Ever since I started my new job (Okay okay! I drive a 33 foot rollback! It's a new century, for cryin' out loud!) I've noticed that men do one of two things when I encounter them, either at work or in a parts store: "Wow! Never seen a chick towtruck driver! You go girl!" OR "Hey, honey, I'll move that for you". The latter infuriates me. If I was a 100 pound preppie blonde I would never have taken a job like this, so why assume that I can't do something myself?

Chickness has also gotten me in hot water with somebody's wife because she absolutely fails to believe that a woman would ever be as interested in cars as I am and I must be making it up to get closer to her husband, who I ask for explorer advice constantly and try to help out wit his various projects, the same as I would with any other friend (names won't be mentioned...he knows who he is and he never would never come in here anyway, so I'm not worried about it). Based on the serious lack of women on this site, I'm inclined to believe that I am indeed one of a kind.

Is it so hard to believe that a woman can do everything a man can do and some things better??? Honestly, and not to toot my own horn, but I've never met any other girl like myself...all my friends are married, have kids and could care less about what's under the hood of their car/truck. All they want to know is when the latest Revlon nail polish is coming out :fart:

Don't get me wrong, I imagine someday my Fiance and I will seriously consider a family (right now I just can't get myself interested in children...I MUCH prefer my spasticats), but hanging with the guys, swapping stories, throwing out silly insults (that's why I put up with *tuna* gag, btw), learning more about engines and cars and generally goofing around has got to be my favorite thing to do..I've been that way since I was 8!

Anybody other women feel this way or am I as everybody says...A unique weirdo?

(Hah hah...all this and I'm waiting to see if I can become a Sheriff's Deputy ;) )

It's just you Spas, just you :D






Actually, my wife is a lot like that too (remember who wanted to see all the Mustangs at the car show??)

Actually, my wife is a lot like that too (remember who wanted to see all the Mustangs at the car show??)
Yeah I remember...She was the one hooting and pointing at all the 'Stangs, lol
If I recall correctly, she was also the first one to spot that wild candyapple red bowling ball paint job on the Mach 1, too...

Spas,

You're not the only one. When I'm at a party and all the women adjourn to the kitchen I stay with the boys. I have no desire to discuss the latest gardening tips, the newest recipe or it this color nail polish looks good. The last time I had on nail polish was when my mother treated me to a weekend at the spa. I had all the massages and took all the classes I could, but still had time on my hands so I went and had a manicure and pedicure. The polish stayed on for 2 days and then I took it off. My nails felt so gross!

Now, want to discuss engines, mods, and 4wheeling. I'm there!

I love when I go to the pet store and buy a 20lbs. bag of dog. The male clerks always ask if they can carry it for me. I look around to make sure they're talking to me, then think to myself, "Why would I need you to carry it out when I carried it up here.

I also love the reaction you get when you take your car in for work and you know more than the person helping you. :D

Sounds like my woman... LOL

I find that I am a contradiction. LOL

I like things like hard rock, fast cars, hanging around with the guys a lot of times. I grew up riding in a semi. However, I work with a lot of fru-fru patients as well who get their Botox, peels, etc and can play that game. But I feel out of place most of the time when it's just me with a bunch of girls. I sort of feel clumsy and don't relate the way I think I "should".

Anyway, it's tough. We had a fancy dinner last summer paid for by a medical rep. They all talked about food, travel, cultures, and my biggest contribution was telling them that I swapped out my brake pads over the weekend when asked. LOL I felt embarrassed, but later thought... why? Just have to be comfortable in your own skin, and it sounds like every chick on this board is. Those who can't get past their little box when it comes to "proper" gender behavior-- it's their loss. ;)

Hey i wish there were more REAL women like you. Seems like the past two generations have gone to sh!t my grandmother is over 60 years old now and she still helps us bale hay every summer and fall. and when i mean bale hay i dont mean she drives the tractor she is out there bucking the bales onto the racks like all of us guys and just damn near as good(give her a break she is 60) i salute all the women who dont care it they fit in with this daintier more modern women crowd. stay just the way you are. that is a REAL woman in my book.

Your not alone,

just a few week's ago I told my wife that I was going to change the oil in the X, well she got irritated, and wanted me to wait till she was done with dishes and picking up, And I told her I wanted to get it done, Well we bickered back and forth for a while, and made the kids do the dishes and pick up and my wife and I changed the oil. :D

This weekend she's helping me put balljoints and tierod ends on my commuter car.

Hey keep a hold of her. sounds like you got yourself one hell of a woman there. i know women that dont even know how to fill thier cars with gas. lol. now i know some people will ask why i say all that just because she wanted to change the oil with you. my reply to that is HOW MANY MODERN CITY GUYS(<----SISSY's) DO YOU SEE CHANGING THEIR OIL THESE DAYS? let alone a woman who not only doesnt have to do it but argues to help with it. very rare indeed is what comes to my mind. getting back to my grandmother, i think she could most likely even school me on the internal combustion engine. probably even bench press large farm animals too.........uh ok maybe i went a little too far. lol.

Ok everyone, I need to find myself a woman like that. Seriously, all the good ones must be taken or something. All I can find these days are ones that define "ruffing it" and "camping" as hitting the trail in the morning and coming back to the hotel to take a shower at the end of the day. I must admit, some of them enjoy the excitement of wheeling, but have a "few cans short of a six pack" when it comes down to learning anything about cars and wheeling. The ones that are interested in cars, trucks, wheeling, and camping, swing the other way, so that doesn't help me none!

I'm just looking for a well rounded girl. Likes to dress in jeans and doesn't mind getting a little dirty, but can change in an hours time to go out to a dinner party. Someone who's educated and has more then a few words to say about any topic. Come on now, I'm just looking for my soul mate, is that to much to ask?:D

Originally posted by rocket 5979
probably even bench press large farm animals too.........uh ok maybe i went a little too far. lol.

LMAO..

My wife grew up on a farm so she would rather be out doing what the boy's are doing then the Suzy homemaker thing..lol She is definatly a jeans and t-shirt kinda gal.

she's not to crazy about the off-road scene, but she does love drag racing, NASCAR, Fishing, Camping, Hunting, and basically being outdoors.

I don't think she could explain the combustion engine, but she can do anything she put's her mind to.

Hell, a few years ago I had to go to Germany for 3 months and in that time she put 2 serpentine belt on the car, the third time she noticed the tensioner was bad so she replaced that and put on the new belt, all by herself.

All the women that I know in Mississippi who fit this description are all married, and the majority of them are within a couple years of me, and I just graduated college in May. Amazing.

Reminds me of a friend's wife who is petite, hot as hell, I'm not sure if she even weigh's 100 lbs., and the look on the face of the driver of a 2003 Mustang Cobra when he realized who was asking all the questions about his mods, why he hadn't done this and that yet, and why he was doing his burnouts and leaving off the way that he was at Memphis Motorsports dragstrip.

:D

Good to know I'm not alone! Now if we could all just live closer to each other!

Xplodor, where were you 9 years ago?? lol I swear I wonder sometimes if Jason (my fiance) and I will last....he likes NONE of the things that I do, especially cars. Matter of fact, his eyes start glazing over whenever I talk about the latest innovation I read about or the look on Muskrat's face when he thought his engine was hydrolocked on our last run (Sorry, Shaun, but it was funny!)

Still, it's good to have at least one person behind you...Tomorrow's the day of the year I dread most, because I will inevitably get asked that horrible question at least three times....

"So, when are you two going to start a family??"

BAH :p

I already have a child...he costs me $20 in gas every week and he has an O-ring problem that I have to take him to the 'doctor' to have fixed :D That's another odd thing that I do...Maybe it's chauvanistic, but My truck is a HE, not a SHE, lol.

Simple reasoning really: Sports cars=curvy but sleek, therefore WOMEN (using a Vogue model of course, I might equate closer to a Chevy Astro or something)

Trucks=tough and sturdy, therefore MEN

Messed up? maybe :D

My self esteem thanks you all for the encouragement :)

Spas, one question with those last lines of logic, if your truck is a "he", why is it street?:p

Hrm....He's gay? I dunno, lol

aaaaghhhhh! No more, make it stop!

Originally posted by Spas
Maybe it's chauvanistic, but My truck is a HE, not a SHE, lol.

Simple reasoning really: Sports cars=curvy but sleek, therefore WOMEN (using a Vogue model of course, I might equate closer to a Chevy Astro or something)

Trucks=tough and sturdy, therefore MENMy truck is a she because I'm not riding a guy, not giving the go juice to a guy, will never tell myself to throw it to him, etc...

My Mountaineer is definitely a she since does put out most of the time when I want her to although she does give fits when on when to downshift and upshift due to the tree-hugging computer programming from the factory. However, a Baummanator will fix that. :p

I guess I am one of those lucky guys that caught one of the good girls.

Teri loves to go four wheeling, watch monster trucks, freestyle motorcross, etc. She has helped me change the gear oil in the Explorer when we put on the guard around the diffy. She doesn't mind getting a little dirty yet she still likes to go do somthing special like a dinner theatre play.
She does still like having her nails done so I guess she isn't into the trucks like some of the gals, but she does still like to go play with the trucks.

That's cool, Perry :cool:

It's all about finding a happy medium, I suppose...I can sit here and discuss trucks with you lot until 3 a.m., all while listening to Phantom of the Opera-it's just a matter of taste. I was just using the nailpolish as a reference point to get my point across ;) Nothing wrong with making yourself look better: it's a fact that you feel and act more confident when you know you're lookin good.

I just feel left out all the time because the women I know are either into children/family or some incredibly petty things like gossiping...but I realize that as insignifigant as I might consider their tastes, it's their choice what to do with their lives and I have to respect it. I just don't have to like talking about it all the time!

(Btw, I would never expect a guy to have a 'male' truck, lol)

man you all are making me feel bad i havent even found a name for my truck yet.

Originally posted by Spas
That's cool, Perry :cool:

It's all about finding a happy medium, I suppose...I can sit here and discuss trucks with you lot until 3 a.m., all while listening to Phantom of the Opera-it's just a matter of taste. I was just using the nailpolish as a reference point to get my point across ;) Nothing wrong with making yourself look better: it's a fact that you feel and act more confident when you know you're lookin good.

I just feel left out all the time because the women I know are either into children/family or some incredibly petty things like gossiping...but I realize that as insignifigant as I might consider their tastes, it's their choice what to do with their lives and I have to respect it. I just don't have to like talking about it all the time!




Well maybe when you were being manufactored you just got a little extra shot of hormones which isn't all that bad of a thing.
If you ever have any trouble on the side of the road you aren't one of those people just standing there waiting for someone to come help them.
No I wasn't saying dressing up is bad, I was just saying you and Teri both have a choice of doing both.
I think it's great that Teri can get up in the morning and not have to put on makeup before going out of the house, she just goes out looking like she should natural.
If you ever get the chance you will have to try and make it to one of the Moab runs. Then you could meet a lot of the females on the board that are really cool.....

Well maybe when you were being manufactored you just got a little extra shot of hormones which isn't all that bad of a thing.

Well, My mom was wishing like crazy that I'd turn out to be a boy... :D I remind her everytime she accuses me of being a tomboy, lol


I'd love to make it out to Truckhaven to meet you crazy West coasters...who knows, maybe with the cheap fares here lately I might be able to!

Perry and I stopped all the questions of when are you going to have kids...when we were ingaged we let everyone know we did not want kids. After being married for almost 9 years, we changed our minds and along came Patrick when I was almost 30. I still have relatives that think he was an oops!!
I like four wheeling, looking at other trucks and I am always picking apart the paint jobs (Perry painted ours). I hate foo foo outfits!! And I would have no problems with Perry talking to you about explorers and explorer mods. I am very comfortable with our relationship, and I would feel no threat... which is what the problem with the wife you refered to.
I also drive a fork lift when needed, and the last 2 days at work I had to unload the simi with the fork lift, because they put all the pallets in sideways...

You are definitely the kind of lady I wish I could hang out with, Teri ;)

You're absolutely right about the wife problem, too...but it's not something I will go into depth about on this site out of respect I still have for her husband, no matter how much I'd like to ;)

I wonder how long it will be before women are not only treated as equals in every aspect , but can actually take that for granted. Not that I would, but it's a nice thought none the less.

Respect, now that's the funniest thing I've heard on this thread yet;):p

ok tunabreath:p, now I have to ask, WTF is up with the spelling of the title in this thread? Having a Parlli moment?

All I've gotta say is that women who are into trucks have it easy. Try being gay and liking trucks. Just the fact that I exist pisses off more people than I care to acknowledge. I gave up trying to join an off-roading club, 'cause the guys were either downright hostile or would get so nervous everyone got uncomfortable.

Now, I don't mean to put down your experiences, I can see where you're coming from and I empathise. But at least we guys are willing to give you a chance. It may catch us off guard, but we get over it. And I think most of us have nothing but respect for a woman who isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. And as for the reactions of other women? It's nothing but jealousy. I think almost every one of them fears breaking down and being caught helpless. You've got power, and they fear that.

woodychitwn,
If you ever make it down here I'm sure our Texas group would be happy to wheel with ya. We tend to be very openminded and I personally don't mind anyone's "preferences" as long as they don't infringe on my own.

My current g/f told me I have to include her on my next few projects for Splat :D

Oh, and my truck is a HE. Dunno why, just thought with all the muscle and big tires it was a guy. Call me a sexist pig :p

Yeah, so I meet a perfect girl over the weekend at Glamis. She was beautiful, and totally interested in trucks, sand, quads, rails, wheeling. She knew how to cook and liked to try new things. She was very observant, and smart. She was nice and reserved but liked to have fun and let loose a bit. She wasn't permisqous <sp?> or slutty. She's going to school, and Loves the way I make mixed drinks. She took care of herself, and always looked well, but didn't mind getting a little dirty. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. She loved the Explorer and totally thought it was cool when I ripped off my fender flares out in the middle of Oldsmobile Hill. She was the type that was totally gorgeous <sp?>, but liked to drive with the windows down out in the dunes, not worrying about getting dusty. So what's the problem you ask? She was one of my friends, friends girlfriend. :mad:
Some people have all the luck. I mean, I'm totally happy for them, they make "good" couple. I just needed to vent. Anyone know how far we've come with our cloning technology?:D

Thanks Alec, If I'm ever down that way I'll keep it in mind.

My truck never complains, moans or gets tempermental. It's happy to get dirty, but can clean up nicely. And it does anything I ask without hesitation. Definitely a guy.

I gave up trying to join an off-roading club, 'cause the guys were either downright hostile or would get so nervous everyone got uncomfortable.

You're not the only one on this site with that problem, Woody. Or any site, for that matter. I have respect for independant women, but even more for guys with different preferences who have to deal with criticism and ignorance every day.

So what's the problem you ask? She was one of my friends, friends girlfriend.
:( Like they say "you're one in a million".....but doesn't that mean there's at least a 1,000 out there just like you??

Oh, and my truck is a HE. Dunno why, just thought with all the muscle and big tires it was a guy. Call me a sexist pig

Ha hah! And I thought it was just me!

Some sorry news on my behalf: Didn't make the Sheriff's Office and have 0 desire to wait another 6-12 months to try again (this after trying for a year). Anybody know of a good career for somebody who's good at a little of everything but not great at one thing in particular?

You're good at something?;)

Anybody know of a good career for somebody who's good at a little of everything but not great at one thing in particular? [/B]

Go work for Consumer Reports in Yonkers, NY. Get to drive all the new cars out there and give your honest opinions. I saw a review once for a Kia something or other and they said not to buy it because any used car for the same price would be a better value. Where else do you find brutal honesty like that?

Where else do you find brutal honesty like that?
Car and Driver is pretty brutal, but in a funny way...

Anyone who hasn't read the Article on the 2003 Viper SRT/10 (November 2002 issue) should..You'll be howling with laughter at the analogies ;)

Hey Spas, sorry to hear you didn't make the Sheriff's office, oh well, their loss!!!:)

I hate the "When are you going to have kids" question. We have been maried a little over six years now and not sure we want kids. I don't hate kids, it's just my wife likes to work and likes the kind of work she does and she does not want to give it up. She has to put in some long days and I have a 20 mile comute one way to work and usualy don't get home untill 6-6:30 because of trafic. This would not be fair to a child as we would not be able to spend the time needed witha child.
We have a cat that is like a child to us so I know how you feel.
I don't meen to be an Ann Landers, but don't get maried if you are not 100% sure your fiance is the right one. I have seen your mugshot and thought you were an atractive women. Dont let anyone tell you different.
There are days I would like to put my foot so far up my father in-law's ass that it would have to be surgicaly removed for he way he picks on my wife because of her weight.:fire:

Originally posted by Dan Whitaker
I hate the "When are you going to have kids" question.....

AMEN!!! My wife and I hate that question too. The day we got married, my wife's aunt was saying "well, when are you going to have kids?" GRRRRR!!! When (and if) WE are ready to! We were married 8 years before we had our daughter and I can't count the # of people that said "what's the matter with you, why don't you have any kids yet??" Talk about RUDE!! What if we were really trying and just couldn't? At that time, we weren't ready for kids. Now that we have one, they say "You can't just have one, she needs a playmate!". Tell ya what, if YOU want to have another so my daughter has a playmate, go right ahead, but don't tell me how to live my life!!

Sorry for the rant, but we get that crap all the time. Where we live, they expect 2 kids before you get married and tons afterwards. I think they want to re-populate the world starting with this town :fire:

Rick and I have been married for 10 yrs. and we get the question all the time. We thought (just a quick thought) about having kids, but mother nature took that option away. We then decided IF we were going to have kids we would adopt, but we came to our senses and realized it just wasn't for us. When people ask and I tell them I can't have kids they get an awful look on their face because they end up feeling bad and become apologetic, so there's one reason why people shouldn't be asking the question. You just might have to deal with feeling like a jerk when the person tells you they can't have kids. I'm almost 40 and the clock hasn't started ticking yet, so I guess I'm safe!

I think having a kid just for the sake of having one is wrong. Being a teacher, I've seen too many people who had kids because they were expected to and it usaully doesn't work.

Originally posted by Char


I think having a kid just for the sake of having one is wrong. Being a teacher, I've seen too many people who had kids because they were expected to and it usaully doesn't work.

Yup... I see it all the time too. I was at this one school in our district the other week. It was a "Special Ed" school. Kids that have BIG BIG problems due to neglect or just having lousy parents that don't care.

Char don't you work Special Ed? SEID(sp?) kids? Crazy stuff there. Sad...

Thanks, Dan, nothing like a pick-me-up ;)

Char, I feel the same way you do, but for different reasons.. I'm not sure if I can have kids, but I'm not willing to find out. Yes, it's selfish to say "My life is my own and I don't want to give it and all the things I enjoy up to devote my life to a child (or children)", but that's me, take it or leave it. I AM selfish, I DO love enjoying my hobbies (truck especially) and I barely make enough money to support myself so I really can't justify having kids, ever. Sure, I'm told once you have them you don't regret it, but I'd rather not find out. If I want to enjoy a child for a little while I'll volunteer to babysit my cousin's children until I remember why I don't want kids! lol Some people just are that way and I wish the soccer moms of the world would realize that and get over it :p

(This is no way to make fun of the topic on hand. I just want to bring a smile to some faces)

I'm up for adoption as long as I get to drive the Pumpkin!!! I come potty trained (sort of, I'm down to wetting my bed only once a week now) and all gown up with my own income too!:D

With that said, I can't wait to see you again Char, or shall I say MOM!!! =) JK

I'm up for adoption as long as I get to drive the Pumpkin!!! I come potty trained (sort of, I'm down to wetting my bed only once a week now) and all gown up with my own income too!
LMAO :D

I just tell 'em, "We can't have kids yet... I still have mods to make on the Explorer!". :D
Seriously, we're both so busy that it's futile to toss a kid into the mix and subject any of us to schedule changes, etc... and our parents realize that we're busy and we may have kids when/if things settle down. We have a dog for now, and they all love their granddog.

Back to the real topic of the thread however... prejudice and ignorance exists, and basically, you just have to be above it and appreciate the ones that respect you. We all face prejudice in one form or another... Attempts at polite education of the ignorant are a judgement call, so just be careful out there.
Cheers. Here's to another year of 4Wheelin together.
:chug:

I myself have been critiqued by the other women I work with because I get excited about a 302 swap for our Xploder. I celebrated the day the odometer rolled on over to 200,000 on the original motor and tranny with no major upsets. I have only found one other person like me (at work). She gets excited about doin smoke shows at the local track, which is way cool. Her and I are on our own planet when we are at work. No other female in the work environment we are in understands what a camshaft or a roller motor are. NO we are not lesbians, we are both married to men who fully support our interests in horses under hoods. My husband found me in the bathtub during lunch break reading none other than Hot Rod Magazine. (It killed me because I swore I would never let him catch me.)
Personally, I think more women should go out for jobs that are stereotypically "made for men". I was the first female in my company to ever show interest in driving a forklift (I scored better than the yard foreman on the certification test). I personally would like to see more women motorcrossers or NASCAR drivers. And please don't call it the 'Powder Puff' class. I hate that.

We can do anything boys can do.............BETTER!

Well said, prncss!

I've been actively involved with cars for over 2 years now, and am constantly getting crap for it.

I don't know how many times I've heard, "Is that your boyfriend's car?", or, "So who installed this stuff for you?" Even little snippity comments like, "Don't see too many girls who can drive a stick", or "You're too pretty to be getting all greasy with cars" piss me off.

I don't understand why it's so hard for some people to wrap their minds around the concept of a female being into cars/trucks like men can be, and actually doing the work themselves.

I do everything myself...oil changes, tune-ups, preventative maintenence, mod installations, gasket replacements, etc. What I'm not sure of or can't figure out how to do by myself, I'm right alongside my fiance helping and learning with him.

It's also interesting the amount of other women who just don't get it, or think I'm being ridiculous. I tend to primarily have male friends, simply because I don't usually fit in with other girls. I couldn't care less about clothes or shopping or makeup or any of that... I too always remain with the guys when I'm at a social event and all the women flock off together to escape the "car talk".

I currently work at Jiffy Lube (unfortunately), and am the only female employed at my store. Some ladies will tell me that they think it's really cool I do this kind of stuff, others are downright rude about their distrust in a girl doing anything to their car. I've actually had someone say, "Oh lord, you're female. Could you get one of your guys to check the air in my tires for me?" Took a lot of self restraint from being ruder to her than I already was.

Anyway, Spas (I love those Mustang wheels on your truck, btw), I completely get where you're coming from. :) I too view myself as a bit of a "one of a kind", as I'm one of the few women who got into cars MYSELF....I didn't have an obsessed boyfriend who pulled me into the hobby, nor did I grow up in a family of mechanics. I discovered, persued, and learned about cars all on my own. I know what I'm talking about when I discuss them, and I honestly couldn't care less if I break a nail. ;)

And for the record, I cannot stand children and absolutely will not be having any - ever. :)

I don't understand why it's so hard for some people to wrap their minds around the concept of a female being into cars/trucks like men can be, and actually doing the work themselves.

I had a fun one yesterday..I called a gentleman about his donation (a 92 buick Regal) to see if he could leave the keys in it as it wouldn't be picked up until the wee hours of the morning (pulled a 23 hour day so I'd have time to wash Blackjack and spend time with my fiance, who I hadn't seen in a week!). The guy thought I was a secretary at first until I said "thank you for cooperating-I'll be there to get it at about 2am".

His reply: "You? But...you...You drive a tow truck??"
"Yes sir..all 6 tons of it!"

:D

What I'm not sure of or can't figure out how to do by myself, I'm right alongside my fiance helping and learning with him.

Cool! I'm right alongside the mechanic, bugging the hell out of him ;) I actually just got offered a job as assistant managerof the shop while I was helping to dig out my O-rings two days ago...


I too always remain with the guys when I'm at a social event and all the women flock off together to escape the "car talk".

I find that cotton balls in the ears work great when you can't avoid them and have to listen to senseless complaining-Just nod and smile a lot :D

Anyway, Spas (I love those Mustang wheels on your truck, btw), I completely get where you're coming from.
Thanks!!

I know what I'm talking about when I discuss them, and I honestly couldn't care less if I break a nail.

I care..when it breaks above where it's supposed to! (glances down at her band-aided thumbnail that broke off when trying to move her heavy sub box) lol

And for the record, I cannot stand children and absolutely will not be having any - ever.

Cats are great :)

Cats are assholes. They only come to you when they want something.:p

Just like us women! :D

Originally posted by Char
Just like us women! :D

That's true, and it usually ends up costing us money. :p

Well, not to pick on my own sex, but that familiar saying just poppped into mind: "if it's got >substitutes word< *boobs* or wheels, it's gonna cost ya...."

All I have to say is ....."you have to PAY to PLAY!"

lol

"Hey, honey, I'll move that for you".

I love it when i go to the performance shop and guys are like awww whos truck is that you're borrowing and im like its mine .. and they are like oh well whatcha looking for and i can tell them exactly what it is ... for some reason men dont think taht women can even tell what kind of light they have in there OR how to open the hood ...:confused:

wait a minute....how do you open the hood?? :confused:



hehe just jokin' :D ;)

There is nothing I like better than hanging out with my husband while he works on the vehicles. I learn all I can, and I am not as hard core as some of you chickies I have gotten flack for not being "girlie" enough.

I don't wear much make up (unless I have a zit I am trying to cover lol), I don't paint my nails or shop for dresses. I prefer jeans, big enough to wear thermals in the winter under. When I go fourwheelin I want to be warm!!!

For years I was my husbands side-kick on the job. We did home improvements and I LOVED every minute of it. People always were like, "oh, let me get that for you" for a stupid ladder. I mean WTF, if I couldn't do the job would I be out here? That used to infuriate me, but now I've learned that people (other women in particular) just don't accept that women can be as cool and educated as men in the "manly" arena of life!

I don't wear much make up (unless I have a zit I am trying to cover lol), I don't paint my nails or shop for dresses. I prefer jeans, big enough to wear thermals in the winter under. When I go fourwheelin I want to be warm!!!

thats really cool, but it kinda sounds like you make it seem like any girl that does do those things cant be into cars as much ...
Im in pageants, i've held pageant titles complete with sash and crown, i go shopping for dresses and suits. But i can also change my own oil and get dirty doing it. There is a balance that people can have - they dont have to be hard core either way

sorry that wasn't directed at you Frisckey1, i just wanted to say not all girls are one or the other - and your sentence was perfect to say it

I am ONE of those Gurls.............

For one, I have my own 4-wheeler (YAMAHA Warrior 01) I drive a big truck, and I don't exactly act like a women at all times. Oh and all of my friends ( but a few ) are DUDES! I guess you could say this puts me in your class SPAS~~ I'm not into all that fussy makeup, hair and nail shit..... I personally could care less. I like to have a good time hangin out doing what I love. WHEELIN.... RIDIN...... and hitting the slopes on my board!
I'll be driving down the road and name off the make and models of the cars driving by.... its just something I do... I do CARS.... I've always had the intrest. It doesnt help that my BF is also a CAR/TRUCK guy ( His truck posted in my Pix ) and also the BEST handy man around. I learn my tricks from him. He's my best friend :D
I always feel like the outsider when I'm in a group of chicks......... YOU KNOW how they talk! I'd rather be laughin it up with the guys and doin my thing :smoke:

I must say I'm a little jealous of ya, Rubyn...

Jason and I broke our engagement and ended our 8 1/2 year relationship last thursday for a lot of reasons, but one of the foremost was my lack of 'girlie-girlness' and that he couldn't stand that I was having more fun with my pals in my explorer club than we've had together in years :( It's weird: you'd think as time went by we'd develop similar tastes, whereas exactly the opposite happened. Now I'm a little afraid to start a relationship with any new guys who like to talk cars -what if they get sick of hearing it from their girlfriend? That ever happen to any of you ladies? When your signifigant other says "OK! ENOUGH ABOUT THE NEWEST CAR ON THE MARKET!" ? :(

Spas:
Sorry to read about your breakup. :(
You can always talk cars here with us, we won't get sick of it. :cool:

Spas,

Sorry about your break up. My boyfriend never got sick of it so we got married. Rick just loves the fact that I'm into the same things as he is. He was my first serious boyfriend and he began my learning about cars/trucks. Majority of the guys I dated were into cars so I learned more and more. I had a few of them that weren't worth squat. Don't give up on guys so easily. Unfortunately, you may have to go through many a$$holes to find the right one.

Good luck and keep your chin up.

Thanks for the encouragement (there's no smiley to describe a sad half smile!)

One nicety is that now I can do whatever I want to my truck and not have to worry about being reprimanded for it ....

That is alot of time together. It will take some time but you will find a man that will enjoy your enthusiasm for Explorers and cars in general.
My wife is not into cars much at all but we are going to tur our basement into a family room with a 1950's theme and told me I could build all the '50's model cars I want to display.
Lets just say Ebay has become a full time shopping trip:D

SPAS:
I'm sorry to hear about your break-up also. They are hard things to deal with, specialy how long you were an together. I think if he doesnt love you for who you are and what you love then he's not worth your time and effort. LOVE WILL FIND YOU ;)
I think thats why Ryan (my BF) and I get along so well because we enjoy all of the same things. Doing those things together is the best part about our relationship.
I wish you the BEST of luck, and healing, cause I know its not easy.

:)

Thanks, Rubyn- I hear time heals all wounds..well, I don't know about that, but it does get a little easier as time goes by..

Strong women (ie: those who hang out on the Explorer page and put up with the guys;) ) can eventually get over anything. Good luck with the healing process.

And do something cool to your truck out of spite.

Originally posted by Muskrat
Cats are assholes. They only come to you when they want something.:p

If you only knew my Rodney...21lbs of orange furry love.

Since my wife and I can't have children at the moment, he qualifies as our son. (see www.soulcysters.com for reason as to why no kids yet!)

Spas! Just to let you know...YOUR COOL! "F" those stupid people. MY wife has been looking for a long time to find a good "female" friend and I bet you two would hit it off well together! Don't let idiots get to you!

Spas, "ENOUGH WITH THE CAR TALK!" this is an Explorer board, and the Explorer is a Truck:p

BTW, I still think dogs are much cooler than cats:p

hmmm..I wonder if a MUSKRAT would make a good pet...? Might have to get ahold of one and chain it to a tree, see how it handles captivity :D

On an aside, my Ex is making it REALLY easy for me to get over him- Just found out that he started dating some chick the DAY after we broke up :mad: Fooey on him! Anybody know of a single dude at least 6' tall and between 24-28 with a lifted Ford looking for a girlfriend? ;) :D NO CHEVIES!!

bwahahahahahahahahaha

you have to catch me first:p and I know your truck couldn't follow mine:D

Looks like I'm late as all get out posting on this thread.

First of all, let me wish the best to Spas!!!! I feel your pain girlfirend. Although we were never engaged, my X and I borke up after dating for 10 years!!!!!!

Time will become your bestfriend.....yadda, yadda, yadda. Just be strong and stay positive, you never know how things will turn out!! And ALWAYS, ALWAYS, remember...IT"S HIS LOSS!!!!

If I didn't think they'd bumb me outta the forum, I'd tell you what I really think about men and women , that have quarks about us.

Now I have my days, when I'm all flowered and dolled up. I'll even throw on perfume and war paint, buuuuuuuuuuuuuut I love my X, and I do as much of the work on it as I can. I own a 4-wheeler, I love my beer out of a bottle, I smoke a cigar every now-and-then, I love sports, I love blue jeans, I don't mind getting dirty, I hunt, I fish (even put on my own worms), and I LOVE MEN!!!

If I had a dollar for everytime some chick smirked, because I stayed with the guys will all the chicks talked nails and hair, I'd be rich!!! SCREW UM!!! This is me so deal with it!!!! Funny though, some of these are the same chicks that call me when there car is making that funny noise..."what do you think it could be?". Hmmm, I guess I'm not too masculine then huh?

Every now and then I re-read this thread and smile :)

Still single, but I'm having more fun than ever with my ############### and holy hell has Blackjack come along in just a few months!

I've actually decided to get into custom fiberglassing/audio installation because I enjoy messing with my truck so much :cool:

I noticed something else comical that you ladies might be able to relate to: Ever been cruising to a mall, parts store, etc, with the windows up and realized that there were chicks checking out your truck? LOL I can't speak badly about them, because I know I'd do the exact same thing if I spotted a nice looking ride, but damn is it funny when I get out and they realize they were scoping out another girls' truck! :D

Originally posted by Spas
I've actually decided to get into custom fiberglassing/audio installation because I enjoy messing with my truck so much

What have you got planned for Blackjack now?

Originally posted by Spas Anybody know of a single dude at least 6' tall and between 24-28 with a lifted Ford looking for a girlfriend?

Does 2 out 3 count? I'm 6'2" and the ploder's going up this fall, but I'm past the whole 28 thing. (j/k) :D :p
Glad to hear you are still doing well. :cool:

What have you got planned for Blackjack now?

Oh man, what don't I have planned, lol. 347's high up there on the list just because it's the biggest and most interesting challenge...Fiberglass or carbon fiber induction + extraction hood, side exit exhaust, shave the roofrack and paint the roof, fab some unique front and rear bumpers, new sub box enclosure made of fiberglass, 2 video screens, etc...Of course, it's all talk until you have the pics to prove it, but I'm psyched about it like you wouldn't believe :D
Now to find the money/sponsors :rolleyes:

Does 2 out 3 count? I'm 6'2" and the ploder's going up this fall, but I'm past the whole 28 thing. (j/k)

Lol, it's the thought that counts, thank you :)

wow, resurected:p I'm really leaning towards a hood scoop for my truck soon too, functional:D, let the bastard breathe better

Well...I have to say Linds....I'm starting to go through the whole thing with mine right now.... I happen to think he is slightly jealous because he doesn't have the $$ to put into his truck right now.... he hates his job...and he just grunts when I mention doing anything to the Explorer. One time he even came out and flatly said, "fourwheeling is for guys, why don't you do some crotcheting or tia chi?" After I stopped laughing hysterically, I clentched my fist and had to hold back from suckering him in the schnaz..... he knew that I was, is and always will be like I am....if he wants "barbie" doll or "girlie girl" he is lookin the wrong way...

Karol

I can't find any ladies that would put up with me. I talk about fast cars, big trucks, snowboarding, surfing and drinking beer and all the chicks I have dated want to talk about shopping, tanning and horrible gossip about my friends. I always check out the pretty ones, make the move, go in to talk to them and then when they open their mouths I get disgusted and walk away... I hate that! I have met a few that can be my Southern Belle, but they end up having serious a**hole boyfriends already...

Not all girls are into shopping, and the like, I hate it and don't go unless I have to. I'm the kind of woman who likes watching extreme sports, especially freestyle motocross. I love action movies like the Fast & the Furious, the cars are so cool in that movie

I am also very much into computers...yes, I am what you'd call a computer nerd I get along better with guys more than girls and have always been that way. And it seems my two daughters are following in my footsteps :)

Karol, you shoulda socked him one, lol...Did he ever see that thing I wrote on the back of your X at Carlisle? The one that says "Wish my man was this dirty" ? :D ;)

Lol @ VBVA....I'm the same way, only in reverse! I have yet to meet a guy who can compete with Blackjack, seriously :eek:

Rat, I can make you a functional hood scoop...let me go find a sawzall and we'll talk :D

that's what I'm talking about, offset, hole right through, just need to figure out how to keep the water out:p

Originally posted by Spas
Karol, you shoulda socked him one, lol...Did he ever see that thing I wrote on the back of your X at Carlisle? The one that says "Wish my man was this dirty" ? :D ;)



LOL nah I dropped the Ex off at Draper's house right after the show... never told him about it...problem is...he likes to go wheeling .....but he has this thing about me doing it..or us doing it together.... he rants that he has "no interest" in PAP whatsoever because some of the Ranger guys came back from a run there and said they would'nt go back.... yada yada... I know that none of them (Rangers) said that....just an excuse yada yada... just never wants to do what I wanna do... it's just his way or the highway type of crap...and it's causing alot of crap in my life I don't want right now.... so I'm doing my own thing.....if it falls apart, it falls apart.... but I refuse to go on sittin here because he doesn't want to do this or that..... too bad...see ya when I get back....if you don't like it you can kiss my a$$!! lol... sorry for the rant just needed to vent!!

Karol

hmmm, so that's why RRORC is having hte aniversary run in august?

Anybody know of a single dude at least 6' tall and between 24-28 with a lifted Ford looking for a girlfriend? NO CHEVIES!!

hrm....:p

Anybody know of a single dude at least 6' tall and between 24-28 with a lifted Ford looking for a girlfriend? NO CHEVIES!! Hrm... :p

Ok Chris, I know you're 6'5", 29, and have a rather large lifted Explorer...and you also own not one, but TWO Chevies....

What are you trying to tell me, huh? :D

Originally posted by Spas
Ok Chris, I know you're 6'5", 29, and have a rather large lifted Explorer...and you also own not one, but TWO Chevies....

What are you trying to tell me, huh? :D

hmm.... you... me... our explorers would have a blast together... and who knows.... maybe we could have some fun too....

wadda ya say girl?

*raises eyebrow at Lizard*

Let me go ask Blackjack his opinion....

*raises eyebrow at Lizard darn and i fit that category too. ;)

ROTFL....And I quote:

"Get rid of the Chevies and he might have a chance"

:D :D :D

Hey!! I fit more catagories than he does. :D :p

lol how you figure? and i hate chevys:)

Hmmm, lessee, so if Blackjack and Skunk get together and have a little truck, will it be a lowrider on 35's, or will it be a rock crawler on dubs????


Oh......wait a minute.......we know Lindsy calls Blackjack a "he".........Is da Skunk a "he" or a "she"?????? :D :D :D :p :p :p

skunk is a she i think? So you will have an Escape, on 35 inch tires with 17 inch wheels!! :eek:

Do Tomboys growup and become Tomwomen or is that what a transvestite would be called?

Originally posted by redrig
lol how you figure? and i hate chevys:)

lol Sorry redig, I was actually refering to lizard. Mind you, he does have the whole locality thing in his favor.

As for "Spawn of Blackjack" I think the little Escape would look cute with one white and one silver stripe. :p

Hey Lindsy, when was the last time you had three guys fight over you? ;)

Hey Lindsy, when was the last time you had three guys fight over you? :)

Oh, don't think I'm not alternately laughing my @$$ off and being flattered ;)

Actually, i do have somthing to share with you S.E. fans tomorrow, once I get the picture back from being developed :D

Originally posted by Spas
Actually, i do have somthing to share with you S.E. fans tomorrow, once I get the picture back from being developed :D


Well...hurry up...I've been waiting all day and I fear I can't hold out much longer.:eek:

(Actually that's only because all the hoists are filled at the auto club and I can't get in to change the front rotors and pads, but it sounds good):p

so you guys well i should say people, sound like your ok off, but what about my generation, im 20 and i know of no girl, except my sister that likes all the stuff im into, spas you should have some kids and teach them, if not who will, maybe this whole guys loving trucks and dirt and bikes and other fun activitys will die out some day........nahhh never
but anyway where do all the younger truck chicks hang out??
lol-sometimes you have to laugh at yourself

but anyway where do all the younger (attractive) truck chicks hang out??


I have been pondering this same question for quite a while, I have given up, there's no such thing in my area so I guess I'm gonna have to move :rolleyes:

O damn.......... its been a long time since i've posted on here.....
I do have to say for myself i am a free single 22 year old women now, unlike the last time i posted on here. Sorry just had to inform....but
I LOVE BIG TRUCKS! I OWN ONE! I LOVE MUD TIRES! I OWN THEM! I LOVE 4_WHEELERS! I OWN ONE! I LOVE MUD, DIRT, OFF-ROADING, RIPPeN IT UP! This year I accomplished a wheelie on the fiddy!(50cc dirt bike that is for u that are goin "WTF is a fiddy?") I LOVE IT ALL! I will also say I'm 5'8" 130 Brown Hair, BLue EYES, would you consider this attractive? Ill have to get some pics posted for you to really know. Be on the look out. Did I mention that I also LOVE TO SNOWBOARD and SURF..... O helllllllz YEAH! You could say Im not your average gurlie gurl..............lol I am CYY YESSAH!!!!

Well just thought Id drop a line, seeing how its been so long. Im sure you'll be seeing more of me ;-)

:D

O damn.......... its been a long time since i've posted on here.....
I do have to say for myself i am a free single 22 year old women now, unlike the last time i posted on here. Sorry just had to inform....but
I LOVE BIG TRUCKS! I OWN ONE! I LOVE MUD TIRES! I OWN THEM! I LOVE 4_WHEELERS! I OWN ONE! I LOVE MUD, DIRT, OFF-ROADING, RIPPeN IT UP! This year I accomplished a wheelie on the fiddy!(50cc dirt bike that is for u that are goin "WTF is a fiddy?") I LOVE IT ALL! I will also say I'm 5'8" 130 Brown Hair, BLue EYES, would you consider this attractive? Ill have to get some pics posted for you to really know. Be on the look out. Did I mention that I also LOVE TO SNOWBOARD and SURF..... O helllllllz YEAH! You could say Im not your average gurlie gurl..............lol I am CYY YESSAH!!!!

Well just thought Id drop a line, seeing how its been so long. Im sure you'll be seeing more of me ;-)

:D



Ahhhh, I'm in LOVE, the snowboarding part sold it for me, boy thats gonna be hella of a far move, aint it cold up there all the time though ? Either way I got first dibs, with that list of qualifications you could be A$$ backward ugly and I wouldn't mind ;) :D j/k

LOL! AWWWWW I LOVE MAINE!!! Its not cold all the time silly.... :p I'm glad you like my profile, snowboarding is actually my number 1 sport, i friggen love it! Up here in good ol'Maine!
Hey now you can see for yourself if you think im A$$ backwards ugly hehehe
Hope you like what you see......I will have pics of the X soon, oh and the ol'warrior YESSSAH :D
Click on the link below ;)

hmm.... you... me... our explorers would have a blast together... and who knows.... maybe we could have some fun too....

wadda ya say girl?


....you know, I always jokingly say ::*bangs head on table*:: whenever I'm talking to someone and they confront me about something stupid I've done (and there's no shortage of mistakes in my life).... after re-reading that one I actually DID slam my forehead into the computer desk a few times.....


Wow, to think I'd forgotten about this thread. Rubyn, if you think dating another Explorer owner will do it for you, by all means go for it. The best of luck to you! Me, I've more than learned my lesson in that regard- friends are friends and should stay that way if you value your sanity.

5pointslow, I wish I knew where the truck chicks hang out, then maybe I'd have some female buddies to chill and BS with and not have to worry about them getting furious with me for chit chatting with their "men" about 4wheeling and trucks. The closest I've been able to find are members of a local 4wd club, they seem to be pretty cool cats. You might try and find a Jeep club or something similar near you?

On that topic... It STILL amazes me how women refuse to believe that another woman could possibly be as into 'guy stuff' as I am. I feel bad for women who are unhappily married with kids and only know how to sit and gripe about the most mundane things all day to their girlfriends, because once you've had a taste of 'hanging out with the guys", it gets mad addictive. Other women look down their nose at you, but you're actually having a blast! I've given up trying to explain myself because I inevitably end up sounding like I'm apologizing for who I am. As Lizard would say with a grin (at least when we were friends) "ME? I'm just me. If you don't like it, TFS". Unfortunately, being a tomboy is a two edged sword: I'm 'one of the guys', not a prospective girlfriend...to every single guy I know :(

After the mess I made last year, I thought I'd found someone who fit all my ideals.. Works at a Ford Dealer, has not one but two beautiful F150's that are both customized, hates strip bars, and has the intelligence not to spread gossip.... but he's just like every other guy out there. He wants his girl to be into all the things that a woman "should" so he'd have an excuse to go do all the things that guys "should" (IE: play pool, have an after work drink at the bar, work on their truck, etc). Just goes to show that you have to think outside the box and not have a preset ideal or else you might miss something really special.

So I have no ideals now. Whoever comes along and is honest, devoted, funny and sensitive will have my full attention and my affection. I don't even care what he drives, what he looks like, or what he does for a living...I just hope he comes along soon, being alone really sucks ass! :p

THIS is what's important :D

To bad you girls don't live closer to us, the Colorado4x4.org board has a bunch of girls on it and they have even done a couple runs.Even though most of them are Jeeps they still let Teri hang out with them and she has a lot of fun.
In fact we are picking up a Samurai today that is free and I thought I would fix it up for Teri but she said; I would like to have something to wheel next year with the girls.

I love being me....rufff n tufff hehehe
You got that right! being one of the guys is very very addicting, they seem to respect you more too, its kinda weird. I cant help that Id rather be> in the woods dragging my wheeler out of the mud, tacking down a dirt road, having the wind blow through my hair when I'm cruising on the gixxer, or getting some air & dumping it head first into the snow> then getting my nails done, geeeeez wouldnt want to break a nail hehehehe :p

I am def not in any rush for love..... i am a go with the flow girl, i do as i please, and treat people as i wish to be treated, life is full with so many options this way. To be happy is my outlook on life, I seem to be living this up. I was tied down for 4 years and didnt really know any better, but things are looker brighter now that i got myself outta that mess. Everyday is brighter in my world......look on the bright side of things right. Better to be positive then negative, otherwise your f**ked! Believe me i know from exprience. I dont have any certain standards for that one day special man in my life just like you Spas, just someone who is open, honest, caring, respectful, and trustworthy. One day he'll find me. You know, you cant go looking for love, love will find you, when you least expect it.


Good luck to all the ladies who do love what we do.....gettin right down and dirty, RIDIN HARD or GOIN HOME, and to those who are lookin for love: just sit back, relax, eyes open, thoughts positive, and love will find you, just go with the flow......its the best advice. Dont rush love. :D :thumbsup:

Oh and money can't buy love ;) :D

I thought about this thread today after a fellow stomped out of my work because he "didn't want a woman working on his truck" :D This after he showed off camera phone pictures of his girlfriend's boob job to all my coworkers, lol. Some people... :rolleyes:

Mentally I still crack up whenever I get 'the look' from unsuspecting customers, which is at least once a week. 'The look' is a surprised double take followed by puzzled stare and then an embarassed glance anywhere but where I am, brought on by the realization that yes, that was a woman wearing mechanic's clothes who just drove your Saleen/Lightning/Super Duty/whatever around the corner and she's going to monkey with it.

Growing older (and hopefullly wiser :p) has taught me the truth about a lot of dilemmas that used to drive me nuts, such as why women who have male dominated jobs can't seem to fit in with 'normal' women. It's just me. I have no category or stereotype :D Although I've inspired a few other women, it seems they've either imitated me because of their own personal self-esteem issues or couldn't manage to be such a tomboy and gave up. I hope I don't sound full of myself here, but I find that I LIKE not having other chicks on trail rides (with rare exceptions, like Rookie's and RockRanger's girlfriends,and of course Teri and Char, who've proved to me and everyone else along that they're more asset than PITA).

For those who have never met Spas, I took this picture of her at when I met her in Moab. :p

For those who have never met Spas, I took this picture of her at when I met her in Moab. :p

http://www.anvari.org/db/fun/Gender/Why_Women_Are_Not_Mechanics.jpg
I must be missing something because I don't see here anywhere!!!

Spa's at least you could have maybe shown him your chi-chi's and told him natural is a LOT better then fake ones!!!
Then he probably would have really flipped out.....

Mentally I still crack up whenever I get 'the look' from unsuspecting customers, which is at least once a week. 'The look' is a surprised double take followed by puzzled stare and then an embarassed glance anywhere but where I am, brought on by the realization that yes, that was a woman wearing mechanic's clothes who just drove your Saleen/Lightning/Super Duty/whatever around the corner and she's going to monkey with it.

Yeah, I can just imagine those looks Lindsy. Personally, as long as you can do the job, makes no difference what sex you are

I have no category or stereotype :D Although I've inspired a few other women, it seems they've either imitated me because of their own personal self-esteem issues or couldn't manage to be such a tomboy and gave up.


Did you do your share of climbing trees and playing tackle football with the boys? When I was around 13 or 14 there was no one in my neighborhood who could climb trees faster than me. Even the boys were impressed. Hell, I'm 49 and to get me into a dress even today is like pulling teeth. I'm a jeans and t-shirts kind of girl

For those who have never met Spas, I took this picture of her at when I met her in Moab. :p

http://www.anvari.org/db/fun/Gender/Why_Women_Are_Not_Mechanics.jpg

Okay, I'm on restricted web access here at work and wondering what the he!! that picture is since I can't see it (Colin wants a beating next time I see him, methinks :D)

Perry, I didn't want some creepy weirdo following me around asking to use his camera phone on me, HAHA.


Sandy, to be honest I wasn't that much of a tomboy growing up... My mom made sure my brother and I explored educational places as much as possible (museums, landmarks, historic towns) so I pretty much behaved and did normal kid things, like getting stuck in a cannon at Gettysburg or sliding down the steps at the White House (and then there was the time I got caught in the rigging of the 250 year old USS Constellation, but we won't go there). I had to wear a dress to the Baltimore symphony and on most holidays, so I'm really not sure where this anti-establishment/anti-normal chick thing came from. *shrugs* I really like it though :D

so I pretty much behaved and did normal kid things, like getting stuck in a cannon at Gettysburg or sliding down the steps at the White House (and then there was the time I got caught in the rigging of the 250 year old USS Constellation, but we won't go there). I had to wear a dress to the Baltimore symphony and on most holidays, so I'm really not sure where this anti-establishment/anti-normal chick thing came from. *shrugs* I really like it though :D

LOL.. Are there photos of some of these incidents? Just imagine the fun.. I better ask your brother for some blackmail photos :D

Okay, I'm on restricted web access here at work and wondering what the he!! that picture is since I can't see it (Colin wants a beating next time I see him, methinks :D)


Dont worry, you dont want to see it. Just carry a bat around with you next time you go to moab.

I agree however, down to earth girls are getting harder and harder to find. I met my current girlfriend at the mountain I work at (Both snowboard instructors) and just recently I gave her the wheelin bug. We were out at a local spot and she wanted to take the wheel. She did really good... until she got stuck. :D Shes now dead set on gettin a j**p (despite my best efforts, but its better than her Mazda) and insists to be around whenever the X is getting worked on. (She acually pulled my radiator out by herself last week.)

Anyways, she a rare find even though I live in the 'burbs most girls are more into clubs and shopping then bonfires and hunting. (I know, bad comparison)

I'll stick to the one I've got :thumbsup: . She would rather be out running around in her Mustang or 4 wheeling than doing shopping or "girly stuff" :D

^^ Lucky man! :thumbsup:

I'll stick to the one I've got :thumbsup: . She would rather be out running around in her Mustang or 4 wheeling than doing shopping or "girly stuff" :D

Yeah, I think me and Sue are going to get along just fine. ;)

I hate shopping... and for clothes, it's the worse. I get in my head what I want/need and just expect to go out and find it. Nope, you have all these other things that I wouldn't be caught dead in that cost more than my monthly travel checks. :rolleyes: No thanks, give me jeans and t-shirts. :p

Now, besides my love of speeding around in my Stang or being the co-pilot of the Hoe :navajo: , I love to water and snow ski. Especially on water...getting pulled at about 28-32 mph jumping the wakes and seeing how big a rooster tail I can shoot with my slalom is just as exciting. :D Plus a great stress reliever. ;)

But if needed, I can dress up pretty nice as well. And on most days, you will find some color on my toe nails...right now, it's pink chrome. :p

Yeah, I think me and Sue are going to get along just fine. ;)

...But if needed, I can dress up pretty nice as well. And on most days, you will find some color on my toe nails...right now, it's pink chrome. :p

I would say so.....right now she's wearing "Revved Up & Red-y" Mustang nail polish :D along with a Mustang t-shirt and jeans shorts....

To give you an idea of her personality...my neighbor and I were standing by his workshop talking a while back, and she comes rumbling up the lane in her '66. She drives right at us and then nails the brakes. She then proceeds to brakestand her car right in front of us :D .

My kinda girl!!!! :thumbsup: Been together almost 22 years now...

I would say so.....right now she's wearing "Revved Up & Red-y" Mustang nail polish :D along with a Mustang t-shirt and jeans shorts....

To give you an idea of her personality...my neighbor and I were standing by his workshop talking a while back, and she comes rumbling up the lane in her '66. She drives right at us and then nails the brakes. She then proceeds to brakestand her car right in front of us :D .

My kinda girl!!!! :thumbsup: Been together almost 22 years now...

Ok, have to tell this story...

There is one way I can come home from work, where you have to cross a 4 lane divided highway. Fun road, twisty, curvy, etc. Anyway, I cross the first two lanes (that go West) and am waiting for traffic to die down so I can get on the East bound lanes. Well, this guy in a pick-up pulls up in the median beside me. I pull up because now I can't see...then he pulls up again. At this point, I am getting a little hot. :mad: I pull up some more, he pulls up. This happens like 3 or 4 times, and I am beginning to think that someone is going to take the front end of Reaper right off. I pull up a little more, see that it's clear before the pick-up pulls up again, and I punch it with a little twist of the wheel. Perfect slide into the lane, no fishtailing at all, my SLP Loudmouth catback letting that idiot know that Reaper was ticked and he is the BOSS! Got my second gear scratch in just for a little extra rudeness. :thumbsup:

Now, Jeff hates it when I come home with traffic stories. He keeps asking me why nothing ever happens to him when he drives home. I proceed to tell him that he is driving home an hour before rush hour really hits, he is either in the Flareside or the Ghost with the stealth option. I am a female, in a loud, rude, obnoxious, beautiful Mustang. ;)

Anyway, I tell him my story and he sees that I am all kinds of excited. I keep telling him that he would've been so proud of me and Reaper. All he does his shake his head back and forth.... :confused: Still don't know if he was proud or not....

Then there was this other time, when our friend Brandon left his Mustang coupe at our house. He came to pick it up before work so I followed him into Austin. Well, he had never really seen me drive my car. Everything he did, I did. Plus, I did a little more at the stoplight...anyway, he called Jeff later on that day and told him about how I was keeping up with him. Jeff told him that he keeps saying I am the speed freak of the family. :D

I'll stick to the one I've got :thumbsup: . She would rather be out running around in her Mustang or 4 wheeling than doing shopping or "girly stuff" :D


Shopping......I so hate shopping of any kind *shudders* Jeff, I'm like your wife, I'd rather be out in my Explorer or playing on my computer

Not looking forward to the annual back to school shopping bit

Actually, I do mean to brag. My wife and I have been together for 17 1/2 years. She is the embodiment of the non-stereotypical woman. She works in a male dominated field, she's a civil engineer employed by a major conctruction company. She plays a male dominated sport, she played rugby to relieve her stress while attending college and currently plays professional (and what I mean by professional is full contact, full pads, NFL rules) women's football. check it out at www.womensfootballassociation.com Rubyn, there's a team up there in Maine too.
She's into cars and trucks, it's actually her Xploder (I own a '98 Bonneville and belong to the BonnevilleClub Forum). She's owned it since brand new and to dated has racked up 194K miles on it. She loves working on the rides with me, although when it comes to doing mods on my Bonne she's more content to allow me to do the "grunt and groan" work while she plays the "lovely assistant" role. (Her term, not mine). And after we're done being grease monkeys we can get cleaned up, put on our finest threads (never a dress for her, the only time she wore a dress was for our wedding although, being of Scottish decent I have been known to wear a Kilt from time to time :eek: )and go into the city (New York preferrably but Hartford would suffice) and go to the symphony, catch a Broadway show, go to the museums and dine at a fine restaurant and feel perfectly comfortable doing these things too. Or maybe,, just throw on jeans and T-shirts and go to the bar and shoot some pool or go to a concert (the last concert was Disturbed at the Webster theater). Looking forward to the Godsmack tour :D

We don't do all things together though. I have things that I do that she chooses not to take part in and she has the things she does that I choose not to take part in. We believe that there has to be "mandatory seperation" activities (other than work). This way you still have a sense of individualality while sharing your lives together.

Anyway, enough about us. As you can see we're fairly new to the forum and look forward to getting to know some of you. Especially from the New England club. ;)

Actually, I do mean to brag. My wife and I have been together for 17 1/2 years. She is the embodiment of the non-stereotypical woman. She works in a male dominated field, she's a civil engineer employed by a major conctruction company. She plays a male dominated sport, she played rugby to relieve her stress while attending college and currently plays professional (and what I mean by professional is full contact, full pads, NFL rules) women's football. check it out at www.womensfootballassociation.com Rubyn, there's a team up there in Maine too.
She's into cars and trucks, it's actually her Xploder (I own a '98 Bonneville and belong to the BonnevilleClub Forum). She's owned it since brand new and to dated has racked up 194K miles on it. She loves working on the rides with me, although when it comes to doing mods on my Bonne she's more content to allow me to do the "grunt and groan" work while she plays the "lovely assistant" role. (Her term, not mine). And after we're done being grease monkeys we can get cleaned up, put on our finest threads (never a dress for her, the only time she wore a dress was for our wedding although, being of Scottish decent I have been known to wear a Kilt from time to time :eek: )and go into the city (New York preferrably but Hartford would suffice) and go to the symphony, catch a Broadway show, go to the museums and dine at a fine restaurant and feel perfectly comfortable doing these things too. Or maybe,, just throw on jeans and T-shirts and go to the bar and shoot some pool or go to a concert (the last concert was Disturbed at the Webster theater). Looking forward to the Godsmack tour :D

We don't do all things together though. I have things that I do that she chooses not to take part in and she has the things she does that I choose not to take part in. We believe that there has to be "mandatory seperation" activities (other than work). This way you still have a sense of individualality while sharing your lives together.

Anyway, enough about us. As you can see we're fairly new to the forum and look forward to getting to know some of you. Especially from the New England club. ;)


Hi and welcome! Check out the New England Explorer club forum to see some of our upcoming events. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=88 We are looking forward to getting to know you too

We don't do all things together though. I have things that I do that she chooses not to take part in and she has the things she does that I choose not to take part in. We believe that there has to be "mandatory seperation" activities (other than work). This way you still have a sense of individualality while sharing your lives together.


Now see that right there is what it takes to maintain your sanity in a relationship, at least in my not-so-humble opinion. Especially if you're a bit of a loner to begin with, lol. It gives me hope to know that there IS a couple out there who can still rock on and not drive each other away, thanks for sharing ;) Welcome to the board, btw!

My biggest hurdle in keeping a continuing relationship is that most guys turn to cars for their 'mandatory seperation' time; hanging with their buddies, knocking back some cold ones and BS'ing... which is where I am ALL the time :confused:

Well I think I have best of both worlds.... Tell me if she sounds interesting....

She's a Mechanical Engineer who works for cummins on big 30 liter v 12 diesel engines... yeah thats right I said 30 LITER. Knows a whole lot more than me about engines now. She likes the outdoors and horseback riding. Likes offroading (what little we get to do). Yet on the flip side she can get just as girly girly as anyone I've ever met. She sells Mary Kay makeup and does pretty well at it. She has more of a fashion sense in her little pinky than I have in my whole body. It really is like dating two different people sometimes...

We're getting married in a little under two months after dating and living together for 4 years.

We're getting married in a little under two months after dating and living together for 4 years.

Well best of luck on that, but i think a girl with split personalities ;) would drive me insane.

a girl ME, thats a rare one. there are only a couple at auburn but they are really cool and one of them really good looking and is so much hotter cause she can really talk about trucks

Two of my favorite types of stores in the world are building supply stores and any auto shop (Heheh, I FINALLY made it- for the very first time- into a Bath and Bed and Body or whatever just before Christmas, but ONLY to get a requested gift for a friend!!). When my hubby and I go to a car show or woodworking/tool expo, I HATE the way I can ask questions or put my two cents' worth in, and the salesdudes just talk to my husband like HE'S the one who spoke!! ERGH! I love helping out with any vehicle task, and actually doing the work on my ol' VW Bug. Camping out-- I mean, REMOTE camping out-- is the BEST! I have no idea what 'season' my skin tone is, I've never ordered from any 'chick' catalog, and don't even know what most of that junk in the make-up area of StuffMart is for! YET...I can, when needed, spend no more than 30 mins. getting fixed up and will look HOT for a nice date in town. I talk like a lady-- though not a snob-- because being a bit of a tomboy doesn't mean I have to be crude, but love to hang with the guys, and always have, 'cause they know how to have FUN!! Nah, Spas, you're definitely not alone! We're out here! :burnout:

OMG! It's back from the dead again!! :dead: I had to go back and reread my first post just to remember what I said, LOL.

XChick, glad to hear from another self sustaining chica out there :)

Just some thoughts on this ancient matter: When I first posted this thread I was very naive and unsure of my place in the world, and since then life has taught me many lessons in love, loss, and trust.. on top of how to handle, in my own unique way, the issues of being a woman in a man's field of expertise. I am humbled and flattered to say that I've inspired quite a few women to learn more about how their autos work and that they're not nearly as helpless as they've been brought up to believe. My irrational hatred of girly girls and princesses stems from personal beliefs and an inability to feel pity for those who won't help themselves- it doesn't mean that women who are overly feminine and/or prone to crying or whining instead of fixing their own problem are bad people. Actually, I've found that men seem to PREFER women who 'need' them (I can't fake being helpless, therefore I am doomed to stay single, lol :rolleyes: ). This extends to the guys who used to cheese me off by offering to help, although I'm capable of doing whatever by myself. I don't look a gift horse in the mouth anymore: You wanna lift my 150 pound transmission? HELP YOURSELF, BUB! :D I've also learned that even the toughest tomboy needs to doll herself up and feel as good on the outside as they do inside. If that means knowing the best makeup to buy or having a ridiculous amount of fashionable clothes, so be it. Believe me, greasy ripped clothes aren't HALF as appealing to the opposite sex as magazines purport them to be! Being one of the guys means letting a lot of your feminine side go, though, and it's taken me a long time to learn not to get offended when my coworkers start talking dirty or oogling a pretty woman in the waiting room. Now I pitch in and am very capable of making THEM blush, ha!

Men are men, completely clueless most of the time to how a woman feels but they generally mean well ;)

Men are men, completely clueless most of the time to how a woman feels but they generally mean well ;)

Isn't that the truth. Hope everything is well with you.


XChick, welcome to the site

aw, i just stumbled upon this thread... i'm one of those girls i guess, grew up on a farm operating heavy machinery, helping my dad fix tractors and trucks, but played girly girl in college and when i lived in big ol city chicago, lol. but now i live in CO and there are lots of girls like me here! love it. there is nothing wrong with being a girl into autos and maintenance and guy stuff!!!

anyway, sorry for the thread revival, just had to comment :-)

Spas, you said your single again? or.. Seems like I read that you had a boy friend in a earlier post in this thread? If you want to chat with someone about boy friend, girl friend relations shoot me a PM. I enjoy talking about stuff like this and have my own issues going on with a girlfriend who is sorta like you, independent, a little stand offish, doesn't want to need someone. We've already had a run in about that but it's holding together. I think a gal can be strong, do her own auto work but still work on being feminine. You have to decide what kinda man you want though. A submissive type, somewhat dominant or over the top dominant. If you want either of the last two you're going to have to change your MO(method of operation) somewhat. That's up to you though and figuring out what YOU need and want.

Nitro, I've had a few love interests since the creation of this thread- unfortunately for me I seem to attract only the ones with glaring emotional issues. Like the blind crackhead who is still a pathological liar, a hopeless drunken kleptomaniac, some who were "seperated" from their wives (can't believe I fell for that one more than once) and this last one- who has 3 kids and is still madly in love with his ex wife regardless of the fact that she cheated on him.... but he's been the the most noble and respectable one I've dated thus far. Although I've had a tendency to take whatever I can get in the past, I'm slowly learning that it's just better to stay single and wait. And hope. I"m fine with adapting my life and personality to new relationships since I believe that compromise it what keeps them together... I just haven't found any guys worth adjusting to.

Sounds like your girl might be thinking the same thing? Thanks for the invite to chat but I don't have AIM or any sort of instant messenger anymore because I got tired of being jumped with stupid pointless messages every time I log on. I love my friends but DAMN can they get repetitively annoying! ;)

Nitro, I've had a few love interests since the creation of this thread- unfortunately for me I seem to attract only the ones with glaring emotional issues. Like the blind crackhead who is still a pathological liar, a hopeless drunken kleptomaniac, some who were "seperated" from their wives (can't believe I fell for that one more than once) and this last one- who has 3 kids and is still madly in love with his ex wife regardless of the fact that she cheated on him.... but he's been the the most noble and respectable one I've dated thus far. Although I've had a tendency to take whatever I can get in the past, I'm slowly learning that it's just better to stay single and wait. And hope. I"m fine with adapting my life and personality to new relationships since I believe that compromise it what keeps them together... I just haven't found any guys worth adjusting to.

Yeah, reading this post made me go back through this thread. Lindsy sweetie, hold on to your principles, somewhere there is someone who will respect them. If not, well being alone is so much better than getting into a f'd up relationship.

Not all girls are into shopping, and the like, I hate it and don't go unless I have to. And it seems my two daughters are following in my footsteps

In also looking back at this thread I also see that I was right and wrong about my daughters, and found out something about myself, the fact that I can do the girly thing if the need arises

My oldest daughter, Jessica(24) is into role-playing games (World of Warcraft, etc) which not many girls do. She wants to get into Graphic Design as a career. She met a boy in the role-playing chat rooms when she was 16. After a first chaperoned meeting when she was 18, they visited each other every year. In February 2008 he called me to ask my permission to propose to her. They became engaged when she visited him last August and she moved to Michigan a week before Christmas to get to really know him before they get married. Their wedding is planned for July 4, 2010, So even though I won't be caught dead wearing a dress, I will be wearing a very nice, girly pants outfit sitting and being the proud mother of the bride

My youngest daughter, Jeannette(16) wants to be an auto mechanic and has ever since she was little, but she has her girly side too. Yesterday we went to find a swimsuit and sandals for her and it took her TWO HOURS to choose what she wanted, we had quite the argument over her sandals, I feel sandals don't have heels while she likes heels (I think it's because she is only 5 feet tall and she hates it)

Honestly Spas you gotta ditch this new guy ASAP.. You're just investing yourself emotionaly when he's not vested in you at all. That's one thing I can't do, be in a one way relationship. Maybe you should try some online dating. Plenty of Fish is a good free site. Put up what your hobbies are and that you expect a guy to participate. LOL!

my girl gets flicked shit all the time. when i met her she was just finishing the build of her 71 GMC (rare) longbed stepside truck. she built most of it while her dad rebuilt a mustang. she painted it and did most of the engine work. she also stained the wood in her bed and bedlined her truck.

the other day she went into a auto parts store for header gaskets for round tube headers and they told her that she doesn't know what she's talkin about, that that specific year had square tube headers or some BS. luckily i wasn't there.

the reason i keep her? free oil changes... lol i sit back and have a beer while she does my oil change, except this last time... working on my truck, she does alot of the prep work, like jackin it up, impacting the lugnuts off pullin the 33 off, hanging the shop light...

I love her... which is why i proposed january 1st at 12:01 AM. to be married august 15th... and she don't care about a big glamorous wedding like some women..

Girls that can work on cars or machinery, is the hottest ####ing thing on the planet.
I dont see how guys can treat girls like trash just because they are interested in Guy Stuff.

If i saw a girl that drove a large truck or works on her own stuff, that's an instant turn-on.

I worked around alot of truckers, as far as I saw, most of them LIKED women in their field.
But i guess you always got those few rogue ones who give everyone else a bad name.