Back in my days as an undergrad at the University of Texas (early
80's), there were 10 women in a class of 300 something. Later in grad
school, there were 2 out of 65 (and of course both of them were from
the Pacific rim somewhere).
My EE class (-of) had three, as I recall. Pure white bread,
On Feb 10, 2007, at 4:58 AM, LarryT wrote:
A friend of mine held a pretty high position at NASA and was called
on to
visit colleges and universities on vaarious occassions. One time
at UVA
(IIRC) he visited a Mech Engr lab and saw a rear axle assy in the
middle of
the floor. Between
There were a surprising number of women upperclass students at the
open houses, tours, etc. at the University of Oklahoma Shcool of
Engineering, where my son just started in mech eng. this year. He
thought it was cool
PS yes although the eng dept hands out millions in bursaries to women
understanding the way mechanical things work. Yes, physical strength
comes
into play, but setting that aside, the majority of women literally do
not
know how to change a tire.
And, more to the point, seem to have absolutely no interest in ever
learning how. Aggressively so. There are, of
And, more to the point, seem to have absolutely no interest in ever
learning how. Aggressively so. There are, of course, exceptions, but
they are few and far between.
-- Jim
Danica Patrick
Chris K
Cayce, SC
And there are a lot of things that ladies do that men have no interest in
learning anything about.
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From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 12:42 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins
YUMMMmmm!
Pert little wonder of automotive control
On Feb 9, 2007, at 6:21 PM, Chris Kueny wrote:
And, more to the point, seem to have absolutely no interest in ever
learning how. Aggressively so. There are, of course, exceptions, but
they are few and far between.
-- Jim
Danica
Actually, doesn't Danika have a team of men changing her tires?
Yes Jim - no interest in changing the arrangement. It's one of the subtle
ways they exercise their power.
Like when they ask you how they look. Funny how they want your opinion on
how they look before you go out, but she thinks
Speaking of trained: Can someone give me an idea as to what to get my wife
for valentines (actually our first-date-anniversary is on the 12th and this
seems to be what we really celebrate).
Bear in mind that I literally don't have any money to play with right now.
You have your challenge, men.
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Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins!
Wow. Some pretty amazing tales. Guess I don't have as much to complain (to
myself) about as I thought.
I enjoy asking a woman who has just proclaimed that women can do anything
men
Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins!
Speaking of trained: Can someone give me an idea as to what to get my wife
for valentines (actually our first-date-anniversary is on the 12th and this
seems to be what we really celebrate).
Bear in mind that I literally don't have any money to play
, 2007 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins! - Valentines suggetions
Brian - 1st, keep in mind that I am retired and an early riser - and enjoy
the physical contact.
#1 My bride of 32 years would rather stay up late and sleep until noon,
but
has to leave for work by 7:30 AM. One of the things
Of Zoltan Finks
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 1:46 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins!
Speaking of trained: Can someone give me an idea as to what to get my wife
for valentines (actually our first-date-anniversary is on the 12th and
this
seems to be what we really
LOLOLOLO
Make your choices and have fun. Works for me.
BillR
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On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 11:59 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins! - Valentines suggetions
Just like most men are happy to have women cook for them (myself included -
even though I am comfortable working in the kitchen).
On 2/8/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wow. Some pretty amazing tales. Guess I don't have as much to complain (to
myself) about as I thought.
I enjoy
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 5:58 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins!
Wow. Some pretty amazing tales. Guess I don't have as much to complain (to
myself) about as I thought.
I enjoy asking
Sure, each gender tends to play a role, and responsibilities are worked out
within the relationship. I take out the trash and she changes the sheets on
the bed. We never verbally worked this out. We each really cook for
ourselves, but I hate to tell you, she (wifey) shows more proclivity for
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My friend Steve (actually our former landlord for the office) tells of one
of his granddaughters arguing that she
could do anything he could do but better. She was probably 18 to 20 at the
time. He suggested they step outside and
see who could pee the furthest
I've had better luck teaching my 80 Y.O. mother to use the computer!
I'm amazed sometimes, its like trying to teach my mother to use the computer.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just
sit there.
Will Rogers
'90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81
clicked 500 times...
And she gets mad that I find that frustrating.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 20:32:57 -0600
From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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My wife has been complaining that the SDL's keyless entry isn't
working again. I looked, and the wiring is again puddled in water
and corroded away. I fixed it. Again. I don't know how many
times I have to tell her that the trunk seal does _not_ work well,
and I doubt it can ever be made to
Wow. Some pretty amazing tales. Guess I don't have as much to complain (to
myself) about as I thought.
I enjoy asking a woman who has just proclaimed that women can do anything
men can do if she can change a car tire. The cycling group I sometimes ride
in has some female lawyers and surgeons,
So my wife calls The truck won't turn. WHAT? What in hell could be wrong.
Well, in fact the truck won't start, she ment the truck won't turn over.
Now she claims this is what she said last weekend when the transmission was
messed up.
Anyway I ask her do the lights come on? Sure all lights are a
You realize this is somehow your fault, right?
Bob R.
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 8:31 AM
Subject: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins!
So my wife calls The truck won't turn. WHAT? What in hell
Absolutely, one more event like that and I'll replace the stupid switch just to
save my own sanity...
-Curt
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 08:37:32 -0700
From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
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I know this thread is supposed to feed into a larger gender stereotype about
chicks not getting car stuff, but having worked as a mechanic in the past,
I can tell you that there are a vast vast vast number of men out there who
are equally or more clueless about these matters. In some way
Subject: Re: [MBZ] argh, Wimmins!
I know this thread is supposed to feed into a larger gender stereotype about
chicks not getting car stuff, but having worked as a mechanic in the past,
I can tell you that there are a vast vast vast number of men out there who
are equally or more clueless about
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