Thursday, April 21, 2005

Livia's Handbook -- a concise mannual of instructions

Yes, there are those who consider me a complicated person, too hard to fathom. Therefore, for the benefit of the clueless, I decided to be simpler to compile a compact set of instructions.


1) We are talking here of an economy model, usually low maintenance. This means that it can run a long way with a little, but it doesn't eliminate the need for refueling, an occasional polish and preferably parking in shaded areas.


2) The basic kit already comes with a tendency to fill in all imaginary blanks. In case of wrong interpretations, it is better to reprogram it immediately or the model will be prone to repeat mistakes over and over again


3) Stir. Do not shake.


4) Use fiction in liberal amounts. No friction please.


5) The brutal honesty panel has to be calibrated from time to time.


6) The question mode is one of the particularities of the model. Fine tuning is possible and even required at times.


7) It appreciates attention, but hates to be on the spot. In these occasions, it might not work properly or fulfill the tasks required.


8) For smoother running, avoid a ditatorial tone when dealing with it. Excessive rules and demands may provoke it to do exactly the opposite of what is required. The engine might get emotional, rattle or even try to bite the user's hand.


9) Being a tropical model, it is more adapted to warmer climates. Cold and harsh weather make the engine suffer, though it may not exhibit outward signs of wear.


10) The model has no vocation whatsoever for unhappiness. It forgives bad handling rather fast, but it doesn't forget. Prime conditions can be identified by bubbliness, verbosity and some amount of silliness.


With those simple cares, your Livia will be happily running for a long time.

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