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Homo, gay, same, same to someone who feels the need to point out people's sexuality when changing a tire. Homo is short for homosexual in case you didn't know that. Had the men been straight do you believe he would have put, yes they were straight men? He has an issue with gays, this I know judging by past comments he's made on the subject of gays. Your opinion is your own but I base this on more than just his "story" here that I still doubt happened as he's told it. I believe there is a bit of embellishment to his story especially since it appeared very soon after he and I argued about homosexuality. I know truck drivers who have cried in front of me. They were not gay. Men cry whether you want to admit it or not.
Zorro has a hard time leaving gays alone. His insecurities.

Gay was a code word homosexuals used in prison when they were imprisoned just for being homosexuals. This is how they knew each other. They would use gay in a sentence.

Commented 12 years ago

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PEOPLELOVER

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When I first got my drivers licence in 1949, yes 1949 I had just turned 17 we not only needed to be able to change the wheel we had to be able to take the flat tyre off the rim and patch the inner tube.

Yes every tyre had a rubber inner tube that held the air and there was a vulcanising kit to mend at the road side. You took off the wheel, removed the tyre then locate the hole in the tube, put the mending patch over the hole and clamped it in place with a small clamp, next you lit a surface on the patch and it burnt welding (vulcanising) the patch to the inner tube.

Then you replaced tube into tyre and pumped up with a hand pump, Volia back on the road.

I have never had to do it but I have heard of someone not having a patch removing the inner tube and stuffing the tyre with grass to get to the next town for proper repair.

13 years ago. Rating: 18
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Been there & done that many times.

commented 12 years ago

Flip

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Every person that drives a car should know how to change a tire. Many years ago I taught my wife how to do it. One day she had a flat and changed it herself making both of us proud. Two days later as I was driving to work the tire became loose and nearly came off .... she had put the nuts on backwards (flat side in).

13 years ago. Rating: 17
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Ducky

I would like to have heard the discussion after that one! Did you stay proud of her? haha

commented 13 years ago

Flip

Ducka: The really sad part is it was making a really loud noise and I couldn't find what was wrong, and I was afraid I was going to break something. Hitch-hiked back to town and called a wrecker to have it towed to a garage. As the wrecker pulled into the garage, the tire rubbed the curb and wobbled. I immediately knew what the problem was. Felt kinda stupid.

commented 13 years ago

friendindeed

Karma: 86572

Your wheel is only flat on the bottom. Turn it round a bit. Just a wee bit of fun

13 years ago. Rating: 16
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sawali

Karma: 49425

YES,i do and did change a flat. know where the spare and jack are and of course tools. while hoisting the car, make sure itis secure in place and does not move- keep something heavy at other tires. the rest is, remove the bolts,the flat, replace with spare and tighten the bolts. drive slowly if the spare is a donut!

13 years ago. Rating: 15
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jhharlan

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I was in a store parking lot with both arms in splints, a baby in the car, and a flat tire I had to change all by myself. No one helped or even looked my way. I did it though on the Toyota, wasn't that hard to figure out........

13 years ago. Rating: 13
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Ducky

Wow...super woman!!! :)

commented 13 years ago

daren1

Karma: 724049

i sure do, try changing one on a big rig now their's a challenge..

13 years ago. Rating: 13
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Been there & done that too!

commented 12 years ago

zorro

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Colleen I will still help out a person when they seem in need with something like this, no matter what you say or try to discourage me.

13 years ago. Rating: 13
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I'm not trying to discourage you from helping anyone. I'm just trying to get you to stop pushing false ideas about homosexuals.

commented 13 years ago

Bob/PKB

Hi zorro....I read your whole story and think it was good of you to step up to the plate when all the other people were just standing around. If the couple was arguing, it probably did keep others from helping. I would be pretty upset if my new car got a flat tire before it even had a license plate!

commented 13 years ago

Oh yes and the whole heroic crowd control bit too " I asked everybody standing around to leave ". Move along people, nothing but two crying homos to see here. Why would you ask them to leave? Maybe you could have held a class and taught all the straight people how to change a tire too.

commented 13 years ago

zorro

Because it was causing a disturbance to me. Thats why i asked the people to move on. Was not important they need to be there and really didnt have anything to contribute.

commented 13 years ago

But some of them might have been able to learn through you. If you could deal with the disturbance of crying homos, I'm sure you could have mastered the disturbance of people watching you change the tire.

commented 13 years ago

Yeah,well here's my 2 Cents worth. I don't know what being gay had to do with it.The fact is the poor buggers didn't know what to do.So top marks to you for at least helping Z.I know of at least 1 big tough hetrosexual Aussie bloke who hasn't got a clue on what to do either.He usually phones me for help.

commented 12 years ago

zorro

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These two guys diminished themselves crying and carrying along as they did. I helped them through their bad time to make their lives a little easier. The situation turned out to be a positive outcome. Damn colleen you really dont have to give me any crap about it. If i didnt do anything the two would have been there a long time. They were stressed ,they were in a situation they could not find an answer, and I ,a total stranger, assisted them to make their lives easier. Sorry you cant accept that. Everybody else here accepts what i have done to help them with thumbs up, why cant you. The only person looking bad here is you, Ms. Moderator with your negative ideals.

13 years ago. Rating: 13
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Please...you used this "story" to project a social stigma of the homosexual, that all homosexuals are girly and emotional. This is just as bad as your belief that all pedophiles are homosexuals. When I post, I post as me, not as Ms. Moderator. It's easy enough for me to drop the position so you can't use it against me and limit my ability to give my opinion of what gets posted. Certain parts of your story did not need to be said. It diminished your act "heroism" in my book. Yet again I say to you, you fixate on homosexuals too much. I still think you are trying to hide something.

commented 13 years ago

sadiesays

I am proud of you and of your compassion. A lesser man wouldn't have helped at all.

commented 13 years ago

A lesser man would not help anyone.

commented 13 years ago

ClevelandRick

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Of course I know how,if there's a nail or screw out there my wife will find it.She'll even try to blame it on me even tho I don't drive her car,now how does that work?

13 years ago. Rating: 12
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Bob/PKB

Did you have any part in purchasing the car? Helping pick out the car? Have you ever washed the car or put fuel in it? Have you ever sat in the car, ridden in the car, merely LOOKED at the car? If you can answer "ye" to any of the above, then you ARE responsible for any and all flat tires.
That's how it works! :)

commented 13 years ago

Ducky

It is ALL your fault CR!!! haha

commented 13 years ago

lambshank

clevelandRick, I don't know, but it works for me too

commented 13 years ago

tabber

it's called the dynamics of marriage. Those are some of the sticky little things that keeps marriage interesting & going. seems strange, but its true. see how you're thinking about wondering, 'how in the heck does that work'.

commented 12 years ago

zorro

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When you get a flat, you will become stressed. Its an action you are not use to performing and not sure of the outcome . Its is highly dangerous which makes it more stressful. Alot of people get hurt changing flats. Sometimes its hard to ask for help doing something like this.

13 years ago. Rating: 11
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Since you felt the need to point out they were emotional gays, let me tell you this...good thing there's lesbians in this world who know how to work on cars and fix flat tires. I can't count the number of heterosexual manly men I've had to show how to or actually work on their cars for them..... just sharing since you decided a person's sexuality matters in your story of automobile heroism.

13 years ago. Rating: 10
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Really see no need to mention what their sexuality is.
"Poor emotional homos"...anything to diminish the gay people, that's what I see.
Sue me if I'm too sensitive. < sarcasm >

commented 13 years ago

No. I see this crap too much from the same ol people who fixate on gays. Not going to lighten up. They need to grow up. I'll lighten up when they stop finding ways of putting gays in a negative light all the while claiming they accept them. Besides, this story sounds too made up. I have a feeling Zorro is trying his hand at fiction writing.

commented 13 years ago

Darci13

Well I fail to see why the fact that they were gay was even put into the question or made an issue???????? There are all types of people that do not know how to change a flat. Do you just think that emotions and not being able to change a flat tire is specific only to gays????????

There was no reason for that comment, what damn difference did that make you either want to help someone or you don't. If you did not want to help them and it was such a huge issue with you them being gay then why not move on and let someone with true kindness and compassion help someone. What difference does it make when helping someone what color they are, what gender they are, what sexuality?
BTW, don't break your arm patting yourself on the back.

commented 13 years ago

If they where a big strong men if would be ok to point that out and would be funny, lighten up.

commented 13 years ago

No, I will not lighten up. Zorro is too into posting controversial questions and comments about homosexuals for me to not think he has an agenda in even this. There was no reason at all to point out their sexuality like everyone would question right away if the 2 guys were gay. His agenda was to point out a stigma that he believes, that stigma being, gay men are weak and emotional (something he also claimed in his story of working in a prison where transsexuals, who he referred to as homosexuals <paraphrasing> "curled up on the floor and cried like babies because someone stole their panties"). Gay men being weak and emotional is a well believed stigma by many people. THAT, I believe, was his agenda and the reason for this "story" that I still feel is made up.

commented 13 years ago

Gay men as a rule do act like girls, do they not and lesbians are more manly.

commented 13 years ago

That is an ignorant statement. No, they do not as a rule. They are more in tune to their feminine side that all men have but it does not make them act girly. Geez, you sound like you're insulting women here.

I am more in tune with my masculine side but it does not make me act manly. I am still a woman and act like a woman. My ex girl friends were very feminine women but were not emotional cry babies. I do not think women are emotional cry babies and since you're using the argument that gay men are girly and siding with Zorro in his assessment that these supposedly gay men were emotional and crying over a flat tire (still don't believe him), I guess you believe women are emotional cry babies too.

I see you edited the girly part.

commented 13 years ago

Yes, I can't have a serious conversation with women without some tears showing or go to a serious movie without tears.
I myself have teared up but not to the point of the woman I know and I know that varies from person to person gay or strait however as a rule it's true.
I can't help notice how you attack when in these conversations
I'm not ignorant, and no I did no editing!

commented 13 years ago

Are you being sensitive now? I did not attack. I can attack to show you the difference if you want.

commented 13 years ago

Go for it, show your true colors.

commented 13 years ago

What you see is what you get. Don't like it? Stop commenting to me. You've been needling me long enough trying to get me upset. Go find another hobby. I am not it.

commented 13 years ago

melandrupert

Karma: 450325

Yes changed many a tire and I think anybody who has a car male/female should know haow to change a tire

13 years ago. Rating: 10
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lambshank

I think most of us do,but pay when we pay for a service,I figure they can do something for all the good money Ive paid into Ive for 40 years

commented 13 years ago

melandrupert

lambshank thank you yes I know what you mean in the service bit yes good money!! xxxx

commented 13 years ago

Bob/PKB

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The procedure I do know. I have assisted in changing a flat. Fortunately, there was someone with me who really knew how it was done and guided me through it.
Recently I borrowed my ex-husband's truck and before I had gone two miles, I got a flat tire. I am thankful for my friend who had her AAA card with her. The flat was changed in less than 1/2 an hour, from call to finish.
When I told my ex and promised to replace the tire before I returned the truck, he told me not to worry about it. I am thankful for that kindness, too.

13 years ago. Rating: 9
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tabber

Karma: 197810

no, but i do have AAA

13 years ago. Rating: 8
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Karma: 267169

Yes, I could change a tire well before I could drive and taught my kids to do the same.

Good deed Zorro, do you where a black cape to?

13 years ago. Rating: 7
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zorro

and a mask

commented 13 years ago

Scary.... but maybe less Scary with it on.........lol

commented 13 years ago

lambshank

Karma: 263570

I must admit Im not good, the jack scares me as I aleays think the car will fall (stupid I know) however I did get a flat, called for assistance, which Ive paid through the nose for for 30 years, the guy arrived, changed the tyre and said,gee your lucky lady, that jack would never have worked on the 4 wheel drive, might add it is the one that came with the car, Im always very grateful if someone offers help. I used to change truck tyres when I was in the army so if it came down to it I probably still could, but carpel tunnel makes a lot of things difficult.

13 years ago. Rating: 7
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Flip

It is not stupid to fear the jack might slip. Many people have been hurt or killed because the vehicle fell off the jack (usually because they didn't secure the vehicle properly).

commented 13 years ago

It's a good idea to block the tire on the ground to keep it from moving when possible. Loosen the nuts wile still on the ground and hope no one used a air wrench set to hi when it was put on......lol

commented 13 years ago

friendindeed

Karma: 86572

Well done Zorro. Too many chips on shoulders on here. You did a good job

13 years ago. Rating: 7
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Pfffft.

commented 13 years ago

friendindeed

I dont even know what Pfffft means. Prob a compliment. Thanks

commented 13 years ago

Yes do take it as a compliment.

commented 13 years ago

hector5559

Karma: 323830

Zorro can change my flat tire anytime,so long as if hes carefull with my nuts,

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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I think you nuts are too tight Hec,LOL

commented 12 years ago

He'd probably love to and I'm sure he would be very careful with your nuts. Just don't cry or he'll announce you are gay.

commented 12 years ago

zorro

Hector, i love it when you talk dirty to me like that. You have to be careful to not tighten too hard and strip the stud.

commented 12 years ago

valR

Karma: 217455

yes

13 years ago. Rating: 6
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leeroy

Karma: 199220

I knew how to change tires on bikes and patch them before I knew how to on a car. But, I did learn how to change a tire before I started driving a car. I think it should be a requirement to know how to (SAFELY) change a tire, if you physically capable.

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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Karma: 609115

I drove into a mall carpark one day & discovered that I had a flat. I set about changing it straight away. A young man approached me & said "Hey let me do that for you mate". I was completly taken aback as this had never happened before. Then I realized he had noticed the disabled parking sticker on the vehicle which is my daughters & thought it was mine obviously. I declined his offer & continued.But It made me feel good knowing some young people can still be thoughtful.

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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Karma: 609115

In the Queensland outback where I spent much of my teenage years,if you couldn't change a tyre & I don't mean just put the spare wheel on.I mean strip the tyre from the wheel,repair it & replace it, Then you were as good as dead or at least stranded,possibly for a couple of days.Flat tyres were a common occurrence.The roads (Where they actually existed) were atrocious. I once got 5 flat tyres in one trip from Boulia to Mt.Isa.

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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