This morning (2/12/2007) I witnessed an act of kindness that warmed the heart and validated my belief in the general goodness of folks I come across. Here?s the scenario: Due to a miscalculation (OK, OK. I?ll let you call it for all it?s worth: bullhead stupidity.) on my part while backing up my Saab into my garage, I did so before the garage door had completed its ascent. Thus, I snapped the antenna mast in half. It was either looking at that miserable antenna, which was still able to pull in most AM stations, or getting it fixed to allow me to forget my stupid act. Thus, I came upon Saab-Volvo Bo Jonsson's Independent Service at 111 E.20th Ave in San Mateo, a hitherto pop-son business now run entirely by son Patric after his dad?s demise a couple of years back. He?d quoted me a very reasonable sum of $100 for the job, as the antenna mast cost him $42. All well and dandy. \r
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Pat?s a very congenial Swede who must stand at least 6? 6? tall, a frightening figur
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