What's mildly irritating you today?

[DanaC]

Nowt silly about honouring your Mum and Dad Your Doc sounds like a decent sort. Glad he's got you on a regimen that you can afford. Hopefully that will ease the pressure you're under.

Re: oddjobs and cowboys - My bro is the family handyman/problem solver/ad hoc designer/etc. He's like your dad: has all the tools, good ones at that, and knows how to use them!

Cultural note: don't know if the same applies over there, but 'cowboy' when referring to building, household repairs, craftsmanship etc means shoddy workmanship and quick fixes - a 'cowboy builder'.

[monster]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Cultural note: don't know if the same applies over there, but 'cowboy' when referring to building, household repairs, craftsmanship etc means shoddy workmanship and quick fixes - a 'cowboy builder'.

Cultural reply.....no....Cowboys are seen as respected and manly heroes. When I first said our house was built by cowboys, the listener thought I meant sturdy in some special way.