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Re: carry around tool kit.

To: Steven Trovato <strovato@s1.optonline.net>
Subject: Re: carry around tool kit.
From: "William M. Gilroy" <w.lists@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2004 10:44:48 -0500
Steven Trovato wrote:

>
> I never really understood the appeal of AAA.  Some folks seem to 
> believe that without AAA, you will be forced to sit stranded on the 
> side of the road until you slowly die of starvation.  Even without 
> AAA, you can still call for help.  You just have to pay.  So now it 
> just becomes a financial decision.  How often do you break down?  How 
> much does a tow cost?  How much does AAA cost?  Then do the math.  If 
> you find yourself needing help fairly often, I guess it pays off.  The 
> other frustrating thing about AAA is that you call them and they send 
> the tow truck from whoever they have a contract with.  So if you break 
> down across the street from a different garage, you get to stare at 
> their tow truck while its driver plays solitaire and you enjoy the 
> scenery.

Two words, "Domestic harmony."  I find it handy but if the wife needs a 
car towed, jumped or unlocked she has one number to call and they come.  
The towing is 100 free miles.  What does that cost if  you had to pay.  
In any case it keeps here happy so if I pay a little bit more so be it.  
The peace of mind for her is worth the price. 

Bill






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