Date:         Fri, 1 Feb 2013 19:39:19 -0800
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Friday Philosophy: On Fixing Things Right
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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if it's 'fixed wrong' ..then it's not fixed.
oxymoron.

let's say the goal is .................... 'a good solid repair that
lasts well , and doesn't breakthe bank either.'


On 2/1/2013 11:25 AM, Jim Felder wrote:
> My definition of fixing something right is not fixing it wrong.
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Feb 1, 2013 at 12:33 PM, James V <chimivee@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I try to approach repairs with the question: "How should I fix this,
>> so that I never have to do it again? Ever. For the rest of my life.
>> Yet how can I make it easier to do the next time, assuming I failed on
>> the former?"
>>
>> Of course, this philosophy fades real quick as the hours and
>> frustration mount. And then it turns into: "How can I fix this stupid
>> thing NOW, so I can be NOT fixing this stupid thing right now?!"
>>
>> James V
>> 86 Syncro Westy
>>