Thomased.

" Welcome to the Haynes Thomas the Tank Engine Manual! See how Thomas works, how his Driver operates him and how Thomas is kept in tip-top condition. Meet some of Thomas' friends and find out more about the Sodor Railway ................. Aimed at the 3=967 age group "

Is your wife trying to tell you something ?

Anything with Haynes manuals are, in my humble opinion, 1st class and worth every penny.

" keep it in a prominent place or is there? " My advice is to do just that .... next time she might buy you a loco !

They do a jolly interesting one for a Lancaster bomber, certainly.

Like the Wartburg?

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They also do one for A Baby... My son has found it very useful: reference to it has stopped his missus being so dogmatic about what is "right for baby" in the way that women tend to be.

I have been amused watching my offspring with theirs. First baby appeared to have been made of glass, and was handled by the book, lots of things written down, charts & things. Last one seems to be made of india rubber, and is looked after with a casualness that contrasts very strongly. Of course, that's just experience showing, but it still amuses.

You have to forgive the distaff staff. They come in for a fair bit of criticism if anything goes wrong.

They also do several in the ....... For Dummies range !

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Erm, er, why??

It's usually their fault, so that's fair enough.

I've found a quiet "Yes, dear." solves all problems. I think she worked out some time ago that for the past years I've been saying it while on autopilot.

Been trying to teach my son that for ages now. Modify for circumstances, works with all authority figures - teachers, parents, ladies..... Saves years of hassle and the number of points gained !

cheers, Simon