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  • Gary Carter
    Gary Carter Posts: 14,077
    AmentsChick wrote:
    Without sounding completely sexist...Do any guys? In my own personal experience, I don't know a single man who does read directions. But, like I said...that's been my experience...probably not true of the general public.
    i never read directions, if i get lost i get lost.oh just for the record i have never gotten lost
    Ron: I just don't feel like going out tonight
    Sammi: Wanna just break up?

  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    sennin wrote:
    Sexist!

    :p

    Nuh uh!!! I LOVE men! :)
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    AmentsChick wrote:
    Without sounding completely sexist...Do any guys? In my own personal experience, I don't know a single man who does read directions. But, like I said...that's been my experience...probably not true of the general public.



    trick is....do the projects together. thus, you read the directions if/when necessary....and you share the work, see how it's done, done the way you want, it gets done faster, some bonding time together....and yea, simply, he appreciates it. i cannot tell you the countles projects my husband and i have done together. from wainscotting in the bathroom, laying a parquet wood floor in the kitchen and dining room, building me a darkroom in the basement, painting, etc, etc. hubby does all the 'big stuff' such as electrical and plumbing...but sure, even when installing the new sink and toilet, i was there.....helping....and reading the step-by-step instructions in the home depot 1-2-3 book. :p
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


    I am myself like you somehow


  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    decides2dream wrote:
    trick is....do the projects together. thus, you read the directions if/when necessary....and you share the work, see how it's done, done the way you want, it gets done faster, some bonding time together....and yea, simply, he appreciates it. i cannot tell you the countles projects my husband and i have done together. from wainscotting in the bathroom, laying a parquet wood floor in the kitchen and dining room, building me a darkroom in the basement, painting, etc, etc. hubby does all the 'big stuff' such as electrical and plumbing...but sure, even when installing the new sink and toilet, i was there.....helping....and reading the step-by-step instructions in the home depot 1-2-3 book. :p

    If I had someone to share projects with, I would. For now, they fall on my dad...or roommate.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    AmentsChick wrote:
    If I had someone to share projects with, I would. For now, they fall on my dad...or roommate.


    and why can't you share projects...help out....read directions...with them? it doesn't have to be a significant other, just whomever is working on a project, especially if they are doing something for you, helping you out. :)

    hell, i've done a ton of projects with my mom - who btw is VERY handy, which my dad was not.....both very intelligent though - and i've done soooo much with my sister in her house b/c at the time she was single and didn't know how to do a damn thing, hahaha. so she and i painted, wallpapered 2 rooms, hung pictures, shelves, shades, window valances, etc.....my husband installed a few light fixtures for her, cabinetry in the bath, etc. it doesn't have to be with 'your guy'....just whoever you're with, or whoever is helping you.
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


    I am myself like you somehow


  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    decides2dream wrote:
    and why can't you share projects...help out....read directions...with them? it doesn't have to be a significant other, just whomever is working on a project, especially if they are doing something for you, helping you out. :)

    hell, i've done a ton of projects with my mom - who btw is VERY handy, which my dad was not.....both very intelligent though - and i've done soooo much with my sister in her house b/c at the time she was single and didn't know how to do a damn thing, hahaha. so she and i painted, wallpapered 2 rooms, hung pictures, shelves, shades, window valances, etc.....my husband installed a few light fixtures for her, cabinetry in the bath, etc. it doesn't have to be with 'your guy'....just whoever you're with, or whoever is helping you.
    Because
    He
    Won't
    Let
    Me.

    lol
    I always say...but the directions say....
    Falls upon deaf ears.

    And Meredith....you sexist piglet.....
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    decides2dream wrote:
    and why can't you share projects...help out....read directions...with them? it doesn't have to be a significant other, just whomever is working on a project, especially if they are doing something for you, helping you out. :)

    hell, i've done a ton of projects with my mom - who btw is VERY handy, which my dad was not.....both very intelligent though - and i've done soooo much with my sister in her house b/c at the time she was single and didn't know how to do a damn thing, hahaha. so she and i painted, wallpapered 2 rooms, hung pictures, shelves, shades, window valances, etc.....my husband installed a few light fixtures for her, cabinetry in the bath, etc. it doesn't have to be with 'your guy'....just whoever you're with, or whoever is helping you.

    LOL. You've never met my dad apparently. When I suggest looking at instructions he simply grunts at me and continues what he was doing.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    AmentsChick wrote:
    LOL. You've never met my dad apparently. When I suggest looking at instructions he simply grunts at me and continues what he was doing.
    My dad can fix anything.
    I love him.
    And he is smart.
    Wicked smart.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    TrixieCat wrote:

    And Meredith....you sexist piglet.....

    Oink baby, oink.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    TrixieCat wrote:
    My dad can fix anything.
    I love him.
    And he is smart.
    Wicked smart.

    My dad can fix anything, too (hell, he rewired an outlet for the a/c unit)...just isn't the friendliest guy around.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    AmentsChick wrote:
    My dad can fix anything, too (hell, he rewired an outlet for the a/c unit)...just isn't the friendliest guy around.
    Yes, but he thinks I am hot.
    He is cool in my book.

    ;)
    You can borrow my dad..he is the best.
    I still go to him before anyone else.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    TrixieCat wrote:
    Yes, but he thinks I am hot.
    He is cool in my book.

    ;)
    You can borrow my dad..he is the best.
    I still go to him before anyone else.

    ICK...that's right! <shudders>

    Why did you have to remind me of that? I need therapy now, thanks.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    I am dumber than a rock and not very skilled in the handy department.
    I am so fucked.
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • bostonlou
    bostonlou Posts: 2,849
    i read directions

    that's how i found the little man in the boat!



    *hey how you doin* ;)
    Don't Believe Everything You Think
  • TrixieCat
    TrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    bostonlou wrote:
    i read directions

    that's how i found the little man in the boat!



    *hey how you doin* ;)
    ?
    lol
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    AmentsChick wrote:
    Without sounding completely sexist...Do any guys? In my own personal experience, I don't know a single man who does read directions. But, like I said...that's been my experience...probably not true of the general public.

    i read directions very carefully. i love it. it's like a puzzle, or building one of those lego castles when i was a kid.

    that said, following through is not my strong suit... it's been weeks since i promised my girlfriend i'd put these handles on our kitchen cabinets and i still haven't bought the damn drill :)
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    soulsinging wrote:
    i read directions very carefully. i love it. it's like a puzzle, or building one of those lego castles when i was a kid.

    that said, following through is not my strong suit... it's been weeks since i promised my girlfriend i'd put these handles on our kitchen cabinets and i still haven't bought the damn drill :)

    See, that's how I am...it's like a puzzle!

    And, go buy the drill silly!! :D
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    u chicks want everything
  • AmentsChick
    AmentsChick Posts: 6,969
    NY PJ1 wrote:
    u chicks want everything

    ....


    I had to edit myself so as to not get locked.
    This is the greatest band in the world -- Ben Harper

  • NY PJ1
    NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    AmentsChick wrote:
    ....


    I had to edit myself so as to not get locked.


    u guys do

    listen girls just cook and clean and we'll handle the rest

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