Area man Max Grzeskowiak reports that he has misplaced his red knit stocking cap. He has put word out to the public that there is a substantial reward for its safe return. He first noticed it was missing two weeks ago after he’d taken a shower. Mr. Grzeskowiak reports he had tossed the red knit stocking cap in the washing machine just before he took a shower. 
Max reports that he has always been very particular about how he cares for his red knit stocking cap. It had been a gift from his grandmother when he was just a young lad back in the old country. When asked which country was the old country for his family, Max paused for a bit, then turned the discussion back to the missing red knit stocking cap.
“It is my pride and joy to be sure. It was knitted by my grandmother when 
I was just a lad back in the old country. 
In Poland.” He paused for a second as though checking his memory and then nodded. “Yes, Poland is where I grew up.”
Mr. Grzeskowiak discussed the issue with his eldest daughter, and she pointed out that he was wearing a red knit stocking cap. She pointed out that 
it was on his head. Mr. Grzeskowiak 
said they had laughed about that over a delicious cup of green tea. In fact, the tea had been brought over from the old country. This reporter then pointed out that he was currently sporting a red knit stocking cap.
Max placed both of his hands upon his head and delighted in the discovery that he had been wearing his red knit stocking cap since he took his shower. “No. I betcha what I did was I took my showers and forgot to remove my red knit stocking cap from my head. That’s why it took so long to dry my head.” He laughed a hardy laugh, poured a glass of wine for himself and asked the reporter to join him. The reporter took a pass!
