On Sun, 06 Aug 2006 14:51:10 GMT, Kristian Ukkonen
wrote:


Emmo wrote:
I would mention that those men who can do even the most basic of work,
whether on the home or car, are richly rewarded by all the women who love
being with someone who is 'handy'.

It depends a lot. Many women regard those kinds of
technical skills as "nerdy" and stay away from such
men. Understanding how things work, and being interested
in such things, has become a wierdness/freakyness, and
an alarming thing for many women. Stuff like that is
only something one does for a job, and not something to
be interested in during free time. Really. Having a
machine shop, or even lots of electronics/RF equipment,
is a social suicide with women. I'm talking about the
age group 20-35 years. The "acceptable" hobbies include
sports and culture, but definitely not technology/science.

It is indeed social suicide with SOME women in that age range. It
largely depends on if they are rural or rural raised, versus urban
types. And if they had a handy father or brothers also adds to the mix.

Frankly..I find the Urban type of women to be shallow, superficial and
in large part...high maintainence air heads.

Ive had more phone numbers handed to me by women Ive helped out on some
fix it issue, or after having had a group conversation in a bar etc etc
where the the subject of being "handy" comes up.

Some by young ladies looking for "a guy just like Dad", others from
practical women..usually country types, to those who are clueless and
just bought a condo..G

On the other hand...a Pendelton button down shirt, pocket protector and
tape mended eye glasses is the kiss of death no matter who you are.
In the cities..being a country boy..boots, jeans, big buckle and cowboy
hat can be the kiss of death in some areas. Primarily those who favor
italian suits, Lexus automobiles and a brief case. Though its surprising
the numbers of ladies who find the country boy fascinating, though dont
want their friends to know VBG..oddly enough..in many cases, its black
ladies who take the lead in this.

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner