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Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:01 pm
by DisneyMom
DragonFox98 wrote:LOL Oh, you guys are too much! :D: But seriously, my hubby is NOT ALLOWED to touch my tools. I just put together a basketball system for my son this past weekend (think basketball hoop attached to the poles attached to the sand that you add 300 (yes, 300) pounds to). It was a bitch and a half, but I got it done with sweat pouring into my eyes (we were in the middle of a heatwave with humidity).
I've also installed my dishwasher recently (can'y count the washer and dryer...they're basically plug in and go) which involved going into my crawlspace to deal with the water hook-up. Next up: changing my attached garage into a master suite. It will take awhile, but I'll get it done.
And no beer (sorry, darph & ktulu, can't stand the taste), but I'll take a strawberry Smirnoff or Mike's Hard Lemonade!
(I grew up in my father and grandfather's shadow and have "inherited" all their toys...my dad keeps getting bigger, better ones!)
DragonFox, you are getting them all excited. Next you'll be telling them that you cook, too!
they are not supposed to know that we are perfectly capable of doing these things..... ;)
Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:38 pm
by GRUMPY PIRATE
DragonFox98 wrote:LOL Oh, you guys are too much! :D: But seriously, my hubby is NOT ALLOWED to touch my tools. I just put together a basketball system for my son this past weekend (think basketball hoop attached to the poles attached to the sand that you add 300 (yes, 300) pounds to). It was a bitch and a half, but I got it done with sweat pouring into my eyes (we were in the middle of a heatwave with humidity).
I've also installed my dishwasher recently (can'y count the washer and dryer...they're basically plug in and go) which involved going into my crawlspace to deal with the water hook-up. Next up: changing my attached garage into a master suite. It will take awhile, but I'll get it done.
And no beer (sorry, darph & ktulu, can't stand the taste), but I'll take a strawberry Smirnoff or Mike's Hard Lemonade!
(I grew up in my father and grandfather's shadow and have "inherited" all their toys...my dad keeps getting bigger, better ones!)
Perhaps Dr. Phil could have a talk with you...
or more likely the SGT medical panel!! :fivecents:
Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:50 pm
by Mayonnaise
Don't knock her. GP... some guys are hopeless with tools. Hell, my boyfriend knows his way around most carpentry, I still get nervous letting him borrow my 18v (Yes 18v: anything less isn't gonna remove screws put in with the Playhouse pneumatics.) Drill Driver, and let me tell you if it ever comes home frelled up, he's never borrowing another damn power tool off me again.
8^)
Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:26 pm
by GRUMPY PIRATE
Mayonnaise wrote:Don't knock her. GP... some guys are hopeless with tools. Hell, my boyfriend knows his way around most carpentry, I still get nervous letting him borrow my 18v (Yes 18v: anything less isn't gonna remove screws put in with the Playhouse pneumatics.) Drill Driver, and let me tell you if it ever comes home frelled up, he's never borrowing another damn power tool off me again.
8^)
YEAH, umm, I was exploiting her statement as a double entendre concerning her husband to make a small joke.
and some of the best presents I gave my DW were Dremels and other power tools she likes to use.
Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:25 pm
by hobie16
DragonFox98 wrote:LOL Oh, you guys are too much! :D: But seriously, my hubby is NOT ALLOWED to touch my tools. I just put together a basketball system for my son this past weekend (think basketball hoop attached to the poles attached to the sand that you add 300 (yes, 300) pounds to). It was a bitch and a half, but I got it done with sweat pouring into my eyes (we were in the middle of a heatwave with humidity).
I've also installed my dishwasher recently (can'y count the washer and dryer...they're basically plug in and go) which involved going into my crawlspace to deal with the water hook-up. Next up: changing my attached garage into a master suite. It will take awhile, but I'll get it done.
And no beer (sorry, darph & ktulu, can't stand the taste), but I'll take a strawberry Smirnoff or Mike's Hard Lemonade!
(I grew up in my father and grandfather's shadow and have "inherited" all their toys...my dad keeps getting bigger, better ones!)
If you sweat the pipe for the dishwasher together then I am in love. :D:
Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:36 am
by DragonFox98
You're right, GP, sometimes you'd think the blonde in my hair is natural! (isn't that at least the 2nd or 3rd time I've posted something that can be taken "in another context"??:D :)
Mayo, I agree, anything less than 18v just isn't worth it. I think I have two now...one from the 1990s and one my dad bought me last Christmas (my hubby thinks it's funny that my dad gives me tools for Christmas).
And, Hobie...nope, no sweating of the pipe...I just had to run the new hoses and connect them to the drainage and incoming water pipes.
Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:24 am
by Mayonnaise
OMG, and just after this, I go down to the set build and find out he's completely scored up my hand chuck installing screws in tight quarters to one another. THERES A FRACKING BIT EXTENDER IN THE BASE!!!! USE IT!!!! *Cries.*
8^(
Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:16 am
by DisneyMom
Mayonnaise wrote:OMG, and just after this, I go down to the set build and find out he's completely scored up my hand chuck installing screws in tight quarters to one another. THERES A FRACKING BIT EXTENDER IN THE BASE!!!! USE IT!!!! *Cries.*
8^(
Just don't add pictures, Mayo. These guys are already in heaven
Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:20 am
by Mayonnaise
Pictures!?!?! Of the CARNAGE he wreaked on MY DRILL DAMNIT!!!!! I can't even LOOK AT IT!!!!!
X^(
Re: How Old Are You?
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:26 am
by DisneyMom
Mayonnaise wrote:Pictures!?!?! Of the CARNAGE he wreaked on MY DRILL DAMNIT!!!!! I can't even LOOK AT IT!!!!!
X^(
No,no! Am very sorry about your drill! :(
(of women using power tools is what I meant)