Kens, I took the NHS home improvement course, way back in the late 90’s. It was great. I knew some of the stuff, like how to measure, which end of the hammer pounds the nails, etc, but learned how to frame walls, hang sheetrock, mud the rock, do basic tiling, painting, replace a toilet, hang a door, rip plywood and moulding. We also got to use expensive power tools that I haven’t been able to afford to touch since, but still want.
Most importantly, we learned to toss around phrases like “mud the walls” and “rip the boards” so we could sound knowledgeable to contractors we hire. For many of the women in the group, this was an important thing. I know I had fun going into places like Sid’s Hardware, on Jay St, where most of the employees are from countries where women don’t come out of the house without chaperones, and tell some condescending salesperson exactly what I needed, and how I was going to use it. Priceless.
I digress. If you don’t know alot about construction and hom repair, it’s worth it to take the course. It’s also a lot of fun, as the other students were characters in their own right.
THL and I have to be very gentle with biff because we know how fragile his mental state is. It’s just not right to beat the poor man about his head and shoulders for his inability to admit he is wrong. BUT we love him anyway! 🙂
“What ever happened to disagreeing with someone while at the same time respecting their opinion or at the very least respecting their right to have a differing opinion and being able to have an intelligent discourse without resorting to personal attacks?”
I periodically have disagreements with cyber pals, including recent ones with THL and bxgrl, and I’ve kept it very civil, despite being frustrated knowing they’re wrong and just won’t admit it. 🙂
Thanks Montrose! Greatly appreciated!
Kens, I took the NHS home improvement course, way back in the late 90’s. It was great. I knew some of the stuff, like how to measure, which end of the hammer pounds the nails, etc, but learned how to frame walls, hang sheetrock, mud the rock, do basic tiling, painting, replace a toilet, hang a door, rip plywood and moulding. We also got to use expensive power tools that I haven’t been able to afford to touch since, but still want.
Most importantly, we learned to toss around phrases like “mud the walls” and “rip the boards” so we could sound knowledgeable to contractors we hire. For many of the women in the group, this was an important thing. I know I had fun going into places like Sid’s Hardware, on Jay St, where most of the employees are from countries where women don’t come out of the house without chaperones, and tell some condescending salesperson exactly what I needed, and how I was going to use it. Priceless.
I digress. If you don’t know alot about construction and hom repair, it’s worth it to take the course. It’s also a lot of fun, as the other students were characters in their own right.
THL- should we have told him?
That’s why we use kid gloves.
*coughthebeatlessuckcough*
*ahem*, excuse me ladies, I heard that and resemble those remarks! 🙂
Tis true
THL and I have to be very gentle with biff because we know how fragile his mental state is. It’s just not right to beat the poor man about his head and shoulders for his inability to admit he is wrong. BUT we love him anyway! 🙂
Arkady, that’s very funny.
“What ever happened to disagreeing with someone while at the same time respecting their opinion or at the very least respecting their right to have a differing opinion and being able to have an intelligent discourse without resorting to personal attacks?”
I periodically have disagreements with cyber pals, including recent ones with THL and bxgrl, and I’ve kept it very civil, despite being frustrated knowing they’re wrong and just won’t admit it. 🙂