>Poor Terry breaks down and apparently had to be towed (make that raped) . . .
>"What a beautiful thing.
>$275.00 later I'm home.
>What a bargain."
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         I broke down in an alternate type vehicle of foreign manufacture 3
weeks ago.  Had to be rollbacked at "$2.00 per loaded mile."  Then, they
hit me with a "hook up fee."  He didn't say anything about it until the car
is loaded.  $30.  We arrive, 211 miles later.

<stepping out of the truck, I am happy to be at my customary auto shop>

"Oh by the way, monsignor, there's an "unloading fee."   <I gasp>

Me:  "What if I don't want to pay that?"

<I look up at the car chained safely atop the rollback>

Him:  "We just unhook the chains and drive, and your car unloads itself."

Me: <blank stare>

<thinking about the g-forces of the impact when my wife's car hits the
pavement from 5 feet>

Me: "I guess now's not the time to quibble about price, my man.  <fake
laugh>  By all means, YOU unload."  <nervous gulp>

Him:  "Sure buddy, anything you say."