The subject of this cracks me up, it's a machine.

Having said that I have talked to it, pleaded with it and made
promises to it... "if you'll make it home with that safety wire
holding it all together I PROMISE I'll fix it before I drive it another inch!"

No pats but I did say "thanks" when we got home....

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com
Volkswagen Enthusiast ....