25 Man Skills.
I stole this from Betsy.
1. Patch a radiator hose – Ductape? I’ve not done this before.
2. Protect your computer – A cinch. Turn it off.
3. Rescue a boater who has capsized – Water skiing count?
4. Frame a wall – I’ve never done this, but I know how to.
5. Retouch digital photos – See here. Done.
6. Back up a trailer – Done.
7. Build a campfire – Done.
8. Fix a dead outlet – See here. Done.
9. Navigate with a map and compass – GPS anyone?
10. Use a torque wrench – I know the concept. Never have had to do it before.
11. Sharpen a knife – Done.
12. Perform CPR – Was certified. Now expired.
13. Fillet a fish – Done.
14. Maneuver a car out of a skid – Skids and accidents.
15. Get a car unstuck – Done.
16. Back up data – Super Done.
17. Paint a room – See here.
18. Mix concrete – Never done before.
19. Clean a bolt-action rifle – Nope.
20. Change oil and filter – Done.
21. Hook up an HDTV – See here.
22. Bleed brakes – Never done before.
23. Paddle a canoe – Yup.
24. Fix a bike flat – See here.
25. Extend your wireless network – Done.
By my calculations, you only had 17 out of 25.
You have to have actually DONE the thing before to know if you can do it.
(except CPR, if you’ve been certified, you know how)
But 17 is still impressive.
Mrs. Shoo is lucky to have you.
26. Over compensating for other man skills.
I think my knowledge and experience cleaning bolt-action rifles trumps your 26.
I am the man!
I’ve always considered myself less of a man. This list makes me feel manly. I only have a “no” for #1, #3, #12 and #19. I need to bust out some beer and raw meet and really confirm it.
I think I might have more on that list than Mr. Shoo.
ha…kidding…I’m about as un-manly as it comes.
Holy crap, I’m surprised how manly I am. I checked off everything but the torque wrench and bleeding the brakes. I have patched my last radiator hose with duct tape though.
I’ve seen other Man Lists (capitalized to emphasize the manliness), but this has to be one of the easier ones to base virility.
How are the computer things on the list Manly?
What is your wife going to show you how to use an iPhone? I consider that manly.
I’m sorry Shoo… Was that an insult slug at Jager, or an insult stating that no wife can show her MAN how to work his Iphone. I look forward to your interpretation!!!!!!!!
PS- You don’t get to count the GPS one cuz a GPS is not the same as getting out a map that you can never fold back the way it came, and use a compass. Sorry!