 Tool Wench Qualifications, What are they officially? |
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| SteveL |
 Apr 27 2004, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 658 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Andover, MN Member No.: 991 Region Association: None 
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I am "interviewing" a potential long term toolwench, and was wondering what the official qualifications are. I seem to remember a thread about this a long time ago, but was unable to find it.
TIA, Steve |
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| davep |
Apr 27 2004, 02:31 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,141 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
Must be a real wench, not artificially enhanced.
Must know which end of a wrench is which, and willing to use it properly. |
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| thesey914 |
Apr 27 2004, 02:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,155 Joined: 1-January 03 From: Staffordshire -England Member No.: 66 |
Must have a frim tool grip
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| Pam |
Apr 27 2004, 03:11 PM
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Unnumbered Lady of 914s Group: Benefactors Posts: 113 Joined: 30-May 03 From: Des Moines, Iowa Member No.: 756 |
A few things I can think of for 'official' toolwenching:
1) she must have the ability to see a rusted chassis with dirt, mouse droppings and many of the important operating parts in the passenger compartment as having incredible potential 2) she must be willing to get her hands dirty...really dirty...and still be willing to clean up in less than an hour to make you proud to be with her when you leave the garage 3) she must be willing to fetch countless bottles of water - even when you think you don't need water, cans of beer when you are done and arrange meal times around when you'll be ready for a break in the car repair 4) she must learn how to read the manuals and remember that the same size socket you needed to take off the bolt will be needed again in that same place when its time to reassemble 5) she must learn to stand by with a fire extinguisher in a non judgemental way as you work with the fuel lines and she must be able to panic only slightly when fuel runs out of the lines that aren't quite completed 6) she must know what to say or what NOT to say when a repair goes horribly wrong and be quick enough on her feet to dodge any flying tools or welding helmets if those are thrown in frustration 7) she must be able to know if an injury is important enough to require a trip to the emergency room and be able to drive calmly there if necessary 8) she must learn that the phrase 'on the bright side' is not always appreciated regardless of how comforting and supportive she's trying to be 9) she must be willing to arrange plans and learn to love the garage as a 'happy place' if she wants to spend time with you Most of these I've mastered - some of them I still need work on.....but I look forward every day to the time when Lawrence is back in the States safely and I can practice my toolwench skills again. Maybe that is the most important skill..and one that can't be learned...she has to WANT to be your toolwench. -Pam |
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| Dave_Darling |
Apr 27 2004, 03:12 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,984 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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If she (must be a "she", otherwise no "wench"!) helps you R&R the engine of your 914, she's a Toolwench.
If she helps you de-rust your 914 and paint it, she's a Major League Toolwench. If she lets you use her garage to do all of the above, and helps you out with it, she's the A-Number One Boss Goddess Toolwench of All Time! (Isn't that right, Pam?) --DD |
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| iiibdsiil |
Apr 27 2004, 03:22 PM
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Needs Door Locks Group: Members Posts: 605 Joined: 19-November 03 From: Tampa / Boca Raton, FL Member No.: 1,362 |
I just sat here for 5 minutes trying to figure out what the hell a toolwRench is... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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| DuckRyder |
Apr 27 2004, 03:26 PM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
T o o l W e n c h.
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| nebreitling |
Apr 27 2004, 05:00 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
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| Jenny |
Apr 27 2004, 05:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
Nobody's ever caught toolwenches on photo. They are extremely elusive... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Jen |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 27 2004, 05:58 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Jenny @ Apr 27 2004, 04:23 PM) Nobody's ever caught toolwenches on photo. They are extremely elusive... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) ok, let's see ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1053901264.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1053901288.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1060924383.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-2-1082839461.jpg) |
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| Joe Bob |
Apr 27 2004, 06:04 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
With this crowd....if she's breathing, she qualifies....
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| Bleyseng |
Apr 27 2004, 06:11 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Soo, gay couples don't qualify? Hmmm, I know two gay couples where one is got to be called a "tool wench". Sooo, if that term doesn't apply what would?
Geoff |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 27 2004, 06:12 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(mikez @ Apr 27 2004, 05:04 PM) if she's breathing i don't think most of us are THAT picky ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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| krk |
Apr 27 2004, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 997 Joined: 27-December 02 From: San Jose Member No.: 22 |
Pam,
ROTFL! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) You post was perfect. I'll be sharing it with toolwhench-wanna-be's in the near future! (and we look forward to R's safe return as well!) Jen, I'm not sure working on your own car qualifies -- but I'm no expert! Certainly, Andy's pic taking skills have improved since he started shooting pics of you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) -- but I'm sure that's a training thing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) kim. |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 27 2004, 06:24 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,636 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(krk @ Apr 27 2004, 05:18 PM) Jen, I'm not sure working on your own car qualifies -- but I'm no expert! that's NOT her car! that's sean (seanery) 's car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
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| Curvie Roadlover |
Apr 27 2004, 06:55 PM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 27 2004, 04:12 PM) QUOTE(mikez @ Apr 27 2004, 05:04 PM) if she's breathing i don't think most of us are THAT picky ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) |
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| DuckRyder |
Apr 27 2004, 07:07 PM
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Avatars Mode: OFF because of the recalcitrant few. Group: Benefactors Posts: 767 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Georgia Member No.: 110 |
QUOTE(Curvie Roadlover @ Apr 27 2004, 08:55 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 27 2004, 04:12 PM) QUOTE(mikez @ Apr 27 2004, 05:04 PM) if she's breathing i don't think most of us are THAT picky ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) I'am, I further require a pulse and nice legs.................. |
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| TimT |
Apr 27 2004, 07:38 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
Pam and Jen... THANKS!!!
now if we could clone you both so there are more of both of you to go around!! Apparently Jen not only can turn a wrench... she cooks too!! Id be happy to have someone like you to play tool wench as I play fool with tools LOL (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
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| campbellcj |
Apr 27 2004, 11:54 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,544 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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I think as I get older, my needs get simpler... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
Just stay out of the garage to the greatest extent possible, especially on weekends. And don't ever, ever touch the cars or the tools. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smlove2.gif) |
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| Rusty |
Apr 28 2004, 12:05 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(Pam @ Apr 28 2004, 01:11 AM) A few things I can think of for 'official' toolwenching: Hmmm... at least half of these make me sound like I might be a bit difficult to work with... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) -Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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