It’s the “go for a wrench or socket” that I have the most problem with. I can’t tell the difference between the Metric 12 and 1/2 inch sockets. They all look the same to me.

I seem to be always confused and I get the sockets mixed up, especially all those tiny 1/4″ drive sockets.

Dad has all his tiny 1/4″ sockets in one box. My eyes are good but I still can’t find the right size he wants. My Dad really wants me to find these small sockets for him as he just can’t read the lettering on them anymore. He tells me what size he needs and I try to find it for him within that pile of sockets, it’s like “the blind leading the blind”.

We had a big argument the other day; my dad yelled out “How! at the age of 15, can you not know how to tell one socket size from another”?

Well I blew up back, smarted off, was grounded for a month and immediately sent to my room.

Luckily I have a Computer in my room and while cruising Ebay I spotted these Socket Organizer Labels. They looked cool and maybe the answer to my problem, they were in my price range with free shipping, so I ordered some.

To my amazement they were in my mailbox when I got home from school two days later.

I went out to Dads shop, cleaned and labeled all of his Sockets and Wrenches. It was easy, “Green for Metric” went on the numbered Socket’s, “Red for S.A.E.” went on all inch Sockets. One size label fit all size Sockets, even the tiny quarter drives.

That night when Dad went out to his shop to work I went with him, as his “Go-Fer”. He asked me for an 1/2″ Socket, and to his amazement I quickly retrieved it for him.

Dad noticed the bright chrome label I had installed on the socket and had a curious look on his face. I smiled, than took him over and showed him what I had done.

He was downright knocked-out when he saw that he could now read the sizes on the quarter drives without glasses.

That was one pat on the back and hug I will never forget.

Dad was so happy he took me off restriction and guess what?

That night I met Amy, my first girlfriend.

Josh

This fictional story was developed from actual feedback received last year.

Fathers Day is on June 21st this year get your Socket and Wrench Labels now at: http://www.mysiteforsoreeyes.com

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A shiny coat on a dog means more than just looks and good dog grooming, although it certainly begins with that. Take a look at your dog, does he have a shiny healthy looking coat?

Grooming sessions can be a great opportunity for bonding with your dog and to examine his health too. Some dog grooming tips include seeing if your dog has a shiny lustrous coat of fur, as should be an indication that you dog is in good health. Proper dog grooming is very important in promoting good health in you dog.

Maintaining a Shiny Coat with Dog Grooming

With this dog grooming tip, good dog health begins with good dog grooming. You must groom your dog everyday if you want him to have a healthy coat of fur. It is not necessary to bathe him everyday, however. Bathing your dog just once a week should suffice, or maybe once every two days if you have a dog that has longer or thicker fur.

How to Bathe Your Dog

A useful dog grooming tip is when you are bathing your dog, wet him completely with a hose or a detachable shower head. Then applying dog shampoo work up a lather, going all the way from his chest to the top of his head, then go down his back and tail and then his legs. While applying the shampoo, take care not to get any shampoo in his eyes or ears.

Another dog grooming tip is to use a dog shampoo that has been formulated for dogs, not your own shampoo. Shampoo designed for human hair can be harsh and irritating to a dog’s skin. Dog shampoo is designed for the sensitivity of the skin and fur of dogs. Besides a general dog shampoo, you can also use medicated shampoo for skin conditions, or a flea shampoo or rinse.

You should rinse your dog thoroughly after you have shampooing and conditioning his fur. This is because if even a small amount of soap remains on the dog it can lead to severe irritation of his skin that could lead to eczema.

After Your Dog’s Bath

When you are finished bathing your dog, make sure to dry him thoroughly by using a towel to pat all the excess water out of his fur. If your dog has short hair, you can simply allow him to air-dry his fur out. But if have a dog with thick or long fur, you may need to dry his fur out with the use of a hair dryer instead. You should comb out any loose and matted and tangled hair with a fine-tooth metal comb. This will get rid of any burs, ticks or fleas. This should be done every day whether you a bathing your dog that day or not.

Beyond Grooming

One more dog grooming tip having to do with a dog’s shinny coat. While having a shinny coat of fur for you dog is highly desirable for you dog’s appearance the shinny coat is also a good indicator of good dog health too.

Good nutrition also plays a large role towards promoting good dog health. If a dog gets all the nutrients that his body needs, then definitely he will get a shiny coat.

There are some cheap dog food brands out there, but they are made up of low-quality ingredients. So to be sure that your dog is eating good food, do not skimp on quality dog food. You can also cook up your own dog food to feed your dog.

If after regular dog grooming and regular feeding of high-quality food and your dog still does not display a shiny coat, it means that there is something else that is wrong with his system. Your dog may not be as in high a level of good health than you may have guessed. In this case, it is time to go to the vet.

As you can see good dog grooming goes hand in hand with watching out for your dog’s health and nutritional needs if you want to enjoy your loyal companion for many years.

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