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Skills all Men should have
Started this discussion. Last reply by Hampton Kennedy Dec 6, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
What skills do you think every man should be required to have?1. Build a proper Fire2. At least basic carpentry3. Basic home wiring4. Chainsaw use and sharpening5. Basic plumbing6. knot…Continue
Differences in "Gentlmanly" depending on locale....
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shane Nov 26, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I consider myself to definitely be a "man" and also to be a "gentleman" but I see men who make these same claims who have vastly different ideas about what the definitions of the terms are. Amongst…Continue
Hello all!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennard Nov 27, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello! I found this website a few days ago and think it definitely is a needed place. A little about myself: My I am 40 years old. I born and reared in SOuth Mississippi where I currently reside…Continue
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Sebastian Blanchard replied to Ian Brett Cooper's discussion When did cars lose their sense of manliness?"I just sold my wife's mustang and bought an 85 gmc 4wd six inch lift and 35s. Lol. But I digress... Last cool cars IMO were 70s trans ams"
Hampton Kennedy replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"This is a fantastic list, basically spot on. I might add using a map/compass also and some cooking skills. Writing a personal letter is always a good skill to have as well.But I love this list man!"
Carl Monster replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"Not a big fan of this quote.
Should is a preachy "you do that even if you don't want to" word. My mom uses it a lot, and it took me years to finally tell her to shove it.
Heinlein's quote is fine for pioneering in it's…"
Johnzerd1 replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve…"
David F. replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"How to manage their schedule
Basic Etiquette
How to speak well
How to lead a group
How to follow a leader in a group
How to honestly see and accept (especially if it does not match their own) other peoples point of view.
How to have a debate…"
Sean O' replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"Overall not a bad list. I would re-vamp about 1/3 of it, but it certainly covers basics."
Karl Helweg replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"Boating? I have seen few self possessed CEO types more humbled than when they are fumbling with a canoe, kayak, skiff, or fishing boat.
Fly an aircraft.
Tow a trailer.
Trapping whether it is a mouse or bear. I would be a LOT…"
Carl Monster replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"IMHO a man develops a skill set matched to his environment, reasonable risks and hazards he might come across, and his goals.
Putting up an list and saying all men should do what's on it does not make sense to me; like riding a horse.…"
Sir Dylan replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"beautiful list. You've got just about everything i could think of. I've got some work to do ;)i would say knowledge of bicycle mechanics, but its kind of a given. I remember when i was a little boy having my dad fix…"
Claude replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"Fantastic list. Off the top of my head, I can only think to add:
swimming
some basic self defense (hand to hand)
blade sharpening
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Euan Milne replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Skills all Men should have"I would add reading a map and use of a compass into this list. Other than that I think mine would be similar!"
Sebastian Blanchard replied to Tyler M.'s discussion ACT Scores"33 overall I remember I made a 35 in English and a 26 in math not sure on the others"
Sebastian Blanchard replied to Victor E. Franklin's discussion Everyday carry."I generally carry a single blade old timer pocket knife. Sometimes a gerber clip knife. As far as firearms depends on situation. As to legality in MS... Were you arrested or did joe q policeman just tell you it was illegal. I have been searched…"
Rebekah replied to Sebastian Blanchard's discussion Differences in "Gentlmanly" depending on locale...."Food came fast enough. It was getting the check that was the problem. They also didn't bring both our food at once, but in the order it was ready, which was fine, but different. (Might play into the turn-waiting stuff noted at the…"
Sebastian Blanchard replied to Will's discussion I can't do anything!"I don't remember my Dad teaching me anything but it seems I learned volumes. He, in my eyes, could do anything. Carpentry, woodcraft, mechanics, farming, public speaking, hunting, fishing, heavyequipment operation, boating,etc…"
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llong posted a discussionMountaineering - Climbing Humphreys Peak on Monday, June 10
Humphreys Peak is the highest natural point in Arizona, with an elevation of 12,637 feet (3,852 m). It is located within 11 miles (17.7 km) north of Flagstaff and 2 hours from Phoenix.I'm looking to assemble a group of men to meet on Sunday night for an early morning climb Monday morning. The total climb will take 7 hours. The summit should have a little snow on it, and will be windy.…See More
Nick H replied to Matthew L Weiss's discussion Sorry Doesn't Cut It"You may not be single but do you live with this woman or is she just a girlfriend? There is a big difference and yes it affects your points because its the difference between talking from experience as Jack is and talking through your ass.
Also,…"
Nick H replied to Matthew L Weiss's discussion Sorry Doesn't Cut It"Don't forget Marion Morrison's raging alcoholism. Wish I had a career where if I became a drunk they'd simply move my work to the morning before I had time to drink myself into oblivion. I love the Duke's movies and Clint's…"
Chuck Knight commented on Leif Gunnar Selberg's blog post should I help younger brother become smoker?"He obviously equates smoking with maturity, and sees tobacco as his rite-of-passage. And he's emulating his male role models.
As an addict, you personally know the pleasures AND the pitfalls of smoking. If he is choosing to…"
Silviu Ilyevich Tulbya replied to Silviu Ilyevich Tulbya's discussion My Twenties"Getting to know your classmates is a great idea, and so is finding a professor with a research project. I never thought of that second one!
I appreciate the advice and examples. You've been really helpful!"
Silviu Ilyevich Tulbya replied to Silviu Ilyevich Tulbya's discussion My Twenties"Thanks for the post and the examples, Nick. You were right in pointing out that it's no use comparing one's self to others. And I like your father's saying.
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Dallas the Phallus replied to Allen's discussion Identity limbo"All I can say is that any man whose identity and self worth is shaped by cartoon characters and TV sitcoms bloody well gets what he deserves. "
Jack Bauer replied to Matthew L Weiss's discussion Sorry Doesn't Cut It"Probably a good idea ... if your wife has the mind of a 5-year-old. Are these wives really too dumb to figure there are risks associated with coal mining or warfighting? Any soldier that hasn't discussed with his wife the…"
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