Old men w/hats now stronger than college freshhmen

[commando1]

At 39, he learned how to change the oil on a vehicle and says he came home excited to tell his wife.

This guy was never born with the man gene to begin with.

 

[rapidtrans]

My observation puts the millinials about 50/50 usless.
Half the guys the nieces have married look at an open end wrench like it came from Mars. Not much help putting in a dock.
I look at my neighbors kids. The 2 boys across the street cut my lawn and their dad's lawn. Bought their own cars while in high school. Went to trade schools and became a Diesel mech and electrician. Own homes and are married with kids.
The 2 boys around the corner never did any work around the house, went to college, still live at home in their 30s with mom and dad. Drive hand me down cars from the parents. Have no jobs or careers.

 

[Fratzog]

"It feels really good," he said. "Once you start to have some of these skills you just feel like a more complete person."

Wait until these fellas learn how to change a flat... the ladies are going to show them up once they get involved, then how "complete" will they feel?

You seem to be describing the world view espoused by Robert Pirsig in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. It is better to obtain peace of mind through rational analysis and detailed understanding of technical workings rather than the superficial pursuit of living in the moment.

 

[cantflip]

You seem to be describing the world view espoused by Robert Pirsig in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. It is better to obtain peace of mind through rational analysis and detailed understanding of technical workings rather than the superficial pursuit of living in the moment.

Thanks, I never read that one... I'm not above living in the moment, but you nailed it with me.... true happiness is found in logic and understanding (for me at least).

 

[commando1]

Translation:
The joy is in the journey...

 

[barnfind]

Bring back the draft. Been saying it for years.

Some countries have mandatory service commitment of your choice at age 18. I prefer this to the draft, if your not willing to fight for your country, maybe find another one!
Love it or leave it...