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In the fun world of the administration of justice, not all the laughs are in the court-room. Indeed, giggles and guffaws can erupt at almost any time or place.
For example:
On a bitterly cold winter’s day several years ago in northern British Columbia, a RCMP constable on patrol came across a motorcyclist, who was swathed 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.” – said the policeman
“Can’t.” – said the motorcyclist
“OK, Watch me and I’ll show you.” – said the policeman
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………..”
~Grandpa Bill: Park County, Colorado
