A Man Ought

[saddlebum]

my grandpa used to say: "Any man that can't shoe his own horse or shoot his own dog ought not have either"

translation for those not raised by an osage county cowman: be man enough to do what needs to be done no matter how unpleasant.

 

[ahamay6]

I like it

 

[kroberts2131]

To be honest, it's sad to me that this isn't "normal" for young men these days.

 

[dlbleak]

i have shot my own dog. shoein a horse should be easy.

 

[TerryMiller]

To be willing to work to provide for himself and his family.

To be willing to fight, even though he might lose, if the need arises.

To be respectful of women (if the woman will allow it).

Love his country.

Stand up for what he believes in.

Be loyal to his friends and family (unless they betray him).

Stand up for the underdog (if the underdog is right).


What say you OSA?

With respect to the above bolded line, I say to be respectful even if they don't want to allow it. I've held the doors for ladies that told me my actions were unneeded. To which I replied, "My mother taught me manners and when the afterlive comes, I don't want to incur her wrath."

If nothing else, I do it to honor my mother.

 

[Mack45]

Shoin' a horse will show you muscles you didn't know you had!

 

[briarcreekguy]

I can't find anything wrong with what you said J.B.

I've always liked this one:

" A Human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects. " Robert A. Heinlein.

 

[ChuckC]

I say that sounds exactly like something the man in your avatar would say. I whole heartedly agree.
I can close my eyes and almost hear The Duke.

 

[elance]

on shoeing a horse rough side out (or flat side in)and you'll be good . i have rasped many a horse as a helper and could probably get the job done now . but i wouldn't want have to buy my dinner on what i know . lol

1979-1980 man that was for ever ago .
elance

 

[JB Books]

8. Pay his bills.

9. Hand shake or not, he should keep his word.

Absolutely. There's an old proverb that says something like, "He pays twice who pays promptly." Meaning, you are twice as good to pay quickly.