Perhaps he had a hearing disorder and thought you said "wenches?" Yes, we do have an anti-wench lobby. Or perhaps "winch?" This thread could get really awful! Bill Guy Glorieux wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gregory Fraser" > > > ... asked the manager who told me they don't sell wrenches, then > walked > > away. > > > "Things are never what they seem" - Vlad > > Pity, Gregg! > > Hadn't realized that your part of the country had fallen into the hands > of the powerful anti-wrench lobby. > We do have a covert market for wrenches here in Montreal. Let me know > what model you need and I'll try to get you one. > > You'll understand, of course that prices have hit the roof. But, > because it's you, I'll work a deal and won't charge you my usual 50% > commission fee... -:)) > > Guy > "Things sure ain't what they used to be" - Rats