Chapter 251

Patricia had finished putting away 1000 pounds of feed into the loft of the barn, using her new forklift. The heavy equipment store manager had offered to give her lessons on using it, when he brought it to the ranch. Patty had taken the users-manual home and read it overnight. As she closed the cage around her, the manager started pointing out the features of the machine. Patty said, "Let me take it for a test ride."

He watched her do things on the forklift that a 10-year veteran could not do any better. When she finished he asked, "How many of these have you driven before?"

"This is my first one, but I read the entire manual last night. I just knew it would be fun."

"I have never heard anyone call driving a forklift fun before."

"I will not be using it that often. If anyone in this area is in real need, and wants to borrow it, let them know it is available."

"They could drive off with your forklif