tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134423070092222259.post6751747003245840560..comments2023-08-25T02:57:10.826-06:00Comments on My So-Called Life: Backwards and in High HeelsBekkieannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058996951400003081noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134423070092222259.post-31030296959629704322009-09-14T15:19:46.028-06:002009-09-14T15:19:46.028-06:00I stride into hardware stores like a man - in my 4...I stride into hardware stores like a man - in my 4" heels and give them one of what is known in our house as, 'my looks'. 'Nuff said!The Blog of Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650938872732748697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134423070092222259.post-32320248961156171172009-09-14T08:46:57.039-06:002009-09-14T08:46:57.039-06:00Find it also matters where the store is. Lowe'...Find it also matters where the store is. Lowe's in Espanola is Hispanic staffed and I get only male macho from them.<br /><br />My local hardware store is wonderful. And even deal well with my phasia when it comes tech terms on plumbing supplies. They gladly order in for me if they do not have it on hand.<br /><br />Time of day can make a difference. I get far better care on weekdays and in the morning with the contractors there. Where grubbies and keep your tool belt on.JBinford-Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134423070092222259.post-27578892387359422862009-09-13T06:26:47.906-06:002009-09-13T06:26:47.906-06:00I occasionally run into that old-fashioned thinkin...I occasionally run into that old-fashioned thinking in a hardware store or car repair shop. And that's my signal to go somewhere else. The guy at Home Depot yesterday was pretty condescending and unhelpful. The guy at Ace Hardware was most helpful but didn't have what I needed. I didn't check out Lowe's yet. <br /><br /> I'm probably going to go for the bigger repair in the next week or so. Even though I managed to glue the fitting very well, that small crack in the pipe is a weaknees that my strong water pressure will exploit sooner or later.Bekkieannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058996951400003081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134423070092222259.post-23113632294938870102009-09-13T04:58:02.675-06:002009-09-13T04:58:02.675-06:00I got lucky. I was the oldest child and was suppos...I got lucky. I was the oldest child and was suppose to be a son. The son came later but was always 2 years too young for Dad. So as a result I got to be surgical nurse for all his various projects. By watching and being his tool handler I learned about tools and that anything could be done if you were clever enough.<br /><br />Hardware stores are second homes. Though a decade or so back most clerks in hardware stores assumed you were there to get the part for hubby at home and hadn't a clue what you were asking for.<br /><br />Now statistics show that over 50% of all power tools are sold to women for them and not as gifts. Tools are lighter and more efficient and easier for women to handle. There is always some way or so tool to compensate for lack of strength.<br /><br />The real good news is women have always had the edge on spatial thinking. Which is what helped you figure out what you needed for your sprinkler system.<br /><br />So you go girl!JBinford-Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293248281473648182noreply@blogger.com