Good grief, the best laid plans…
I had it all worked out: a comprehensive list of answers to several stereotypical male v. female questions. Cars, movies, clothes, hobbies, dating…bah, blah, blah. Decided to just answer the real questions and say thanks for the comments.
Damaris said...
my husband is a surfer and I've been wanting to get him a watch that shows tides and is water proof. I have no idea where to even start researching. any suggestions?
April 11, 2010 10:35 PM
CK – Casio’s Pathfinder watches are pretty sweet. I think you can find one with solar charging, atomic syncing AND tide graphing. http://pathfinder.casio.com/
La Yen said...
W has this watch. He wholeheartedly agrees. It has lasted longer than his last wedding ring.
April 11, 2010 11:09 PM
CK – Did we have this conversation once? Déjà vu.
NatTheFatRat said...
Dear Chupa,
At our house we believe that if you are going to have a Casio it must be the CA53W-1 model (that is, THE CALCULATOR WATCH). That is because my husband is a nerd. Also you can spell BOOBS on it. Who doesn't love that?
P.S. I will forever remember to put Tabasco on my pepperoni pizza thanks to you.
April 12, 2010 12:10 AM
CK - Two of my favorite things in one comment? What? Watches and Pizza. What?
Azúcar said...
I'm sorry, it auto-syncs to the atomic clock? I want one.
April 12, 2010 2:00 AM
CK – It’s too late to apologize. Getcha one.
Sara Kate said...
Like the schedule--am particularly excited about flashlights and photography. On the photo front: we just got our first SLR and a flip video camera (baby no. 1 to arrive any day--today please...) and my husband has been experimenting with all the features. Any tips/ideas for accessories and/or how to store/organize the multitude of photos I am certain we'll soon amass with our newborn muse?
April 12, 2010 6:55 AM
CK – You a Mac or PC? I do plain old folders. There are some pretty sweet solutions for both platforms out there.
sue-donym said...
I would like to request a post on engines. I dont hear nearly enough about those at home.
April 12, 2010 8:03 AM
CK – I said irony, not sarcasm. :p
Sarah said...
This was awesome - but I confess I can't wait for Friday and the photo post! I've been itching to know what equipment you use and whether you are really going to make the move to Canon like cjane hinted at (COME ON IN CHUP! THE CANON WATER IS JUST FINE!)
April 12, 2010 8:48 AM
CK – Nikon guy. Have a D90 presently, but not nearly as in love with it as my old D70. Who knows. Can a Chevy guy ever drive a Ford?
dmarie said...
love it! a perfect blend of all elements. and now my husband will get a watch for father's day... :)
my question for wednesday...what is your favorite bit about pregnancy?
April 12, 2010 9:02 AM
CK – There are several things that I like
The Cluff Family said...
I love that you made a list. Now, for the questions: how do I get my husband to be more like you? (kidding...maybe...). And what do you use to organize your digital photography? iPhoto? Picasa? Just lame-o folders? You must have thousands of pictures, and you seem like a guy who would have a systems for his precious images. I'd love to know!
April 12, 2010 1:00 PM
CK – Lame-o folders. I am pretty compulsive about their organization though. Year/Month/Day/Event. My brother loves iPhoto. Picasa seems cool. I’ve experimented a little with their face/color/shape recognition, and they’re awesome. Just haven’t switched. You?
Cathy said...
question - do you know if it fits larger wrists? My hubby has a hard time finding watches because most mens watches don't fit his wrists.
April 12, 2010 3:42 PM
CK – Unless his last name is Yeti, I think it’d be fine. Me: 6’5” 275 lbs. My wrists are not dainty.
"Lucky" said...
I'm glad I heard your voice in my head when I read "ABSOLUTELY!"
{sigh}
April 13, 2010 1:18 PM
CK - xxxoooxxx
FLASHLIGHT
Michelle said...
I think husband is going to have to have one of these. Also, extra points for using the word wookalar.
April 12, 2010 11:06 PM
CK – 10 points right back atcha.. ;)
Seymour Chase said...
can you give us a rating scale? where would you place maglites in your flashlight heirarchy?
April 12, 2010 11:18 PM
CK – I’ll always love Maglites. I have several. Great construction and waterproofing. Indestructible. Bummer that they fell so far behind when LED tech took off. Seems like they just kept selling what they had for years. Just now starting to do some new, interesting stuff.
Kelli said...
My husband got an AF issue one (maybe a sure fire, is that a flashlight?) while he was deployed that was the size of a mini mag. While on a camping trip he showed it off to me. He shined it from our campsite and lit up the forest which was quite far away. I'm bad with distances, but it was enough to get me, who usually glazes over myself while he displays his toys, to pause and think it was indeed a very cool flashlight. I never knew they were collectors items, though. Fun to see what other people (men) get excited about.
April 13, 2010 3:50 AM
CK – Sometimes I have this dream that I own everything in the Surefire catalog. When Military, Law Enforcement, and Film Makers use them, you know they’re solid.
cristie said...
just bought six of these for the men in my life. thanks for a good idea. ccc
April 13, 2010 6:13 AM
CK – Lucky!
b. said...
I'm sending this to my Hoss.
He sells flashlights, you know.
You and Hoss could be friends...he's tall-you're tall, he's bald-you're bald...the flashlight thing--a match made in heaven.
April 13, 2010 8:56 AM
CK – Who you calling tall? Does he need a product tester?
So totally out there since I know this was mostly a review post...but where are your headlamps? You have a very impressive collection of flashlights and so I'm puzzled by the lack of the one kind of flashlight we have in the house: 4 headlamps.
Do you keep your flashlight on you at all times the same way my husband keep his Gerber with him? If so, which one you keep on you?
Sarah
April 13, 2010 9:02 AM
CK- Have three headlamps. But they’re old enough that I “need’ new one(s). And yes, the Microstream is my EDC (every day carry.)
Judith said...
Oooh, I'm female and I love flash lights. I used to love my maglights, but have moved on.
Love this one...need to have one...or 10.
My collection may or may not resemble yours.
April 13, 2010 12:04 PM
CK – If you're not married, someday you're going to make some man very happy.
li'l mil said...
But you won't be a true flashlight geek until you mod them out! Our friend is always looking for new ways to get more candlepower or whatever it is and he's got THE brightest lights I've ever seen. Don't settle for what you can buy--aim high and CREATE!
April 13, 2010 12:18 PM
CK – 5 of the 10 Mags on the left are modded. Some have drop-in aftermarket emitters or switches. There’s a pretty sweet mod for the 3 cell Mag with a $2 bulb from Radio Shack and a few inches of PVC pipe.
mamagale said...
I have a son who saved his hard-earned money for a Surefire flashlight when he was 15--then four years later when he was packing for his mission, it was the first thing in the bag. I pointed out that it wasn't on the list and he said "I'm going with the prompting I'm getting to take it." How could I argue with inspiration?
April 13, 2010 2:16 PM
CK – My type of guy. Do you know which Surefire it is/was?
Amy said...
Now I want nothing more than to start collecting flashlights! I had no idea what I was missing out on - my husband is going to be thrilled! Thanks for this post - it might be life-changing.
April 13, 2010 4:43 PM
I am c jane, my husband is sexy and I want the whole world to know it.
contact me:
dearcjane@gmail.com
13 comments:
"I am Cjane, my husband is sexy and I want the whole world to know it."
Ahhh... So laughing. That is my favorite one so far.
To answer your question--that son is still on that mission so I can't ask him (I could but it would be a week before his next p-day and then I would have to wait a week for the reply; you know the drill). So, based on the features he spoke of with awe and adoration when he first decided he must have it: "Mom, it can be used for self-defense--you can knock someone out with it!" and "The cops use these to temporarily blind suspects!" I'm guessing it is this one: http://www.surefire.com/6P-Defender. And judging from the ghetto areas he is/will be serving in, he really was inspired to bring it along!
No sarcasm here. I want to have another man's opinion on the appeal of engines. I don't get it.
Loving these posts by the way. When my husband is deep in thought and I ask him "what are you thinking about" he always responds with the same type of items that are on your list.
Hoss has headlamps. I'll provide you with a new one.
I sent a popular light with the military and law enforcement to Waldo...I assume it's good!
I just wanted to say how much I have enjoyed your "voice" this week. One has to be very talented to make watches and flashlights seem entertaining and funny! Best wishes on your upcoming bundle of joy. You and cjane are awesome individually and together.
Thanks!
My husband would have a collection of flashlights similar to yours, except that he gives them away at the end of each field season ...yeah, i realize that his altruistic gesture conveniently necessitates purchasing new flashlights. We usually restock with maglites - but the surefire sounds awesome
ありがとうございます. :)
Dear Chup...
Can you please post a list of things you are totally loving/coveting around, oh, I dunno, the week of Thanksgiving every year so all of us clueless wives can have some fancy idea about what to purchase for our dear husbands on "Black Friday"? My husband is insanely hard to shop for but has an obsession with flashlights as well as an obsession with miniature toiletries. I can't buy him teeny tiny deodorants for Christmas EVERY year. He'll see me coming a mile away. Thanks for filling in.
My wife made me look at your posts because of my similar interests. Nice collection of lights and I'm awaiting your post on pocket knives as they are my true obsession. Can you explain the 3-cell maglite mod. Or can you list the site where you found the mod?
Ok, I can't be the only one who still wants to hear the OTHER answers....the ones you had ready to go which would forever lessen the eternal divide between men and women? As in, what in the world was he/she thinking?
Loving the posts, particularly the humor, but am hoping you'll continue to add your 2 cents while Cjane recovers from her broken waters. ;-]
And congrats, by the way - an exciting time for your newly expanding family.
Have only just found this. Chup you crack me up. And you are all man. And that is nothing to do with your super pregnant wife (or that might be 2 kids by now!) but because of how your order your photo files. I and most of the women I now go for sentiment/weird word to describe event/people in photo/place taken/maybe date if we remember. Find photos again - not a chance. My brother in law taught me the year/month/day/hour/minute... blokey approach and now its only a matter of time before I am going to be sat on the sofa clutching the tv remote like I own it! CJane is a lucky girl.
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