Mechanical Things

Why is it that when you have problems with your car and you take it to the mechanic the problem mysteriously disappears even before he works on the car? Evelyne and I had a similar experience today, only it was with a propane heater. We bought a cute little propane heater for the greenhouse (which hadn't even been delivered yet) last spring from the close-out table at Orschelns. It is turning really cold here now, so it seemed like a good time to fire that thing up. Wouldn't you know it - it didn't work. We followed the instructions exactly, but still no flame. It was pretty dusty from sitting all summer, so I took it into the garage and blew all the dust off with the air compressor. Tried again to light it--nothing. We took it back to Orschelns and our favorite clerk was there. We asked him to show us exactly how to use it. He clicked on the magic button, and fortunately, it didn't work for him either. So he took it back into the store, tried it one more time and wouldn't you know it, it worked fine. We brought it back home (after spending another $100 at the store - it is always dangerous for us to go there). I haven't tried to light it again yet tonight. We shall see if this is a gender specific thing!