Holy Handyman

County Press ^ | By Joe O'Loughlin

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The TLC channel has come up with a new program called the Take Home Handyman. The advertisement for the series calls the host Andrew Dan-Jumbo, ". . . .a triple threat of charismatic carpenter, craftsman and handyman of the popular 'While You Were Out' show . . ." The premise for Take Home Handyman is that Andrew goes to various Home Depot stores on the lookout for folks who are working on "do it yourself" (DIY) home improvement projects.

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[patton]

Many of us often try to be spiritual do-it-yourselfers. You believe that you find peace and serenity on your own. You feel confident in your game plan to bring things perfectly together. However, life has some rude awakenings.

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I found it interesting that the publicity release described Andrew as a charismatic carpenter. For the person who immediately comes to mind when I hear that depiction is Jesus. He is truly the ultimate charismatic carpenter who offers you His help, with no strings attached, in helping to model your eternal home.

[mom4kittys]

Be still my heart! I love Andrew Dan Jumbo! I met him at a home show and he was such a sweetie (not to mention gorgeous!)

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That was cold, cold, cold!

[capt. norm]

Many of us often try to be spiritual do-it-yourselfers.

That would rank right in there with "do-it-yourself dentists" or "do-it-yourself surgeons".

[patton]

Sorry, it was a quote from the article, not my words. Neglected to use quote marks, my bad.

[capt. norm]

Sorry, it was a quote from the article, not my words. Neglected to use quote marks, my bad.

Well it's a very good quote.

I wish I had said it.

I'd rather try take out my own appendix than try to "go it alone" on spiritual matters.

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Well... I have seen many articles comparing J.C. to the original carpenter from Bethlehem over the years. Surprised this one did not.

[JB in Whitefish]

"the Take Home Handyman"


....I've always thought of them as


'MEXICANS'....???

[Caramelgal]

Andrew Dan-Jumbo has spent his career helping others with their building and designing needs. Andrew attended London's St. Martin's College of Art & Design and began a career as a freelance graphic designer. In 1991, Andrew moved to the U.S. and, with his brother, co-founded Eurotek, a commercial and residential construction company that specializes in historic restorations and new home developments. Named one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" (May 2003), Andrew is single and resides in suburban Maryland.

For one thing my Gaydar just went off big time.

Tomorrow I’m going to Home Depot to buy a new flapper for my toilet. I will be repairing my toilet myself thank you very much.

Previously I have installed a programmable thermostat, a new light fixture, ceiling fan, repaired and replaced damaged drywall, hung insulation and replaced a leaky faucet and installed ceramic tile. I’ve painted both the interior and exterior of my houses.

Yes I am a chick and yes I am a feminine chick but my dad was a master carpenter and he didn’t raise any fool. He taught me a lot. And I do know when to call in a professional.

But if this girly man approached me in the Home Depot, I’d slap him up side his head with my tool belt. And yes I have my own tool belt and power tools and I’m not afraid to use them :),

[patton]

Do you have a stick nailer?

Time to use it.

LOL.

[mom4kittys]

Andrew is not gay and not in the least "girlie" I have met him and he oozes masculinity.

You've got to be kidding right? Did you forget the sarc tag?

[Bean Counter]

Wow! This reminds me of....well.....me!

[Caramelgal]

No. I've not met him and I could be very wrong and I’ll defer to your judgment, but my “Gaydar” is usually point on...there are gay guys who look masculine and I’ve seen his other show.

Although not all male interior designers, fashion designers, models, hair dressers, floral designers, ice skaters, ballet dancers, dancers and backup signers for Madonna and Elton John, etc. are gay, the percentages are in favor of that. He was an interior designer and a model…..

But more importantly, just like some guy (gay or straight, good looking or not) with a wicked slice and a bad chip shot coming up to me on the golf driving range to give me unsolicited advice on my swing, I would not appreciate some guy coming up to me in the Home Depot and assuming I don’t know what I’m doing.

OK. If he was very good looking, single and definitely not gay? Well I guess I could pretend to be stupid and in need of some manly help.

[ga medic]

I am impressed with your carpentry capabilities but not your "gaydar". I sure he is not gay. My sister met him at a benefit in NYC and spent "some time" with him. He is sincerely and genuinely nice guy, according to my sister and many of her friends that know him. He has dated several people that she is aquainted with too. If you watch the show, he is really quite masculine. (very athletic too)

[mom4kittys]

OK. If he was very good looking, single and definitely not gay? Well I guess I could pretend to be stupid and in need of some manly help.


Ha ha, I guarantee if you saw him coming, this would be the case. He is really charming and handsome. He is very witty and tells great stories. Did you ever see the show "While you were Out"? Not that it matters, but his long time girlfriend is a former Miss Buffalo.

I was just shocked when I read your post, because he would not generate even the slightest blip on my gaydar. Not at all!

[Wycowboy]

Yes I am a chick and yes I am a feminine chick but my dad was a master carpenter and he didn’t raise any fool. He taught me a lot. And I do know when to call in a professional.

Wow, but are you single??