On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:05:56 +0900, Declan Murphy
<declan_murphy@hotmail.com> brought down from the Mount tablets
inscribed:

>Michael Cash wrote:
>> On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 01:02:13 +0900, Declan Murphy
>> <declan_murphy@hotmail.com> brought down from the Mount tablets
>> inscribed:
>> 
>>>Michael Cash wrote:
>
>>>>The officers had noticed a tear in the upholstery of their sofa and
>>>>the curved needles used for sutures are also ideal for upholstery
>>>>repair. Attempting to do it with the straight needles found in sewing
>>>>kits is an exercise in frustration.
>>>>
>>>>Kevin might be surprised to learn that a basic sewing kit is part of
>>>>the standard equipment of soldiers, sailors, and marines. When you
>>>>have to maintain your uniforms and tailors aren't available, you do
>>>>the sewing yourself.
>>>
>>>I still have my sewing kit actually. I've never used it since leaving my 
>>>chocolate soldier days behind me, but for some reason feel better just 
>>>knowing that it is there.
>> 
>> I keep one in my truck, and there have been many many times I have put
>> it to use.
>
>So your truck has a hip flask and a sofa. What kind of stitch do you use 
>for the upholstery?

It comes in more handy for rips in my clothing.





--

Michael Cash

"I am sorry, Mr. Cash, but we are unable to accept your rap sheet in lieu of
a high school transcript."

                                Dr. Howard Sprague
                                Dean of Admissions
                                Mount Pilot College