Guest MormonGator Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 We are currently in the process of relocating, and and we are driving down to our new state. Unfortunately we got a flat tire on the way. I stood there helplessly for ten minutes wondering what to do while I called AAA in total fear. LadyGator changes the tire in five minutes, practically while blindfolded and with her hands tied behind her back. I was still like the Geico lizard in the commercial, wailing on the side of the road saying "Somebody help me! I have a flat tire!" :-) Quote
beefche Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 She should have taught you to change it. Then next time, she can supervise. Good for her! My dad taught me to change a tire and I've had to do that a few times since. He also taught me to change my spark plugs and oil. But, I'm too girly and don't like to get my hands dirty--so I ask Jiffy Lube to do their thing.... Quote
David13 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 The expression used to be, it's easy to see who wears the pants in that family.But we don't say that any more.dc Quote
Capitalist_Oinker Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 I had to laugh at your post, gator. Your wife sounds just like my wife. She was raised by a father who was a handyman par excellence, and he taught his daughter well. There is little my wife cannot do when it comes to fixing things. She does almost all of the maintenance around the house, and she maintains all of our vehicles. When my truck dies I open the hood and look for a giant on/off switch. ("There’s the problem right there---the switch is off! I’ll have this baby running again in a jiffy.")When I can't find the switch I turn the problem over to her. Quote
askandanswer Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 I have a flat tyre at the moment, can you send her over here please? Quote
The Folk Prophet Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) I know that saying, "shame on you" has become like the greatest sin you can commit in our day an age. But a tire change? Rise up and be men! :) Edited November 18, 2015 by The Folk Prophet Quote
slamjet Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 The Folk Prophet, David13 and Sunday21 3 Quote
Guest MormonGator Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 This is awesome! yeah, we don't do the traditional gender role thing. Want to know a dark secret? I don't even pump my own gasoline. Quote
Guest MormonGator Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 And just for the record, I CAN change a tire, but it takes me about three hours. Quote
Guest MormonGator Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 I had to laugh at your post, gator. Your wife sounds just like my wife. She was raised by a father who was a handyman par excellence, and he taught his daughter well. There is little my wife cannot do when it comes to fixing things. She does almost all of the maintenance around the house, and she maintains all of our vehicles. When my truck dies I open the hood and look for a giant on/off switch. ("There’s the problem right there---the switch is off! I’ll have this baby running again in a jiffy.")When I can't find the switch I turn the problem over to her. Oh laugh away my friend! That's why I posted it here! LadyGator is more pit bull than Alligator. If you want to tell her not to change a tire, knock yourself out. Quote
Vort Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 knock yourself out. Like this?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlchs0u3-X0 Quote
Guest MormonGator Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Like this?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlchs0u3-X0Vort-I've taken American Kenpo for years. I've gotten knocked out twice! Cool thing-The founder is Ed Parker, also LDS. Edited November 18, 2015 by MormonGator Quote
EarlJibbs Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 Ha!!! I only have a class B Man Card since I prefer chicken or pork over steak, every time. My man card was revoked completely at one point years ago due to me reading the entire series of Twilight. It was reinstated after purchasing a house with an oil pit where I changed my own oil until I moved again. Quote
Guest MormonGator Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 Ha!!! I only have a class B Man Card since I prefer chicken or pork over steak, every time. My man card was revoked completely at one point years ago due to me reading the entire series of Twilight. It was reinstated after purchasing a house with an oil pit where I changed my own oil until I moved again. Glad we aren't alone! Amen brother, I liked Twilight!And you can change your own oil? I salute you with awesomeness. Quote
Guest MormonGator Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 My BA is in English and I'm a huge lit geek. When my friend saw Twilight on my self next to some obscure Elizabethan plays, she started to lecture me about my terrible taste. Quote
Ffenix Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 I do not understand this... "Man Card" Object. Is it some sort of strange and unnecessary object that lets you do something you should not need a card for like a library card? Quote
askandanswer Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) tyres? you mean those four (or is it five? or three?) black round things underneath the car? They can be changed? Why would anyone want or need to do that? I quite like the ones I have and all they do is go round in circles every time I drive! Edited November 19, 2015 by askandanswer Palerider 1 Quote
Mahone Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) My father was/is useless at most things and I don't think I've ever seen him successfully repair anything, let alone show me how to do so. My wife is in a similar situation so we've having to learn a lot for ourselves.The primary difference between us is that I always try to do something myself first through research and trial and error and occasionally fail so badly that I waste a lot of money and have to call a professional in to fix the original problem and reverse amy damage I caused, at which point I'll watch and listen to ensure I learn for next time. My wife skips the DIY attempts and just calls a professional. Edited November 19, 2015 by Mahone Quote
David13 Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 Well Mormon Gator I'm glad I'm not the only one who chimed in like that.I also thought I might add that you (and maybe Cap. Oinker? as well?) have forgotten your farm boy roots. And become one of those urban effete that can't do things.Or is is effete urban ... something or other.I have a professional graduate degree and worked in offices all my life as a "professional", and there is nothing I like more than a vehicle to take apart, take out the motor and rebuilt it, or anything else on it, and more so a motorcycle. Change the oil, change the clutch, it's all a joy for me to do.dc Quote
Guest MormonGator Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Well Mormon Gator I'm glad I'm not the only one who chimed in like that..Or is is effete urban ... something or other.I It's better than metrosexual, even though that word is twenty years ago it's a fairly accurate description of me. Edited November 19, 2015 by MormonGator Quote
pam Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 I knew the difference between you two before you even posted. You are a guy and she is a girl. Palerider 1 Quote
Guest MormonGator Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 I knew the difference between you two before you even posted. You are a guy and she is a girl. lol! Guilty as charged. Quote
Palerider Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 I confess .....my wife taught me how to drive a manual shift car. When we first got married the car we had was manual shift. I never drove one and that was the only type of vehicle she ever drove. I reached "expert" level because of her. Quote
slamjet Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) I just couldn't help it... Edited November 19, 2015 by slamjet Palerider and The Folk Prophet 2 Quote
Guest MormonGator Posted November 19, 2015 Report Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) I just couldn't help it... lol. in reality, A real man wouldn't let someone else's view of masculinity change them.And LadyGator and I are a team. Neither one of us is in charge of the other. Cool story: One guy was tearing into me one time about my inability to do handiwork. He was really busting my chops and said I was "controlled" . LadyGator busted out laughing and said "You think Gator is whipped? Try telling him what to do. Go for it" I'm so blessed. LadyGator is very modern and knows you don't have to buy into traditional gender roles in order to be happy. She also knows that doesn't make me a "sissy" Edited November 19, 2015 by MormonGator Quote
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