I’ve come to a conclusion.
You know how women are often accused of nagging? I’ve decided it’s totally unwarranted in most cases. I think men are the real problem. I think since they never listen the first time — don’t take us seriously the first time — we continue to repeat ourselves.
Thus, we’re deemed naggers.
How did I reach this conclusion?
It’s a funny story, really.
Really. I find it highly amusing.
Once upon a time, about three months ago, I told Farmguy that my vehicle was steering funny.
“What do you mean?” he asked, with nary an interest.
“Well, when I brake it pulls really hard to the right and it just feels off … like I’m fighting the tires or something. I think it needs aligned.”
“Probably,” he said.
“Well could you get it fixed?” I questioned with growing impatience.
“Yeah.”
That was — like I said — three months ago.
I should have taken matters into my own hands … but when it comes to vehicular repairs I’m pretty sure I posted that in Farmguy’s category when we got married. Anyway …
About a month ago, I explained that the steering was really feeling funny. ”Sometimes it feels like the tires are going in the opposite direction of the steering wheel. It’s really strange,” I said.
“I’ll make an appointment to get it aligned,” he promised.
This back-n-forth dialogue continued for about four weeks … until I finally demanded that he please, please get my car fixed. And he did … last Saturday.
And it needed aligned.
But they couldn’t align it right away. Why?
Because it had a broken tie rod end.
What does a tie rod do? It’s the thing that makes the steering wheel control the tires.
So I said it.
I couldn’t help it … it was either say what was on my mind or bite my tongue off.
“I TOLD YOU SOMETHING WAS WRONG!” I exclaimed.
And Farmguy, being the happy-go-lucky, even-keeled fellow I love simply replied, “Yep.”
So ladies … it’s not nagging.
It’s getting something accomplished when thick-headed men won’t act as quickly as necessary.
Keep it up. It’s the only way things are gonna get done.
Love,
A Nagger now steering in the right direction
I hear you! Let me tell you about my dryer…
SO funny! And I have a story about my oven…shocking people. Really- all it takes to get something like that fixed is to encourage them to open the door in bare feet!
He must have read your blog on tearing out the toilet back in December. See, I told you that once they know we can do things on are own they expect us to do EVERYTHING!! Being a “Farmers Wife” we have a lot or responsibilities, Just keep reminding the “Farmer” of his. Great Job on knowing that something was wrong with the car.
…and now for that bathroom, FARMGUY!
So true! And love your graphics!