Originally Posted By Lisann22 In your family and circle of friends? Meaning what are you famous for, can only score from you. Everyone goes to you for... Example for me: Cooking: Potato Salad Minestrone Soup Tamales Chili Verde Swiss Steak Chiliquiles Prime Rib Artichoke/Spinach Dip Gets really boring when asked to cook the same thing for all functions. Misc: Making invitations for everyone's parties Organizing family events/vacations Cutting round circles by hand (LOL) Driving - Driving - Driving - Driving; I drive everyone everywhere it seems. I'm Mr. Fix-it. I do all the handywork in our house. Information guide on all things Indian within my family. <sigh> Disneyland expert <sigh> The list goes on and on... What about you? Which ones do you enjoy and always happy to do and which ones are you secretly wishes others would figure out how to do cause you are sick of being the "it" person?
Originally Posted By Main Street Dad I'm really good with a "slim jim" and can get into some locked vehicles very quickly. I used to work for a vehicle dealership (11 yrs) and I was the guy everyone called when keys were locked in a car. I got such a reputaion that I even got calls from a couple other dealerships in town when they were unable to get into something...
Originally Posted By jasmine7 Guacamole & fajitas (though there's really nothing to the last one, lol).
Originally Posted By gadzuux Therapy. It seems like nearly every time I get together with some of my friends - or even talk with them on the phone - it quickly turns into a laundry list of everything that's going wrong in their lives. Relationships, work, money, even car troubles - general gripes and dislikes about whatever their situation is. One friend has a boyfriend who broke up with her via e-mail, and now wants to get back together again. Another one is out of work, but is due to inherit some money soon and doesn't want to go back to work right away, so instead he practically starves. There troubles seem endless, and the way they bring them to me, it's as if they think that I have the answers. Sometimes I actually do. Other things - my place seems to be the spot where people want to gather. Usually before we then go off and do something else. Or just come by and hang out. I've got a nice place, I live alone, there's plenty of parking right out front, and I've usually got a fairly well stocked kitchen - and wine cabinet. I'm also very useful when it comes to moving heavy objects.
Originally Posted By JohnS1 I was always known as a good listener. The stories I could tell about other guys' girl friends coming to me throughout college talking to me about all their problems with their boyfriends. Some of these guys were real jerks and I always wished deep down that the girls would dump them and befriend me. It never happened, but they sure liked coming over to talk late at night.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost For a fat guy, I don't sweat much! Does that qualify? Other than that I have very few talents.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I'm the organiser of the group. If someone suggests a group dinner, it sits unorganised until I finally (sometimes reluctantly) put my hand up. If there's an internet purchase to be made, you can bet it will go on my credit card and I get to figure out how much everyone owes with conversion. Tickets need to be booked to a show? I'm the one who gets to make the call. Honestly, I don't always love it and sometimes I hate it but it's been the status quo for so long that a) I'm pretty used to it and b) I feel like if I put my foot down and refused to do it, nothing would ever get done!!
Originally Posted By sun-n-fun If I am invited to a dinner or party with friends, Ihave to bring Chicken Wing Dip. I'm told I can't come otherwise If it's a family picnic, I'm always asked (told) to bring potato salad. At least I know I'll like one thing there!!
Originally Posted By u k fan One of my favorite lines from Buffy... "I provide much needed sarcasm"!!!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmm, well being good for nothing, I would not know... In al seriousness, people come to me for the following things: - hugs - laughter - a kind ear - advice - business, legal, disney, travel, presentation skills, IT and governmental - honesty - cooking And a part of me loves it, and a part of me feels drained by it. And it makes it hard for me to sometimes seek support because I do not want to be a drain on someone else!
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Hmmm... Don't know that I have an exclusive "thing" within the family and friends circle. The people around me are pretty amazing in their own right!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Love and bold laughs for family, friends and coworkers. Add writing, proofreading, editing, logigical thought processes and common sense to the list for my coworkers. I'm the go-to "CYA" person for communications/events within the Nevada division of our company. Been here long enough (32 years) to know what can and can't/should and shouldn't be done within a combination management/non-union/union "house." And I'm the go-to person for a myriad of questions/issues. If I don't have the answer (and I usually DO have it), I know where to find it. Thankfully I have these skills... No one's ever said to me "I've GOT to have your..." fill in the blanks with any type of prepared dish. *LOL* Though I do make darn good guacamole, spaghetti sauce, potato salad and dark chocolate/eggnog bread pudding. ;-)
