<p>More automatics:</p>
<p>Guys who have snowplow for their truck
Trashmen
Hunters
Fishermen
Electric guitar players
Guys who understand electricity and plumbing</p>
<p>How do we feel about tattoos here in the cave? I think they were more manly 20 years ago before little girls started getting butterflies done.</p>
<p>So… I’m thinking each Cavite needs to establish their right to be here. So, how about a man-resume?</p>
<p>Mine:</p>
<p>I’ve built my own boat (three, actually)</p>
<p>I’m a member of the Boy Scouts of America, and I wear my uniform to meetings and outings. In public.</p>
<p>I’ve been married to the same wonderful gal (cave-dwellers say “gal” don’t they?) for 30 years</p>
<p>I own a 14-year-old Chevy pickup – and it’s a longbed with plastic floor mats and a seat cover that smells of Labrador retriever. It even has “Gamakatsu” and Ducks Unlimited decals on the rear window. (Confession, I don’t hunt and I don’t have a Lab, but I bought the truck from a friend who does…)</p>
<p>I build my own furniture</p>
<p>When I needed more electrical outlets, I bought the Romex and wired my own</p>
<p>I’ve laid floors, built sheds, re-roofed a house, and repaired toilets</p>
<p>I don’t dye my hair</p>
<p>I’ve never had a manicure</p>
<p>Washdad, I told DS that I would only allow him to get a tattoo on his Bicep, and it better say “Mother”. He wants “barb wire” around his arm, I got plenty of the real stuff out back. I’ll gladly twist it onto him for him and save the cash…</p>
<p>He comes in with an earring, I’m ripping it off myself. A Nose ring? Dead man… Two earrings? Only pirates and guys who like throw pillows wear two ear-rings. I better see a parrot on his shoulder and a 3-mast ship parked in the driveway…</p>
<p>Is a “Burt Reynolds Mustache” mandatory for the Man Cave? Is there a place to park your hog outside?</p>
<p>Washdad, nicely done. But I’m not sure we want to get into a “show me yours and we’ll measure it to make sure you’re OK” contest here. I for one will take men at their word on thier manli-ness, as long as they don’t start acting all girlie in the Cave. </p>
<p>BTW, 2700 hrs as a WSO in F-15s and F-111s (think “Goose”). 40 jumps with the 82d airborne. And I just finished installing hardwood floors all throughout my house. My Golf handicap stinks (I blame the alcohol), but I drive a mean cart…</p>
<p>BR mustache not required, but encouraged. Handlebar mustaches get a free round…</p>
<p>How the heck did my response to Explorer get posted before his post?</p>
<p>Hits side of computer. Stupid machine!</p>
<p>Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane might be a sign of something, but I’m not sure it’s manliness…</p>
<p>I think sitting in the backseat of a warplane while someone else drives takes more courage.</p>
<p>Here – have a single malt.</p>
<p>Official Cook: Padma Lakshmi?</p>
<p>If the Beano is a no-go, the ventilation system better be good.</p>
<p>Will there be soap in the men’s room? Boraxo?</p>
<p>Automatic Membership:</p>
<p>Any of these guys who saws off his own arm or leg when it gets trapped under a rock or in a piece of farm equipment.</p>
<p>Any guy who had a 4-hour Cialis ***** and found something more important to do than call his doctor.</p>
<p>I pay to have a lot of that stuff done. I figure it’s my reward for studying hard years ago. I do have some electrician/plumber envy though.</p>
<p>I am however thinking of installing wood floors. I know I can do it, would love to save some $…Bullet have you had previous carpentry experience? I don’t, just minor stuff, but I’m fairly mechanical and have a good eye. But don’t want to invest in equipment and realize I’m over my head.</p>
<p>2331, laying floors isn’t that hard – except on your knees. I figure at my knee-age I need to give some young man a chance to experience floor-laying. Been there, done that.</p>
<p>No liquid soap. Lava or Goop. Standard issue with my dad.</p>
<p>With the Olympics starting in a couple months, I am wondering what sports we will be allowed to watch here in the cave. Basketball, weightlifting, boxing, shooting, the shot put – sure, but what about other events such as gymnastics and synchronized swimming?</p>
<p>I did spend 4 years in the army long ago, but I was in the Finance Corp. I figure that kind of evens out…</p>
<p>Does having been stationed at the Antartica qualified me? </p>
<p>Disclosure- I don’t do any of the items listed by WashDad</p>
<p>I noticed the sympathy for the Cubbies and the Orioles, why not the Indians, too. The have been robbed 3 times in the past few years.</p>
<p>Fast Orange Soap</p>
<p>and on the patio a BIGAZZ grill [Grillco</a> Lp 60 Inch Outdoor Bbq Gas Grill from The Barbecue Grill Superstore](<a href=“http://www.barbecue-grill-guide.com/p/grillco-lp-60-inch-outdoor-bbq-gas-grill]Grillco”>http://www.barbecue-grill-guide.com/p/grillco-lp-60-inch-outdoor-bbq-gas-grill) for grilling the venison you brought home from the mountains.</p>
<p>Laxmom, we need you over in “the only thread I should…”</p>
<p>I WAS just going to quietly sneak through here on my way over to the cafe - thought this was a shortcut… But, hey, I wouldn’t mind hanging around for a quick one if you’re gonna start swapping recipes for that venison. Could I get a vanilla latte? Grande, please. No sugar.</p>
<p>Oh, never mind, guess I’ll be on my way; I see the bartender is pulling out a “to go” cup… ;)</p>
<p>venison? why not shoot wild bison… and elk.</p>