On a bitterly cold winter's day several years ago in northern British Columbia, an RCMP constable on patrol came across a motorcyclist, who was swathed in protective clothing and helmet, stalled by the roadside.

"What's the matter?" asked the Mountie.

"Carburetor's frozen," was the terse reply.

"Pee on it. That'll thaw it  out."

"Can't."

"OK, I will."

The constable lubricated the carburetor, as promised. The bike  started and the rider drove off, waving.

A few days later, the RCMP detachment office received a note of thanks from  the father of the motorbike rider.

It began: "On behalf of my daughter, who recently was stranded  ....."