Posted on 05/02/2014 8:59:22 PM PDT by MNDude
Today a young guy at the office got a flat tire. A bunch of young guys gathered around in the parking lot and I was amazed how none knew how to change a flat.
I commented this had to be one of the top things all men should know.
What would be some of the things you would include on a list that all men should know how to do? (Like change oil, etc)
Why just men?
The gals need to know how to change tires too, FRiend.
Unfortunately washing hands isn’t on that list. :-0
How to make love to a woman-—
The reporter was told that Welk could not meet with him because he (Welk) was out back cleaning the stables. Upon reading that, my respect for Welk tripled.
Eve noticed how its harder to get dressed in the dark since they stopped putting tags in clothes?
I wont be wronged, I wont be insulted, and I wont be laid a hand on. I dont do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. The Shootist (1976)
Well, there are some things a man just cant run away from. Stagecoach (1939)
Out here a man settles his own problems. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Dont apologizeits a sign of weakness. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
Sorry dont get it done, Dude. Rio Bravo (1959)
Well, son, since you havent learned to respect your elders, its time you learned to respect your betters. Big Jake (1971)
Women should know tooo!
Pitch a tent and build a good campfire
Geez. Really? Did he ask you if there was an app for that?
My grandpa made me learn how to change a tire, siphon gas, and check all of the fluids before he even let me start the car. (I did the same with mine.)
To understand her pleasure comes first and put in the effort.
Then hunting and shooting...and clean guns...... and fighting.
Ride a motorcycle..... dock a real boat.....even with sail...tuffy
Build a fire.
Prepare food from field to table
Know how to do enough arithmetic to conduct business....honestly
And how to cook.....and sew.
How to be responsible for seed sown and at least some Christian indoctrination for product of said seed.
Responsibility for mom and maybe other older kin is lifelong
Know how to deliver responsibly corporal punishment for wayward man children
Be able to handle your animals ...livestock ..dogs..etc
Serve God....do that and the rest just happens
This list could go on forever....that was just an instinctive reply
You win. That’s a great list.
Know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em.
Also know whether to use duct tape or WD-40.
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein, Time Enough for Love
You've seen my trunk. Only problem is the tensioner goes bad before the belt these days.
Wow. Another great list.
Properly shave with a brush and double edge razor.
I like the list in the boy scout manual.
A Scout is Trustworthy.
A Scout tells the truth. He is honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him.
A Scout is Loyal.
A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.
A Scout is Helpful.
A Scout cares about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or reward.
A Scout is Friendly.
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are different from his own.
A Scout is Courteous.
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along.
A Scout is Kind.
A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing.
A Scout is Obedient.
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them.
A Scout is Cheerful.
A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
A Scout is Thrifty.
A Scout works to pay his own way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
A Scout is Brave.
A Scout can face danger although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.
A Scout is Clean.
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He chooses the company of those who live by high standards. He helps keep his home and community clean.
A Scout is Reverent.
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
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