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Across the Fence:  Gotta show a man what a Farm Girl can do!  |
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
522 Posts |
 Posted - May 08 2013 : 09:32:36 AM
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To start off with, I love and respect my step-dad, Randy.
He is a mister-fix-it. But he is known in the family to fix something and not quite get the job completed or prehaps the fix will be worst than the original break. Randy is a very giving person, and jumps in to help when ever he can.
About 2 years ago, we remodeled his and mom's cabin together. He was a off flying airplanes and I lived in their home to supervise the workers. When I would find a problem, I'd give a suggestion as to how to fix it. Randy would then try something else, it wouldn't work, and then do my idea and claim it as his own. He being a man and all, I didn't argue. Now it's kind of a family joke.
Anyway, to the point. The cabin I now live in, I am remodeling. The kitchen sink has a major clog in the pipes. I am not a plumber. I can build things, sheetrock, paint and tile. But I've not messed with pipes. So, I got out my Story's Basic Country Skills book (everyone should have this book!) and read what to do, bought the tools needed, and I think I have a handle on it. In the mean time, we've been washing dishes outside in a large bucket. He walked by, and asked what we were doing. Of course Randy wanted to jump in and fix the sink, but I told him I thought I had it handled. And then he said: "Well, when you get done playing with it, call me and I'll come fix it."
OMG! Now I WILL get it fixed! I am a farm Girl. I have a Farm Girl can do spirit!
(and if I can't fix it, I'll sneak in a plumber!)
So send me your positive Farm Girl thoughts, and I'll let you know how it goes!
Shanda
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ceejay48
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
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Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - May 08 2013 : 09:43:46 AM
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Yes, Shanda,
You CAN do it and you will! He'd never get away with that comment to me either!
By the way, women were the plumbers in old Rome when amazing things were done. DH reminded me of that fact back about 30 years ago when we were building our house, and promoted me to plumber. I did my homework and with his help on the heavy stuff we got it done. I DO remember going in to a hardware store for some parts and telling the guy working there what I needed. He smiled at me in a condescending way and spoke very clearly in a slow careful voice, "Do you mean the WHITE pipe or the BLACK pipe?" He just about got himself kicked!.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2013 : 12:55:40 PM
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Thanks ladies. I'm off work tomorrow, so it's go time! Watch out clog, here I come!
BTW, I have a real queazy stomache so I think I'll have one bucket for under the sink, and one bucket for me. Just being prepared!
Shanda
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machick
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Diana
Park City
Kansas
USA
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Posted - May 08 2013 : 1:00:58 PM
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You go girl...I really think us farm girls can "get er done".. Sorry Larry'the cable guy' but we can.
Be sides sometimes the guys just get in the road. he he
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
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Posted - May 08 2013 : 4:36:17 PM
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OMG...I would have had the thought processes of Susan and kicked him!! Go Shanda!!
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - May 08 2013 : 9:21:57 PM
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Positive thinking will get it done. Way to go!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - May 09 2013 : 03:10:26 AM
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Just had a good chuckle Shanda. The only thing I will not do is mess with electrical. Leach that to my dh or brother.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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