Gregor 4,846 #1 Posted January 19, 2022 In another thread, @kpinnc mentioned talking to himself. I thought I was only guilty of that. I seldom have the TV on, and only occasionally listen to a You Tube video, so it's generally pretty quiet in my garage, except for me, talking to myself. I find that most of the talking I do is in the form of a question. It doesn't really matter if I am in my garage or where I am actually. I got to thinking this morning about the things I ask myself, sometimes on a daily basis. Here are some questions I would bet most of us have asked ourselves, more than once, rather spoken out loud or not. In my case, it's usually out loud. Feel free to ad your own. I can’t be out of gas, can I ? Why do I always wrap Teflon tape in the wrong direction? Did I re-check those timing marks? I made a list, where’d I put it? Do you really think you are going to find that little BB you dropped from that Kohler carb? What time was I suppose to put that roast in? Do I already have that tool, somewhere? Where did THAT dent come from? After cleaning your paint gun. Aw D**** Where did that piece come from? Did my kid borrow that? Oh S**t Did anyone see that? Where did I park? Why did I do that? I knew that was gonna hurt ! CRAP.....How fast was I going? How’d THAT work out for ya ? Did I Say that out loud ? Why did I walk over here? What day is it ? There are many more, but these come to mind. 2 5 1 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,641 #2 Posted January 19, 2022 Lol as I get older I seem to talk to myself more and more. Usually when I cant find something. Apparently saying out loud the thing your looking fir helps the eyes and brain to pick it out. I've done it before when looking for some tool or other, missed it after several passes and then spot it as soon as I start saying "tape measure, tape measure..." By the way why is it tape measures become invisible on the job site? No matter how bright they are they blend in perfectly as if camouflaged. 5 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #3 Posted January 19, 2022 Yepp. Us too. Quite a good few of your own examples. 2 minutes ago, Mickwhitt said: By the way why is it tape measures become invisible on the job site? No matter how bright they are they blend in perfectly as if camouflaged. Tape measures specifically I have at least 5. Several other measuring sticks of sorts as well. I've found over the years that no matter what the advertised color of the tape measures is... It should be stated as chameleon or invisible or don't even bother @)#($& I'm not right here in plain sight. 17 minutes ago, Gregor said: Feel free to ad your own. Mine usually include (insert your favorite sentence enhancing colorful words) about where I'd set something down. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,598 #4 Posted January 19, 2022 It’s when you carry on full blown conversations with yourself(s) that you’ve truly arrived… Of course, it’s when you talk with your ‘s and they don’t answer that you need the professional assistance given only here on Redsquare… 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #5 Posted January 19, 2022 53 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Of course, it’s when you talk with your ‘s and they don’t answer that you need the professional assistance given only here on Redsquare So that is why I spend so much time here. Might also be why my friend gave me this for Christmas. Some times it takes more than a whisper to get them to do what you want though. 6 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #6 Posted January 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, Achto said: Some times it takes more than a whisper to get them to do what you want though 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #7 Posted January 19, 2022 It seems I plan a project or a to-do better when it’s heard. I often think of a plan, say it aloud, respond to myself, agree with the other guy and proceed. The girls have a fort on a couch in a corner of the racking in the back barn. Often times the last thing I say is “Hey, I didn’t know you girls were up there!” After I hear a chorus of giggles! 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #8 Posted January 19, 2022 I have a running dialog: "Where did you put that dummy!" ( Usually a bit more colorful) 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #9 Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Achto said: Some times it takes more than a whisper to get them to do what you want though. Don't I know it ? But it's not always their fault. Sometimes crazy people ask them to do dumb things. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,593 #10 Posted January 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, Gregor said: Don't I know it ? But it's not always their fault. Sometimes crazy people ask them to do dumb things. You can't possibly be talking about anybody in this group.... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #12 Posted January 19, 2022 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Of course, it’s when you talk with your ‘s and they don’t answer that you need the professional assistance given only here on Redsquare… Haha, I always talk to my Horses. I always say goodmorning to the Horses when I enter the garage. When we have done some work I always say well done, and give them pat on the hood. And some evening I go back out wising them a good night. Oh well, It's my passion so it's allowed. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #13 Posted January 19, 2022 Yeah I talk to myself all the time ...I'm the only one that will listen. Her: Who were you talking to out there? Me: The sno blower. Her: What were you telling it? Me: I was telling the Onan to get on the guv. Her: Well you were talking to it quite abit. Me: Yeah well I was telling the deuce to bring all weapons to bear on that drift too. Her: Thought I heard you singing too. It was quite loud heard you right through the cab. Me: It was a song about its five o'clock somewhere and toes in the sand. Her: You ain't right. 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 430 #14 Posted January 19, 2022 I just want to know if anyone is listening when you re talking to yourself? 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #15 Posted January 19, 2022 25 minutes ago, WHX?? said: singing too. It was quite loud heard you right through the cab. Me: It was a song about its five o'clock somewhere and toes in the sand. I’ll have to bear through that some day! 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #16 Posted January 19, 2022 1 minute ago, JimSraj said: I just want to know if anyone is listening when you re talking to yourself? sometimes we argue… 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,173 #17 Posted January 19, 2022 I'm guilty your honor ... honest I dont mean to do it, I dont even realize I'm doing it Couple my most common ---- Now where the h*** is that 7/16 box end, I JUST had it!!! Or, where did that 'E' clip go to ---- 30 minutes later I' going to TSC to get another one ... Next day I find it! A couple other ones that turned out to NOT be my fault. My son and I were doing a head gasket on a Datsun (Yes, Datsun, not Nissan) and on reassemble no radiator cap. Another was I was using a slim 'electricians' screwdriver doing ... something? next morning could not find it. Some several years later I was modifying my 'scrap pieces' of mixed wood rack and moved the whole thing and underneath it were .... a radiator cap and the screwdriver, along with a handful of nuts, bolt ,etc ------- PACK RAT!! 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #18 Posted January 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pullstart said: sometimes we argue… Me: You stupid fricken dummy why did you cross thread that? Myself: Cause I am a moron. I: Guess I better fix it nobody gonna do it for me. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,750 #19 Posted January 19, 2022 I don’t think most people take much notice of someone “Apparently” talking to themselves nowadays, they just assume they have their ear pieces in, and are “On the 🐶&🦴 (phone)”! 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #20 Posted January 19, 2022 Most of us that talk to ourselves like the answers we get! For those that don’t like the answers you can always pose a question on Red Square 🟥 Wheel Horse Forum! 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,750 #21 Posted January 19, 2022 I like talking to myself. When I’m in my own little world I know everyone there, and everyone knows me. It’s great not being bothered by strangers for a while, he-heeeeeee.🤪 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,083 #22 Posted January 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Gregor said: In another thread, @kpinnc mentioned talking to himself. I thought I was only guilty of that. I'd like to say I'm talking to the smartest fella I know, but typically it's more like "that dude is crazy, so he always makes me laugh" 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,846 #23 Posted January 19, 2022 Another reason I like to talk to me. No one else seems to want to ! Sometimes that's GREAT ! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #24 Posted January 19, 2022 I was alone in the workshop one day and said something to myself. Nearly had a heart attack when I got a reply and not from me. Number 3 grandson had crept up behind me with a big grin on his face. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 777 #25 Posted January 19, 2022 Two most common things I find myself saying lately. Now where did that go? I just had it. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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