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Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 04:40 PM
Hey guys, I just thought I would start this thread 'cause, well, like you know, us guys got things to talk about that chicks don't freakin' understand, know what I mean?

So, if anything comes up that is just, you know, guy talk, just come on in and lay it out here. I ain't exactly the sensitive caring type myself, so you might keep that in mind, but aside from thooose kinds of things, well, we could like, you know, talk about all kinds of stuff here. Understand?

Well, to start off with something, how do you guys handle it when the old lady starts talking about innane stuff like your family's survival and things when you're tryin' to watch TV and chug a few suds? Just curious if anyone has any useful tips.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 04:45 PM
I alway like the "Huhh?" unsure.gif

Or I will look at them and say "What did they say, I missed it while you were talking. "

They just usually go off in a huff. tongue.gif

Posted by: Aon_Daonna 08-Jan-2004, 04:49 PM
*snickers and buggers off again.*

Men talking are great *grins* everytime Craigs best friend is up I'm sitting in the background being amused. You can't imagine how much I learn from those evenings! happy.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 04:55 PM
QUOTE (Aon_Daonna @ Jan 8 2004, 05:49 PM)
*snickers and buggers off again.*

Men talking are great *grins* everytime Craigs best friend is up I'm sitting in the background being amused. You can't imagine how much I learn from those evenings! happy.gif

Huhh? unsure.gif

Posted by: Aon_Daonna 08-Jan-2004, 04:55 PM
no, it's cool, really biggrin.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 04:56 PM
Richard Bercot Posted on Jan 8 2004, 05:45 PM
QUOTE
  I alway like the "Huhh?" 


Good point Richard, I usually use the ¿Que? (She speaks spanish so it woud be a fairly rude, WHAT? in english). But sometims she persists, you know, going on about really unimportant stuff like, "You know the septic tank is full and stuff is backing up into the shower, and flooding the kids room." And it might be like the fourth quarter with maybe three minutes left in the game and here we are in the playoffs and stuff. I mean, I don't really hear her, don't get me wrong there, my female filters are workin' just fine, but you know, I mean it's kinda irritatin' in a way cause it detracts a little from watchin' the stuff on the tube. If I just come back with a sensible remark like, "Hey, guess you otta move the kids to higher ground." She gets all huffy.

And then, man alive, if I just get up and go get another beer at that point she hits the ceiling. Go figure that.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 04:58 PM
HEY! Who let her in here? Richard, did you leave the door unlocked?


Leo unsure.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 05:06 PM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 8 2004, 05:58 PM)
HEY! Who let her in here? Richard, did you leave the door unlocked?


Leo unsure.gif

I heard it latch behind me, I just assumed that it was locked. unsure.gif

Just like a woman though, try to find out our secrets while they holler at us for giving them some insight in theirs. Go figure. kwasny.gif

Posted by: Aon_Daonna 08-Jan-2004, 05:11 PM
*pouts* never criticised anybody for peeking into women's stuff and never will. Might add to understanding

*mumbles something about men being too sensitive* happy.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 05:12 PM
Well, buddy, don't worry about it none. Here, we'll just have to bring in the secret defense screen. That always gets 'em. (pulling a cheap cigar from pocket and lighting up)

Here, want one of these?

Hey, get this, what about the way that you'll be all dressed to go somewhere and she will look at you funny and say, "You aren't going like that are you?" I mean come on, am I supposed to be uncomfortable when we go out or what? It's as if she thinks I ain't got a lick of fashion sense at all. Hey, at least I buy my boots big enough to fit my feet, know what I mean?

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 05:39 PM
I guess I am just to House Broke. I still get the LOOK though if I pick out a Shirt that she does fit the theme. I just tell her that I didn't know we were going to a Costume Party. wink.gif

I alway try to dress nice even when I am home alone. You never know who is going to come to the door.

Posted by: maggiemahone1 08-Jan-2004, 06:15 PM
Hi guys biggrin.gif Your forcefield won't keep me out! wink.gif Things are spicier with the women's issues. HaHaHaHaHaHA!

maggiemahone1

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 06:23 PM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jan 8 2004, 07:15 PM)
Things are spicier with the women's issues. HaHaHaHaHaHA!

maggiemahone1

That's OK Maggie,

Most Men are loners and do not talk of such things as Women do. wink.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 06:29 PM
Richard Bercot Posted on Jan 8 2004, 07:23 PM


QUOTE
Most Men are loners and do not talk of such things as Women do.


Correct. Lots of times we don't even communicate with words, just one sylable grunts and body language are enough. With an occasional belch or, well you know.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 07:03 PM
heehee!!! wink.gif My wife thinks I am going deaf LOL!!! The "what" question and are you talking to me works very well! wink.gif

My dear old dead grandfather had a saying:

" All men are born with trap doors in their ears, knowing when to use them is a survival must ! "

He also used to say:

" A man has a right to build a shed over his tools, the bigger....."

OOPS is this a protected forum?????

laugh.gif

Posted by: kidclaymore 08-Jan-2004, 07:05 PM
Where I live its called a dog house.lol

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 07:15 PM
Of course, there is the old standbye, " Shhh, just a minute, I need to hear this." But honestly, that doesn't seem to be as effective as the quick glance and the "What?" does.

But one has to wonder, how come they pick such inappropriate times to discuss stuff like that?

Or better yet, why discuss stuff at all? Sheesh! That's the kind of stuff we men have to do at work, don't want to carry that baggage home to.

Leo cool.gif by the way Shadows, that reminds me of a joke, but I just can't tell it here. (about the hard of hearing fat guy that goes to a sauna one day, when some spunky dumb kid asks him when was............then the kid says why don't you diet, and the fat guy says, "Why? what color is it?) laugh.gif

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 07:29 PM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 8 2004, 08:15 PM)
Of course, there is the old standbye, " Shhh, just a minute, I need to hear this."  But honestly, that doesn't seem to be as effective as the quick glance and the "What?" does.



But one has to wonder, how come they pick such inappropriate times to discuss stuff like that?

Or better yet, why discuss stuff at all?  Sheesh! That's the kind of stuff we men have to do at work, don't want to carry that baggage home to.

Leo cool.gif  by the way Shadows, that reminds me of a joke, but I just can't tell it here.  (about the hard of hearing fat guy that goes to a sauna one day, when some spunky dumb kid asks him when was............then the kid says why don't you diet, and the fat guy says, "Why?  what color is it?) laugh.gif


Of course, there is the old standbye, " Shhh, just a minute, I need to hear this." But honestly, that doesn't seem to be as effective as the quick glance and the "What?" does.

"Was that the phone" sends em runnin tooo!!! LOL

But one has to wonder, how come they pick such inappropriate times to discuss stuff like that?

Or better yet, why discuss stuff at all? Sheesh! That's the kind of stuff we men have to do at work, don't want to carry that baggage home to.

Leo cool.gif by the way Shadows, that reminds me of a joke, but I just can't tell it here. (about the hard of hearing fat guy that goes to a sauna one day, when some spunky dumb kid asks him when was............then the kid says why don't you diet, and the fat guy says, "Why? what color is it?) laugh.gif

LOL!!!!!!!

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 08:23 PM
Well, the phone won't work for me since it is right next to the tv, which by the way, brings up another interesting question.

Why, for heaven's sake, does that obstinante streak seem to be so strong? Or is it just latinas? Actually, my wife wanted the phone in a different place, but her mother went bonkers and insisted that it had to go next to the tv. Maybe since telephones are relatively knew out in this part of the world she figured it had to be in that spot to work tongue.gif.

Hey,
I was perusing one of those really informative quasi-news programs a few years ago, something like Primer Impacto or one of those and one of the stories was about a moose running rampant in some town in Maine, complete with pictures of the moose in question. Well, my Mother in law walked in while the moose was being shown on TV and started screaming for my wife to come quickly. She was so excited and was yelling, - Mira, Mira la chupacabra. - (Look, Look a chupa cabra.... which litteraly means goat sucker and is the name of a beast that supposedly roams these parts killing animals and draining thier blood) laugh.gif

Leo

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 08:29 PM
Oh Man I pity you! Superstisious (spl) inlaws of the third world... ARRGH!!!

wink.gif

only thing worse is.... well never mind LOL!

Posted by: JaneyMae 08-Jan-2004, 08:30 PM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 8 2004, 06:29 PM)
Richard Bercot Posted on Jan 8 2004, 07:23 PM




Correct. Lots of times we don't even communicate with words, just one sylable grunts and body language are enough. With an occasional belch or, well you know.

Leo cool.gif

OOOhhh! *as she squeels* This is sooooo interesting!!! thumbs_up.gif I didn't know you men had such intensive conversations and you use such large words! smartass.gif You vocabulary is so incredible *ooo that's probably too big a word* fine!

Whe you are communicating I especially like the scratching and expelling of gas! fart.gif fartnew.gif

I'm so glad Richard hasn't figured out how to "actually" colse the door tight lol.gif

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 08:36 PM
wink.gif Hey guys...

How do you deal with the dreaded "butt sweats"? Is there something we can do to not have the unsightly "line" down the back of our jeans????


tongue.gif wink.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Elspeth 08-Jan-2004, 08:36 PM
Thanks guys!

This site is much funnier than the women's one. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 08:40 PM
Hey, well, I had a theory that has definitely been proven correct.

When I started this thread I was pretty sure that if I put that 'Girls... Keep out ' thing, that would garauntee they would be flocking here by the droves. Of course, I don't know anything that could be done to keep em out, they are so nosey about everything. If any of you guys have any ideas let me know.

As far as the flatulence goes, men know that they do not ever have flatulence unless someone else is in the room, sorta like the if a tree falls in the forest and no one is there thing.

I don't know, maybe this was a regional thing but seems to me the most words out a mans mouth in the company of other men is usually something along the lines of,
"Hey Bubba, watch this." Usually preceded by a trip to the emergency room. Guys do it here too, seen it several times. Made several trips to the emergency room, both accompanying and as a patient.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 08:45 PM
You forgot...

" Here hold my beer " part of that "Watch this...."

wink.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 08:45 PM
Yeah the butt sweats, that is quite a problem down here and honestly, there really isn't all that much one can do. Just don't be wearing white trousers and if you are best to have on some undies. In the tropics it is much more comfortable to go, ummm, well, 'regimental', if you know what I mean.

The thing that mystifies me is the shrinking butt syndrome. You know, you start out in the morning on one belt size and by afternoon are having to adjust to keep your pants up. What causes that? Or is it just me?

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Elspeth 08-Jan-2004, 08:46 PM
Hey, Leo, it had nothing to do with your disclaimer. I just lead a really boring life and am easily amused by stupid, guy banter.

BTW, I hear inquiries are in process as to the whereabouts of your cat.

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 08:54 PM
Shadows Posted on Jan 8 2004, 09:45 PM


QUOTE
You forgot...

" Here hold my beer " part of that "Watch this...."


Yes, right about that Shadows, just remember that lots of the secondary sex seem to think we always have a beer in hand which simply is not true.

Hey Elspeth, no problem, you girls can hang out and stuff here. Just no lectures in here, ok?

As far as the cat, he is fine. I saw him last night do his routine where he goes up on the roof of the rancho bat hunting. He does it every night for a couple of hours.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: maggiemahone1 08-Jan-2004, 08:54 PM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 02:46 AM)
Hey, Leo, it had nothing to do with your disclaimer. I just lead a really boring life and am easily amused by stupid, guy banter.

BTW, I hear inquiries are in process as to the whereabouts of your cat.

OH Elspeth, that was good! box.gif

Yuck, you guys talk grose! Butt sweat, gas and belching! Next you will be talking jock itch!

maggiemahone1

Posted by: Elspeth 08-Jan-2004, 09:03 PM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 8 2004, 09:54 PM)
Yes, right about that Shadows, just remember that lots of the secondary sex seem to think we always have a beer in hand which simply is not true.

You mean you guys don't? ohmy.gif

Quick, somebody tell my husband it isn't manditory he always have a beer in his hand!

I'm not even looking at the use of the word secondary. cool.gif I'll allow you your delusions. Afterall, it is your thread.

And never fear, I save all my lectures for those who have to listen to them. tongue.gif

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 09:08 PM
"regimental" only way to go!!! wink.gif


Ah the "shrinking butt" never undertood it myself... but it does happen! I have to hang handcuffs and a large radio off of my belt and by the end of the day I am tugging my trousers up every 2 minutes!!! rolleyes.gif Then I go to work.... laugh.gif

angel_not.gif



Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 09:08 PM
maggiemahone1 Posted on Jan 8 2004, 09:54 PM


QUOTE
Yuck, you guys talk grose! Butt sweat, gas and belching! Next you will be talking jock itch!


Thanks for reminding me, meant to bring that up. Hey, what's the problem with scratching where it itches. For some reason it seems like an awful lot of the secondary gender are offended by that. Cripes! Certainly not as bad as leaving lip prints on a cup, yuck!

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Elspeth 08-Jan-2004, 09:11 PM
I'm timing how long it takes you to get to the toilet seat issue. laugh.gif

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 09:14 PM
wink.gif Look before you sit!!!! If it is up , put it down, you r gods gave you hands too!!! laugh.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 09:18 PM
Elspeth Posted on Jan 8 2004, 10:11 PM
QUOTE
I'm timing how long it takes you to get to the toilet seat issue. 


laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

Well, you got it then, but hey, I really don't have a big problem with that now. The little woman has never made an issue out of that at all as long as what is supposed to go inside really does go inside. The seat has never been an issue, but then you probably should understand that down here the sanitary toilet (as opposed to a one-holer) is a fairly new device as well, and that not everyone uses seats believe it or not. Not joking here, but it is true that a lot of the older country women will raise the seat themselves. And please, don't ask me how I know. I just know. tongue.gif


I do know that for most American women that toilet seat thing seems to be a big deal and an issue worth risking the big D for. Sure was for my first wife, but then see there, that's what I mean.

Leo, cool.gif (cheeks hurting from laughing)

Posted by: Elspeth 08-Jan-2004, 09:23 PM
Yep, this thread's more fun. biggrin.gif

Just say your cat told you about the old ladies. rolleyes.gif

With a barely six year old male in the house, as well as a thirteen year-old and a forty something year old, I too am happy if it just makes it in. biggrin.gif The all swear they don't miss.....

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 09:26 PM
Why do women rub their eyes first thing in the morning?

Because they don't have balls to scratch!!!

OH OH was that not right for this forum?


Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 09:32 PM
Elspeth Posted on Jan 8 2004, 10:23 PM

QUOTE
The all swear they don't miss.....


Well, I guess I can't speak for anyone else, but I been handlin' that old breech loader for quite a few years now, and I really think I would know if I was off target. biggrin.gif

And, furthermore, on the really rare occasions when I might miss, like when a bug flies in my eye or an earthquake hits or something, then I do clean it up. tongue.gif

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Elspeth 08-Jan-2004, 09:40 PM
My husband and his friends always said - get up in the morning, scratch their balls, put on a baseball hat and they were good to go. Perhaps I should have been more discriminating in my choice. unsure.gif

Leo, in my house they don't clean it up. Denial. The little one got some slack until I discovered him experimenting with the sounds he could make depending upon where he aimed. cool.gif

Posted by: MDF3530 08-Jan-2004, 09:42 PM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 8 2004, 09:11 PM)
I'm timing how long it takes you to get to the toilet seat issue.  laugh.gif

BTW, we don't like those foam-padded toilet seats! They're not that comfortable, they don't fit right, and the seat falls down when we pee! Standing up to pee is a two-handed operation.

(BTW, ladies, get your minds outta the gutter tongue.gif ! Aiming requires two hands!)

Posted by: Elspeth 08-Jan-2004, 09:48 PM
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Jan 8 2004, 10:42 PM)
BTW, we don't like those foam-padded toilet seats!

Who does? They're gross! puke.gif

Posted by: MDF3530 08-Jan-2004, 09:50 PM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 8 2004, 09:48 PM)
Who does? They're gross! puke.gif

Also, they make our butts look like a Belgian waffle!

Posted by: Elspeth 08-Jan-2004, 09:51 PM
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Jan 8 2004, 10:50 PM)
Also, they make our butts look like a Belgian waffle!

Don't tell me how you know that. rolleyes.gif

Posted by: MDF3530 08-Jan-2004, 09:57 PM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 8 2004, 09:51 PM)
Don't tell me how you know that. rolleyes.gif

The waffle pattern that is on the seat when I first get up from it biggrin.gif .

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 09:58 PM
QUOTE (Shadows @ Jan 8 2004, 09:36 PM)
wink.gif Hey guys...

How do you deal with the dreaded "butt sweats"? Is there something we can do to not have the unsightly "line" down the back of our jeans????


tongue.gif wink.gif laugh.gif

The best thing that I have found for this is good ole Corn Starch. If it clumbs up, then just brush it off and add some more. wink.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 09:59 PM
Ha Ha Ha laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif

I see these really are universal issues! I appreciate all your input here folks, ladies too.

Well, let me bring up one more topic.

The sensitive, caring man; myth or fact.

Personally, I think it is contrived. Most males do not feel things in the same way females do. That's not to say they don't have feelings, its just that they are, well, different. Anyway, I have really noticed this since living down here and it stands out as a big difference culturally.

Down here if a man comes across as one of those sensitive, types or worse, actually weeps tears during any sort of confrontation with someone of the secondary gender, well, buddy, you just lost. Even the women make fun of that here. On the other hand, myself, being of that Scottish extraction (and here by the way is something for Catriona if she reads this; there are a lot of cultural type habits or ways that do seem to go from generation to generation). My wife gets upset at me because she says I don't argue like other men, latins tend to be fairly vocal and demonstrative, but when she gets upset about something and starts off, I generally just don't say anything, or else go out behind the house until the situation cools off. I can never think of anything I really want to say, even though I may be feeling angry, words just don't come out.

Kind of like that one old joke about the little Scottish boy that comes home from school and tells his mom that he got a part in the school play.

She asks him what part he got and he says he will be playing the husband of the lead character in the production.

His mother looks at him for a few minutes, then with a really stern look says, "You go right back to that school and you tell your teacher you want a speaking part!

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 10:01 PM
OK gents... how do you deal with the nose hair, ear hair and the "yuk" back and shoulder hairs?

Do we let the feminine side of our relationships pluck, pull and yank out the hairs that have had the smarts to migrate from our heads to warmer climates... I will refrain from mentioning the southern most local that the hairs seem to find most attractive!!! wink.gif


Posted by: MDF3530 08-Jan-2004, 10:05 PM
I don't get butt sweats. The most uncomfortable thing I get is athlete's foot. I use the athlete's foot sprays with the deodorant and Odor-Eaters™ Plus, which in addition to fighting foot odor and athlete's foot, provides support for my feet. They are nice and comfortable biggrin.gif .

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 10:06 PM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jan 8 2004, 09:54 PM)
Next you will be talking jock itch!

maggiemahone1

Corn starch is good for this too. sad.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 10:07 PM
I think we otta just admit it. We're men, come on guys, say it out loud, we are men. We don't got no feminine side. That is bunk that has been foisted on us for years to make us feel guilty about stuff we ain't got no control over.

As far as I am concerned, I generally let those hairs go on mindin' their own business. I figure there must be some sort of cosmic reason behind their growth in those other regions. After millions of years of evolution, who am I to try and second guess, or make changes. On the other hand, I do trim the ones that sometimes grow really long out of my earlobes, but that is just because they look kinda funny in the mirror.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: MDF3530 08-Jan-2004, 10:07 PM
QUOTE (Shadows @ Jan 8 2004, 10:01 PM)
OK gents... how do you deal with the nose hair, ear hair and the "yuk" back and shoulder hairs?

Do we let the feminine side of our relationships pluck, pull and yank out the hairs that have had the smarts to migrate from our heads to warmer climates... I will refrain from mentioning the southern most local that the hairs seem to find most attractive!!! wink.gif

Three words: battery operated trimmers.

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 10:08 PM
I hate those fuzzy toilet seat covers!!!!

In the middle of the nite it delays the time you know the lid is not up!!!!!

angel_not.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 10:12 PM
Oh Hey, sorry Shadows, I misread your post there.
QUOTE
Do we let the feminine side of our relationships
I thought you were saying something else when what you meant was our wimmen folk. OK OK I got ya now.

In answer to that, I would say it doesn't really hurt anything if it makes em happy to pluck and tweek and pinch and all that stuff that always reminds me of chimpanzees picking nits out their hair. Hey, if it makes em happy what the heck, it ain't really hurting anything as long as they don't try and do it in front of our friends and stuff.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 10:17 PM
Shadows Posted on Jan 8 2004, 11:08 PM
QUOTE
I hate those fuzzy toilet seat covers!!!!

In the middle of the nite it delays the time you know the lid is not up!!!!!



laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely correct. But very funnily said, good lord, that does tend to get em upset don't it?

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Elspeth 08-Jan-2004, 10:17 PM
So, can I tell my husband to quit making me trim his nose/ear/wayward eyebrow hair for him? biggrin.gif I don't care if he has it.

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 10:19 PM
Hey, just occured to me, that is one good reason to have a cat. You can lock him in the bathroom then so he can take the rap when she finds out. laugh.gif

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Shadows 08-Jan-2004, 10:21 PM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 8 2004, 11:12 PM)
Oh Hey, sorry Shadows, I misread your post there. I thought you were saying something else when what you meant was our wimmen folk. OK OK I got ya now.

In answer to that, I would say it doesn't really hurt anything if it makes em happy to pluck and tweek and pinch and all that stuff that always reminds me of chimpanzees picking nits out their hair. Hey, if it makes em happy what the heck, it ain't really hurting anything as long as they don't try and do it in front of our friends and stuff.

Leo cool.gif

wink.gif Chill wink.gif No problem!

I have a video of my wife and 2 of my 3 daughters sitting on the floor infront of the wood stove preaning and picking ... I said into the microphone " and here we see the apes of the "family room " going through the ritual of primate cleansing and pest removal! wink.gif tongue.gif laugh.gif

If my wife wants to prean and pick... well I won't complain, just not in public ! wink.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 08-Jan-2004, 10:23 PM
Elspeth Posted on Jan 8 2004, 11:17 PM
QUOTE
So, can I tell my husband to quit making me trim his nose/ear/wayward eyebrow hair for him?  I don't care if he has it. 


Well, he is probably doing this because at some point in his life he learned it as a survival technique tongue.gif . Or, it could be that he just enjoys the attention and closeness of your tweaking and trimming. My advice would be to think of it as one of those romantic tender moments and sorta go with the flow tongue.gif. Between you and me, I sorta enjoy it too, until she starts on the occasional zit, now that is just too gross.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 10:27 PM
I have to admit that my Wife trims my ear hairs when she cuts my hair. I tell if she don't then I will just have to braid them. tongue.gif

But when it comes to my nose hairs and those wild hairs that grows around the eyes, that is my job. And I trim my own beard too. I haven't got the knack of cutting my own head hair yet. wink.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 10:29 PM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 8 2004, 11:23 PM)
until she starts on the occasional zit, now that is just too gross.

Leo cool.gif

Luckily I don't have that to contend with anymore. wink.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Jan-2004, 10:42 PM
Yea, I saw her in here, she think we can't see her since she changed her Avatar. I think she is just collecting information to take back to the Women's Thread and talk about it with them. gossip.gif

Posted by: single speed 08-Jan-2004, 10:50 PM


Yo Ho! Yo Ho! The bachelor life for me!
The "seat" is up, my fly is down,
No one complains when I "fart" around.
My bed's unmade, the beer is cold,
There's stuff in the fridge growing mold!
So yes, I love the bachelor life
But I still try to find a wife.

Posted by: CelticRose 09-Jan-2004, 12:27 AM
Hey guys! I was wondering how long it was going to take for you all to start a men's thread! I love it! This is better than the women's issues thread!

Regarding the toilet seat? Hey! It has never been an issue in my house. I figure he has to put mine up, I got eyes to see and hands to put it down.

Now the farting? fart.gif I have always wondered why men do that a lot? laugh.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 02:05 AM
QUOTE (CelticRose @ Jan 9 2004, 01:27 AM)
Now the farting? fart.gif I have always wondered why men do that a lot? laugh.gif

We just know there is more room out than there is in. wink.gif

This goes back to what I call the Bear Coat Rule:

Do what you have to do to survive.

Posted by: Seawarrior 09-Jan-2004, 05:28 AM
When my wife comes home from work, I am usully helping my son with his homework and she usually cooks the mealsl...so afterwards...I get this complete rehash/flashback of every minute, every activity that happend at her office that day. I reallly have to bite my tongue and be nice and listen! Just a lot of unimportant nonsense. (female gossip, who ate lunch with who, blah blah blah...names I don't even know) Yes, I enjoy intelligent conversation, news and events of the day, etc., but not this..it is torture!!!!

Seawarrior sad.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 06:37 AM
QUOTE (Seawarrior @ Jan 9 2004, 06:28 AM)
When my wife comes home from work, I am usully helping my son with his homework and she usually cooks the mealsl...so afterwards...I get this complete rehash/flashback of every minute, every activity that happend at her office that day. I reallly have to bite my tongue and be nice and listen! Just a lot of unimportant nonsense. (female gossip, who ate lunch with who, blah blah blah...names I don't even know) Yes, I enjoy intelligent conversation, news and events of the day, etc., but not this..it is torture!!!!

Seawarrior sad.gif

lol.gif I know exactly what you mean.

When I was working I worked in a Government Classified and Confidential area, so I was not permitted to talk about my work. But now that she is working I hear the same thing you do. It drives me NUTS too. wink.gif

Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 06:46 AM
QUOTE (single speed @ Jan 8 2004, 11:50 PM)


Yo Ho! Yo Ho! The bachelor life for me!
The "seat" is up, my fly is down,
No one complains when I "fart" around.
My bed's unmade, the beer is cold,
There's stuff in the fridge growing mold!
So yes, I love the bachelor life
But I still try to find a wife.

Glossing over the grosser elements, this is well written ss. Did it come out of your wee little head, or is it some guy mantra I'm unaware of?

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 06:52 AM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 07:46 AM)
Glossing over the grosser elements, this is well written ss. Did it come out of your wee little head, or is it some guy mantra I'm unaware of?

I am sorry Sis E,

This information is Highly Classified. tongue.gif

Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 06:56 AM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 9 2004, 07:37 AM)
QUOTE (Seawarrior @ Jan 9 2004, 06:28 AM)
so afterwards...I get this complete rehash/flashback of every minute, every activity that happend at her office that day. I reallly have to bite my tongue and be nice and listen! Just a lot of unimportant nonsense. (female gossip, who ate lunch with who, blah blah blah...names I don't even know) Yes, I enjoy intelligent conversation, news and events of the day, etc., but not this..it is torture!!!!

Seawarrior  sad.gif

lol.gif I know exactly what you mean.

When I was working I worked in a Government Classified and Confidential area, so I was not permitted to talk about my work. But now that she is working I hear the same thing you do. It drives me NUTS too. wink.gif

Your wives are just trying to include you in her life.

As Leo told me about trimming my husband's wayward hairs,
"think of it as one of those romantic tender moments and sorta go with the flow"

Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 06:59 AM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 8 2004, 11:42 PM)
Yea, I saw her in here, she think we can't see her since she changed her Avatar. I think she is just collecting information to take back to the Women's Thread and talk about it with them. gossip.gif

Brother dear, men always have been plagued with delusions of grandeur. Besides, why would we talk about you when we have such interesting things like hot flashes and hand cream to occupy our time?

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 07:01 AM
My Wife is a Service Representative for a Computer Company and all she hears all day long is other people's problems. sad.gif There are limits to this however for me. There are times I have to tell her to leave her work there. And that usually goes over like a lead balloon.

Posted by: maisky 09-Jan-2004, 07:02 AM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 8 2004, 07:29 PM)
Richard Bercot Posted on Jan 8 2004, 07:23 PM




Correct. Lots of times we don't even communicate with words, just one sylable grunts and body language are enough. With an occasional belch or, well you know.

Leo cool.gif

UGH!!! biggrin.gif

Posted by: maisky 09-Jan-2004, 07:03 AM
QUOTE (Shadows @ Jan 8 2004, 11:08 PM)
I hate those fuzzy toilet seat covers!!!!

In the middle of the nite it delays the time you know the lid is not up!!!!!

angel_not.gif

You need to train your "significant other" to put the seat back up, where it belongs!! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 07:06 AM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 07:59 AM)
Brother dear, men always have been plagued with delusions of grandeur. Besides, why would we talk about you when we have such interesting things like hot flashes and hand cream to occupy our time?

There are no delusions here. And that is because Men are Grand. rolleyes.gif

As far as Women occupying their time with their own problems, they should stick to that and let us Men handle our part. thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: maisky 09-Jan-2004, 07:09 AM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 9 2004, 08:06 AM)
There are no delusions here. And that is because Men are Grand. rolleyes.gif

As far as Women occupying their time with their own problems, they should stick to that and let us Men handle our part. thumbsup.gif

Since Richard really IS grand, it is not delusional. wink.gif

Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 07:10 AM
Oh, but brother, I don't like to talk about hand cream. This is more fun.

And, yes, it seems to be true that, in general, women and men de-tox differently. We need to rant and get it out, men toss down a few, or some darts, or a dwarf, or something.

And yes, Richard, some men are Grand. Now if I could just meet some of them.....

Posted by: Shadows 09-Jan-2004, 07:16 AM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 08:10 AM)

...And, yes, it seems to be true that, in general, women and men de-tox differently. We need to rant and get it out, men toss down a few, or some darts, or a dwarf, or something. ..


Ah I have not been dwarf bowling in sometime!!!! wink.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Seawarrior 09-Jan-2004, 08:38 AM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 07:56 AM)
Your wives are just trying to include you in her life.

As Leo told me about trimming my husband's wayward hairs,
"think of it as one of those romantic tender moments and sorta go with the flow"

yeah...I know...I just go with the flow...ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz..............

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 08:45 AM
Huhh? unsure.gif

I thought I heard some women talking and kind of dozed off. sleep1.gif

Is this instinctive or self preservation? wink.gif

Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 09-Jan-2004, 08:50 AM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 9 2004, 09:45 AM)
Huhh? unsure.gif

I thought I heard some women talking and kind of dozed off. sleep1.gif

Is this instinctive or self preservation? wink.gif

Both. rolleyes.gif

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 09:06 AM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 8 2004, 06:15 PM)
But one has to wonder, how come they pick such inappropriate times to discuss stuff like that?

They're jealous of the time we dedicate to the tube. Time spent watching telly is time not spent cudling, pampering, and listening to them coo and giggle.

Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 09:36 AM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 10:06 AM)
They're jealous of the time we dedicate to the tube.

OK, I'm going to be serious for a moment, try not to doze off. I promise I'll be brief.

But for any of you who seriously want to improve your relationship with your female, this hits the nail on the head.

We're jealous of your time.

Try and take it as a compliment we want to be with you. I mean, wouldn't you start to worry if your wife stopped talking to you and never wanted to be around you?

OK, I'll get out of the way of the TV, now. Try not to snore next time I'm talking...... sleep1.gif

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 10:13 AM
OK, I just read this whole thread, and the list of issues are interesting. Lets see...

TOILET SEAT
JOCK ITCH
ALWAYS HAVE A BEER
BUT SWEAT
SHRINKING PANTS
FART BELCH GRUNT
MISSING THE TARGET
FOAM SEATS AND CRAPPY COVERS
BODY HAIR (EYEBROWS, NOSE, EARS)
CONSTANT FEMALE PRATTLING


Toilet Seats. Growing up with a strict Mum and a cranky sister I've had it beaten into my head now, and I never leave the seat up for fear of having to hear that same complaint over and over and over again. The fuzzy covers are a waste of time. They DON'T look good, as some people might think, and they cause the seat to fall while pissing. And I preffer a solid wood seat. They aren't cold, but aren't plush. They also don't stick to yer arse.

Jock Itch. Did you guys know this is actually a yeast infection? Yup. And quite often you catch it from your partner. A couple can pass this back and forth for ages if they don't deal with it. Gross, I know. I've had it a couple of times, and it's horrid. (DISCLAIMER; things ladies may not want to read) Towels don't get that area dry. Try using kleenex or something. That'll keep that extra moisture outa there.

Always Have A Beer. No, we don't. BUT!!! When we have a by over, in particular when there's work to be done, there must be beer..... or scotch...... or vodka. You get my drift. I'm putting laminate wood floors in my living room and dining room this weekend and my brother is coming over to help. I must have some beers to give the guy. It's like the universal "Thanks for the help" gesture. I had quite a time explaining that to Ange last night.

Butt Sweat. GROSS!! NEVER! Should I expect this as I get older?

Shrinking Pants. Yup. Maybe we just stretch the fabric over a few hours.

Fart Belch Grunt. What, your women don't do this too? Ange would kill me if she saw this.

Missing the target. Never. The only time I can think of when the target might be missed is late at night when I stagger to the toilet with my eyes closed and the lights off. At which point, I sit down so I don't end up with my head in the tub or something.

Body Hair. Well, I'm a frickin Yetti. Hair everywhere, and there's nothing I can do about it. Except trim it. Thank heavens my back is nothing like my.... front in this regard. Don't have ear hair, but I trim my nose hair. And I don't have to worry about my eyebrows. I've had people ask me if I pluck them, but no, they just grew in like that. beer_mug.gif Here here for perfect eyebrow genes. laugh.gif

Constant Female Prattling....... *looks up at the rest of his post* I'm going to leave this one be for a bit.

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 10:22 AM
Elspeth Posted on Jan 9 2004, 10:36 AM
QUOTE
We're jealous of your time.


You know, I suspect that is the truth. But it also seems to point out a major difference between the two <strike>species</strike> sexes. Just observe most males when they relate with other men who are good, or long term friends, or watch a couple of little boys play. They may both be playing, for example with some small cars or something, but they may not be playing together. One will be doing one thing and another something else, but are just physically close. In the same way older men may stop by a friends house to visit, but there may not be more then ten words spoken during the entire visit. Just physically in the same room, maybe both watching the tube or something, then the one gets up and takes off, visit over. On the other hand, conversation may take place, especially if alcohol is involved, and this conversation should be carefully recorded so that all of the solutions to the world problems discussed can be remembered.

I am glad to see this thread is taking off so well. Maybe we can get into some really deep areas later on like 'how to explain why that new gadget was absolutely necessary' and stuff like that.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: barddas 09-Jan-2004, 10:27 AM
Jason, walks into the Oppossum lodge (for you Red green fans:) ), with pipe in hand, and finds an open recliner.
"sorry I'm late" I hit a water buffalo on the way in....Had to borrow a towel. WEll, I wasn't going to use mine!!!! " Lights pipe



Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 10:27 AM
There does seem to be something genetic about this.
My oldest boy from the time he was a tot could care less who he played with as long as they wanted to play football or baseball. He never even learned the names of the kids he went to pre-school with.
The next in line, a girl, knew every name after the first day. Social interaction was and is much more important to her.

Posted by: barddas 09-Jan-2004, 10:28 AM
I that dear Elspeth has entered the lodge.... wink.gif

Posted by: barddas 09-Jan-2004, 10:34 AM
Here is something I found....

Man's Prayer

I'm a man...
But I can change...
If I have to...
I guess...


http://www.redgreen.com/

Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 10:34 AM
Oh, Jason dear, I've been here since last night.
And don't worry, I've got a blindfold on. cool.gif Go ahead and be guys.
Truth be told, I always preferred to hang out with the guys. But for heaven's sake don't tell the girls that! rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 10:36 AM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 11:27 AM)
There does seem to be something genetic about this.
My oldest boy from the time he was a tot could care less who he played with as long as they wanted to play football or baseball. He never even learned the names of the kids he went to pre-school with.
The next in line, a girl, knew every name after the first day. Social interaction was and is much more important to her.

The same thing happen when we get older, I know about everyone that lives within 10 miles of me and I might know the names of only a few, this is not inportant to me.

My Wife on the other hand not only know there names but she can recite to you who their Parents are, their Aunts and Uncles, each of their Childrens name and their age. I think you get the Picture.

She will tell me something about someone and I always come back with "So" or "Do I really need to know this?" Which results with her getting upset with me again. Women who are out there, correct me if I am wrong, but is there a reason I need to know this stuff?

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 10:40 AM
part of a joke I just got in an e-mail

Avoid arguments with the Mrs about lifting the toilet seat by simply peeing in the sink.


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Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 10:42 AM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 11:40 AM)
part of a joke I just got in an e-mail

Avoid arguments with the Mrs about lifting the toilet seat by simply peeing in the sink.


laugh.gif

Sounds logical to me but better yet, why not just go out side. thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 10:48 AM
This is essential info. SHOW YOUR WIVES THIS!

What women need to know about men

Finally, the guy's side of the story. I must admit, it's pretty good. We always hear "the rules" from the female side. Now here are the rules from the male side. These are our rules!

1) Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

2) Sunday = Sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.

3) Shopping is NOT a sport. And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

4) Crying is blackmail.

5) Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

6) Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

7) Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

8) A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem. See a doctor.

9) Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.


I hope this helps some of you fellows out. king.gif

beer_mug.gif beer_mug.gif beer_mug.gif beer_mug.gif beer_mug.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 10:50 AM
Hey, it looks like we may have actually verbalized one of those classic differences. I have a friend that lives not too far from the plant, and most Saturdays I will stop by there on the way home and we will drink a few beers and just sort of chew the fat for a while. He has commented on various occasions how his old lady will sometimes remark how I am sort of an intrusion bringing that beer by like that. He understands, and I understand that it is just a thing, and not really worth getting upset about, but it is interesting that she places the blame on me and not on him. tongue.gif For my part, when I arrive home Saturday nights, my woman will usually say, "So, you stopped by that gringo's house didn't you?" As if it were time robbed from her. Well, I spend all day Sunday around the house, most of it concious, what else do I need to do?

On the other hand, there are some cultural differences between women down here and women up there that are pretty interesting. For one thing the problem of looking at other ladies is generally not considered anything really big. It is accepted and expected, and in fact, if you were to pass by one of these gorgeous, dark eyed, Spanish speaking babes and she didn't catch your eye, your woman may start to think there is something wrong with you. Interestingly, she might point out someone and comment something like, "Isn't she pretty?"

Well, just thought I would throw that in there.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Raven 09-Jan-2004, 10:52 AM
Any good tips for dealing with an enlarged prostrate? This is the right place for this post isn't it??? unsure.gif

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 10:55 AM
QUOTE
but it is interesting that she places the blame on me and not on him.


Sort of like every time I go see my brother his wife bitches me out for taking him away from his family. Hey, he was my brother first. Back off.

QUOTE
"Isn't she pretty?"


RUN! IT'S A TRAP!! YAAR!!

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 10:56 AM
Old Raven,

Here are some more to add:

If you don't want to know the answer, don't ask the question.

If you ask what we want to eat and we tell you, don't argure about it.

If by chance that I tell you; "I don't know", that means I don't know, simple eh?

Same goes with "I don't care".

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 11:02 AM
You're The Man Richard.

Where do you want to eat?

East Side Mario's.

Too loud.

Swiss Chalet.

We can't afford that.

Then let's just order a pizza.

I don't feel like pizza. Too greasy.

*storms off* Yar! grunt, grumble-mumble! Grrrrrr.

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 11:03 AM
Here is a website with a lot of info on prostate stuff. as far as treatment just scroll down the page, there is a section on that as well.

http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/PatientResAllCateg/Enlarged%20Prostate%20(BPH)?OpenDocument

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 11:09 AM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 12:02 PM)
You're The Man Richard.

Where do you want to eat?

East Side Mario's.

Too loud.

Swiss Chalet.

We can't afford that.

Then let's just order a pizza.

I don't feel like pizza. Too greasy.

*storms off* Yar! grunt, grumble-mumble! Grrrrrr.

wink.gif My point exactly thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: maisky 09-Jan-2004, 11:22 AM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 11:27 AM)
There does seem to be something genetic about this.
My oldest boy from the time he was a tot could care less who he played with as long as they wanted to play football or baseball. He never even learned the names of the kids he went to pre-school with.
The next in line, a girl, knew every name after the first day. Social interaction was and is much more important to her.

Maybe it's just me, but I have trouble remembering the names of almost everybody, even whats-her-name, my owner.... tongue.gif

Posted by: Raven 09-Jan-2004, 11:51 AM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 9 2004, 11:56 AM)

If you ask what we want to eat and we tell you, don't argure about it.

I love this. She says, "I am going to get Chinese food for dinner, what do you want." I immediately give a direct answer and then she starts making suggestions that are different that what I said that I wanted. Or if I start with I don't care she presses and I make a decision....followed by giving me a bunch of choices that would have been fine when I was in the I don't care mode. BTW I will eat what is on the dinner menu if not given a choice, no questions asked no complaints.

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 12:01 PM
We had this conversation this morning.

"So, you'll be home earlier this evening."

"Yeah"

"What do you want? Meat? Chicken?"

"That's fine."

"What? Chicken?"

"Chicken's fine."

"Or do you want fish, I could fix fish."

"That's fine."

"With potatoes?"

"That's fine."

"Are you OK?"

"I'm fine."


End of conversation. I thought it was pretty meaningful and profound, what do you think? Maybe I am opening up too much, I don't know. What do you think?

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 12:09 PM
Herrerano,

You were to complicated with your answers. Here are 3 (three) rules you must alway follow:

1. You must learn to always say "Yes m'am.

2. You must learn to always say "Yes m'am.

3. If all else fails refer to #1

Oh, I am sorry, that is what they want us to say. wink.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 12:19 PM
Thanks for the advice Richard, but in Spanish that would be Si Señora, which is way too formal for a married couple. I don't know, of course the 'that's fine' in Spanish is 'esta bien', in English I would probably have just grunted something like 'eeeaaahh', which as you all know is a postitive affirmation signal.

Well, as far as I know I will be eating fish tonight, unless she fixes chicken or meat. Whatever, that's fine with me. I guess the point is why ask? I really don't care as long as it doesn't start crawling off the plate. Anyway, made sure last night there was beer in the fridge for today so everything is taken care of.




Hey, who do the Chiefs play in the playoffs Sunday? I don't suppose there is any way we could do a football pool is there? I really enjoyed this season, especially since we finally got Direct TV and I could watch whatever game I wanted, and in English to boot with that cool Bud Lite commercial where that real big guy keeps shaking the bottle before he serves that chick. ha ha

Leo

Posted by: Eamon 09-Jan-2004, 12:32 PM
Leo, I am in, and I have the Eagles. That's men stuff...Football, beer, gambling, power tools...*grunts*

Eamon

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 12:37 PM
Football? Nah.
Beer? Ah, by, yeah! Get 'er inte'ye! (something me and my brothers say)
Gambling? Nah.
Power tools? Oh, yeah!


(I got a Mitre Saw for Christmas) *dances* GRUNT!

Posted by: MDF3530 09-Jan-2004, 12:38 PM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 9 2004, 10:36 AM)
She will tell me something about someone and I always come back with "So" or "Do I really need to know this?" Which results with her getting upset with me again.

I get that from my mom, even if I just have a really disinterested look on my face. Ladies, we guys don't want to know the family trees of people we've never met!

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 12:39 PM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 9 2004, 01:19 PM)
Hey, who do the Chiefs play in the playoffs Sunday? I don't suppose there is any way we could do a football pool is there? I really enjoyed this season, especially since we finally got Direct TV and I could watch whatever game I wanted, and in English to boot with that cool Bud Lite commercial where that real big guy keeps shaking the bottle before he serves that chick. ha ha

Leo

Kansas City Chiefs plays Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City, Sunday, January 11 @ 1:00 PM EST.

Posted by: Raven 09-Jan-2004, 12:41 PM
The Cheifs are playing the Colts this Sunday. Go Colts!!!

Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 09-Jan-2004, 12:46 PM
QUOTE (Raven @ Jan 9 2004, 11:52 AM)
Any good tips for dealing with an enlarged prostrate?  This is the right place for this post isn't it??? unsure.gif

I recommend seeing a urologist for evaluation. It may simply be BPH, or it may be something more serious.
The evaluation itself can present problems. Early in December, my urologist decided based on a high PSA and digital examination, that it was time for a biopsy. The biopsy results showed BPH, and no malignancy; however, there were some complications. I ended up in the hospital emergency room twice for emergency catheterizations.
The sooner you have it evaluated, the better your chances of avoiding worse problems.

Posted by: MDF3530 09-Jan-2004, 12:48 PM
QUOTE (Eamon @ Jan 9 2004, 12:32 PM)
That's men stuff...Football, beer, gambling, power tools...*grunts*

Eamon and Oldraven, you gotta do the grunting right, like Tim Allen: ARR-ARR-ARR biggrin.gif .

Gambling-Done too much of that. I have been to some of the Chicago area riverboat casinos since I've quit, though (I needed to answer nature's call and I was in the area). Some of them have done some renovations (nicer pavilion, one giant barge rather than two dinky boats, more parking), and I must say that it is nice to see what they've done with my money.

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 12:51 PM
Personally, I am rooting for the Green Bay Packer! biggrin.gif

I have only three choices and if none of them are in then I just watch the game for the Commercials, What am I saying? Even if my teams are playing I watch the Commercials. lol.gif

1st Choice - Cleveland Browns

2nd Choice - Minnesota Vikings

3rd Choice - Green Bay Packers

Posted by: CelticRose 09-Jan-2004, 12:54 PM
Hi guys! I swear this is more interesting than our women's thread! I told hubby about this last night and he was aghast that I was in here reading it! But I have to admit I am learning lots here about male/female interaction. I tend to give the family trees, have come home from work with the story of my day, etc. ......oops! And I am like Elspeth. I have always enjoyed hanging out with the guys better anyway! wink.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: MDF3530 09-Jan-2004, 12:57 PM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 9 2004, 12:51 PM)
Personally, I am rooting for the Green Bay Packer! biggrin.gif

I have only three choices and if none of them are in then I just watch the game for the Commercials, What am I saying? Even if my teams are playing I watch the Commercials. lol.gif

1st Choice - Cleveland Browns

2nd Choice - Minnesota Vikings

3rd Choice - Green Bay Packers

My three choices for football:

1. Chicago Bears

2. Denver Broncos

3. Kansas City Chiefs

Posted by: barddas 09-Jan-2004, 12:58 PM
Ok.... I have an easy solution to the what do you want for dinner solution..... My wife and I do this.... Great if you are going out to eat!!!!!! We each name two places that sound good. Then eliminate them by playing paper, rock scissors. What ever "wins" That's where we go.... No arguments, never..... Do this almost everytime we go out to eat... It's great!!!!!

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 01:01 PM
So, I'm putting laminate wood flooring down this weekend. Any tips/horror stories?

Quite excited. I get to use my Mitre saw AND my sledge hammer. flex.gif
There's a half wall that's about to meet its end. sly.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 01:05 PM
QUOTE (barddas @ Jan 9 2004, 01:58 PM)
Ok.... I have an easy solution to the what do you want for dinner solution..... My wife and I do this.... Great if you are going out to eat!!!!!! We each name two places that sound good. Then eliminate them by playing paper, rock scissors. What ever "wins" That's where we go.... No arguments, never..... Do this almost everytime we go out to eat... It's great!!!!!

My luck with that is that I would win and the first thing my Wife would come back with is that the isn't anything there she could eat because of her Special Diet. sad.gif Then it starts all over again until she wins but I dare not suggest anyplace that she would want to eat at because she would say that I am giving in to her.

NO WIN SITUATION! dry.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 09-Jan-2004, 01:09 PM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 02:01 PM)
So, I'm putting laminate wood flooring down this weekend. Any tips/horror stories?

Quite excited. I get to use my Mitre saw AND my sledge hammer. flex.gif
There's a half wall that's about to meet its end. sly.gif

Old Raven,

The only suggestion I have for you is the Mitre Saw. Be sure you check your angles about 15 time before you cut. Some time those angle can get a little tricky especially if you have to turn the wood over after cutting. wink.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 01:12 PM
Ok, here is the schedule.

Pick winner, and total points. Total points are the tie breaker, whoever is closest, above or below wins the pot. Total points work like this; For example game one, Carolina at St. Louis. Carolina wins, Total points 27 (Carolina 2 TDs and 1 FG; S.L. 1 TD, 1FG = 27)

Entries must be in by 4:00 PM Saturday, 10 Jan.
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Carolina At St. Louis
Saturday, Jan. 10,4:30 pm

Tennessee At New England
Saturday, Jan. 10, 8:15 pm

Indianapolis At Kansas City
Sunday, Jan. ll, 1:00 pm

Green Bay At Philadelphia
Sunday, Jan. ll, 4:45 pm




Leo, gee, had this all set up as a table, and it messed up the browser window laugh.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 01:24 PM
Ok, here are my picks.

Carolina Total points 38

New England Total points 42

Kansas City Total points 42

Green Bay Total points 27


Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 01:31 PM
AAAAARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 01:38 PM
There there. *pat's Leo on the head*

You'll get through this.




tongue.gif

Posted by: single speed 09-Jan-2004, 02:07 PM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 07:46 AM)

Glossing over the grosser elements, this is well written ss. Did it come out of your wee little head, or is it some guy mantra I'm unaware of?





Wee little head, big imagination,

thank you.

PS I liked the old Avitar. It gave you an "Earth Moyther " quality.

Posted by: single speed 09-Jan-2004, 02:11 PM
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 08:10 AM)


And yes, Richard, some men are Grand. Now if I could just meet some of them.....


Present company excluded, of course....


Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 02:55 PM
Can I join the pool? Or is it guys only?

Just in case you'll let me slip in, here's my picks.


Carolina total points 31

New England total points 37

Kansas City total points 65

Green Bay total points 27

Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 03:02 PM
QUOTE (single speed @ Jan 9 2004, 03:07 PM)
QUOTE (Elspeth @ Jan 9 2004, 07:46 AM)

Glossing over the grosser elements, this is well written ss. Did it come out of your wee little head, or is it some guy mantra I'm unaware of?





Wee little head, big imagination,

thank you.

PS I liked the old Avitar. It gave you an "Earth Moyther " quality.

Sorry, ss, with 4 kids I've been referred to as "mother earth' more than once and it is, as was that woman, getting on my nerves. Besides, I like the lost look. Fits my present mood.

Moods - something else men and women differ in. Men have four - indifferent, mad, power tool induced euphoria and I'll let you figure out the last one.

I have to say all the comments on the dinner conversations cracked me up. And I confess, I'm guilty as charged as well. Must be a girl thing.

Oh, yeah, ss... of course all of you guys are grand (and that is the patented female pacification response. Works on men and children, for obvious reasons.)

Posted by: maisky 09-Jan-2004, 03:05 PM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 9 2004, 01:09 PM)
Herrerano,

You were to complicated with your answers. Here are 3 (three) rules you must alway follow:

1. You must learn to always say "Yes m'am.

2. You must learn to always say "Yes m'am.

3. If all else fails refer to #1

Oh, I am sorry, that is what they want us to say. wink.gif

Yes Sir!

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 03:11 PM
Gee Elspeth, looks like those points are going to be pretty important for us this weekend. I do see you have more confidence in KC then I do. laugh.gif

Well, that's what makes it interesting, without the points it is just another ball game, but I remember times when I ended up rooting for the losing team to make one more TD before they lost to even out my points some, and hopefully get me the pot. ha ha

Four moods huh? I guess hungry isn't a mood is it?

Thinking about supper, whatever it turns out to be.

wink.gif Duh. I get it...OK OK.. just figured out the fourth mood. Must be getting old.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: single speed 09-Jan-2004, 03:11 PM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 11:13 AM)
OK, I just read this whole thread, and the list of issues are interesting. Lets see...

TOILET SEAT
JOCK ITCH
ALWAYS HAVE A BEER
BUT SWEAT
SHRINKING PANTS
FART BELCH GRUNT
MISSING THE TARGET
FOAM SEATS AND CRAPPY COVERS
BODY HAIR (EYEBROWS, NOSE, EARS)
CONSTANT FEMALE PRATTLING




We have also added Football, spusal conversation, power tools and grunting. BUT we havent talked cars! How could we have overlooked this important topic???

wink.gif

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 03:29 PM
SS................ I really am ashamed of myself. sad.gif Of all things this should have been the first on my mind.

Well, I guess I have to ask. Who's been following the Detroit and Los Angeles auto shows?

I think it important that all you cats know about the http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-Ford-Shelby-Cobra-Concept.htm. It's developed to the production ready extent, and there is a good chance (a very good chance) that it will hit the streets. Carol himself led the development. Viper eater, and it shouldn't have any trouble doing so with 605hp. drool.gif



Oh, and Elspeth, I'm pretty much in the fourth mood 21 out of the 24 hours a day. laugh.gif

Posted by: Elspeth 09-Jan-2004, 03:36 PM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 04:29 PM)
Oh, and Elspeth, I'm pretty much in the fourth mood 21 out of the 24 hours a day. laugh.gif

Don't worry oldraven, that will pass as you get older, just ask Leo lol.gif

And Leo, my husband and son are in 4 different fantasy football teams. I know all about rooting for someone who is playing against the home team to score as long as the home team still wins the game, but have to miss the extra point because the other guy is playing that kicker, and on and on and on.......

From August to January, we live breath and speak football. On Sunday, it is sacralige for the TV to be on anything other than football, even if it is only the lullabye my husband sleeps to. sleep1.gif

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 03:46 PM
That brings me to my next question. How long after you guys hooked up with your Lass did the ...... 'Fun times' start happening fewer and farther between? I'm not even married yet, and I've noticed a sharp decline. This is one of the reasons I street race. When tentions get high I've got to burn rubber one way or another. wink.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Jan-2004, 03:50 PM
Well, before the direct tv thing, football was pretty limited. One of the national stations down here would carry a game on Sunday, but it was always whatever they picked out and usually the Dolphins. I got a real big kick out of the Wild Card game in 2000 where the Dolphins were playing Jacksonville (actually, where the Dolphins just went out and layed down for Jacksonville). But the highlight of the game was when the sprinklers came on during the second half. My boss at that time was a Cuban fellow from Miami, and I thought he was going to have a stroke. In other words, I didn't miss a chance to rub it in. I guess that was Marino's last game, as it well should have been.

As of yet, I don't have a car. Been thinking about buying one but I really don't want to go into debt. Maybe if I can find a good repo then I might try and do something fairly quickly. I would really like a double cab, four wheel drive Toyota Hilux (probably don't have those up there). Down here whatever it would be has to be diesel and Japanese because of availability of parts. Some of the American models are made in factories other then the ones that ship to the states and are not made to the same specs, so performance can be quite different then the same model up there. Well, the biggest thing is the fuel type and consumption since all fuel here is imported.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: oldraven 09-Jan-2004, 04:32 PM
Uh-oh. Either you're all reading up on the Cobra, or I asked an inapropriate question. unsure.gif

Posted by: barddas 09-Jan-2004, 05:18 PM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 05:46 PM)
That brings me to my next question. How long after you guys hooked up with your Lass did the ...... 'Fun times' start happening fewer and farther between? I'm not even married yet, and I've noticed a sharp decline. This is one of the reasons I street race. When tentions get high I've got to burn rubber one way or another. wink.gif

Sorry I can't help ya there brother..... I've known my wife 12 years.... only been married less than a year.... Dated for about 4 years..... no decline.....

Good luck sir...

Posted by: MDF3530 09-Jan-2004, 05:46 PM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 03:29 PM)
Well, I guess I have to ask. Who's been following the Detroit and Los Angeles auto shows?

Not me. I like to go to the Chicago Auto Show. It is held every year during the second week in February. Nothing like that and the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue to warm you up after a long winter naughty.gif .

http://www.chicagoautoshow.com

Posted by: maggiemahone1 09-Jan-2004, 06:20 PM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 9 2004, 12:37 PM)
QUOTE (Seawarrior @ Jan 9 2004, 06:28 AM)
When my wife comes home from work, I am usully helping my son with his homework and she usually cooks the mealsl...so afterwards...I get this complete rehash/flashback of every minute, every activity that happend at her office that day. I reallly have to bite my tongue and be nice and listen! Just a lot of unimportant nonsense. (female gossip, who ate lunch with who, blah blah blah...names I don't even know) Yes, I enjoy intelligent conversation, news and events of the day, etc., but not this..it is torture!!!!

Seawarrior  sad.gif

lol.gif I know exactly what you mean.

When I was working I worked in a Government Classified and Confidential area, so I was not permitted to talk about my work. But now that she is working I hear the same thing you do. It drives me NUTS too. wink.gif

Small price to pay for an extra paycheck. Be appreciative guys. Shame on ya! Yak Yak Yak!

maggiemahone1

Posted by: maggiemahone1 09-Jan-2004, 06:30 PM
QUOTE (Raven @ Jan 9 2004, 04:52 PM)
Any good tips for dealing with an enlarged prostrate?  This is the right place for this post isn't it??? unsure.gif

My words of advice...Get an appointment with a urologist. My Dad had prostate cancer and had to have surgery for this, he lived about 2 years after. The best thing to do is when you first notice something amiss be sure and get checked. Also start taking saw palemetto. WalMart's has it in the vitamin and herb department.

maggiemahone1

Posted by: Knightly Knight 09-Jan-2004, 06:43 PM
[COLOR=blue][FONT=Arial][SIZE=7][COLOR=blue]Hey Raven How in Hello can you be putting down flooring on anyday ending in a Y? I know, its your wifes idea? Sorry.
I used to do lots of woodworking around the house. Not anymore. The little lady would say" why are you watching TV?" my replie was "I only have 2 glue clamps and they are taken, I have all the sub-assemblies finished" so the little lady would say "why does the glue have to sit for 24 hrs?" which Id reply " Because if they dont take that long you will really be bitching as to why there are splinters stuck up your backside. You dont want me to purchase any more clamps so just live with me watching TV for a bit"

Also a note about flatulence : Ive heard it said women dont fart because since they don't shut up, they never build up any back-pressure.
I didnt come up with that. Im just saying

27 Year Award Winner - Marriage Trials

Posted by: single speed 09-Jan-2004, 09:41 PM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 04:29 PM)


Well, I guess I have to ask. Who's been following the Detroit and Los Angeles auto shows?

I think it important that all you cats know about the http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-Ford-Shelby-Cobra-Concept.htm. It's developed to the production ready extent, and there is a good chance (a very good chance) that it will hit the streets. Carol himself led the development. Viper eater, and it shouldn't have any trouble doing so with 605hp. drool.gif
24 hours a day. laugh.gif


There is aseries called Rides on TLC. The first show , called Project Daisy details the developement of the 2005 Cobra. Very cool. The series features car and hot rod builders. Better than football.

Speaking of car-related series on TV I am a big fan of Monster Garage on Discovery. Discovery also features the ultimate guy decorating show; Monster House. . Both shows are on Monday nights.


Posted by: Knightly Knight 09-Jan-2004, 09:54 PM
In St.Louis the quiet hope is with the Rams on the playoff game against the Panthers.
There seems to be a good natured rivalary with the fans.

Some Quitely hope Marc Bulger gets sidelined for Kurt Warner to step back in his old slot as QB. We'll see Good Luck to all

Posted by: single speed 09-Jan-2004, 10:00 PM


BTW OR, What is the Status on TC? Down for the winter or running fine? The Miata, AKA Grover, was backed into by a neighbor. He goes into the body shop in a couple of weeks. Damage is slight, about $1500.00. Thankfully, my neighbor is insured.

I never street raced, but I have run SCCA Autocrosses. My brother and I also built and raced a spec Miata for a half season about five years ago. Commitments and the cost of racing (no sponsorships), ended that venture.

Grover is set up with Borla exhaust, K&N filter, Jackson Racing springs, and Tociko Illmor shocks. The old boy looks pretty good (except for the mashed right door), for 99,800 miles. He has, however retired from racing. I can't afford autocrossing, either.

terence


Posted by: Shadows 09-Jan-2004, 10:01 PM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 9 2004, 12:09 PM)
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 9 2004, 12:02 PM)
You're The Man Richard.

Where do you want to eat?

East Side Mario's.

Too loud.

Swiss Chalet.

We can't afford that.

Then let's just order a pizza.

I don't feel like pizza. Too greasy.

*storms off* Yar! grunt, grumble-mumble! Grrrrrr.

wink.gif My point exactly thumbsup.gif

Still the best answers to those are :

"What?"

" I did not hear you! "

" Is that the phone ? "


wink.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 10-Jan-2004, 07:17 AM
This is just a reminder folks. So far it looks like Elspeth and I are the only ones in the football pool here. And we have the same teams picked (obviously this is one chick that knows the game) so if our teams win it will come down to points to decide which of us wins or loses.

Entries must be in by 4:00 PM Saturday, 10 Jan.



Carolina At St. Louis
Saturday, Jan. 10,4:30 pm

Tennessee At New England
Saturday, Jan. 10, 8:15 pm

Indianapolis At Kansas City
Sunday, Jan. ll, 1:00 pm

Green Bay At Philadelphia
Sunday, Jan. ll, 4:45 pm




Herrerano:

Carolina Total points 38

New England Total points 42

Kansas City Total points 42

Green Bay Total points 27


Elspeth:

Carolina total points 31

New England total points 37

Kansas City total points 65

Green Bay total points 27





Leo

Posted by: Herrerano 10-Jan-2004, 07:25 AM
You know, we even have the same number of points down on the last game. Sheesh!

Just for the record, there is only one team in this bunch I picked that has any sort of sentimental value, and if they hadn't been playing so well this year, they would have been picked to lose. So for me, this really has nothing to do with who I might hope to win if I were approaching this like a normal fanatic.

I was tempted to go with St. Louis over Carolina, but then I remembered that when St. Louis played Tennessee a couple of years ago, the tv cameras kept zooming in on the wife of Kurt Warner, and sadly, she looks an awful lot like my ex-wife, laugh.gif , what a start that gave me, and so for me, that cinched it. Go Carolina!

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 10-Jan-2004, 07:56 AM
Hey guys,

I was just over on the Womens Issues thread trying to figure out why my ears were itching so bad and sure enough, they have been over there saying things about our thread here. Looks like they don't care for any of these manly odors that are gathering in here.

Well, I didn't think too much about it but then after coming back in here I notice that someone has been eating kippers and didn't rinse out the cans before they tossed them in the trash. Come on guys, that just takes a second and you know those things do start to stink.

Considering it is Saturday morning, lets go on and get this placed cleaned up a little, take the furniture outside, hose down the floor, take out the trash and do a police call around the outside and we will be in top shape again.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: single speed 10-Jan-2004, 07:58 AM


Ok, so I havent followed football this season. I was aware of only three things. Dallas went to the playoffs, Manning won a playoff game, and the Spurs have won 16 of 17. That said, here are my picks

St. Louis (How many rings do they have?)
New England (Buds in Boston)
Indy (Born There)
Philly (Right, Eamon?)

Super Bowl Winner? Indy over Philly

Not scientific, but what do you expect, I'm a cyclist!

Posted by: single speed 10-Jan-2004, 08:04 AM


OKAY! But I'm not making my bed! Who has laundry detail?

Posted by: Herrerano 10-Jan-2004, 08:48 AM
Just an update here guys.

Had fish last night, think it wa tilapia, fried with boiled yuca (casava root). Pretty tasty.

Then I was watching a movie, quietly amusing myself when the woman creature sat down and started her lips moving. Well, I immediatly thought of this discussion here and sat for awhile before turning and saying, "Huh?"

What was the response? "Nada, no importa."

Hey! Was that good or what?

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 10-Jan-2004, 08:54 AM
Believe it or not this is my first attempt at this. Where I use to work the only football pool we had was to pick a spot on at page and the numbers were filled in later.

St Louis Total points 45

Tennessee Total points 32

Indianapolis Total points 42

Green Bay Total points 22

Posted by: Richard Bercot 10-Jan-2004, 08:57 AM
The only Pro Football I have watched this year is the Browns with an occasional Monday Night Football. Other than that I watch the Ohio State Buckeye play.

Posted by: oldraven 10-Jan-2004, 10:15 AM
Well, I guess I've got a few things to reply to, so hang in there.

We got the flooring last night, and tore up the carpet. Home Depot lost my order, (which I had paid for the night before), and I ended up sitting there for over an hour so they could tell me that they don't have it. I didn't freak out, I didn't even raise my voice. I've really got to learn to be an arse hole. There is such a thing as too nice.

Well, Ange called them and an hour later they called us back to pick-up. So, when I got home and Ange took the dog for a walk, I took out the Sledge and took the half wall down. It was loud, it was dusty, and I worked up a sweat. That, plus the two dents I kicked into the parts truck door, soothed my anger issues. beer_mug.gif

MDF, you should check out Detroit. That is the North American International Auto Show, and all of the biggest domestic auto releases happen there. But Chicago and LA are right behind.

SS, The TurboCoupe is in hibernation, as it is every winter. Driving a light, turboed, 5-spd with a posi isn't the best for winter traction. Besides, finding shoes for that car is pricey enough, so a set of winter tires are out of the question. (225-60-R16, Ford had to have them specially made in '87-88 because no one made that size sad.gif ). I got the news last night from my banker and financial planner, Angela, that I can build the motor with whatever income tax returns I get (I pay an extra $20 a week for this purpose) sly.gif . So It looks like that spare lump will be getting some new life.

Posted by: maggiemahone1 10-Jan-2004, 10:16 AM
Ok guys, this one's for you! Song by Shania Twain....

Honey I'm home and I had a bad day
Pour me a a cold one, and oh by the way
Rub my feet, gimme me something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I'm back, my heads killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone-give the dog a bone.
Hey, Hey, Honey I'm home! lol.gif

don't ya just love role reversal?

maggiemahone1

Posted by: oldraven 10-Jan-2004, 10:40 AM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jan 10 2004, 09:16 AM)
Ok guys, this one's for you! Song by Shania Twain....

Honey I'm home and I had a bad day
Pour me a a cold one, and oh by the way
Rub my feet, gimme me something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I'm back, my heads killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone-give the dog a bone.
Hey, Hey, Honey I'm home! lol.gif

don't ya just love role reversal?

maggiemahone1

That would only be role reversal if we treated our women like that. I know I don't. Damn, I'm the one who has to start supper when I get home because Ange is still at work.





Oh, and Shania Twain is a pain in the arse, in my opinion. huh.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 10-Jan-2004, 10:55 AM
I generally do all of the cooking on Sundays and most holidays, except for the special typical dishes. I don't insist on having supper ready when I get to the house either, the only thing is if she does not have a chance to fix anything, she always calls so I know to pick something up, and don't arrive and then have to turn around and go find something. Where we live that can be a problem since about everything but the most basic things are over 20 kilometers away.

Maybe I am really different, but I did live a number of years single, and when we met it was under some kinds of unusual circumstances, so I think she understands I am capable of taking care of myself. On the other hand, being latina, she has that compulsion to take care of everything. Have supper ready, clothes cleaned, house cleaned and all of that stuff, I have tried to maintain a balance, and not change things too much. wink.gif

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Annabelle 10-Jan-2004, 11:43 AM
Well just stopped by to see how my favorite guys are fairing in here....
Oh my it does smell in here.

Bye Guys, see ya later!

A

Posted by: oldraven 10-Jan-2004, 11:50 AM
Poor lass couldn't help herself. tongue.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 10-Jan-2004, 12:15 PM
No kiddin', we had this place all cleaned up and washed down. Just getting the charcoal started for the barbecue this afternoon. Who's bringing the beer and ice? There's a little in the fridge, but not enough for everybody.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: JaneyMae 10-Jan-2004, 12:29 PM
This is indeed the funniest thread I've read!!! Oh, the 'men'tality here is so ...... men.

Excuse me, I have to go take a shower now. The odors are getting to me!

Posted by: oldraven 10-Jan-2004, 12:32 PM
Alright bys. Time to pull out the big guns. It's carpet deodorizer time.

Posted by: JaneyMae 10-Jan-2004, 12:40 PM
OldRaven, Are you sure you know where it is kept?

Posted by: oldraven 10-Jan-2004, 12:48 PM
QUOTE (JaneyMae @ Jan 10 2004, 11:40 AM)
OldRaven, Are you sure you know where it is kept?

rolleyes.gif

Very nice.


I now remind all women who are reading this thread that we men may not do as much housework as our ladies do, but we still do housework none the less. The only thing I don't do is clean the toilet. But we've got a deal. She cleans the toilet, and I clean the tub. She hates the tub, and I don't mind.

On that same note, she may not do it often, but Angela does shovel the driveway sometimes. But mowing the lawn and automotive repairs are all mine. Therefore we're even.




Just try and tell me I'm wrong. I dare ye. sly.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 10-Jan-2004, 01:17 PM
Tropics = No carpet. And she gets upset if I pick up the mop, she figures that is not something a man should be doing. I can't argue with that. On the other hand, I do mop and stuff when necessary if I am home alone. And it is awful nice to be able to cook something and hear someone come in behind me and say, "I'll clean up."

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: maggiemahone1 10-Jan-2004, 01:32 PM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 10 2004, 07:17 PM)
Tropics = No carpet.  And she gets upset if I pick up the mop, she figures that is not something a man should be doing.  I can't argue with that.  On the other hand, I do mop and stuff when necessary if I am home alone.  And it is awful nice to be able to cook something and hear someone come in behind me and say, "I'll clean up."

Leo  cool.gif

You guys are so nice! All guys should be as nice as you all. I see your ladies have trained you right! love.gif

My gosh!!! They got this place smelling like a Carolina Pine Forest!

maggiemahone1

Posted by: oldraven 10-Jan-2004, 01:42 PM
It's all about respect, right Maggie? Respect and appreciation.

Posted by: maggiemahone1 10-Jan-2004, 02:10 PM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 10 2004, 07:42 PM)
It's all about respect, right Maggie? Respect and appreciation.

old raven, right your are! I really appreciate it when I come home from work and the house is clean and the man of the house has cooked. It may just be a bowl of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich, but I appreciate it.

R- E -S P- E -C -T

Any of you folks remember the song RESPECT by Aretha Franklin?

OOOyour kisses sweeter than honey
And guess what?
So is my money
All I want you to do
Is give it to me
When you get home
Yeah baby
Whip it to me (respect just a little bit)
When you get home(just a little bit)

maggiemahone1

Posted by: Herrerano 10-Jan-2004, 02:20 PM
Gee, I don't wanna bust anybodies bubble here or anything, but I clean up after myself because I don't like the place all messy. Like I said, I spent a lot of my life being a bachelor, and then spent a good deal of that in the military as well.

I met her when I was down here on a project and had rented the house next door for a month. So she has seen me clean, Leo style. Take all the furniture outside and literally hose the place down, then sweep out the water, pile the furniture back inside, then leave and go drink beer while the floors dry. tongue.gif

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: DevotedDefender 10-Jan-2004, 03:02 PM
what the ... a thread just fir the guys and not even one scratch , beltch or picking of anything. Maybe I just missed it but no ones talking about chicks or thier latest conquest... i know you guys know that the ladies wont be able to control thems selves and will be in here checking up on us.... Well let me just let me say " brrrrraaaaaaap. Scratch, scratch, scratch. Pick , pick. Ohhhhh yah"
Now thats outa' da' way let me tell you all about this chick I know. Wow... I've known some hot women in my day but damn, non like this one. She in so good looking don't know what she saw in me but she saw it several times this weekend wink.gif hehehe whos da man. She is hear now and trying to make me stop writing about her . So she keeps pressing her boobs against my eyes biggrin.gif oops just got a smack for that unsure.gif she said " I was not , I was pressing them against your face... get it right... Boy, she told me. any way she is such an unbelievable catch for me I promptly made her my wife, well after a year and a half of courting that is...

hey old raven I understand about winter hiburnation, I,m going crazy a little bit each day as I look out at all this snow ( witch we are not supposed to have here) and see the motorcycle I purchased this passed summer, just sitting begging for a ride...

Just for the record I to do house work and I cook as much as my beloved bride will let me... I do not deserve the life I have been blessed with nor the woman that has picked me to be hers.




Posted by: oldraven 10-Jan-2004, 03:36 PM
You know, I've never actually had one of those 'Conquest' conversations with a dude, and I've rarely heard any other guys have those convo's. *shrugs*

Good on ye though, man. There's no better blessing than a beautiful wife that loves you, (and doesn't mind sticking her boobs in yer face, that's always a nice bonus). laugh.gif

So, that's a nice cruiser you've got there. Can't tell what it is though. Fill me in.

oooooo, and an uber-winged Grand-am. biggrin.gif

Cheers mate. beer_mug.gif beer_mug.gif beer_mug.gif




king.gif

Posted by: MDF3530 10-Jan-2004, 05:33 PM
QUOTE (single speed @ Jan 9 2004, 09:41 PM)
Speaking of car-related series on TV I am a big fan of Monster Garage on Discovery. Discovery also features the ultimate guy decorating show; Monster House. . Both shows are on Monday nights.

You're forgetting the third part of the Discovery Channel Monday Night Trilogy: "American Chopper" biggrin.gif !

Posted by: CelticRose 10-Jan-2004, 05:38 PM
Oh I LOVE American Chopper! My hubby is big motorcycle buff and I got to watching it because of him. Love the fights between bid daddy and son! laugh.gif Plus, they make some pretty cool bikes too! thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: MDF3530 10-Jan-2004, 05:43 PM
QUOTE (CelticRose @ Jan 10 2004, 05:38 PM)
Oh I LOVE American Chopper! My hubby is big motorcycle buff and I got to watching it because of him. Love the fights between bid daddy and son! laugh.gif Plus, they make some pretty cool bikes too! thumbsup.gif

The jet bike and the fire bike are my favorites biggrin.gif !

I like it when Paul Sr. threatens to put his size 12 to someone's butt.

Posted by: Seawarrior 10-Jan-2004, 08:08 PM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jan 10 2004, 11:16 AM)
don't ya just love role reversal?

maggiemahone1

yeah...just love it. My wife works while I go back to school. After being shafted by IBM in '02, and worked in IT for 13 years, the IT job market is so bad, I have go back to school to change careers. It is hard, real hard. ohmy.gif

Posted by: single speed 11-Jan-2004, 08:32 AM
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Jan 10 2004, 06:43 PM)


I like it when Paul Sr. threatens to put his size 12 to someone's butt.



My dad used to threaten us with a "10a" in the same region. I smile when ever I hear Paul sr. make that threat.

Posted by: maggiemahone1 11-Jan-2004, 08:34 AM
I'm so sorry about your having to change careers. Sometimes we get a lot of hard knocks in life, at least you didn't turn tail and run. It's good that you picked up and went on. In my opinion, at least two cents worth anyway, biggrin.gif this is what marriage is about, willing to stick by one another thru good and bad times. I wish you the best while having to go thru this change in your life.

maggiemahone1

Posted by: single speed 11-Jan-2004, 08:39 AM


As for around the house stuff, I am fully domesticated. I sew buttons, iron, cook, clean toilets, dust furnature, and take out the trash. (My last girfriend preferred my cooking over hers!). I'll make someone a great wife someday.

On the flooring issue, two words: Wood Floors

Terence

PS For those married folks with toilet seat issues, get one with the center cut out. Guys, just perfect your aim!


Posted by: single speed 11-Jan-2004, 08:46 AM
QUOTE (Seawarrior @ Jan 10 2004, 09:08 PM)

yeah...just love it.  My wife works while I go back to school. After being shafted by IBM in '02, and worked in IT for 13 years, the IT job market is so bad, I have go back to school to change careers. It is hard, real hard.  ohmy.gif



Change is good. I've canged careers 5 times over the last 20 years. I am currently in school (part time) to change once again. I have loved the variety of employment opportunities that have been offered. I won't make a ton of money this way, but I think that it keeps my mind young.

Congratulations on your career change. What will you be doing once you fininh school? What is the degree in? When do you graduate?

Terence

Posted by: Seawarrior 11-Jan-2004, 02:42 PM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jan 11 2004, 09:34 AM)
I'm so sorry about your having to change careers. Sometimes we get a lot of hard knocks in life, at least you didn't turn tail and run. It's good that you picked up and went on. In my opinion, at least two cents worth anyway, biggrin.gif this is what marriage is about, willing to stick by one another thru good and bad times. I wish you the best while having to go thru this change in your life.

maggiemahone1

Thanks, Maggie. Yeah, I lost a good salary, but in a way I am glad it happened. smile.gif

Seawarrior

Posted by: Seawarrior 11-Jan-2004, 02:57 PM
QUOTE (single speed @ Jan 11 2004, 09:46 AM)
Change is good.  I've canged careers 5 times over the last 20 years.  I am currently in school (part time) to change once again.  I have loved the variety of employment opportunities that have been offered.  I won't make a ton of money this way, but I think that it keeps my mind young.

Congratulations on your career change.  What will you be doing once you fininh school?  What is the degree in? When do you graduate?

Terence
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Terence, I am majoring in Accounting with a minor in Bus Admin, will sit for CPA exam, maybe pursue Masters in Accounting. Accouting has far more job stability and flexibility to perform different types of financial related positions than any IT career I know of. Made Dean's list (ok I'm bragging)Will graduate in May '05. Most likely to pursue Federal employment and apply my Naval service time to federal retirement.

Seawarrior biggrin.gif

Posted by: Knightly Knight 11-Jan-2004, 03:48 PM
Id like to respond as to why there are no Conquest stories here. Men dont brag about things like that! We tell the truth like my wife scoring twice today wink.gif beer_mug.gif

Posted by: CelticRose 11-Jan-2004, 09:40 PM
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Jan 10 2004, 06:43 PM)
The jet bike and the fire bike are my favorites biggrin.gif !

I like it when Paul Sr. threatens to put his size 12 to someone's butt.

Hey! MDF! Did you see the Fighter fighter's chopper? That was really cool too! I just love that show! Silly girl that I am..... angel_not.gif

I love it when Paul Sr. gets all worked up! That is the best part, but you can tell that man has a lot of love for his family though despite his raging! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 12-Jan-2004, 12:10 AM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 10 2004, 09:54 AM)
St Louis Total points 45

Tennessee Total points 32

Indianapolis Total points 42

Green Bay Total points 22

Saturday, Jan. 10

Carolina 29, St. Louis 23, 2OT = 52

New England 17, Tennessee 14 = 31

Sunday, Jan. 11

Indianapolis 38, Kansas City 31 = 69

Green Bay 17, Philadelphia 20 = 37

I guess my guess was not that good. sad.gif My Packers are out so all I can say is:
Go Colts

Posted by: Elspeth 12-Jan-2004, 03:04 AM
OK, I really, really, REALLY hate overtime. I mean, I had the GB game nailed with one a minute and a half left. Only off by 4 points. Then the idiots allow a FG and end up losing the game. AARRRGGGG>>>>>>>>
I'm not doing pools anymore. It ruins watching the games.

Posted by: RavenWing 12-Jan-2004, 08:48 AM
QUOTE (Richard Bercot @ Jan 12 2004, 06:10 AM)
I guess my guess was not that good. sad.gif My Packers are out so all I can say is:
Go Colts

ditto!

Posted by: oldraven 12-Jan-2004, 10:19 AM
SS, this is all I need to tell you to make you understand my choice in flooring.

Wood Floors = $5 sq-ft

Laminate floors = $0.99 sq-ft

Make sense now? tongue.gif Yes, I wish I coud afford real wood though. I did get half of the living room done yesterday, from about noon to 8:30 last night. My knees and arse are killing me, (I beg of you to take that in the correct context). unsure.gif



beer_mug.gif beer_mug.gif beer_mug.gif
Many beers and stouts were enjoyed by Jimmie and I over a floor of wood and underlay.

Posted by: MDF3530 12-Jan-2004, 03:37 PM
QUOTE (CelticRose @ Jan 11 2004, 09:40 PM)
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Jan 10 2004, 06:43 PM)
The jet bike and the fire bike are my favorites biggrin.gif !

I like it when Paul Sr. threatens to put his size 12 to someone's butt.

Hey! MDF! Did you see the Fighter fighter's chopper? That was really cool too! I just love that show! Silly girl that I am..... angel_not.gif

I love it when Paul Sr. gets all worked up! That is the best part, but you can tell that man has a lot of love for his family though despite his raging! biggrin.gif

That's what I meant by the fire bike.

Yeah, I can tell Paul Sr. really does love Paul Jr. & Mikey. I think that he just has trouble expressing it.

BTW, what is everyone's favorite "Monster Garage" and "Monster House" ?

My favorite "Monster Garage" is the one where they made a mud racer out of a '72 Corvette. My favorite "Monster House" is probably the one where they made a miniature mockup of a guy's British wife's hometown. It was really special that, unbeknownst to her, they brought her mother in from England as a surprise.

Posted by: oldraven 12-Jan-2004, 03:46 PM
The Sand Drag RX7. It didn't work, so they had to destroy it. With an anti-aircraft machine gun. tank.gif It was brutal. The coolest one that worked was the Vette though.

And the house they did up like a Tahitian mud hut. There was a giant faux stone head in the living room that breathed fire, and the w/r shower was done up like a waterfall cut in the side of a rock.

Posted by: CelticRose 12-Jan-2004, 08:59 PM
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Jan 12 2004, 04:37 PM)
[font=papyrus][SIZE=4]That's what I meant by the fire bike.

Yeah, I can tell Paul Sr. really does love Paul Jr. & Mikey. I think that he just has trouble expressing it.


oops.gif You did say that in the first post! Sorry, I had one of my brain spasms! It's a women's issue! laugh.gif

Guess I'll go back to where I belong. sadangel.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 13-Jan-2004, 12:10 PM
Great! This pool thing is so messed up it will take a while to analyse it and see if we can determine a winner. Sheesh, I had such hopes too after Saturday night. Somehow or another there has got to be a way to prove that Sundays debacle was really Elspeth's fault. tongue.gif

It almost looks as if we all tied for worst place.

I'll be back, gonna go work on these numbers. I can't believe it.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Knightly Knight 13-Jan-2004, 08:23 PM
How many times a day to YOU BURP?

Posted by: Herrerano 13-Jan-2004, 08:28 PM
I have never counted. But the daytime ones aren't any big deal, it's the ones at night, trying to sleep, where you suddenly feel that burp coming on and you have to sit up to be sure it moves along ok.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: maggiemahone1 13-Jan-2004, 08:38 PM
Someone has been eating ramps!

maggiemahone1

Posted by: Herrerano 13-Jan-2004, 10:05 PM
UURRRRPPP !

'scuse me.


Leo tongue.gif

Posted by: DevotedDefender 14-Jan-2004, 06:29 AM
Maybe it's just I was military to longe but it seemed that conqust stories just seemed to flow like all that beer we drank in the dorms... Had a few worth telling at one time cool.gif but I have growne up angel_not.gif a bit by now was just surprized at not seeing any at the time.

hey oldraven thanks my bike is a suzuki intruder (vl800se). and as for the grand am in the back ground... well lets just say , she is not stock wink.gif and she will run if you let her... a long story about the hows , lets say it is good to be a formally trained and equipped tattoo artist "retired". but her top speed to date it 167.43 MPH. a nother long story. I doubt I'll ever do that again thou.

...Rock on
...DD...

Posted by: Elspeth 14-Jan-2004, 08:16 AM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 13 2004, 01:10 PM)
Somehow or another there has got to be a way to prove that Sundays debacle was really Elspeth's fault. tongue.gif

It almost looks as if we all tied for worst place.


Leo cool.gif

I know!!! I am a jinx! Blame my husband. He called me in to watch the last of the game. I should have stayed away.

Posted by: oldraven 14-Jan-2004, 09:15 AM
DD, speeds like that are insane. I've only been up to 200kph (125mph) in my TC, and have no intention of breaking that record. Mainly because it's pointless. My speedo only reads to 200. tongue.gif Also, the alignment is so far out that you have to be going 130 to straighten it out, (suspension warp/chasis flex, whatever you want to call it. The speed where your tires start to toe out). Anyway, top speed is a mute point for me, since I can only read up to 125mph, but accelleration, now we're talkin.

What mods have you got? It's not like telling me your secrets will damage your chances in a race. I'm a little far away for a saturday cruise. laugh.gif

Right now, I've just got a plain ol' K&N OEM drop in as a simple upgrade for now. There's not much point in putting more money into the existing lump. It's got 230k on it, and I've got a spare that I'll be building in the fall, so any money spent on this one is wasted.

Now THIS is a mans issue! sly.gif

Posted by: oldraven 14-Jan-2004, 12:09 PM
That goes for any of you other fellows too. Tell us your stories of cars gone by that you have moded. I want to know how much tuning you've all done, so I know who to ask when the time comes to do it myself. cool.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 14-Jan-2004, 12:16 PM
DevotedDefender Posted on Jan 14 2004, 07:29 AM

QUOTE
Maybe it's just I was military to longe but it seemed that conqust stories just seemed to flow like all that beer we drank in the dorms


That explains everything. Thanks for clearing that up. tongue.gif Yes, and you are correct. Those were the "Hey, listen to this guys", you ain't gonna believe it kind of stories. Some of them were even true. laugh.gif

I'm not too sure if I would want to get into any of those here, considering this isn't even a protected thread, let alone who in the world might be reading it.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Jaxom 19-Jan-2004, 02:42 AM
Hi Guys. Great discussion. just read all 20 pages and caught up to date. took about an hour but it made my day biggrin.gif
In my house I do all the cooking.
Too much respect for my stomach and taste-buds.
tip: Never serve meal two days running... don't repeat meal for two months unless it is requested. Result.... I never have to wash up the pots and pans.

Posted by: Richard Bercot 19-Jan-2004, 08:09 AM
One time my Wife was in the Hospital for a week and I got the Crook Pot out and made a pot of Beans. I just put them on and left it on the whole time so when I got hungry I just went to the kitchen, made a Bologna Sandwich and a bowl of Soup Beans. tongue.gif

However when my Wife got back home, she threw the Crook Pot away, she said that I had ruined it. sad.gif

If I have to fix it and it can't be ready within 3 minutes, then it is too much work for me to do.

My Idea of cooking is take a can of soup out of the cabinet, open it, dump it in a bowl and set the Microwave for 3 minutes. When it is done, I am ready to eat. wink.gif

Posted by: oldraven 19-Jan-2004, 09:28 AM
Richard, I'm glad I have a bit more skills in the kitchen than that. wink.gif

Come on guys. This is our thread. Why are we talking cooking, and not cars? I have to watch the food channel every time Ange gets the remote. Please don't make me listen to it here.

Have you ever been exposed to the world pastry challenge? bored.gif You don't want to.

Posted by: Raven 19-Jan-2004, 12:31 PM
I just bought a new pick up truck thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: oldraven 19-Jan-2004, 12:33 PM
WOO HOO!

Give us the dirt, man.

Posted by: Raven 19-Jan-2004, 12:40 PM
It's a 96 ford ranger, 4 banger, 107,000 miles one owner, 5 spd OD, covered bed, kicken Alpine stereo CD player, I think it is green, aluminum wheels, and I paid $1500 US for it

Posted by: oldraven 19-Jan-2004, 12:51 PM
Nice. Which 4-banger is that? The 2.3 or 2.5? I think the 2.5 is just the stroked version. Anyway, those are the same block that is in my Turbocoupe, and should be mated to a Tremec T-5. If so, moding to a Turbo Ranger is quite easy. sly.gif

Posted by: Raven 19-Jan-2004, 01:24 PM
I honestly I don't know and can't tell which engine that I have.

If I Mod to the Turbo I will definitely have to put a new hood on that would reflect this modification. With just a slight rise towards the windshield.

Maybe I could get monster garage to make one for me wink.gif

Me and some other guys at work here are starting a Ranger club. 3 of us just bought them (I guess if we are going to have a club I need to know the particulars about my vehicles)

We have already planned some weekend excursions to local restraunts where we intend to drive arround the parking lots and menace at their legitimate patrons. (grin)

Posted by: barddas 19-Jan-2004, 01:50 PM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 19 2004, 11:28 AM)

Come on guys. This is our thread. Why are we talking cooking, and not cars? I have to watch the food channel every time Ange gets the remote. Please don't make me listen to it here.

Have you ever been exposed to the world pastry challenge? bored.gif You don't want to.

Dude, I was going to be a chef! LOL! And I know squat all about cars.... So if anyone wants to fix my jeep if it dies i will cook you food! laugh.gif

Posted by: oldraven 19-Jan-2004, 02:14 PM
Raven, I've got some good news, and some good news. tongue.gif
These are extremely easy engines to mod. The cheapest way to do it is to find an old Turbo coupe (preferably 83-86) in a junk yard and pull the motor. The reason is the turbo blocks have an oil return line drilled in for the turbo. But this can be done to n/a motors with a little work. I say 83-86 because they had the bigger Garret T3 turbo, as the 87-88's had the smaller Borg Warner IHI. They came with an intercooler in the later years though, so still had more oomph stock. Anyway, I picked up an '83 block and head for $80 at a wrecker. Just remember, putting a turbo on a stock 2.3 will mean pistons with holes in them in no time flat. You've already got the roller rocker heads though.

Check this guy out, if you're interested in more pricing of 2.3Ti parts. http://racerwalsh.com out of Florida, his prices can't be beat. This guy and Tiny Avenger has some good products, albeit more expensive. They made an SVO mustang with 412hp coming from one of these little fellers that was in Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords. I have a copy if you want to hear any details.

For all of your other questions though, go here. http://turboford.org There are lots of guys here who have done the conversion.

Hoods are easy to get hold of. http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/93_97Rangerhoods.html and a http://www.andysautosport.com/ford/93_97Rangerkits.htmlhttp://www.razzi.com/vehicles/ford/gfx/large/ranger_9397_2dr_9282_1.jpg and there are thousands of universal hood scoops that you can do yourself. All it takes is fibreglass, paint, and some time.

Posted by: Herrerano 19-Jan-2004, 02:21 PM
Hey barddas,

I don't see any problem talking about food as long as it's manly food like steaks and stuff like that. Just none of that wimpy stuff that you have to seperate eggs for or anything like that.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: barddas 19-Jan-2004, 02:25 PM
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 19 2004, 04:21 PM)
Hey barddas,

I don't see any problem talking about food as long as it's manly food like steaks and stuff like that. Just none of that wimpy stuff that you have to seperate eggs for or anything like that.

Leo cool.gif

No Doubt!!! I remember our conversations on BBq, and smoking meats last summer! Good times...

I can't wait until I can get back to the grill... I was using it in November..but now it takes SO much to keep it even warm with the chill of winter....

Now ribs, a nice cold Tennent's and m'pipe sounds good!!!

Waiting for spring.....
Cheers

Posted by: oldraven 19-Jan-2004, 02:37 PM
As for you Bard, I have a sugestion. Join CCA, Clueless about Cars Anonymous. We can help. tongue.gif



just messin with ye man. But if you would like to learn a thing or two, just ask. smile.gif

Posted by: Raven 19-Jan-2004, 02:42 PM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 19 2004, 03:14 PM)
Raven, I've got some good news, and some good news. tongue.gif
These are extremely easy engines to mod.

One of the other guys in my little club has a 6 banger in his 4.0 liter (ogh ogh) Can you say sport truck

Posted by: oldraven 19-Jan-2004, 02:49 PM
QUOTE (Raven @ Jan 19 2004, 01:42 PM)
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 19 2004, 03:14 PM)
Raven, I've got some good news, and some good news. tongue.gif
These are extremely easy engines to mod.

One of the other guys in my little club has a 6 banger in his 4.0 liter (ogh ogh) Can you say sport truck

Yup. Those 4.0L have got some spunk. The only thing is, in the Splash, you can actually see the gas needle drop as you tromp on it. ohmy.gif I think they may just be a variant of the 3.8L. Hopefully better though. I had a 3.8L in my '91 T-bird. *SHUDDER*

Posted by: Raven 19-Jan-2004, 03:02 PM
IF I remember correctly my Buick Turbo was a 3.8 it was def a V-6 which is what I have in my Safari it gets a miserly 16 MPG no matter how I drive it.

Posted by: oldraven 19-Jan-2004, 03:18 PM
QUOTE (Raven @ Jan 19 2004, 02:02 PM)
IF I remember correctly my Buick Turbo was a 3.8 it was def a V-6 which is what I have in my Safari it gets a miserly 16 MPG no matter how I drive it.

Oh, but there's a huge difference between a 3.8L Chevy and a 3.8L Ford. You had a GNX? Beauty. The turbo on your Buick will mate right up to any 2.3L Turbo Ford, since they both used the Garret T3. Ford 3.8's are sick. They have no power, suck fuel back like it's going out of style, and have a tendancy to blow head gaskets.......... a lot! Since the GM 3.8L was meant to take the preasure of a turbo, they were far more sturdy.

Posted by: Richard Bercot 19-Jan-2004, 03:56 PM
QUOTE (barddas @ Jan 19 2004, 02:50 PM)
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 19 2004, 11:28 AM)

Come on guys. This is our thread. Why are we talking cooking, and not cars? I have to watch the food channel every time Ange gets the remote. Please don't make me listen to it here.

Have you ever been exposed to the world pastry challenge? bored.gif You don't want to.

Dude, I was going to be a chef! LOL! And I know squat all about cars.... So if anyone wants to fix my jeep if it dies i will cook you food! laugh.gif

Jeep! Did somebody say Jeep?

They can have all the Souped up Cars they want. Just give me a Jeep. I am working on my '79 Jeep J10 Pick-up at the present time, or should I say my Son is. I am just there to give a hand when he needs it.

Putting in a New Clutch and a Rear Main Seal.

It only has a 258 cu/in Straight 6 with Granny Gears 4 speed. She is not fast but she gets me there, and in my book that is all that counts. I have had her since 97 and I plan on keeping her a long time yet. But I still would like to get me a CJ-7, probably about the same year as my Truck.

Posted by: barddas 19-Jan-2004, 04:08 PM
Ok, Richard, I understood the part about Jeep, and clutch. Everything else..... not so sure on.....LOL!

Posted by: oldraven 19-Jan-2004, 04:11 PM
Like http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/400000-400999/400080_13_full.jpg Or http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/286000-286999/286018_9_full.jpg Or how about http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/280000-280999/280140_8_full.jpg http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/4/web/280000-280999/280140_7_full.jpg

Posted by: barddas 19-Jan-2004, 05:27 PM
None of them.. I have a Cherokee sport. So my dog will fit and not beat me in the back of the head if i have to stop suddenly. LOL! boff.gif

Posted by: maisky 19-Jan-2004, 05:29 PM
QUOTE (barddas @ Jan 19 2004, 03:25 PM)
QUOTE (Herrerano @ Jan 19 2004, 04:21 PM)
Hey barddas,

I don't see any problem talking about food as long as it's manly food like steaks and stuff like that.  Just none of that wimpy stuff that you have to seperate eggs for or anything like that.

Leo cool.gif

No Doubt!!! I remember our conversations on BBq, and smoking meats last summer! Good times...

I can't wait until I can get back to the grill... I was using it in November..but now it takes SO much to keep it even warm with the chill of winter....

Now ribs, a nice cold Tennent's and m'pipe sounds good!!!

Waiting for spring.....
Cheers

biggrin.gif I'm hard core. I bbQ year around. Steaks just aren't right unless there is flame involved in cooking them.

Posted by: oldraven 19-Jan-2004, 05:33 PM
QUOTE (barddas @ Jan 19 2004, 04:27 PM)
None of them.. I have a Cherokee sport. So my dog will fit and not beat me in the back of the head if i have to stop suddenly. LOL! boff.gif

Sorry Bard, I was refering to the '79 CJ7 that Richard wants to find.

king.gif

Posted by: barddas 19-Jan-2004, 05:35 PM
It's cool OR


MMMMMsteak.... I did i whole turkey for the holidays... and I just can't get it hot enough with the freezibng temps.... I need a beer.....

Posted by: Richard Bercot 20-Jan-2004, 12:09 AM
oldraven Posted on Jan 19 2004, 05:11 PM
QUOTE
Like this one? Or this one? Or how about this one?


Old Raven,

The last one is more of my speed. thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 20-Jan-2004, 05:30 AM
Well, summer just started down here. Of course, temperature wise, it is about the same year round, it's just that now we don't have to worry much about a pesky rain shower dampening everything down in the midst of the party.

Flame should be involved in all cooking however. The last time I tried to cook steak on the stove, I ended up drinking the beer and feeding the steak to the dog. He liked it pretty well, but then he also likes cat doo-doo as well. So from now on, whatever the hour, whatever the weather it's the grill or nothing.

Thinking about going on and building one out of clay tile, but trying to think of some way to assure the little woman that this indeed is an important step in the house renovation plans. tongue.gif She may go along without too much problem since it appears that my barbecue skills have reached international recognition, what with Peace Corp volunteers showing up unannounced saying they heard they could get a good meal there. Unfortunately, the ones that have shown up so far, have all been young, blond and fairly attractive so I have to watch my step pretty closely. laugh.gif

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 23-Jan-2004, 10:39 AM
Well y'all, what's goin' on? Another weekend coming up. Not a moment too soon either, been sort of a stressful week this week. Anybody got any sort of plans? Here we are 'post-playoffs' and it leaves Sunday feeling sort of empty.

As for me, a friend from the states is down working on some property he bought up in Volcan, and he mentioned last week that he wanted to come by this Sunday and char some animal flesh, drink some beer and he wants to take a ride up onto the western side of the peninsula of Azuero to check it out. I know that area pretty well and since we have been about three weeks into the dry season we may actually be able to make it back in a ways and get out on our own power. Sorta wild back where he wants to go. Depending on how much time there is I may take my rock pick and gold pan and see what I can find. There used to be some fairly productive gold mines up in that area. On the other hand, I may just sit in the truck and gaurd the cooler too. tongue.gif Or, we might just end up talking about going up there, drinking lots of beer behind the house and telling old war stories. He has some pretty good ones about the time he was thrown in jail down here by some of Noriega's lackeys for refusing to pay a bribe.

So, what do y'all have planned?

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Raven 23-Jan-2004, 11:00 AM
it's nice that they let you out of the salt mines once in a while for fun Leo. tongue.gif

My band has 2 auditions this week end. One for a bunch of alleged big deal label/industry type people.

The other is for Arminta and I at the Blue Bird in Nashville,TN a definite big deal singer/songwriter venue.

Enjoy your beer and chared flesh and light a candle for us if you think about it wink.gif

Mikel

Posted by: oldraven 23-Jan-2004, 11:14 AM
The same thing I do with all of my free time these days. Working on the house. Since the floor is done, and looking great btw, it's time to patch that hole in the wall where the half-wall came out, and mud some nail holes around the living room. Then we're painting, and finally baseboard and moulding. So there you go. I'm a bit busy this weekend.

But the beer has to go, before I end up with a beer gut. It's me and the Glen from here on out.

beer_mug.gif king.gif

Posted by: Annabelle 23-Jan-2004, 11:46 AM
Ok, I'm invading you guys space here. I wish I lived closer to ya OldRaven I'd come over and help with the house. It's amazing how 2 people can get so much more done. Just have to make sure you have the Makers Mark.

A

Posted by: oldraven 23-Jan-2004, 12:02 PM
maker's mark?

And yeah, a second set of hands is nice.

Posted by: tsargent62 23-Jan-2004, 12:59 PM
Hey! I just read through the entire thread to get caught up. I noticed there was one thing that has not come up. Dogs I hate the little yippie ones! We have 2 that are both over 50 pounds and they're too small for my taste. We lost one a year ago that was over 90 pounds. Now that's a manly dog!

Posted by: maisky 23-Jan-2004, 01:03 PM
QUOTE (tsargent62 @ Jan 23 2004, 01:59 PM)
Hey! I just read through the entire thread to get caught up. I noticed there was one thing that has not come up. Dogs I hate the little yippie ones! We have 2 that are both over 50 pounds and they're too small for my taste. We lost one a year ago that was over 90 pounds. Now that's a manly dog!

There are a couple of doggie threads under "special interests, horse talk"....
Don't ask me how doggies relate to horsies..... tongue.gif

Posted by: tsargent62 23-Jan-2004, 01:19 PM
Dude! I'm not talking about doggies! I'm talking about big, manly, Dino Flinstone size dogs! <br/><br/>C'mon! What could be more manly than an dog big enough to scare the shite out of any intruder!

Posted by: maisky 23-Jan-2004, 01:58 PM
QUOTE (tsargent62 @ Jan 23 2004, 02:19 PM)
Dude! I'm not talking about doggies! I'm talking about big, manly, Dino Flinstone size dogs! <br/><br/>C'mon! What could be more manly than an dog big enough to scare the shite out of any intruder!

My Chessie... She STARTS with bites and THEN moves on to scary..... biggrin.gif

Posted by: oldraven 23-Jan-2004, 01:58 PM
QUOTE (tsargent62 @ Jan 23 2004, 12:19 PM)
Dude! I'm not talking about doggies! I'm talking about big, manly, Dino Flinstone size dogs! <br/><br/>C'mon! What could be more manly than an dog big enough to scare the shite out of any intruder!

Watch out man. That fifth last word will get you banned.

My 'doggie' is about 65lbs, last time she was weighed. That was months ago, so she must be over that now. But yes, big dogs cool, little dogs, not so much.

Posted by: tsargent62 23-Jan-2004, 02:06 PM
My sincerest apologies for my language. I do not intend to offend.<br/>
sad.gif

Posted by: tsargent62 23-Jan-2004, 02:22 PM
Although both my dogs are female, they do tend to burp and pass wind in a manner consistent with their manly size. <br/><br/>Plus, they're awful convenient to have around when I can't blame my kids, or someone else's, for my gastric indescresions!


Posted by: oldraven 23-Jan-2004, 02:35 PM
QUOTE (tsargent62 @ Jan 23 2004, 01:06 PM)
My sincerest apologies for my language. I do not intend to offend.<br/>
sad.gif

I'm not offended. I'm talking from experience. tongue.gif That word is quite common for me. But yeah, I got booted for it, so you should be more careful. Most curses are filtered, but because this one isn't so common, it's not on their list. smile.gif Just be careful, that's all.

Posted by: Herrerano 23-Jan-2004, 03:12 PM
Dalmation, his name is Fingal, but everyone pronounces that Rex. He is really affectionate with me, but a terror to people he doesn't know.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: tsargent62 23-Jan-2004, 04:07 PM
Our dogs are very different from one another. One is a Border Collie/Bernese Mountain Dog mix named Abby (everyone pronounces that Abby wink.gif). Sadie is a German Shepard/Golden Lab mix and is the fastest dog I've ever seen. Last summer, she caught and killed 3 rabbits. <br/><br/>
My wifes family used to have a 100 lb. German Shepard. She grew up a mile from the Detroit border and they never locked their house. They never needed to .<br/><br/>
Todd

Posted by: oldraven 23-Jan-2004, 04:21 PM
My cousin has a solid black 90lb shepheard, and he's the biggest one I've ever seen. He made Buffy look like a pup, (well, she was then). being solid black, and yes, purebred, he looked like a frickin bear.

Posted by: tsargent62 23-Jan-2004, 04:38 PM
I would love to get a Shepard, but my wife runs a day care out of our house. I'm sure she would lose some clients and scare away others. thumbdown.gif

Posted by: maggiemahone1 24-Jan-2004, 01:12 PM
Today being Saturday, I thought you guys might have some more cleaning tips!

maggiemahone1

Posted by: Richard Bercot 24-Jan-2004, 11:20 PM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jan 24 2004, 02:12 PM)
Today being Saturday, I thought you guys might have some more cleaning tips!

maggiemahone1

Maggie,

I Posted them all in the Women's Thread, seeing the we men already knew how to handle ourselves in this situation. rolleyes.gif

I just thought it would be nice of us men to share some of that with you women. wink.gif

Posted by: oldraven 25-Jan-2004, 01:55 AM
Gah, I had to do some cleaning today. Of the heavy lifting kind. When you have to empty a living room and dining room, you have to move things around. And when you do that, you realise how much stuff you DON'T need. So, we called a truck to haul a load to the dump. The sad part is, we probably could have gave some of that away. *shrug*

Tomorrow, Ange promises to let me sleep in. king.gif

Posted by: Knightly Knight 25-Jan-2004, 09:03 AM
Well its Sunday in St. Louis with freezing rain. I just got up from bed to write this so I can lie on the couch. I really dont want to strees myself. I'm worried about the poor people driving around out there. tongue.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 25-Jan-2004, 09:53 AM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 25 2004, 02:55 AM)
Tomorrow, Ange promises to let me sleep in. king.gif

Old Raven,

And you believed her right? wink.gif

Haven't you ever heard that tomorrow never comes because it always winds up being today. sad.gif

Posted by: Annabelle 25-Jan-2004, 11:22 AM
Oh dear brother, don't give it away. Let him be surprised!

A

Posted by: oldraven 26-Jan-2004, 09:28 AM
Well, turns out she did wake me up.....................at 12:30. tongue.gif

Posted by: Richard Bercot 26-Jan-2004, 09:38 AM
QUOTE (oldraven @ Jan 26 2004, 10:28 AM)
Well, turns out she did wake me up.....................at 12:30. tongue.gif

no.gif I tried to warn you. I haven't been married over 27 years for nothing.

Posted by: oldraven 26-Jan-2004, 10:30 AM
Well, I'll take the 12:30. If she hadn't, I would have slept until super time, and I'd never have gotten up this morning, if I had gotten to sleep at all.

Posted by: Lionel 28-Jan-2004, 02:40 PM
QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ Jan 24 2004, 02:12 PM)
Today being Saturday, I thought you guys might have some more cleaning tips!

maggiemahone1

What about Q tips ?

Posted by: MDF3530 28-Jan-2004, 05:47 PM
The other night, I watched Monster Garage on the Discovery Channel. It was the one where they made the race car out of a bass fishing boat turned upside down. That thing looked better than it worked. It kind of looked like the Mach 5 from Speed Racer.

Posted by: Celticpride 28-Jan-2004, 07:47 PM
Yes Dear works for me.

Posted by: tsargent62 30-Jan-2004, 10:47 AM
Monster Garage! *grunts loudly* My favourite was the one where they turned the Caprice into a Zamboni. Very cool! It threw all the ice into dashboard. Jesse had a good old time driving that baby around the rink. cool.gif

Todd

Posted by: tsargent62 30-Jan-2004, 12:16 PM
So, Ginger or Maryanne?<br/>
Maryanne for me! dribble.gif

Posted by: oldraven 30-Jan-2004, 12:53 PM
I've got myself one of those Maryanne types already, so I'd have to go with that.

Posted by: Herrerano 30-Jan-2004, 01:05 PM
Always been attracted to the native type myself, I guess I woulda been checkin' out the local action. laugh.gif

Leo

Posted by: Herrerano 30-Jan-2004, 04:38 PM
New England or Carolina?

I want Carolina to win personally, but I think New England will do it. Hmmm, gotta think about this a little.

There will be some folks coming by from out in Chiriqui, so there might be the chance for a little low level bet here. Oh yeah, the peace corp girl is coming over as well, but I don't think she has much money to bet, she just wants to bum a filete mignon and watch the game. laugh.gif

Have to move the TV out under the rancho to accomodate all of the folks, and to stay close to the barbecuer.

Gee, with all the bad weather up there I hope it doesn't snow.

laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif
Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 31-Jan-2004, 08:13 AM
New England 25

North Carolina 35


There it is, now let's see what happens tomorrow.


Leo cool.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 02-Feb-2004, 09:02 AM
AARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHH !!!!!

Posted by: oldraven 02-Feb-2004, 03:41 PM
Want to hear what manly thing I was doing durring the superbowl?

I was writing out wedding invitiations, in caligrophy (classic Italic). I got 12 done in four hours.

And yes, it was my idea to do that rather than waste money on printing.

*bangs head on desk*

Posted by: kidclaymore 02-Feb-2004, 04:43 PM
I bet there nice though. biggrin.gif

Posted by: oldraven 02-Feb-2004, 04:55 PM
*whispers*

actualy, they are real nice. And personal, being all handwritten. All the envolopes will be personally addressed to each invitee in the same text as well.

The best part is, the caligraphy set was $50, and the invitations are only $1 for 18. Uber cheap, but still nice.



*in a booming voice*

Alright, as you were. flex.gif

Posted by: maggiemahone1 02-Feb-2004, 07:01 PM
BTW: Was the superbowl yesterday? eat.gif

maggiemahone1

Posted by: Herrerano 07-Feb-2004, 02:19 PM
Well guys, big weekend again, even if mine are only one day long I am looking forward it.

Tomorrow is my daughter, Margaret's eigth birthday so the day will be pretty busy. Birthday parties are a really big deal here so there will be a lot of people at the house. Gotta pick up some http://www.varelahermanos.com/templates/products.php tonight and a few cases of beer tomorrow. A friend of mine is coming out from the city tomorrow as well, and I think there will be a few other gringos around so I will get to speak english again. tongue.gif

Gotta feeling her mom is going to have a little heartburn over the present I got her, but hey, every eight year old girl needs an air rifle don't they? She can shoot the piñata.

Leo cool.gif


Posted by: CelticRose 07-Feb-2004, 02:40 PM
lol.gif lol.gif lol.gif Leo, you are always so funny! Have a great birthday party tomorrow! Have a brewski for me too! beer_mug.gif

Posted by: maggiemahone1 07-Feb-2004, 06:26 PM
happybday.gif to Margaret! Dad, did you buy the air rifle for her or you? Momma might have more than a little heartburn, she may just get spastic on you!
My husband went out one year and bought me a rifle for my birthday. Wasn't that so nice of him. biggrin.gif

maggiemahone1

Posted by: MDF3530 07-Feb-2004, 09:06 PM
The only kind of gun I want is a Red Ryder BB gun (hope I don't shoot my eye out biggrin.gif ) ...

Posted by: Keltic 07-Feb-2004, 10:29 PM
Leo:

We held off on getting our daughter an air rifle until she was 9. However, we broke down this year and got our son a pellet pistol for his eight birthday. Wish your daughter a happy birthday and don't forget, the fat end of the rifle goes against the shoulder.

Posted by: CelticRose 07-Feb-2004, 11:10 PM
lol.gif lol.gif Mike and Keltic! You guys crack me up always. Love your sense of humor! laugh.gif thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: Arianrhod 08-Feb-2004, 07:11 AM
* Puts one toe inside the He man woman haters club.........
then runs away *

In Service to the Dream,
Paula

Posted by: maggiemahone1 08-Feb-2004, 07:19 AM
Maggie yells at Arianrhod, get back here girl and take that first step. We are here to aggravate these men. We have to keep them in line and walk the line! wink.gif

maggiemahone1

Posted by: CelticRose 08-Feb-2004, 07:28 AM
That's right Maggie! Now they'll be in our thread trying to put us in line! ohmy.gif But we women are too rebellious for that, eh? laugh.gif

Posted by: peckery 08-Feb-2004, 08:44 PM
QUOTE (MDF3530 @ Feb 7 2004, 10:06 PM)
The only kind of gun I want is a Red Ryder BB gun (hope I don't shoot my eye out biggrin.gif ) ...

Wouldn't you rather have a football???? Or a pink deranged bunny suit???? biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: MDF3530 08-Feb-2004, 08:59 PM
QUOTE (peckery @ Feb 8 2004, 08:44 PM)
Wouldn't you rather have a football???? Or a pink deranged bunny suit???? biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

No! No football, no pink bunny suit from Aunt Clara! I want a Red Ryder BB gun!

Posted by: Richard Bercot 08-Feb-2004, 09:03 PM
QUOTE (Arianrhod @ Feb 8 2004, 08:11 AM)
* Puts one toe inside the He man woman haters club.........
then runs away *

In Service to the Dream,
Paula

Since when do you run away from anything? wink.gif

Just jump right in here and get your feet wet. We have eaten anyone YET. lol.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 09-Feb-2004, 09:03 AM
Very tired today. Big birthday party went fairly well. No fights or anything so I think that means it was a success. Went through two hams, 16 pounds of ribs and chops, over twenty pounds of arroz con pollo, and thirty bollos, oh yeah, potato salad as well, about five liters of Seco, and six cases of beer. Then there was the food for the guests. laugh.gif

Hopefully I should soon have some pictures, as soon as the photographer person recovers and sends 'em to me.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: gaberlunzie 09-Feb-2004, 09:34 AM
*peeking around the corner and stepping in carefully* laugh.gif
Glad your daughter and you all had such a nice birthday party! Now you really have the right to have a wee rest, daddy... rolleyes.gif
Sounds all so very yummy...I'm hungry now and have to go and find something to eat!

Posted by: Sea Dog 09-Feb-2004, 09:47 PM
You can put the skinny end against your shoulder. You find out relatively quickly your mistake.

I have a genuine Red Ryder bb gun from the 50's unfortunately it has apparently broken the main spring. Was ridiculously inaccurate. My Dad got it from a neighbor. They would lever a pellet in and that drop about 5 more down the muzzle. that would suffice to rattle the five pellets under the eaves with the pigeons enough to scare them off but not to hurt them. That may be why the main spring only lasted about 50 years.

I take my wife shooting about once a year, to keep her a little in practice. If I push too hard for more trips she tells me she is going to remember the combination to the safe and then I'll regret hassling her.

Posted by: Annabelle 10-Feb-2004, 12:29 AM
Old Raven what do you charge for addressing wedding invitations? You know Matthew is getting married June 26th and they only expect to invite 200-250 people so could we count on you to do the paper work?
I'll spring for the airline ticket down. We could go test drive a couple of jeeps and you can tell me what to buy.
Annabelle

Posted by: oldraven 10-Feb-2004, 08:54 AM
oops, I hit the damn report button, yet again. Sorry Deb, if that gets the bobbies knocking on your door.

200-250???? unsure.gif I've got 76 more to go, and only 24 done. And did you say June??? Yoiks.

I'll get back to you when I've finished ours. But something tells me there won't be much time left to send out invites, let alone write. tongue.gif

Posted by: oldraven 19-Feb-2004, 08:55 PM
beer_mug.gif king.gif

Just got done painting the livingroom & dining room feature walls. Time to put the Roasted Red Pepper away and move on to the cream.

As for now, I'm concentrating on this here beer. Thank you Alexander Keiths. You keep us New Scots livin after workin. Well done soldier. beer_mug.gif thumbs_up.gif

Posted by: Herrerano 20-Feb-2004, 11:33 AM
Why is it that beer goes so well with painting? Or is it just that beer goes good with beer, since after a few the painting seems to cease?

Oh well. thinking about a little kitchen expansion project myself but am holding off until after Carnavales.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: tsargent62 20-Feb-2004, 11:39 AM
I think beer goes with just about anything. Maybe not neurosurgery. That might be a bit awkward.

Posted by: tsargent62 20-Feb-2004, 11:45 AM
Ok, guys and lassies (I know you're lurking out there. Cheeky monkies!)

In the last several years I'm getting (admittedly) increasingly snooty about the beer I drink. I can't tell you the last time I bought a massed produced beer such as Miller, Stroh's or Bud. The least I've paid for a 6 pack in recent memory is $7.00 US. I've paid as much as (and this was a gift for someone) $20.00. Yeah, I know. That was a German dopple boch called Celebrator. Elixer of the Gods, that.

My point is, I only seem to like micro-brewed beer anymore. Especially from the Bell's Brewery in Kalamazoo, MI. thumbs_up.gif Is there any among you that's been afflicted with the dreaded Beer Snobbery such as I?

Posted by: Herrerano 20-Feb-2004, 12:10 PM
Yes Todd, but in my case it has gone in the reverse direction. Nowadays my prefered brand of suds should meet the following requirements:

1. Really, really cold
2. Been bought by someone else
3. Really, really cold

Leo cool.gif



Posted by: tsargent62 20-Feb-2004, 01:11 PM
My favorite brewery. They have the best porter I've ever had. Powerful, too. I think it's about 7%. Good stuff.

http://www.bellsbeer.com

Posted by: Herrerano 26-Feb-2004, 12:35 PM
Ok, open for business here. Having had numerous unsuccessful relationships I feel eminently qualified to give advice to the lovelorn male. Ask away. I will draw on my vast experience in these matters and give the best advice possible.


First a freeby: If you are with a friend, and you meet a couple of girls, then your friend backs out at the critical moment and wants to leave. What should you do?

1. Plead with him to stay since the girls will probably both decide to leave as well.

2. Hand him the car keys, then make some sort of excuse to the girl he was with, (ie, his boyfriend just got in town or something tongue.gif )

3. Number two (above) plus start buying them both a lot of drinks one after the other.

Leo

Best choice, number 3.

Posted by: tsargent62 26-Feb-2004, 12:41 PM
Most definitely number 3. I agree. Sounds like the makings of a beer commercial.

Posted by: Herrerano 26-Feb-2004, 12:43 PM
Yes, as long as they are not sisters. biggrin.gif

Leo

Posted by: Herrerano 26-Feb-2004, 12:50 PM
Well, we were over there on the subject of the use of denial. How effective it is and everything. Also, don't hesitate to put the blame directly where it belongs, on her. biggrin.gif This sometimes requires a little creativity, but remember; we're men, truth is relative to our state of health.


Leo cool.gif

Posted by: tsargent62 26-Feb-2004, 12:54 PM
Health related to:

A) Mental
cool.gif physical
C) combination of both

I vote for C.

Posted by: Herrerano 26-Feb-2004, 01:02 PM
Definitely both.

Also, it is mighty hard to watch TV and drink beer while a woman is beating on you with hard objects and pointy words.

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: tsargent62 26-Feb-2004, 01:05 PM
And, at that particular moment, I think it would probably be a mistake to say, "While you're up, can you get me another beer?"

Posted by: Herrerano 26-Feb-2004, 01:08 PM
I see we have had similar experiences. Obviously you are acquinted with the Latina mindset. laugh.gif

Leo cool.gif

Posted by: tsargent62 26-Feb-2004, 01:10 PM
Been married to a Mexican for 18 years. Oh, yeah, very familiar with the mind set. biggrin.gif

Posted by: tsargent62 26-Feb-2004, 01:19 PM
Actually, she's half Mexican. Her father is from Merida in the Yucatan Penninsula. She's born and raised American. She does have that Latina fire, though.

Posted by: Herrerano 26-Feb-2004, 01:22 PM
I understand perfectly well then. And you are correct, there are times when one can say, "Oye, bring me another beer." And not only will it be served with a smile, but a little back and shoulder rub might be thrown in. Then there are those other times when it is best to muffle the sound of the bottle being opened. biggrin.gif


Leo cool.gif

Posted by: tsargent62 26-Feb-2004, 01:56 PM
<u>The Art of Being Married to a Latina</u>

Are you faithful to your bride because:

1) You love her very much.
2) You fear reprisals from her brothers.
3) Both, more 1 than 2
4) Both, more 2 than 1

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