Comments on: The Day I Decided to, er, Get Help http://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/ It's about lessons learned... from life! Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:38:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3818 Robert Hruzek Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:44:05 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3818 My! That sounds like a sweet ride, Kris! Although Yolanda had a 400 ci plant. But yours sounds faster... Hey, send me a photo!Thanks for the comment! My! That sounds like a sweet ride, Kris! Although Yolanda had a 400 ci plant. But yours sounds faster… Hey, send me a photo!

Thanks for the comment!

]]> By: krishttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3817 kris Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:19:26 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3817 yep a 1974 dodge charger with a 318ci, 444 lift cam, 4.10 gears, and a b&m shifter. going to be a 360ci with about 400-500hp :) yep a 1974 dodge charger with a 318ci, 444 lift cam, 4.10 gears, and a b&m shifter. going to be a 360ci with about 400-500hp :)

]]> By: Middle Zone Musings » Three Amazing Truths, Part 1http://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3816 Middle Zone Musings » Three Amazing Truths, Part 1 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:39:56 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3816 [...] Newman - with gritted teeth) developed an electrical problem (I never named any other cars once Yolanda and I parted ways *sob*). Worse, it was something I’d never seen, nor even heard of [...] [...] Newman – with gritted teeth) developed an electrical problem (I never named any other cars once Yolanda and I parted ways *sob*). Worse, it was something I’d never seen, nor even heard of [...]

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3815 Robert Hruzek Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:47:23 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3815 @ real live preacher - Thanks, Jon! wow, Yolanda finally becomes famous! @ real live preacher – Thanks, Jon! wow, Yolanda finally becomes famous!

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3814 Robert Hruzek Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:46:23 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3814 @David - Howdy, David; great to see you here!I think there ARE times when quitting is the right thing to do. But I agree with you - we shouldn't BE quitters! My point is - there's a difference. @David – Howdy, David; great to see you here!

I think there ARE times when quitting is the right thing to do. But I agree with you – we shouldn’t BE quitters! My point is – there’s a difference.

]]> By: real live preacherhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3813 real live preacher Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:18:40 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3813 I featured this piece at the High Calling website on Friday.http://highcallingblogs.com/blog/2008/06/06/why-quitting-is-sometimes-good/ I featured this piece at the High Calling website on Friday.

http://highcallingblogs.com/blog/2008/06/06/why-quitting-is-sometimes-good/

]]> By: Davidhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3812 David Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:11:19 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3812 We quit on plenty of things these days -- hobbies, projects and worst of all, people.We look for a way out of every situation, rather than rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.Red Letter Believers has a blogpost on "When to Quit Your job"http://redletterbelievers.blogspot.com/2008/06/should-you-quit-your-job.html We quit on plenty of things these days — hobbies, projects and worst of all, people.

We look for a way out of every situation, rather than rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.

Red Letter Believers has a blogpost on “When to Quit Your job”

http://redletterbelievers.blogspot.com/2008/06/should-you-quit-your-job.html

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3811 Robert Hruzek Sat, 31 May 2008 15:27:43 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3811 @Sam - Yeah, you really need to keep your copy of the M.M.C.C.M. handy at all times. When you reach for a wrench, it should be right there, buddy!I loved those Malibu's - one of the best designs ever to come off the assembly line. Chevy Nova's were pretty easy to modify, too. And the Chevy 350 WAS the best engine - ever!And I'm guessin' your Dad, er, <i>knew...</i> :-D @Sam – Yeah, you really need to keep your copy of the M.M.C.C.M. handy at all times. When you reach for a wrench, it should be right there, buddy!

I loved those Malibu’s – one of the best designs ever to come off the assembly line. Chevy Nova’s were pretty easy to modify, too. And the Chevy 350 WAS the best engine – ever!

And I’m guessin’ your Dad, er, knew… :-D

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3810 Robert Hruzek Sat, 31 May 2008 15:23:25 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3810 @Real Live Preacher - Yep, been there! Gordon, you really have to wonder if these auto designers ever considered the millions of folks out there who like doing it themselves, you know? I never understood that line of reasoning. And I've heard of worse faux pas, too.Hey, thanks for dropping by! @Real Live Preacher – Yep, been there! Gordon, you really have to wonder if these auto designers ever considered the millions of folks out there who like doing it themselves, you know? I never understood that line of reasoning. And I’ve heard of worse faux pas, too.

Hey, thanks for dropping by!

]]> By: Samhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3809 Sam Fri, 30 May 2008 22:27:37 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3809 Bob, I got stuck trying to install a dishwasher once while briefly employed as a maintenance guy. I forgot to read the Manly Men's Code of Conduct Manual and called my supervisor for help because I could not seem to find the correct fitting to hook up the water line to the dishwasher. The second time I called for help he told me to come in and get my severance pay. When it comes to vehicles, I found the 1969 Chevrolet Malibu with the 350 V8 an easier car to work on. We went through three in my family during the late 1970s with my sister getting the first. Dad and I would buy them used and fix them up. The last was a high-performance version my dad and I hopped up. We didn't put in a new speedometer, though, so I never found out how fast I was going on the I-635 loop around Dallas late at night. But I did come home one day from school (I'd gotten a ride with a friend to save gas) and found the car had been sold. My next vehicle was a 1979 Ford Courier with a 1.3 liter 4-cylinder engine. Think dad knew what I'd been doing? -Sam Bob,
I got stuck trying to install a dishwasher once while briefly employed as a maintenance guy. I forgot to read the Manly Men’s Code of Conduct Manual and called my supervisor for help because I could not seem to find the correct fitting to hook up the water line to the dishwasher.
The second time I called for help he told me to come in and get my severance pay.
When it comes to vehicles, I found the 1969 Chevrolet Malibu with the 350 V8 an easier car to work on. We went through three in my family during the late 1970s with my sister getting the first. Dad and I would buy them used and fix them up. The last was a high-performance version my dad and I hopped up. We didn’t put in a new speedometer, though, so I never found out how fast I was going on the I-635 loop around Dallas late at night. But I did come home one day from school (I’d gotten a ride with a friend to save gas) and found the car had been sold.
My next vehicle was a 1979 Ford Courier with a 1.3 liter 4-cylinder engine. Think dad knew what I’d been doing?
-Sam

]]> By: real live preacherhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3808 real live preacher Fri, 30 May 2008 22:06:47 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3808 What a great post. Well done and well thought.My daughter and I recently bought a 62 Olds F-85. I'm not a car guy, but I'm trying to be. I needed to drop the transmission to take it to someone to rebuild it. A friend came over. Everything went smoothly until we got to the top two bolts holding the transmission to the block.Honestly, it was as if Satan designed this. We spent an hour on just one bolt.sigh.But it was fun in its own weird way. What a great post. Well done and well thought.

My daughter and I recently bought a 62 Olds F-85. I’m not a car guy, but I’m trying to be. I needed to drop the transmission to take it to someone to rebuild it. A friend came over. Everything went smoothly until we got to the top two bolts holding the transmission to the block.

Honestly, it was as if Satan designed this. We spent an hour on just one bolt.

sigh.

But it was fun in its own weird way.

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3807 Robert Hruzek Thu, 29 May 2008 17:34:07 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3807 Howdy, Heather! Hey, I know exactly what you mean - I just recently decided to, er, hand off the lawn chores to a professional, too. Sigh. Actually hated to do it, but the tradeoff is too good. And, he actually does a better job than I do!Welcome to the wonderful world of empowerment! :-D Howdy, Heather! Hey, I know exactly what you mean – I just recently decided to, er, hand off the lawn chores to a professional, too. Sigh. Actually hated to do it, but the tradeoff is too good. And, he actually does a better job than I do!

Welcome to the wonderful world of empowerment! :-D

]]> By: Robert Hruzekhttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3806 Robert Hruzek Thu, 29 May 2008 17:29:34 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3806 So, you're playing the gender card, eh Joanna? (Just kidding!) :-)For me, there's the challenge of trying to figure out things for myself. I just enjoy wrestling with some things, you know? The key learning, though, is knowing when it's worth the effort, and when it is pretty much a waste of time.I think I'm getting better at it, especially since I started blogging. The time savings alone (from asking for help) makes it a winning strategy in my book!Just as long as one doesn't end up becoming a "taker", if you know what I mean! (Not a problem in your case!) ;-) So, you’re playing the gender card, eh Joanna? (Just kidding!) :-)

For me, there’s the challenge of trying to figure out things for myself. I just enjoy wrestling with some things, you know? The key learning, though, is knowing when it’s worth the effort, and when it is pretty much a waste of time.

I think I’m getting better at it, especially since I started blogging. The time savings alone (from asking for help) makes it a winning strategy in my book!

Just as long as one doesn’t end up becoming a “taker”, if you know what I mean! (Not a problem in your case!) ;-)

]]> By: heather (errantdreams)http://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3805 heather (errantdreams) Thu, 29 May 2008 17:26:04 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3805 Spring before last we were in dire need of mowing our grass once again. We had a mower, and needed to take it in to the shop before we could get started. Problem: at the time, my husband's job was kicking his ass and sending him home late every day. Sometimes home-at-10-pm, up-at-4:30-am late. And with my tendonitis, there was no way I was going to be able to muck with a mower. Finally, one day I saw a guy out mowing our neighbors' lawn. I'm not a people person, and find it difficult to just walk up to strangers and talk, but I marched out there and asked how much it would cost for him to take care of our yard. Now he mows our lawn once every week or two depending on how fast it's growing, just like he mows three or four other lawns on the street. It would be nice to do it ourselves, particularly now that my husband spends less time at work, but darn it, I'd rather have that time for other things. Spring before last we were in dire need of mowing our grass once again. We had a mower, and needed to take it in to the shop before we could get started. Problem: at the time, my husband’s job was kicking his ass and sending him home late every day. Sometimes home-at-10-pm, up-at-4:30-am late. And with my tendonitis, there was no way I was going to be able to muck with a mower. Finally, one day I saw a guy out mowing our neighbors’ lawn. I’m not a people person, and find it difficult to just walk up to strangers and talk, but I marched out there and asked how much it would cost for him to take care of our yard. Now he mows our lawn once every week or two depending on how fast it’s growing, just like he mows three or four other lawns on the street. It would be nice to do it ourselves, particularly now that my husband spends less time at work, but darn it, I’d rather have that time for other things.

]]> By: Joanna Younghttp://middlezonemusings.com/1368/the-day-i-got-help/comment-page-1/#comment-3804 Joanna Young Thu, 29 May 2008 17:14:17 +0000 http://middlezonemusings.com/?p=1368#comment-3804 Great story Robert!This one's easy for me. I'm as impractical as they come, hopelessly so, which means I've learned to ask for help happily, whenever it's needed. I think being female helps in this regard, and I have to confess to having no qualms whatsoever to asking guys to help me with stuff that would leave me baffled.Joanna Great story Robert!

This one’s easy for me. I’m as impractical as they come, hopelessly so, which means I’ve learned to ask for help happily, whenever it’s needed. I think being female helps in this regard, and I have to confess to having no qualms whatsoever to asking guys to help me with stuff that would leave me baffled.

Joanna

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