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jerseypanda
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Member since 1/07 9164 total posts
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Amanda
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Random Monday Poll
So when I was growing up and about to get my driver's license, my dad told me that I wasn't allowed to drive his cars until I learned how to change a tire. I have had to change my own flat tires twice in my life since then and I have to tell you that it makes me feel really self-sufficient.
I know that now that I have a DD (and a DS for that matter) I want to make sure we teach them how to do this as well... when the time comes!
So I was wondering how many LIFers know how to change a flat on their car? Just curious! 
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Posted 4/26/10 1:19 PM  |
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lbelle821
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Member since 2/06 5285 total posts
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Lisa
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Re: Random Monday Poll
no, but I can probably figure it out if I couldn't get a hold of someone who knew how to do it and could be there pronto.
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:26 PM |
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SusiBee
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Member since 3/09 8268 total posts
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S
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Re: Random Monday Poll
I know how to call roadside assistance ......
One thing that I never learned to do.
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:27 PM |
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CouponKT
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Member since 6/06 16494 total posts
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K
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Yes, I know how. Luckily, being that this is DH"s line of work, he even has the appropriate power tools in the car to make it easier if either of us had to do it 
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:30 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: Random Monday Poll
i know how to, but i don't want to have to do it lol
i took auto 101, or something like that, back when i was going to a community college
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:31 PM |
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Pray4Baby2010
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Member since 10/09 5796 total posts
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MB
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Re: Random Monday Poll
yes, I know how know but I never would- I have AAA for that reason!
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:31 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Member since 11/06 26792 total posts
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Shawn
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Re: Random Monday Poll
DW does know how, but we have roadside assistance, and she knows my cell phone number... 
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:36 PM |
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MeNBobs
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Yes I can. My dad was just like yours. He also taught me how to change the oil, drive stick and used to make me reverse the boat trailer into the driveway.
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:42 PM |
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PumpkinGirl
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Re: Random Monday Poll
I voted No, but probably could if I had to... but I have AAA, and they need to earn the fees I pay for it!
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:43 PM |
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DiamondGirl
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Member since 7/09 18802 total posts
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DiamondMama
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Re: Random Monday Poll
My dad didn't know how either so he justgave me a AAA card
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:43 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Yes.
And just luck that I've never been on the road when I had one.... So I never had to change one. DH takes care of it all now for me.
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:45 PM |
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jerseypanda
Life is good.
Member since 1/07 9164 total posts
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Amanda
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Posted by MeNBobs
Yes I can. My dad was just like yours. He also taught me how to change the oil, drive stick and used to make me reverse the boat trailer into the driveway.
Very impressive!
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:46 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
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Stephanie
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Re: Random Monday Poll
never had to do it but I understand the concept
I wonder if I would be able to "jack" the car up without killing myself though
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| Posted 4/26/10 1:50 PM |
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Posted by SusiBee
I know how to call roadside assistance ......
One thing that I never learned to do.
Ditto
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:00 PM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Member since 7/06 12020 total posts
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MJ
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Posted by SusiBee
I know how to call roadside assistance ......
One thing that I never learned to do.
Ditto.
While I generally know "how" to do it -- I've never actually done it. I'd likely call DH or the roadside assistance we pay for with our insurance.
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:06 PM |
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LoriH
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Member since 8/07 4110 total posts
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Lori
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Re: Random Monday Poll
My dad felt the same way about me learning to change a tire as yours. The funny thing is my father has never driven a day in his life.
I have changed numerous tires not just on my own cars but for friends and
family. Haven't done it in ages though because DH spoils me.
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:06 PM |
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Jenn627
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Member since 5/08 9818 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Do I know how to? Yes.
Have I ever? No.
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:07 PM |
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DaniJude
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Member since 11/06 14815 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: Random Monday Poll
We have these cool cards (in our wallets) that have a number to call incase that happens. I think I would be really good at dialing the number and having them come out to change the tire.
I'd also like to add that I think I would EXCEL at pulling over to the side of the road safely and THEN pulling out my cell to call. THAT is my specialty.
Message edited 4/26/2010 2:16:39 PM.
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:16 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Random Monday Poll
I knew how to & have done it myself but would not attempt it now. I've long forgotten & I think getting the lug nuts off would be pretty challenging these days.
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:24 PM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: Random Monday Poll
there was an article i kept in my glove box from cosmo years ago "how to change a tire in heels" but i dont know what i did with it.
Dh also tried to show me but i dont remember
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:31 PM |
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leighla
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Member since 5/05 16353 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Random Monday Poll
I could do it on my first car - a tiny VW Golf.
I'm not 100% confident I could do it on my SUV. 
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:38 PM |
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SusiBee
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Member since 3/09 8268 total posts
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Posted by DeniseMarie
there was an article i kept in my glove box from cosmo years ago "how to change a tire in heels" but i dont know what i did with it.
I'd love to see the guy from Roadside Assistance do that !
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:38 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Member since 8/06 12785 total posts
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Bonnie-Jean
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Yes, and one of the first things I did when I got my new truck years ago was to look at the jack and make sure I knew how to use it.
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:41 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Member since 8/06 12785 total posts
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Bonnie-Jean
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Re: Random Monday Poll
Posted by DeniseMarie
there was an article i kept in my glove box from cosmo years ago "how to change a tire in heels" but i dont know what i did with it.
How to change a flat tire... for woman
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| Posted 4/26/10 2:42 PM |
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babymakes3
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Re: Random Monday Poll
My dad was the same way. We had to change a flat, check and add oil & fluids before we were allowed to drive by ourselves on the road.
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| Posted 4/26/10 6:56 PM |
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