I was stomping around when I noticed a desperate attempt at awesomeness, that had gone horribly wrong. I hadn't brought this up earlier because I had thought this particular clothing accessory had faded away. I was wrong.
I'm speaking, of course, about the fanny pack. Fellas, and you ladies out there, a fanny pack is never ok. I don't care what color it is, or what the logo is on it, or if it has water bottle holsters on it, make all the arguments you want, just, no. Don't do it.
As a matter of fact, you should probably avoid too many belt accessories. If you feel the need to wear a wallet chain, keep it to just the chain. Don't add a key chain that carries every key you have ever come across in your life, or multiple key chains, with even more keys. It just makes you look like the janitor. And there's nothing wrong with being a janitor, but I bet if you asked most janitors, they leave their keys at work. Also, don't add some cheesy looking folding knife in a crappy looking case, or a goofy looking cell phone case, even if it's a limited edition KISS case, you ain't cool with all this shit hanging from your dorky looking belt.
About the only guys that can get away with wearing a lot of stuff around their waists are carpenters. These guys need to have their tools easily accessible and they can't be making multiple trips to their trucks to get things, especially if they are on the roof, or a long distance from their trucks. Time is always important in the construction industry, so they need to be very efficient.
So go easy on the crap you hang from around your waist, it's not a good look. And I'm pretty sure the ladies don't find it sexy or think that it makes you look important. If you feel the need to carry around all sorts trinkets, get yourself a decent looking backpack, or a bigger car.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Women
So I'm not gonna tell you guys that I know anything about women, but I do have some ideas about 'em and I can tell you how I "feel" about women.
I've been married to a wonderful woman for 25 years and I can still say, to this day, that I do not understand her, or any other woman for that matter. One of the things that I do know, is that men need to treat women like the beautiful, delicate creatures that they are. Throughout the ages women have been treated with varying degrees of respect. You can pick any time in history and find that women were protected and oppressed at the same time. So I'd like to tell you to look to a certain time as an example how to treat women, but I don't think there is that perfect spot in history.
What I can tell you is, to open the door for them. Simple acts of kindness, they are the fairer sex, you guys are the big strong ones, be nice to 'em. Now I understand that they can be frustrating and test your patience (remember, I've been married 25 years and I have a 19 year old daughter). But as much as you hate to admit it, almost everything you do as a male is done to get their attention, so you really do like 'em. I know some of you are gonna disagree with me, but near as I can figure it, men do most things in their lives for three different reasons. To impress other men of the tribe to ensure their place in the pack, to impress women and to feed and protect their family. That's why as pre-teenage boys we fight with each other and as teenagers and beyond we dress a certain way and drive certain cars and do other seemingly stupid things to impress women. Then we work hard to provide and protect our families while still trying to impress other tribe members and women.
So you're already doing all this work you might as well be nice to 'em, it'll make your life a lot easier.
I'm fully aware of those days when, we as men, just don't get along with the lady in our life and it's usually caused by miscommunication. What I can gather is, your lady has an idea in her head when she asks you some sort of vague question. Now, she already has a response in her head that she is expecting to hear you say. The problem is when you don't give the anticipated answer, that's when things start to go wrong. You see, women really think about things, really, a lot. As men, we are generally not thinking about these same things, and they can't understand that. What I have explained to the women in my life is, instead of asking me the vague question, explain to me what they're thinking so we can come to an agreement on their thoughts. Since we try to communicate this way in my house, I now get strange, very random things being brought up as topics for conversation. I know it makes sense to them but it usually catches me by surprise and yet makes for great talks and we can usually laugh at how the topic came up. The other thing I've tried to explain to ladies is, that men are pretty simple beings and when we say something, that's usually what we meant. Yup, that simple, we say what we mean.
The other thing I've noticed is that men try to use logic in their thinking, while women seem to rely mainly on their feelings. So if you don't realize your lady is approaching a decision by examining her feelings and you are trying to present your ideas, logically, the whole process has the possibility of going very wrong. No one way to make decisions or solve problems is the perfect way, we all have different methods. But if you take a second to realize where your lady is coming from, you may be able to avoid some arguments. A little compromise on your part will save you a lot of grief and you're man enough to let her be right aren't you? There's no need to push your ideas so hard that it causes her and you to become upset and it causes the decision to get blown way out of proportion. It's not life or death, relax and she will also. The situation will get handled, usually by using a combination of feelings and logic. That's why you two make such a good team.
The last thing I want to touch on regarding women (I don't think we're done with this topic) before I go pour a beer, is crying. Sometimes women just need to cry, and as men we just don't understand this phenomenon. Typically as men, thinking logically, we want to fix her problem. When there is really none to be fixed, she just needs to cry. Giving credit to where credit is due, my awesome wife is the person who helped me learn this lesson. I've a teenage daughter crying in the backseat of my truck after volleyball practice and there I am, trying to fix her "problem". Every time I made a suggestion it just made the cry that much worse. Finally, my wife quietly told me to stop being logical and let her cry, we'd get her home and feed her, then suddenly all was better. Amazing, she just needed to get all the emotion out of her and get some food and it was all good again. Take this information fellas and use it, get her some ice cream, a blanket and just be there while she cries, don't try to fix anything. You'll be a hero and it's pretty easy, you just gotta be nice and be able to let her cry. It's ok that they are more emotional and we're more logical, it would suck if we were all the same.
I've been married to a wonderful woman for 25 years and I can still say, to this day, that I do not understand her, or any other woman for that matter. One of the things that I do know, is that men need to treat women like the beautiful, delicate creatures that they are. Throughout the ages women have been treated with varying degrees of respect. You can pick any time in history and find that women were protected and oppressed at the same time. So I'd like to tell you to look to a certain time as an example how to treat women, but I don't think there is that perfect spot in history.
What I can tell you is, to open the door for them. Simple acts of kindness, they are the fairer sex, you guys are the big strong ones, be nice to 'em. Now I understand that they can be frustrating and test your patience (remember, I've been married 25 years and I have a 19 year old daughter). But as much as you hate to admit it, almost everything you do as a male is done to get their attention, so you really do like 'em. I know some of you are gonna disagree with me, but near as I can figure it, men do most things in their lives for three different reasons. To impress other men of the tribe to ensure their place in the pack, to impress women and to feed and protect their family. That's why as pre-teenage boys we fight with each other and as teenagers and beyond we dress a certain way and drive certain cars and do other seemingly stupid things to impress women. Then we work hard to provide and protect our families while still trying to impress other tribe members and women.
So you're already doing all this work you might as well be nice to 'em, it'll make your life a lot easier.
I'm fully aware of those days when, we as men, just don't get along with the lady in our life and it's usually caused by miscommunication. What I can gather is, your lady has an idea in her head when she asks you some sort of vague question. Now, she already has a response in her head that she is expecting to hear you say. The problem is when you don't give the anticipated answer, that's when things start to go wrong. You see, women really think about things, really, a lot. As men, we are generally not thinking about these same things, and they can't understand that. What I have explained to the women in my life is, instead of asking me the vague question, explain to me what they're thinking so we can come to an agreement on their thoughts. Since we try to communicate this way in my house, I now get strange, very random things being brought up as topics for conversation. I know it makes sense to them but it usually catches me by surprise and yet makes for great talks and we can usually laugh at how the topic came up. The other thing I've tried to explain to ladies is, that men are pretty simple beings and when we say something, that's usually what we meant. Yup, that simple, we say what we mean.
The other thing I've noticed is that men try to use logic in their thinking, while women seem to rely mainly on their feelings. So if you don't realize your lady is approaching a decision by examining her feelings and you are trying to present your ideas, logically, the whole process has the possibility of going very wrong. No one way to make decisions or solve problems is the perfect way, we all have different methods. But if you take a second to realize where your lady is coming from, you may be able to avoid some arguments. A little compromise on your part will save you a lot of grief and you're man enough to let her be right aren't you? There's no need to push your ideas so hard that it causes her and you to become upset and it causes the decision to get blown way out of proportion. It's not life or death, relax and she will also. The situation will get handled, usually by using a combination of feelings and logic. That's why you two make such a good team.
The last thing I want to touch on regarding women (I don't think we're done with this topic) before I go pour a beer, is crying. Sometimes women just need to cry, and as men we just don't understand this phenomenon. Typically as men, thinking logically, we want to fix her problem. When there is really none to be fixed, she just needs to cry. Giving credit to where credit is due, my awesome wife is the person who helped me learn this lesson. I've a teenage daughter crying in the backseat of my truck after volleyball practice and there I am, trying to fix her "problem". Every time I made a suggestion it just made the cry that much worse. Finally, my wife quietly told me to stop being logical and let her cry, we'd get her home and feed her, then suddenly all was better. Amazing, she just needed to get all the emotion out of her and get some food and it was all good again. Take this information fellas and use it, get her some ice cream, a blanket and just be there while she cries, don't try to fix anything. You'll be a hero and it's pretty easy, you just gotta be nice and be able to let her cry. It's ok that they are more emotional and we're more logical, it would suck if we were all the same.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Looks like that needs fixin...
You broke it didn't you? Now what are you gonna do? Well? Fix it. Please tell me you can fix it. Please tell me you have some basic tools and the guts to at least try to fix it.
Ya know, this used to be a country that built things. We were known for producing the best of the best and we had the skills to build anything. Now it seems like all we do is move paper from one desk to another. Guys seem to be afraid of getting their hands dirty.
So I'm thinking it's time you quit paying other people to do your dirty work and fix it yourself. Fix the leaky faucet, and the toilet that keeps keeps running. Most of those things are a simple and easy fix. Go and ask the guy at the hardware store, and I don't mean Home Depot. Find yourself an Ace Hardware or another real hardware store that has real people that know how to help you fix things. No one has all the knowledge to repair everything but if you ask the right person, you can find the information to help you get through your repair. And you'll find the fix is usually way easier than you imagined. Plus, most of the time you don't need a bunch of fancy, expensive tools. Just some basic hand tools and you can tackle most household repairs. Take a run through OSH or a Sears and you can pick up some good quality tools at reasonable prices and Craftsman makes just about any tool you could possibly need.
Alright, so you've got some tools, go get some oil, an oil filter and an air cleaner and go do some basic maintenance on your car. Stop in a real auto parts store, not Walmart, and give the parts man the year, make and model of your car and he'll set you up with the right filters. Also, ask the parts man where you can recycle your used motor oil and filter, he may be able to take it right there at his store. Do a few basic things on your car and next thing you know you'll be ready to tackle a brake job or another task that seems very difficult. It's really not that hard, at my house my daughter does all the brake jobs on all our cars (although she is away at college most of the year now, so the job may become mine again). So, come on fellas, if my daughter can do it so can you. Just get the information from a reliable source and have at it. One of the sayings in our shop is, if it has a nut or bolt on it, it was made to be taken apart. Belts and hoses are just as easy to replace, just take your time and do your research and you'll do fine.
You'd be surprised at how much parts cost as compared to how much you get charged when you have someone else do the work. I've bought a heater core for my truck at 30 dollars and I've heard of people being charged 600 bucks to have a heater core replaced at a shop. Now my truck is old compared to the car that needed the heater core replaced, but come on, 600 bucks?! I'm not gonna tell you that the repair shop was unethical or they ripped anyone off, because I'm sure that their book told them to charge that. I just want to give you an example of what you can save if you get in there and get a little greasy. Plus you'll get a great sense of accomplishment by doing it yourself.
So instead of running around screaming like a little girl when your home is becoming flooded, you'll know how to turn the water off to the house and you'll be able to deal with the problem. You'll also be able to jump start your car or change the flat tire rather than sobbing uncontrollably when your car lets you down. There's also a chance that you can be the hero when you help out the lady who is stranded with those same car problems.
So go on, get in there, get a little dirty and fix it. A little dirt on your hands or grease under your finger nails won't hurt ya. Trust me, I've got all sorts of grease under my nails and I'm still going. You might be surprised at how your significant other looks at you, stud, after you fix her leaky faucet. She'll probably have a cold beer waiting for you when you're done.
Ya know, this used to be a country that built things. We were known for producing the best of the best and we had the skills to build anything. Now it seems like all we do is move paper from one desk to another. Guys seem to be afraid of getting their hands dirty.
So I'm thinking it's time you quit paying other people to do your dirty work and fix it yourself. Fix the leaky faucet, and the toilet that keeps keeps running. Most of those things are a simple and easy fix. Go and ask the guy at the hardware store, and I don't mean Home Depot. Find yourself an Ace Hardware or another real hardware store that has real people that know how to help you fix things. No one has all the knowledge to repair everything but if you ask the right person, you can find the information to help you get through your repair. And you'll find the fix is usually way easier than you imagined. Plus, most of the time you don't need a bunch of fancy, expensive tools. Just some basic hand tools and you can tackle most household repairs. Take a run through OSH or a Sears and you can pick up some good quality tools at reasonable prices and Craftsman makes just about any tool you could possibly need.
Alright, so you've got some tools, go get some oil, an oil filter and an air cleaner and go do some basic maintenance on your car. Stop in a real auto parts store, not Walmart, and give the parts man the year, make and model of your car and he'll set you up with the right filters. Also, ask the parts man where you can recycle your used motor oil and filter, he may be able to take it right there at his store. Do a few basic things on your car and next thing you know you'll be ready to tackle a brake job or another task that seems very difficult. It's really not that hard, at my house my daughter does all the brake jobs on all our cars (although she is away at college most of the year now, so the job may become mine again). So, come on fellas, if my daughter can do it so can you. Just get the information from a reliable source and have at it. One of the sayings in our shop is, if it has a nut or bolt on it, it was made to be taken apart. Belts and hoses are just as easy to replace, just take your time and do your research and you'll do fine.
So instead of running around screaming like a little girl when your home is becoming flooded, you'll know how to turn the water off to the house and you'll be able to deal with the problem. You'll also be able to jump start your car or change the flat tire rather than sobbing uncontrollably when your car lets you down. There's also a chance that you can be the hero when you help out the lady who is stranded with those same car problems.
So go on, get in there, get a little dirty and fix it. A little dirt on your hands or grease under your finger nails won't hurt ya. Trust me, I've got all sorts of grease under my nails and I'm still going. You might be surprised at how your significant other looks at you, stud, after you fix her leaky faucet. She'll probably have a cold beer waiting for you when you're done.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Really good beer
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Antieb Recht...That's German for Drive Right
Except for the job I currently have, I have driven professionally for over 20 years, usually some sort of truck. I grew up driving in Los Angeles traffic and I've driven up and down the state of California more times than I care to remember. My introduction to the bay area was after the Oakland earthquake, so I got to drive the 880 during all that awesome construction. My first run into "the city", San Francisco, was in a 30 foot car hauler. It carried one car over the cab, two on the bed and towed the last one behind it, like a regular tow truck. The truck was an International with a DT466 engine and a 10 speed Road Ranger transmission, a transmission that you went through 5 gears then pulled up on a "splitter" and did all 5 gears again and except for starting out, you don't use the clutch. That's right, a city full of hills with a 10 speed manual transmission, talk about trial by fire. The last truck I drove was a Peterbilt 379 with a big Caterpillar engine and a 13 speed transmission, dragging a 50 foot air ride reefer trailer up and down the state.
So I've driven with a lot of others around me and, holy crap, some of 'em shouldn't be licensed to drive. Guys, I take driving pretty seriously, so when you don't, it irritates the shit outta me. 80,000 pounds doesn't exactly stop on a dime so don't lane change the big rig and then brake check him.
Basically, pay attention, if you're in the fast lane doing 60 mph while texting or talking on your phone, I'm gonna flip you off as I pass you on the right. And speaking of the right, the title of this rant, Antieb Recht, is a German way of life. It's a big campaign for the Autobahn, slower traffic needs to move right and drivers need to drive right. In the part of the world I live, the 101 freeway has only 2 lanes and most guys don't know to move to the right lane unless they're passing. Slower traffic needs to move to the right, especially if your driving something pulling a trailer.
Now that you know which lane to drive in, drive. Why do I see all these guys ridin' shotgun, while they're lady is driving? You ain't looking so tough over there stud, so don't be passing out hard looks while your lady is grabbing gears. What happened? Did you lose your license? Is it her car and she won't let you drive it? Are you unable to own your own car? Does she let you change the radio station? Hmmm...
Speaking of gears, you better be able to drive a stick. Both my kids' first cars were manuals, so you have no excuse. I'm beginning to think driving a stick is a dieing art. As a man, I would expect you to be in touch with your vehicle and to operate it with style and grace.
Now I'm seeing these girly boys driving around with a god damn dog on their laps. And these guys are all different ages, from grandpas to teenagers. I don't get it, dogs go in the back of trucks, properly tied in, not in your lap while you're driving (and I wouldn't even consider some of 'em dogs). You can't pay attention to the road with some little fur ball hanging half way out the drivers window while your driving along at 25 mph in that 35 mph zone. Put the damn dog in the back and pay attention.
I have about a 35 mile drive to work and for about 4 to 5 months out of the year I ride my motorcycle. Luckily the traffic I drive in isn't nearly to the level of L.A. or the bay area. Unfortunately I do hafta drive with tourists, and man, these guys can't drive a car and now they're behind the wheel of a motor home or a truck pulling a big trailer. It's almost like they don't realize there are other cars on the road. They poke along, swerve across lanes, and these guys don't seem to understand how big their vehicles are. They should hafta pass a test to drive these rv's, just as you do to drive a commercial truck. There are times I want to yank 'em outta their motor homes by the scruff of their necks and take the keys from 'em.
And I swear to Odin, if I catch any of you drinking and driving, I will yank your sorry ass outta that car and you will never find your keys again.
So focus fellas, there are other people on the road with you. Pay attention, treat other drivers with respect and we'll all get to where we're going.
So I've driven with a lot of others around me and, holy crap, some of 'em shouldn't be licensed to drive. Guys, I take driving pretty seriously, so when you don't, it irritates the shit outta me. 80,000 pounds doesn't exactly stop on a dime so don't lane change the big rig and then brake check him.
Basically, pay attention, if you're in the fast lane doing 60 mph while texting or talking on your phone, I'm gonna flip you off as I pass you on the right. And speaking of the right, the title of this rant, Antieb Recht, is a German way of life. It's a big campaign for the Autobahn, slower traffic needs to move right and drivers need to drive right. In the part of the world I live, the 101 freeway has only 2 lanes and most guys don't know to move to the right lane unless they're passing. Slower traffic needs to move to the right, especially if your driving something pulling a trailer.
Now that you know which lane to drive in, drive. Why do I see all these guys ridin' shotgun, while they're lady is driving? You ain't looking so tough over there stud, so don't be passing out hard looks while your lady is grabbing gears. What happened? Did you lose your license? Is it her car and she won't let you drive it? Are you unable to own your own car? Does she let you change the radio station? Hmmm...
Speaking of gears, you better be able to drive a stick. Both my kids' first cars were manuals, so you have no excuse. I'm beginning to think driving a stick is a dieing art. As a man, I would expect you to be in touch with your vehicle and to operate it with style and grace.
Now I'm seeing these girly boys driving around with a god damn dog on their laps. And these guys are all different ages, from grandpas to teenagers. I don't get it, dogs go in the back of trucks, properly tied in, not in your lap while you're driving (and I wouldn't even consider some of 'em dogs). You can't pay attention to the road with some little fur ball hanging half way out the drivers window while your driving along at 25 mph in that 35 mph zone. Put the damn dog in the back and pay attention.
And I swear to Odin, if I catch any of you drinking and driving, I will yank your sorry ass outta that car and you will never find your keys again.
So focus fellas, there are other people on the road with you. Pay attention, treat other drivers with respect and we'll all get to where we're going.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Time for you to be genuine and dress the part
As I motor around this vast universe I'm noticing a certain segment of the male population trying to impress others by dressing like little boys. These boys can't seem to put a baseball hat on straight or wear clothes that fit them. Now I understand that sometimes we hafta wear hand me downs when we're kids, but by the time these boys are able to purchase alcohol legally they should be able to pick clothes that are their size. I don't think they can call 'em shorts if they are 3 inches above their shoes.
And t-shirts, what's with the t-shirts they choose to wear? Now, I'm a t-shirt guy and my t-shirts usually have something written on 'em. But some of the shirts I've seen are amazingly ridiculous. These boys are trying to impress me by wearing MMA shirts or some gym that they don't attend. I'm all for them telling me who their favorite band is (except for maybe KISS, they should probably keep that to themselves) or brand of surf board they ride, but don't get carried away.
And when i say carried away, I'm talking about the guy that is wearing head to toe ADIDAS clothes or Monster energy drink clothes as if they are sponsored by those companies. Just because he's wearing 'em doesn't mean he can play ball or race a motorcycle, so, just stop it, you look silly.
Speaking of looking silly and motorcycles, let's talk about Harley riders. Now contrary to popular belief, I like Harley Davidson. They're an American company, they've had they're ups and downs but they are still here and making a good product. The part I'm not wild about is Harley riders, what a ridiculous bunch this is, talk about a group of guys that are trying to buy their cool, holy crap. I ride a Suzuki dl 1000 vstrom and any other bike that goes by me in the opposite direction will wave, except the turd riding the hog. Because I ride a "jap bike" I'm not in the cool guy club and I can guarantee that weekend warrior I ride more miles a year than he does. Nothing pleases me more than during the ride home I come up on some traffic and I start splitting lanes and I get to pass the Harley sitting in line like it's a car, cause the guy is too scared to follow me. But, hot damn, he looks good sitting there in all his Harley clothing. I've been to a few motorcycle shows and the amount of Harley crap these guys wear is amazing. Like I said about the guy wearing the ADIDAS stuff, these guys will wear Harley hats, do rags, head bands, sun glasses, ear rings, multiple layers of shirts, vests, belts, belt buckles, underwear (I'm guessing), pants, shorts, chaps, wallet, wallet chain, key chain, socks, boots and boot laces, while holding his diet Coke in a can cozy all with the almighty Harley Davidson logo emblazoned on 'em. What's even funnier is this seems to be their weekend clothing, he'll show up at the grocery store in all this crap. So Harley Davidson is awesome, most Harley riders are lame.
So guys, you might be impressing the other Harley riders or the other extreme athlete wannabes, but that young lady over there thinks you dress like her little brother.
The other guys I wanna point out are the ones that appear to have just given up. Some of these pathetic examples don't seem to own a clean shirt and the dirty shirt always seems to be white. I work in a very dirty environment and usually get rather greasy. But I don't take my wife to dinner wearing dirty work clothes.
The other fellows look like their significant other dressed 'em, which is not always a bad thing. But it seems to me that some guys get to a certain age and just flat give up. Then grandpa and grandma are wearing matching clothes, and they match the dog also, all made out of the American flag. The American flag is not clothing, period.
So get dressed, but some thought into it and quit trying to impress us by wearing what looks like the side of a race car.
And last but not least, I hate to even bring it up, because you all know better. I better not see any of you in "mandals".
And t-shirts, what's with the t-shirts they choose to wear? Now, I'm a t-shirt guy and my t-shirts usually have something written on 'em. But some of the shirts I've seen are amazingly ridiculous. These boys are trying to impress me by wearing MMA shirts or some gym that they don't attend. I'm all for them telling me who their favorite band is (except for maybe KISS, they should probably keep that to themselves) or brand of surf board they ride, but don't get carried away.
And when i say carried away, I'm talking about the guy that is wearing head to toe ADIDAS clothes or Monster energy drink clothes as if they are sponsored by those companies. Just because he's wearing 'em doesn't mean he can play ball or race a motorcycle, so, just stop it, you look silly.
Speaking of looking silly and motorcycles, let's talk about Harley riders. Now contrary to popular belief, I like Harley Davidson. They're an American company, they've had they're ups and downs but they are still here and making a good product. The part I'm not wild about is Harley riders, what a ridiculous bunch this is, talk about a group of guys that are trying to buy their cool, holy crap. I ride a Suzuki dl 1000 vstrom and any other bike that goes by me in the opposite direction will wave, except the turd riding the hog. Because I ride a "jap bike" I'm not in the cool guy club and I can guarantee that weekend warrior I ride more miles a year than he does. Nothing pleases me more than during the ride home I come up on some traffic and I start splitting lanes and I get to pass the Harley sitting in line like it's a car, cause the guy is too scared to follow me. But, hot damn, he looks good sitting there in all his Harley clothing. I've been to a few motorcycle shows and the amount of Harley crap these guys wear is amazing. Like I said about the guy wearing the ADIDAS stuff, these guys will wear Harley hats, do rags, head bands, sun glasses, ear rings, multiple layers of shirts, vests, belts, belt buckles, underwear (I'm guessing), pants, shorts, chaps, wallet, wallet chain, key chain, socks, boots and boot laces, while holding his diet Coke in a can cozy all with the almighty Harley Davidson logo emblazoned on 'em. What's even funnier is this seems to be their weekend clothing, he'll show up at the grocery store in all this crap. So Harley Davidson is awesome, most Harley riders are lame.
So guys, you might be impressing the other Harley riders or the other extreme athlete wannabes, but that young lady over there thinks you dress like her little brother.
The other guys I wanna point out are the ones that appear to have just given up. Some of these pathetic examples don't seem to own a clean shirt and the dirty shirt always seems to be white. I work in a very dirty environment and usually get rather greasy. But I don't take my wife to dinner wearing dirty work clothes.
The other fellows look like their significant other dressed 'em, which is not always a bad thing. But it seems to me that some guys get to a certain age and just flat give up. Then grandpa and grandma are wearing matching clothes, and they match the dog also, all made out of the American flag. The American flag is not clothing, period.
So get dressed, but some thought into it and quit trying to impress us by wearing what looks like the side of a race car.
And last but not least, I hate to even bring it up, because you all know better. I better not see any of you in "mandals".
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
be here, now
As I travel through this world I've met and worked with a lot of different guys. And there seems to be a breed of guy that either lives in the past or the future. They have a tough time living in the present. This particular guy wants to tell me about his past experiences and these experiences are usually pretty spectacular.
One particular example that I use to work with at the tow yard, had done it all. This was the guy that had to constantly one up you. If you had done it, so had he, but he did it way better than you ever could. It got so obvious to everyone that we began to say this person had to be born around the early 1900's, because he had accomplished so much. We also figured he was the only person to have ever looped a submarine, cause he had done it all. The guy lost a lot of credibility and became the guy that people avoided, cause you couldn't believe anything he told you.
I seem to run into this personality mostly in my work environments. So I don't know if this is where these guys are most insecure and they feel the need to pump up their reputation. Because usually their lives are pretty sad and uneventful. If you ask them what they are doing this weekend, they typically have nothing going on.
I don't mind hearing stories of past events, but if that's all you got and for some reason this is all you want to talk about, you're gonna loose me. Especially when your present day world doesn't reflect your exciting past.
The other guy has big plans and that's about it. I always get to hear about his big plans for the future but they never seem to come to fruition. Again, I don't mind hearing about his dreams, but if there's no action to making these dreams come true, I'm over it. He can talk the talk, but i want to see him walk the walk. When I hear a lot of talk about grand plans and no action I'm done putting any energy or even listening to him anymore.
So quit blowing smoke up my butt and just be yourself. You're not impressing me or anyone else by telling us lies. So man up, live your true life, be here now, or you're gonna end up drinking your light beer by yourself.
One particular example that I use to work with at the tow yard, had done it all. This was the guy that had to constantly one up you. If you had done it, so had he, but he did it way better than you ever could. It got so obvious to everyone that we began to say this person had to be born around the early 1900's, because he had accomplished so much. We also figured he was the only person to have ever looped a submarine, cause he had done it all. The guy lost a lot of credibility and became the guy that people avoided, cause you couldn't believe anything he told you.
I seem to run into this personality mostly in my work environments. So I don't know if this is where these guys are most insecure and they feel the need to pump up their reputation. Because usually their lives are pretty sad and uneventful. If you ask them what they are doing this weekend, they typically have nothing going on.
I don't mind hearing stories of past events, but if that's all you got and for some reason this is all you want to talk about, you're gonna loose me. Especially when your present day world doesn't reflect your exciting past.
The other guy has big plans and that's about it. I always get to hear about his big plans for the future but they never seem to come to fruition. Again, I don't mind hearing about his dreams, but if there's no action to making these dreams come true, I'm over it. He can talk the talk, but i want to see him walk the walk. When I hear a lot of talk about grand plans and no action I'm done putting any energy or even listening to him anymore.
So quit blowing smoke up my butt and just be yourself. You're not impressing me or anyone else by telling us lies. So man up, live your true life, be here now, or you're gonna end up drinking your light beer by yourself.
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