From Popular Mechanics - they had this list where you are to score your knowledge and experience compared to celebrities. Obviously, you will look through it and scan it for things you have done or know. But more fun might be to suggest things that should be added as requirements for manly knowledge! And it has been duly noted that No. 40 is "grill with charcoal" with no mention whatsoever about bubba pucks or atomic dragon balls or kummok's salmon or WTS' brisket!
Automotive
1. Handle a blowout
2. Drive in snow
3. Check trouble codes
4. Replace fan belt
5. Wax a car
6. Conquer an off-road obstacle
7. Use a stick welder
8. Hitch up a trailer
9. Jump start a car
Handling Emergencies
10. Perform the Heimlich
11. Reverse hypothermia
12. Perform hands-only CPR
13. Escape a sinking car
Home
14. Carve a turkey
15. Use a sewing machine
16. Put out a fire
17. Home brew beer
18. Remove bloodstains from fabric
19. Move heavy stuff
20. Grow food
21. Read an electric meter
22. Shovel the right way
23. Solder wire
24. Tape drywall
25. Split firewood
26. Replace a faucet washer
27. Mix concrete
28. Paint a straight line
29. Use a French knife
30. Prune bushes and small trees
31. Iron a shirt
32. Fix a toilet tank flapper
33. Change a single-pole switch
34. Fell a tree
35. Replace a broken windowpane
36. Set up a ladder, safely
37. Fix a faucet cartridge
38. Sweat copper tubing
39. Change a diaper
40. Grill with charcoal
41. Sew a button on a shirt
42. Fold a flag
Medical Myths
43. Treat frostbite
44. Treat a burn
45. Help a seizure victim
46. Treat a snakebite
47. Remove a tick
Military Know-How
48. Shine shoes
49. Make a drum-tight bed
50. Drop and give the perfect pushup
Outdoors
51. Run rapids in a canoe
52. Hang food in the wild
53. Skipper a boat
54. Shoot straight
55. Tackle steep drops on a mountain bike
56. Escape a rip current
Primitive Skills
57. Build a fire in the wilderness
58. Build a shelter
59. Find potable water
Surviving Extremes
60. Floods
61. Tornados
62. Cold
63. Heat
64. Lightning
Teach Your Kids
65. Cast a line
66. Lend a hand
67. Change a tire
68. Throw a spiral
69. Fly a stunt kite
70. Drive a stick shift
71. Parallel park
72. Tie a bowline
73. Tie a necktie
74. Whittle
75. Ride a bike
Technology
76. Install a graphics card
77. Take the perfect portrait
78. Calibrate HDTV settings
79. Shoot a home movie
80. Ditch your hard drive
Master Key Workshop Tools
81. Drill driver
82. Grease gun
83. Coolant hydrometer
84. Socket wrench
85. Test light
86. Brick trowel
87. Framing hammer
88. Wood chisel
89. Spade bit
90. Circular saw
91. Sledge hammer
92. Hacksaw
93. Torque wrench
94. Air wrench
95. Infrared thermometer
96. Sand blaster
97. Crosscut saw
98. Hand plane
99. Multimeter
100. Feeler gauges
You think there's any coincidence that dealing with an angry wife isn't anywhere on that list? That's cause men aren't miracle workers ;D
lol I want to meet the man that can do all of that! ;D
They only exist in movies and folklore, Cowgirl ;D Most times I can't even walk and chew gum at the same time....get way outta rythm.
SD
Quotelol I want to meet the man that can do all of that!
I'm sure you have run into a few that would say they can do all that. :)
But actually many of them are very doable. May not be the best at many of them though. ;D
Don't know anything about ironing, using a sewing machine, changing diapers and probably about ten others.
So I'll admit, I cannot do all 100. ::) ;D
I'm sure you two are right. ;D
I guess the ironing and sewing aren't that important.
Didn't see anything listed about reading directions. I have always heard that real men do not look at instructions or ask for directions. ;D
QuoteDidn't see anything listed about reading directions. I have always heard that real men do not look at instructions or ask for directions.
Directions/instructions? Who needs stinking directions or instructions? ;D ;D
I mean after all, we are just humble servents to the female of the species, they direct and instruct us on everything we do. ;) ::) ;D
Quote from: pensrock on January 06, 2009, 01:44:26 PM
QuoteDidn't see anything listed about reading directions. I have always heard that real men do not look at instructions or ask for directions.
Directions/instructions? Who needs stinking directions or instructions? ;D ;D
I mean after all, we are just humble servents to the female of the species, they direct and instruct us on everything we do. ;) ::) ;D
lolol!! Do you happen to be single? ;D
Quotelolol!! Do you happen to be single?
Actually yes I am, but I can still deny I made that last statement. ::) ;D
Hmmmm, lets see now.
Is it too late to rephrase that statement made in the last post? ::) ;) :)
Quote from: cowgirl on January 06, 2009, 01:14:24 PM
lol I want to meet the man that can do all of that! ;D
CC,
I can do all that and make a waitress laugh too,
went to Mimi's cafe for breackfast sat in a booth and when the waitress asked what i would like.. I asked for orange juice, two links of sausage and eggs... she asked how would I like my eggs... I said like my mind...scrambled ! ! !!
Quote from: cowgirl on January 06, 2009, 01:52:21 PM
Quote from: pensrock on January 06, 2009, 01:44:26 PM
QuoteDidn't see anything listed about reading directions. I have always heard that real men do not look at instructions or ask for directions.
Directions/instructions? Who needs stinking directions or instructions? ;D ;D
I mean after all, we are just humble servents to the female of the species, they direct and instruct us on everything we do. ;) ::) ;D
lolol!! Do you happen to be single? ;D
ROTFL ;D
Hmmmmm, I don't see anything about assembling kids Christmas toys. :D :D
Quote from: cowgirl on January 06, 2009, 01:35:59 PM
I'm sure you two are right. ;D
I guess the ironing and sewing aren't that important.
Didn't see anything listed about reading directions. I have always heard that real men do not look at instructions or ask for directions. ;D
That's why we have GPS and Google Maps - don't need no stinkin' instructions! We got the power aaarrrgggghhh!
Unfortunately I do know how to iron and sew along with (and I am going to resent I said this - I know I am, I know I am) knitting, crocheting and tatting. And I clean toilets, cook, take out the trash, and make the bed. (ohh my head is hurting already).
Here to make it easier, I've already set up the target on my back - real big like too!
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/43something/target.jpg)
Quote from: Caneyscud on January 07, 2009, 07:11:19 AM
Quote from: cowgirl on January 06, 2009, 01:35:59 PM
I'm sure you two are right. ;D
I guess the ironing and sewing aren't that important.
Didn't see anything listed about reading directions. I have always heard that real men do not look at instructions or ask for directions. ;D
That's why we have GPS and Google Maps - don't need no stinkin' instructions! We got the power aaarrrgggghhh!
Unfortunately I do know how to iron and sew along with (and I am going to resent I said this - I know I am, I know I am) knitting, crocheting and tatting. And I clean toilets, cook, take out the trash, and make the bed. (ohh my head is hurting already).
Here to make it easier, I've already set up the target on my back - real big like too!
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l95/43something/target.jpg)
Hazel!!!!.... Is that you! ???
:D :D :D :D ;D
Mike
Quote from: Caneyscud on January 07, 2009, 07:11:19 AM
Unfortunately I do know how to iron and sew along with (and I am going to resent I said this - I know I am, I know I am) knitting, crocheting and tatting. And I clean toilets, cook, take out the trash, and make the bed. (ohh my head is hurting already).
Wow Caney, you'd make a better woman than I am ;D ;) . I don't even have a clue what tatting is. I'm also quite happy to pay someone to clean the bathrooms(although I do know how).
Deb
Wasn't me Mike ;D ;D Although, it seems as if Caney is looking to take over my title (which I'd gladly relinquish). ;)
I know what Tatting is Deb. I've hot one on each upper arm, one on the right leg, one on the left forearm and one on the right chest ;D
Quote from: cowgirl on January 06, 2009, 01:35:59 PM
I'm sure you two are right. ;D
I guess the ironing and sewing aren't that important.
Didn't see anything listed about reading directions. I have always heard that real men do not look at instructions or ask for directions. ;D
I don't read instructions, I'm never lost I always know my way home!!
QuoteUnfortunately I do know how to iron and sew along with (and I am going to resent I said this - I know I am, I know I am) knitting, crocheting and tatting. And I clean toilets, cook, take out the trash, and make the bed. (ohh my head is hurting already).
;D ;D Mike....... Hazel. SD you may have just lost your title. ;D ;D
Since I live alone I have to do most everything myself also. But since my wardrobe consists of camo, jeans, flannel and t-shirts. There is really no reason for ironing. Don't own a sewing machine, remember I said I was single ;D ;D I do have a dishwasher, but its the wrong kind....... it won't put the dishes away. ;D
One word Pens.....
Paperplates!
:D :D :D ;D
Mike
Quote from: pensrock on January 07, 2009, 12:42:51 PM
QuoteUnfortunately I do know how to iron and sew along with (and I am going to resent I said this - I know I am, I know I am) knitting, crocheting and tatting. And I clean toilets, cook, take out the trash, and make the bed. (ohh my head is hurting already).
;D ;D Mike....... Hazel. SD you may have just lost your title. ;D ;D
Since I live alone I have to do most everything myself also. But since my wardrobe consists of camo, jeans, flannel and t-shirts. There is really no reason for ironing. Don't own a sewing machine, remember I said I was single ;D ;D I do have a dishwasher, but its the wrong kind....... it won't put the dishes away. ;D
So that kinda makes you like Al Borland from Tool Time? ;D ;D ;D
QuoteOne word Pens.....
Paperplates!
You got it Mike! ;D
QuoteSo that kinda makes you like Al Borland from Tool Time?
Not quite, I think Al irons his flannels. :)
Although I'd love to spend some time with Heidi. ;) ::) ;D Hmmmm pens borland ;D
If you're going to dream, dream big ;D ;D :o
Quote from: Smoking Duck on January 07, 2009, 10:22:26 AM
I know what Tatting is Deb. I've hot one on each upper arm, one on the right leg, one on the left forearm and one on the right chest ;D
from wikipedia -
Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace constructed by a series of knots and loops. Tatting can be used to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, and other decorative pieces. The lace is formed by a pattern of rings and chains formed from a series of cow hitch (or half-hitch) knots, called double stitches (ds), over a core thread. Gaps can be left between the stitches to form picots, which are used for practical construction as well as decorative effect.
Tatting dates to the early 19th century. The term for tatting in most European languages is derived from French frivolité, which refers to the purely decorative nature of the textiles produced by this technique. The technique was developed to imitate point lace.[1]I bet you look great in lace Duck ;D
Quote from: deb415611 on January 07, 2009, 03:11:16 PM
I bet you look great in lace Duck ;D
Ohhhh that's so good Deb....
:D :D :D :D ;D
Hazel is back! :o
LMAO
Mike
Quote from: deb415611 on January 07, 2009, 03:11:16 PM
Quote from: Smoking Duck on January 07, 2009, 10:22:26 AM
I know what Tatting is Deb. I've hot one on each upper arm, one on the right leg, one on the left forearm and one on the right chest ;D
from wikipedia - Tatting is a technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace constructed by a series of knots and loops. Tatting can be used to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, and other decorative pieces. The lace is formed by a pattern of rings and chains formed from a series of cow hitch (or half-hitch) knots, called double stitches (ds), over a core thread. Gaps can be left between the stitches to form picots, which are used for practical construction as well as decorative effect.
Tatting dates to the early 19th century. The term for tatting in most European languages is derived from French frivolité, which refers to the purely decorative nature of the textiles produced by this technique. The technique was developed to imitate point lace.[1]
I bet you look great in lace Duck ;D
Wikipedia knows nothing about street slang, Deb ;D When you live on the mean streets, words take on new meaning. I'm just a lyrical gangsta ;D
However, you're not the first that has said that, Deb :o :o ;D
Quote from: Mr Walleye on January 07, 2009, 03:46:15 PM
Quote from: deb415611 on January 07, 2009, 03:11:16 PM
I bet you look great in lace Duck ;D
Ohhhh that's so good Deb....
:D :D :D :D ;D
Hazel is back! :o
LMAO
Mike
Ohhhh that paints a picture, now I'm gonna have to go smoke my eyes out with mesquite! ;D
C
lol good one Deb. ;D ;D
To be honest I had no clue what 'tatting' was. So now we all know. ;)
I found this on the Smoking Duck terms from the Street website (I believe it can be reached at www.SmokingDuckisalyricalgangster.com):
Tatting, verb, the act of getting tattoed with some serious ink so as to keep up one's street cred.
Wow, even I have a hard time believing that crap ;) ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D
Nice try SD but I think Deb got ya there. ;)
I have heard of tatting as you describe it.
Too bad it's not in the wikipedia. ::)
Ahhhhhh, she always gets me......I gotta get up pretty early to keep a step ahead of her :D But, seeing as I'm unemployed, it just ain't happening ;)
Quote from: Mr Walleye on January 07, 2009, 02:04:17 PM
One word Pens.....
Paperplates!
:D :D :D ;D
Mike
lol That's what I use. ;D
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on January 07, 2009, 10:49:39 AM
Quote from: cowgirl on January 06, 2009, 01:35:59 PM
I'm sure you two are right. ;D
I guess the ironing and sewing aren't that important.
Didn't see anything listed about reading directions. I have always heard that real men do not look at instructions or ask for directions. ;D
I don't read instructions, I'm never lost I always know my way home!!
lol But do you know how to get
there? (where ever that is... ;D)
Quote from: beefmann on January 06, 2009, 04:08:26 PM
Quote from: cowgirl on January 06, 2009, 01:14:24 PM
lol I want to meet the man that can do all of that! ;D
CC,
I can do all that and make a waitress laugh too,
went to Mimi's cafe for breackfast sat in a booth and when the waitress asked what i would like.. I asked for orange juice, two links of sausage and eggs... she asked how would I like my eggs... I said like my mind...scrambled ! ! !!
lol beefmann. ;D
Deb...you are seriously getting into the spirit here!!! :D :D ;D ;D
PS...bout time we chicks got some time... ;D Gotta scare these boys a bit!!! ;D But...don't ya just luv em"? :)
Quote from: La Quinta on January 07, 2009, 09:43:22 PM
PS...bout time we chicks got some time... ;D Gotta scare these boys a bit!!! ;D But...don't ya just luv em"? :)
Scare them a bit? Every time I get on here and I see that either you or Deb (and now I gotta worry about Cowgirl), I'm shaking like a tax cheat in an IRS office ;D. It's your world, ladies......we're just along for the ride ;D ;D
(That oughta buy me some goodwill down the road, don't ya think Pens? ;D )
--- silence ---- equals safety!
Quote from: Caneyscud on January 08, 2009, 06:35:00 AM
--- silence ---- equals safety!
If you ain't living on the edge, you're taking up too much space ;D
Quote(That oughta buy me some goodwill down the road, don't ya think Pens? )
I'll take Sparky's place in his absence, quietly drinking at a distance. ;D
Too late, Pens. It's a lot like bacon and eggs....you can either be involved like the hen or committed like the pig. You and I are the pigs, my friend ;D
QuoteYou and I are the pigs, my friend
Hey, I resemble that remark! ;D ;D ;D
I guess your right, guess I can't sneek off that easy. ;D
Heck, no..........I came into this world kicking and screaming with someone else's blood all over me........I'll go out the same way :o ;D
Quote(That oughta buy me some goodwill down the road, don't ya think Pens? )
For a minute... 8)
Interesting list.
1. I never get lost everyone is always telling me where to go.
2. My wife say I always need to read the map ......................because men are the only ones that can imagne
1 inch as being called 100 miles .......... ;D
Quote from: headgames on January 15, 2009, 07:37:58 PM
Interesting list.
1. I never get lost everyone is always telling me where to go.
2. My wife say I always need to read the map ......................because men are the only ones that can imagne
1 inch as being called 100 miles .......... ;D
Hee Hee! I've hidden all of the rulers in our house because of that ;D
CowGirl
Just went to your blog! WOW!!! If i was 40 years younger you would be in trouble......Keep up the show!
Tom
Tom, I am flattered! Thank you so much for the kind words. :)
Giggles.... Oh never mind..... :D I could opine but I will not... just behave Giggles... geezzzz...the blood thing...gotta go dude...
Quote from: pensrock on January 06, 2009, 01:27:47 PM
Quotelol I want to meet the man that can do all of that!
I'm sure you have run into a few that would say they can do all that. :)
But actually many of them are very doable. May not be the best at many of them though. ;D
Don't know anything about ironing, using a sewing machine, changing diapers and probably about ten others.
So I'll admit, I cannot do all 100. ::) ;D
I identified 6 that I eliminated, but a couple are questionable. ???
#3: Trouble Codes- Can do on my motorcycle, but not sure about cars
#6: Off road obstacle - Not sure what that is referring to.
#17: Know nothing about brewing beer
#25: Split wood - Haven't done that but prob could after buying the tools or renting a log splitter
#51: Canoe rapids - Have only canoed on lakes
#55: Mt bike steep drop - have a Mt bike, but never done that