tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post7841134919674809837..comments2023-08-11T03:34:20.125-06:00Comments on Windows to My Life: Writing to Remember: Tell Them to Bring Their ToolsLibraryDragon/Storykeeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13695194443477630515noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-22214830768251938822012-03-29T18:49:23.146-06:002012-03-29T18:49:23.146-06:00My grandparents had the same problem with their Ma...My grandparents had the same problem with their Malibu. Grrr! As for mechanics, I've had the same problem. I'm still looking for one that will actually speak to me as an intelligent human. Ugh!Gaskell Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-16125432061522027682012-03-29T16:02:44.942-06:002012-03-29T16:02:44.942-06:00Males in overalls and some grease just don't s...Males in overalls and some grease just don't see women as equals. <br />RISE UP!<br />BonnieBlkdramanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-76182338693288121982012-03-29T14:52:31.648-06:002012-03-29T14:52:31.648-06:00Why won't they listen? It's like a club, ...Why won't they listen? It's like a club, and you have to have the secret password. At least he finally did his homework.Jamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-30148587665341035912012-03-29T14:31:40.384-06:002012-03-29T14:31:40.384-06:00Aren't mechanical problems the pits? I have h...Aren't mechanical problems the pits? I have had similar experiences and get frustrated with being asked, do you have gas, is the battery good, etc. etc. Hopefully your new car will run perfectly.Judy C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-59111927520040720032012-03-29T12:15:25.932-06:002012-03-29T12:15:25.932-06:00It was kind of you to leave the note for the new o...It was kind of you to leave the note for the new owner. terje äkkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-57796394940767867632012-03-29T11:53:51.050-06:002012-03-29T11:53:51.050-06:00This story took me back in time to my father teach...This story took me back in time to my father teaching me not only how to drive, but how to make make basic repairs to the 1970 VW Beetle he allowed me to drive. Today, I can't imagine opening the hood of my car! The increased use of electronics and computerization has resulted in us having a lot less control or understanding of our vehicles. But, wow, gender bias about cars is still running rampant! Maureen Ingramhttp://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-20480958672034396362012-03-29T11:27:01.204-06:002012-03-29T11:27:01.204-06:00"I didn't bring my tools because I though..."I didn't bring my tools because I thought it would turn out to be the battery." FOR REAL? That's so ridiculous!Staceynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-58489042321386085162012-03-29T08:16:19.061-06:002012-03-29T08:16:19.061-06:00I do like listening to them, they are very funny a...I do like listening to them, they are very funny and they give sound advice. Thank you for the complement.Ruth Ferris/Storykeepernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-32677786391266475522012-03-29T06:38:37.405-06:002012-03-29T06:38:37.405-06:00One time I was talking to a mechanic and he wouldn...One time I was talking to a mechanic and he wouldn't listen. I told him "Well all I can tell you is that HE said to have you do this" The guy looked at me and said " oh ok we will then."<br /><br />At that moment I realized if I inserted the male pronoun magic happened. I have used this technique successfully since then. Ruth Ferris/Storykeepernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-22074650054494821742012-03-29T03:20:13.208-06:002012-03-29T03:20:13.208-06:00Laugh!!
I hate when people treat me like an idiot...Laugh!!<br /><br />I hate when people treat me like an idiot. Glad you were able to make a funny story out of it, though. Mariaselkenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-72230481594224575362012-03-29T02:48:23.233-06:002012-03-29T02:48:23.233-06:00Ruth, you have the best car stories. Do you enjoy ...Ruth, you have the best car stories. Do you enjoy listening to the Tappert (spelling?) Brothers on NPR? I think you could join them as a guest occasionally and boost their ratings even more. I always ask my husband to take the car to the garage. He does not understand how frustrating it is for me to talk to those guys. He has not had the rolled eyes, snickering, and bemused looking faces looking at hime while trying to describe a sound the broken car is making.Wanda Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-50011621057243826682012-03-29T00:20:29.943-06:002012-03-29T00:20:29.943-06:00Sorry I'm missing some stories, Ruth. They ar...Sorry I'm missing some stories, Ruth. They are so great. My daughter-in-law's father was a trucker & she knows oh so much about cars & mechanical things. My son, her husband knows little & is not very interested. They have quite a few stories like this when the cars need fixing! Fun, fun about the malibu.Linda Baiehttp://teacherdance.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-573284323132271567.post-13948621240707292812012-03-28T23:36:24.212-06:002012-03-28T23:36:24.212-06:00Oh that is so frustrating on so many levels.Oh that is so frustrating on so many levels.Dana Schreinernoreply@blogger.com