Being in the library on a regular basis means I get to read some interesting stuff once in awhile. Today I found this in Popular Mechanics, of all places. I was delighted by this list. I'm not sure if the "man" in this title refers to the gender, or if it's a generic term. If that's the case I'm in big trouble because I think I can do maybe three of these things. Ron on the other hand is a genius because I think he can do about 23 out of 25. Wow. Anyway. Here's the list. See how you stack up!
1. Patch a radiator hose
2. Protect a computer (not with a gun either. from a virus)
3. Rescue a capsized boater. (ok. This one is just weird)
4. Frame up a wall.
5. Retouch digital photos (easy peesy, japaneesy)
6. Back up a trailer (not in a million years)
7. Build a campfire. (I can do this one! useful, huh)
8. Fix a dead outlet.
9. navigate with compass and map. (I tried this once and the results deserve a whole story)
10. Use a torque wrench
11. Sharpen a knife
12. Fillet a fish
13. manuver a car out of a skid
14. perform CPR
15. Get a car unstuck
16. Back up data
17. Paint a room
18. Mix concrete
19. Clean a bolt action rifle
20. Change the oil and filter in your car
21. Hook up HDTV
22. Bleed brakes (I think this one is dumb too. better change a flat tire than this)
23. Paddle a canoe (another one of my very useful skills. This one belongs on my resume)
24. Fix a bicycle flat ( for your kids of course)
25. Extend your wireless network.
There. We can all see the most important things in life from this list for sure! Your vehicle, your computer and some very weird odds and ends. Go figure!
2 comments:
okay, so nate scored a 16. i scored like a three. good thing he's the man of our house and not me.....
Hey, he's not too bad. If he's anything at all like his dad, by the time he's 60 he'll score a 23 or so!
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