@Arthur P. Bloom posted:A few years ago, someone wrote a tongue-in-cheek instruction manual and had it published in the local paper. (Back when our town was notorious for no crime to speak of.)
"How to tell how long you've lived on Shelter Island"
Less than 6 months: You go to the post office, park the car, turn off the engine, set the brake, remove the baby, lock the car, set the alarm.
Less than a year, You park the car, turn off the engine, set the brake, take the baby, lock the car.
Less than two years, park the car, turn off the engine, take the baby, lock the car
Less than 4 years, park the car, turn off the engine, take the baby.
less than 6 years, park the car, leave it running, leave the baby, get the mail, go back to the car.
Less than 8 years, give the baby the keys and have him meet you by the door? 
Rusty
