peterg Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Art, music, in fact anything 'creative'.. I'm fine drilling holes and bolting stuff together but ask me to draw a flower or play an instrument and I'm useless... Spelling, however, I can do as it was literally beaten into me at school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Manipulating any substance like paper or cloth - it won't stand still! Cannot wrap parcels, nor fold sheets of cloth properly. ...or won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander72 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 im scared of heights............... and a tree surgeon :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Manipulating any substance like paper or cloth Many years ago HM was not well and was told to have complete rest. She was laid out on the settee in the conservatory watching me attempt to iron a shirt. I placed the shirt on the ironing board. I picked up the iron. The shirt slipped to the floor. I picked the shirt up and placed it on the ironing board again. I picked up the iron The shirt slipped to the floor. She watched me put the iron down and go out into the garden. I returned with 2 house bricks. Two bricks held the tail of the shirt down whilst I ironed the shirt. ed to add that she was laughing so much she slipped off the settee. I was tempted to use the two bricks but thought better of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Sorry norm but I think I would have also had a good chuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I used to be conceited but now I'm perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenandmean Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Picking lottery numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcoopers Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Time and organisation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M444TTB Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Anything practical. Cars, gardening, home DIY etc EDIT: Concerningly I can wrap presents and iron (if not quite to a military standard!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 just found out I'm rubbish at repairing seized up trailer brake adjusters . but i'm very good at breaking brake adjusters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meakin Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Plastic bags or anything in plastic. My fingers just wont open them! My better half just sighs, takes the bag from me opens it, and gives it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Gardening, in fact anything with plants, I can "kill" artificial plants. Languages. Er, remembering things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Many years ago HM was not well and was told to have complete rest. She was laid out on the settee in the conservatory watching me attempt to iron a shirt. I placed the shirt on the ironing board. I picked up the iron. The shirt slipped to the floor. I picked the shirt up and placed it on the ironing board again. I picked up the iron The shirt slipped to the floor. She watched me put the iron down and go out into the garden. I returned with 2 house bricks. Two bricks held the tail of the shirt down whilst I ironed the shirt. ed to add that she was laughing so much she slipped off the settee. I was tempted to use the two bricks but thought better of it. Ah yes! And ironing... And bedmaking... And nappy changing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Verona Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Nappy changing, a black art. First time I was alone with my daughter I had reason to change the nappy. I laid her on the settee, removed pooy nappy and cleaned her. New nappy laid out in a triangle. Place baby on nappy. Pull the corners together and insert nappy pins. All by the book. I pick her up and the nappy slides down to her ankles. Lets try again. After 3 attempts I pinned the nappy to her vest. Her Mother can sort it out when she gets back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Dont forget , remove baby first before putting soiled nappies into dishwasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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