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Originally Posted by abaya
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.
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really makes you appreciate the previous generation and their "do it yourself" attitude doesn't it?
i'd be willing to bet money, that if you asked him to teach you even a little bit at a time, he'd take the time to do it.
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Originally Posted by abaya
By the way Thalakos, are you from Pennsylvania? I noticed you said "needs done" and that is a distinctly PA thing (esp. central).
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nope! oregon
my parents (especially my father) have a little redneck in em. so i grew up with a little bit of a redneck accent. this was just one of many phrases i've grown up saying hehe