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Originally Posted by thalakos315
i highly recommend that everybody learn at least one secondary skill, that you can rely on if something needs done. trust me, being able to spend $50 in materials and a few hours of your time, is far better than spending several hundred to have somebody else do it for you.
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I agree... my dad is the same way as yours, taught himself pretty much everything. Only problem is that he didn't teach me as much, or maybe I just didn't pay enough attention. Or I don't have time... I mean, I know how to change my oil, but it always seems faster to take it to the shop (cheaper with a coupon, too). I am not looking forward to many years in the future when I don't have my dad to call in a practical emergency... "How do I fix this?"... for someone without a college degree, he knows a hell of a lot more than I do (with my upcoming MA degree). Meh, wish I could download his brain, it would sure save me money.
By the way Thalakos, are you from Pennsylvania? I noticed you said "needs done" and that is a distinctly PA thing (esp. central).