Pff. Never mind. My pasting didn’t work properly…
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6. Back Up a Trailer NO …but I can back up a 35 foot cruiser into a ten-foot wide slip…
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Correction. I shuould have said 16 foot wide slip, not 10. I’d be a miracle worker if I could back a cruiser into a slip narrower than the cruiser itself. Heh.
As I said in the other thread, I can do, or have done them all.
In addition in reading parts of the other thread, I can also
Make a woman’s eyes glaze over with a kiss
Preform cunnilingus expertly
Cook a gourmet meal, or if you prefer I can do traditional pit style BBQ
Feed, and clothe a baby
Use a chain saw
Change a tire (quickly a disappearing skill I have observed)
Maneuver my way through a wine list
And most of the Heinlein list. (I probably can’t write a sonnet)
As I said n the other thread, women may swoon, men may bow to my manliness. 
Female, 33 years old.
- Protect Your Computer
- Rescue a Boater Who Has Capsized
- Retouch Digital Photos
- Back Up a Trailer
- Build a Campfire
- Navigate with a Map and Compass
- Use a Torque Wrench
- Sharpen a Knife
- Perform CPR
- Fillet a Fish
- Maneuver a Car out of a Skid
- Back Up Data
- Paint a Room
- Mix Concrete
- Change Oil and Filter
- Paddle a Canoe
- Extend Your Wireless Network
Most of the computer things, few of the car/home maintenance things. Mr. Kalea is about the opposite, so between us we cover the list.
[QUOTE=Onomatopoeia]
Correction. I shuould have said 16 foot wide slip, not 10. I’d be a miracle worker if I could back a cruiser into a slip narrower than the cruiser itself. Heh.
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Not a problem, you just have to approach it with more speed. 
About 90 mph should be adequate if my calculations are correct.
The thing about backing a trailer is the relationship between the wheelbase of the tow vehicle vs the distance between the hitch and the trailer wheels.
A short tow vehicle with a long trailer is a piece of cake. A long tow vehicle with a short trailer is a son-ofa-bitch. If your trailer is shorter than your tow vehicle wheelbase, it is a cast iron SOB.
Backing a trailer is way different than parking a boat in a slip.
[QUOTE=RickJay]
And i’ll say now what I said then; it must have been some pretty colossal nerd who made up a list of 25 basic life skills for a man that includes four different computer skills ("Extend your wireless network - why would I even need to do that?) but doesn’t include anything to do with women.
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Seriously.
- Cause multiple orgasms.
- Fix Christmas lights
[QUOTE=Gfactor]
If you had to make a similar list for women, how would it differ?
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The first 15 would relate to fellatio.
[QUOTE=Rick]
Preform cunnilingus expertly
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With what… Plaster of Paris?
Meh.
I did all of that before lunch… Including the multple orgasms.
Saving Heinlein’s list for this afternoon.
Guy checking in here.
- Patch a Radiator Hose- Never done this, never had to do it, no sure my attempt would be successful since I know next to nothing about cars.
- Protect Your Computer- This I can do. Score one point for me.
- Rescue a Boater Who Has Capsized- Hell, I can’t even swim!
- Frame a Wall- I doubt it. The wall would come a-tumblin’ down.
- Retouch Digital Photos- Easy, that’s two for me.
- Back Up a Trailer- Into a barn or shed, probably, knowing my luck.
- Build a Campfire- Done this, not too tough (that’s three).
- Fix a Dead Outlet- Never tried, wouldn’t want to be fried.
- Navigate with a Map and Compass- Piece of cake (four so far)
- Use a Torque Wrench- I think I could do this depending on what I am using the wrench for (I’m up to five).
- Sharpen a Knife- It may not look pretty, but if it’s sharper than it was before, I’ll give that a pass (six points now).
- Perform CPR- I’d do my best if I were the only guy around to save someone, but I’d feel awful if I failed and the person died anyway. No points here.
- Fillet a Fish- Nope, not at all.
- Maneuver a Car out of a Skid- I’d know what to do if it happened, but fortunately for me this part of driver’s training has never been needed to be put into practice. I think I can give myself this one still.
- Get a Car Unstuck- The couple of times in my life I have gotten stuck in snow or mud I was eventually able to free my vehicle, but the experience was nerve-wrackingly awful, so I was probably not going about it the right way.
- Back Up Data- I do this all the time (eight out of 16 so far).
- Paint a Room- Sloppily, maybe, but yeah, I could probably do it. (I’ll generously give myself a point here).
- Mix Concrete- Again, I have an idea of what needs to be done here, so let’s say I am up to ten points.
- Clean a Bolt-Action Rifle- I don’t think I could clean a .22 or even a BB gun for that matter.
- Change Oil and Filter- I help keep places like Jiffy Lube in business.
- Hook Up an HDTV- I’m not up on the latest technology but I’m sure I could figure it out (11 points).
- Bleed Brakes- I wouldn’t know where to start.
- Paddle a Canoe- I’ve seen it done enough to know what to do. (12 points).
- Fix a Bike Flat- Maybe. I did it as a kid, anyway. (13)
- Extend Your Wireless Network- No problem (that’s 14).
So I can do 14 of these things to at least a passing degree of skill. I hope I can still keep my “man card”.
[QUOTE=Waverly]
The first 15 would relate to fellatio.
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HAH! So true…
[QUOTE=Gfactor]
If you had to make a similar list for women, how would it differ?
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In all seriousness?
- Change a light bulb
- Hook up an appliance
- Assemble furniture
- Reset a circuit breaker/change a fuse
- Light a stove pilot
- Where the toolbox is and how to use the tools
- When to call for help if needed
I’m sure most of the women here can do all of those things; I know I can. But if Airman isn’t home and a light bulb goes out, it’s comforting to know that I can change it safely. Ditto for the rest of these things.
Those would be the ones I’d throw in to replace such manly (and, frankly, unnecessary) tasks as framing a wall, filleting a fish and cleaning a bolt-action rifle.
Robin
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Guy checking in here.
- Patch a Radiator Hose- Never done this, never had to do it, no sure my attempt would be successful since I know next to nothing about cars.
- Protect Your Computer- This I can do. Score one point for me.
- Rescue a Boater Who Has Capsized- Hell, I can’t even swim!
- Frame a Wall- I doubt it. The wall would come a-tumblin’ down.
- Retouch Digital Photos- Easy, that’s two for me.
- Back Up a Trailer- Into a barn or shed, probably, knowing my luck.
- Build a Campfire- Done this, not too tough (that’s three).
- Fix a Dead Outlet- Never tried, wouldn’t want to be fried.
- Navigate with a Map and Compass- Piece of cake (four so far)
- Use a Torque Wrench- I think I could do this depending on what I am using the wrench for (I’m up to five).
- Sharpen a Knife- It may not look pretty, but if it’s sharper than it was before, I’ll give that a pass (six points now).
- Perform CPR- I’d do my best if I were the only guy around to save someone, but I’d feel awful if I failed and the person died anyway. No points here.
- Fillet a Fish- Nope, not at all.
- Maneuver a Car out of a Skid- I’d know what to do if it happened, but fortunately for me this part of driver’s training has never been needed to be put into practice. I think I can give myself this one still.
- Get a Car Unstuck- The couple of times in my life I have gotten stuck in snow or mud I was eventually able to free my vehicle, but the experience was nerve-wrackingly awful, so I was probably not going about it the right way.
- Back Up Data- I do this all the time (eight out of 16 so far).
- Paint a Room- Sloppily, maybe, but yeah, I could probably do it. (I’ll generously give myself a point here).
- Mix Concrete- Again, I have an idea of what needs to be done here, so let’s say I am up to ten points.
- Clean a Bolt-Action Rifle- I don’t think I could clean a .22 or even a BB gun for that matter.
- Change Oil and Filter- I help keep places like Jiffy Lube in business.
- Hook Up an HDTV- I’m not up on the latest technology but I’m sure I could figure it out (11 points).
- Bleed Brakes- I wouldn’t know where to start.
- Paddle a Canoe- I’ve seen it done enough to know what to do. (12 points).
- Fix a Bike Flat- Maybe. I did it as a kid, anyway. (13)
- Extend Your Wireless Network- No problem (that’s 14).
So I can do 14 of these things to at least a passing degree of skill. I hope I can still keep my “man card”.
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You realize you just admitted to being a complete doofus?
Done it all, repeatedly. Fear me.
OK - Let’s try that again.
- Patch a Radiator Hose - No (Why wouldn’t you just replace the hose? Or is this a stuck at the side of the road question?)
- Protect Your Computer - Yes
- Rescue a Boater Who Has Capsized - No
- Frame a Wall - Yes
- Retouch Digital Photos - No
- Back Up a Trailer - Yes
- Build a Campfire - Yes
- Fix a Dead Outlet - yes
- Navigate with a Map and Compass - Yes
- Use a Torque Wrench - Yes
- Sharpen a Knife - Yes
- Perform CPR - No
- Fillet a Fish - Yes
- Maneuver a Car out of a Skid - Yes
- Get a Car Unstuck - Yes (Just this morning. Wife’s car.)
- Back Up Data - Yes
- Paint a Room - Yes
- Mix Concrete - Yes
- Clean a Bolt-Action Rifle - No (I’ve never even touched a gun of any kind.)
- Change Oil and Filter - Yes
- Hook Up an HDTV - Yes
- Bleed Brakes - Yes
- Paddle a Canoe - Yes
- Fix a Bike Flat - Yes
- Extend Your Wireless Network - No.
Dumb list anyway.
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Patch a Radiator Hose
Hell, I can patch the radiator it’s attached to. -
Protect Your Computer
With a bolt action rifle, or a router/firewall? Yes, either way. -
Rescue a Boater Who Has Capsized
Yep, sailboat, canoe, bass boat, and jet-ski so far. -
Frame a Wall
Yep. -
Retouch Digital Photos
Yep, I’ve done a few Photoshop jobs on friends. -
Back Up a Trailer
Yep, kind of a must if you own a boat on a trailer. And you have to be fast, nothing says “asswipe” like getting jack knifed on the ramp. -
Build a Campfire
Yeah, but will admit that the only time I’ve done it without matches or lighter was in boy scouts. -
Fix a Dead Outlet
Well, wire one up in the wall I framed. Can’t recall ever having to troubleshoot a dead one. -
Navigate with a Map and Compass
Oh please. GPS hasn’t been around THAT long. -
Use a Torque Wrench
Yes, but more important is the re-building of the engine upon which I am torquing the bolts. -
Sharpen a Knife
Yes. I have numerous whetstones, oil stones, super fine razor hones, steels, even a couple of razor strops. -
Perform CPR
I’ve taken the course, never had to use it in a real life situation. I’m squeemish of puke, but I’d try. -
Fillet a Fish
Yes, see “trailer backing, boat” and “sharpen, knife”. -
Maneuver a Car out of a Skid
Oh yeah. Been doing this for years, on purpose, before front wheel drive and “drifting” came along. -
Get a Car Unstuck
God yes. I’ve had a lot of experience driving in all types of weather down roads that were not designed to last more than a month (unless gas/oil were found, then they would improve the road). -
Back Up Data
Oh yeah. Getting the data back off of an antique tape drive back-up that was set up to run in Win 3.1? Why yes. -
Paint a Room
:rolleyes: Yeah, since I was in about 2nd grade, when my dad remodeled the house. -
Mix Concrete
Better yet, have my own concrete mixer. -
Clean a Bolt-Action Rifle
Yeah. Lots of other firearms as well. -
Change Oil and Filter
Every 3 months/3000 miles. -
Hook Up an HDTV
Hmmm… I hooked up my own satellite dish, hooked my stereo up to my TV, hooked my computer up to my stereo/TV. I’m betting I can hook up a HDTV when that time comes. -
Bleed Brakes
As well as do the entire brake job leading up to why the brakes need bleeding. -
Paddle a Canoe
Yes sir. Been on several multi-day canoe excursions. See “rescue capsized boater, canoe”. -
Fix a Bike Flat
Yep, since I was basically old enough to ride a bike. -
Extend Your Wireless Network
Got me. I don’t have a wireless network.
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I can also do the one handed bra, induce multiple orgasms, all that stuff. I can probably make a woman’s eyes glaze over, but knowing Lieu, my method would be less stressful on the rest of her respiratory system.
Change a lightbulb? Really? Is there anyone over the age of 10, of either gender, that can’t do this?
What about how to:
-tie a tie
-change a baby’s diaper
-mix a drink
-talk an obnoxious drunk out of starting a bar fight
-cunnilingus (I know it was said already, but it deserves another mention)
-apologize, and
-throw a spiral?
If cleaning a bolt-action rifle is a requirement for being a man, I guess it sucks for me :rolleyes: .
[QUOTE=Duke of Rat]
I can also do the one handed bra, induce multiple orgasms, all that stuff. I can probably make a woman’s eyes glaze over, but knowing Lieu, my method would be less stressful on the rest of her respiratory system.
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Dude, just so you know the “induce multiple orgasm” thing, has more to do with the woman than the man. A woman who doesn’t have multiple orgasms isn’t going to have them no matter how good a cocksman you are. In other words… :rolleyes:
[QUOTE=askeptic]
Dude, just so you know the “induce multiple orgasm” thing, has more to do with the woman than the man. A woman who doesn’t have multiple orgasms isn’t going to have them no matter how good a cocksman you are. In other words… :rolleyes:
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OK, “have induced multiple orgasms in more than one woman”. Happy? :rolleyes: