."
The constable lubricated the carburetor, as promised.
The bike started and the rider drove off, waving.
A few days later, the 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 ....
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