Dear Readers,
A.Alpha and David love to tell the story about the time when they were visiting the parents of her BBC boss in North Wales. One morning after breakfast, seemingly apropos of nothing, Mrs. Davies posed a query:
"David, are you a practical man?"
"I'd like to think I'm a practical man," replied a slightly bemused David.
"Would you come here and look at this screen door that needs fixing?"
Turns out the phrase practical man in British parlance means something more like the American word handyman. Well, let us just say that under that definition, David is most definitely not a practical man. And he is the first to admit it. The man has ten thumbs, not one of them opposable.
But dear readers, my dad (you perhaps know him as Ryan) is a verrrrrrry practical man. Or at least he knows how to use his hands. Look at this article. (Be sure to click on the link and scroll through. He's #9 in there!)
The Faces Behind the Famous Hands | The Big MoneyPosted using ShareThis
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My dad's hands are plastered all over magazines and skyscrapers and taxi cabs and buses and billboards, and throughout all the big airports. Once you know about them and begin to take notice, you realize, "Oh my goodness! I know the man behind those hands!"
They've told me I have to start earning my keep around here, so I've been working on my portfolio. You've undoubtedly seen these shots in the fancy magazines and all over billboards and skyscrapers without realizing it, too.
But I bet you've never guessed the face behind the paws.
This modeling stuff is HARD WORK.
Is it time for my treat yet?
Love,
Mr. Jefferies
Ah, like father, like son~! :) (Love the photo shoot!)
Posted by: sandy | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 06:20 AM
Mr. J, your dad is a handsome man, but he's got nothing on you.
Posted by: Adelaide | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Sandy said just what I was thinkin' - Like father, like son!
Posted by: Lisa H. | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 07:12 AM
I'm impressed that the minion is still in one piece! :-)
Posted by: Kym | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 07:15 AM
Love that he's following in his foot? hand? paw? steps...
Posted by: Mary Fran | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 07:38 AM
Norma -
Are you losing posts? I swear I read one yesterday, and now it's gone. Saturday's is missing too....
Posted by: Tracey | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 07:46 AM
I saw a post on Bloglines and then poof! it was gone.
Was Norma being naughty?
This post is hysterical!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 08:35 AM
Handsome paws, handsome faces!
Posted by: Beverly | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 08:38 AM
I see a whole new career out there for you!
Imagine how many treats you can buy when you have your own bank account!
Posted by: Joannah | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Awesome paws - wish I could keep a manicure like that! And Papa Ryan - so COOL!!
Posted by: Laura | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 09:32 AM
Like father, like son.
Posted by: Carol | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 09:49 AM
To hell with the dog! That boy is CUTE!
Posted by: Lindsay | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Your Dad is so cool! Can you have someone paint your paws?
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Lovely paws.......uh..er....or should that be handsome paws?
Posted by: Konna | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 10:21 AM
You're better looking than your dad, Mr. J. You keep improving your paw shots and you'll be giving him a run for his money.
Posted by: Leslie | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Megan Fox has ugly thumbs? That can't be...OHMYGOD IT'S TRUE!
http://handfacts.wordpress.com/category/fingernails/
Posted by: Erika | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 11:51 AM
What a sweet face! Mr. Ryan has sweet hands, too... (wait, that didn't come out the way I meant.)
Posted by: kmkat | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 12:06 PM
You're a cheeky lad Mr.J! xoxoxox
Posted by: marianne | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Oh, you are such a cutie, Mr. J. And your dad isn't half bad either ;)
Posted by: Doris | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Mr. J., can you get one minute cuter? You're a Rock Star, boy!
Posted by: Tressa in NC | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 01:00 PM
That face!! And Ryan's not bad, either.
Posted by: Elaine | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Such a talented family.
Posted by: Cookie | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 02:18 PM
LOVE THIS POST. too funny. you're awesome.
Posted by: abigail | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 02:20 PM
Mr. Jeffries, you are so darn cute!
Victor would love to be a paw model too, but is resigned to be a butt model.
Posted by: Seanna Lea | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 02:26 PM
I LOVE Terrier Tuesday! Mr. Jeffries is quite the cad!
Posted by: RachelH | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 04:13 PM
Mr. J tells all!
Cutest little mug.
Posted by: Kay | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 05:09 PM
lil ole pudding pie here
she thinks jeffries is the cutest hands down
i think alphas blog has been hijacked
its sugaring time up your way march is here
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at 06:35 PM
Ha, ha... at least you don't have to make too much money given the small amount of dog food and treats you consume... your work ethic is going to have to improve if you want to keep up that fancy wardrobe, though.
Posted by: Birdsong | Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 12:31 AM
Your blog is always so good. You have the best wit and I always enjoy the read!
Posted by: jackie | Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 01:33 AM
Oh, this is just too funny! Mr. Jeffries is quite the model! I will remember "practical man" in case my WAY less than "practical" husband and I ever jump the pond.
Posted by: Laurie | Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Dang...I missed Mr. Jefferies post yesterday...so I posted old news!
Posted by: picadrienne | Wednesday, March 03, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Love Love Love Mr Jeffries. He even beats out my Scrat the Brat and Cliff the Mutt on the cuteness level.
Posted by: Tiny Tyrant | Friday, March 05, 2010 at 02:35 PM