Archive for September 14th, 2007

Pitch manure, program a computer…

Friday, September 14th, 2007

This list of 25 skills every man should have (from PC Magazine, found on Geekdad) reminds me of Robert Heinlein’s “specialization is for insects” quote.

✓ for stuff I can do, ? for things I’ve done, but probably couldn’t do now.

1. Patch a radiator hose
2. Protect your computer ✓
3. Rescue a boater who as capsized
4. Frame a wall
5. Retouch digital photos ✓
6. Back up a trailer
7. Build a campfire ✓
8. Fix a dead outlet
9. Navigate with a map and compass ?
10. Use a torque wrench ✓
11. Sharpen a knife ✓
12. Perform CPR ✓
13. Fillet a fish
14. Maneuver a car out of a skid
15. Get a car unstuck
16. Back up data ✓
17. Paint a room ✓
18. Mix concrete
19. Clean a bolt-action rifle (I’ve only fired one once…)
20. Change oil and filter ✓
21. Hook up an HDTV ✓
22. Bleed brakes ?
23. Paddle a canoe ✓
24. Fix a bike flat ✓
25. Extend your wireless network

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