jono Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I have always been an egalitarian but I still believe a man should have certain skills that form part of the definition of being a man .. If a woman has them too then that's fine but in my book a man should always be able to do a minimum of the following if called upon. Car ... Dip the oil, manage the levels, change a punctured tyre on a rainy day and know how to do bump start when the battery is flat. House .. Change a plug/fuse, re set the trip, put up a shelf that's level and will support more than a birthday card, bleed radiators and top up boiler. Fish the stinky gunk out drains, U bends and plug holes with a minimum of fuss Other skills .. Hide any latent fear of insects / creepy crawlies / vermin and despatch them swiftly in order to protect their loved ones. Be the one who goes down stairs in the middle of the night to investigate "that funny noise" . Freely and without complaint give up 75% of the Duvet. describe part severed limb as a result of a self harm incident with the power tool as "just a small cut" Suggestions ? ( keep it clean, this is a family site ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Nah, this should be basic anyone skills. Especially the going downstairs bit. My girlfriend is scarier than me, I'm just too laid back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 7 minutes ago, Animal is a Ram said: Nah, this should be basic anyone skills. Especially the going downstairs bit. My girlfriend is scarier than me, I'm just too laid back. you mucky puppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 36 minutes ago, jono said: I have always been an egalitarian but I still believe a man should have certain skills that form part of the definition of being a man .. If a woman has them too then that's fine but in my book a man should always be able to do a minimum of the following if called upon. Car ... Dip the oil, manage the levels, change a punctured tyre on a rainy day and know how to do bump start when the battery is flat. House .. Change a plug/fuse, re set the trip, put up a shelf that's level and will support more than a birthday card, bleed radiators and top up boiler. Fish the stinky gunk out drains, U bends and plug holes with a minimum of fuss Other skills .. Hide any latent fear of insects / creepy crawlies / vermin and despatch them swiftly in order to protect their loved ones. Be the one who goes down stairs in the middle of the night to investigate "that funny noise" . Freely and without complaint give up 75% of the Duvet. describe part severed limb as a result of a self harm incident with the power tool as "just a small cut" Suggestions ? ( keep it clean, this is a family site ) Agree on those plus my own: Mow the lawn Saw tree branches Go to the tip/bottle bank (not really a skill but designated task) Set up any new TV/Audio/Wifi equipment I got home from work the other day and the Mrs was mowing the lawn with stripes & everything. For a moment it felt like my nuts had been cut off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I swear I only clicked post once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 The only one of those I can deal with is the funny noise. If the funny noise is caused by a big spider my Indian princess should deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 36 minutes ago, LesterRam said: you mucky puppy Knew someone would pick up on that.. Get out of the gutter, Lester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Peel prawns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 37 minutes ago, David said: Peel prawns Why would you peel breadcrumbs off prawns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 55 minutes ago, David said: Peel prawns Don't tell Roy Keane .. He'll have you down as a half fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 24 minutes ago, uttoxram75 said: Why would you peel breadcrumbs off prawns? That's scampi you peasant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 3 hours ago, jono said: I have always been an egalitarian but I still believe a man should have certain skills that form part of the definition of being a man .. If a woman has them too then that's fine but in my book a man should always be able to do a minimum of the following if called upon. Car ... Dip the oil, manage the levels, change a punctured tyre on a rainy day and know how to do bump start when the battery is flat. House .. Change a plug/fuse, re set the trip, put up a shelf that's level and will support more than a birthday card, bleed radiators and top up boiler. Fish the stinky gunk out drains, U bends and plug holes with a minimum of fuss Other skills .. Hide any latent fear of insects / creepy crawlies / vermin and despatch them swiftly in order to protect their loved ones. Be the one who goes down stairs in the middle of the night to investigate "that funny noise" . Freely and without complaint give up 75% of the Duvet. describe part severed limb as a result of a self harm incident with the power tool as "just a small cut" Suggestions ? ( keep it clean, this is a family site ) When i got my last car it took me forever to work out how to check the oil, only to discover it told me on start up how much was in there ... so another job i am removed of. Cant change a puncture as dont even have a blooming spare wheel now just a can of whipped cream which doesnt work, and also told cant bump start anymore as will wreck catalytic converter. Reckon its some conspiracy to take all men jobs away from us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Being wrong all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 3 hours ago, jono said: I have always been an egalitarian but I still believe a man should have certain skills that form part of the definition of being a man .. If a woman has them too then that's fine but in my book a man should always be able to do a minimum of the following if called upon. Car ... Dip the oil, manage the levels, change a punctured tyre on a rainy day and know how to do bump start when the battery is flat. House .. Change a plug/fuse, re set the trip, put up a shelf that's level and will support more than a birthday card, bleed radiators and top up boiler. Fish the stinky gunk out drains, U bends and plug holes with a minimum of fuss Other skills .. Hide any latent fear of insects / creepy crawlies / vermin and despatch them swiftly in order to protect their loved ones. Be the one who goes down stairs in the middle of the night to investigate "that funny noise" . Freely and without complaint give up 75% of the Duvet. describe part severed limb as a result of a self harm incident with the power tool as "just a small cut" Suggestions ? ( keep it clean, this is a family site ) Take the rubbish out and put the bin out first the bin men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Assert male dominance over the remote control so no rubbish like Game of Thrones is put on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 17 minutes ago, David said: Assert male dominance over the remote control so no rubbish like Game of Thrones is put on Now you are just being provocative ! Put the testosterone away, don't you know ? ..."winter is coming" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Turn lights off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Very good Boycie, great edge in to the corner pocket .. They didn't see that coming ...Result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 5 hours ago, Paul71 said: Being wrong all the time. It's ok Paul .. Play the long game ... One spider and they'll know how important we are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Have we had cooking the bbq food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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