Not a bad thought process. Personally, I like multi-use, self sufficient things. I am one of those guys with a screw loose who is always thinking about "Well what if this happens or that happens how can I use this." This is something the military taught me. Hell, I haven't had laces in any of my boots for ten years, I always replace them with 550 cord.

Secondly, I like to do things myself. I've done my own laundry since I was 13 years old with and without a laundry machine. My wife doesn't do my laundry and neither do the Dry Cleaners. I can mend my own clothes. Maybe I LIKE this shirt and don't want to get rid of it (recent discussion with my wife.) I can hunt, kill, clean, and cook my own food if warranted/desired. And now I am getting to the point where I don't need to run to the BX/PX every week to shell out 20 bucks for little plastic razor cartridges. Give me my blade, strop, and stone and I will be fine for years. All of the above have been described as a Military Man Thing, but it could also just be a Man Thing. I wouldn't know since I've been in the military my entire adult life.

Third, I do have a strong sense of tradition, and I think you are right in your statement that this is a military trait. I find myself drawn to the "Old Ways" of doing lots of things. BTW the Foxfire books are awesome, I will build my own log cabin someday .

Fourth, I don't know, maybe I'm just a weirdo.

Aaron
USAF AD

P.S. Who ever said "Support your local medic: Double Tap" That is freaking hilarious. Morbid and rough, but if you haven't BTDT, you might not understand.