For me it's mixing cement, ol man was a bricky but I never got around to learning the trade or mixing cement.
What's the one "manly" thing you don't know how to do?
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Concrete is three parts sand one part cement. Thats the basic mix, aggregate is added based on the use.
Most jobs you can just order the mix and have it delivered.
What project are you contemplating?
Most jobs you can just order the mix and have it delivered.
What project are you contemplating?
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Thanks for the help Jim. I wasn't seeking for advice just some admissions.
Boy some of you guys are very good natured, makes me feel embarrased to be here. Next thing ya know I'll have Jimbo over mixing cement for me new garage while I'm snoring away at 12 o'clock midday?
BTW Jimmy, you got any "manly" things you don't know how to do?
Thanks anyways,
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I don't know when to lie and tell my wife that she's right.
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when it's just about bed time danster, then she's always right.
I haven't learned how to change my car's oil or field dress a deer. The first one is a little more important than the second. But, those are two manly tasks. I've lived in an apartment since I've been driving, but when I get a hose, I'd like to be able to change my oil.
I was at a couple's 60th wedding anniversary and when the gentle old groom was handed a microphone and asked the secret to such a long and successful marriage, he replied, "Well son, when you're wrong, admit it. And when you're right, shut the hell up."
Can't ride a horse 
I've never learned to appreciate Scotch or any other whiskey really. Can I still be a B&B member now that I've outed myself?
I have never been able to produce a good, loud and shrill whistle of the kind that a real man might employ to call his dog from a mile off.
Can't throw a baseball for distance with accuracy. It's either one or the other.
Here's a biggie for ya. I can't really drive a straight shift at all. I used to do OK when I was learning to drive decades and decades (and decades) ago. But now I can't get into first gear from a complete stop to save my life.
How to kill a raging grizzly bear with my bare hands.
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you take the bear in an headlock and twist the neck in a fast motion like in the commando movies. once you get it in the headlock it'll be beggin for a tap out.
I've never gone hunting or fishing. I've fired a gun before, but only at targets.
Can't ride a horse
One of my favorite activities. Haven't ridden in quite sometime, but would love to get back into it.
Can't drive manual transmission (never learned).
Can't you get a hose even if you live in an apartment? Anyway, just drain it directly into a pan, you don't really need a hose.
The ONE manly thing I don't know how to do? I wish it was only one! I guess the main thing is that I was never much of an outdoors man, and that covers a lot of manly stuff.
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I can't whistle or swim. Come to think of it, I don't really equate either with manliness. Why whistle when you can grunt? Why swim when you can punch?
