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**WPRESTO** · 03-18-2020, 05:39 AM - **1 Like**

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Originally posted by Racer X 69

There is always calesthenics.

Push ups, sit ups, jumping jacks, running in place . . . .

No equipment required.

And if you want equipment, there is surely a staircase available. So many exercises with or without equipment involve fighting the Law of Gravity.

NEW EQUIPMENT TO BE DELIVERED: A power & charging cord for my laptop. Late last week the original got caught in one of the scissor joints of the reclining chair i use. OOPS!

Fortunately the delivery was in progress before AMAZON imposed some delivery restrictions because of the corona virus.

**aslyfox** · 03-18-2020, 05:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

There is always calesthenics.

Push ups, sit ups, jumping jacks, running in place . . . .

No equipment required.

only incentive

I've always been dumb

never could work out on my own

had to be part of a group

my local gym is now closed until further notice

Originally posted by WPRESTO

And if you want equipment, there is surely a staircase available. So many exercises with or without equipment involve fighting the Law of Gravity.

NEW EQUIPMENT TO BE DELIVERED: A power & charging cord for my laptop. Late last week the original got caught in one of the scissor joints of the reclining chair i use. OOPS!

Fortunately the delivery was in progress before AMAZON imposed some delivery restrictions because of the corona virus.

simple exercises

get up from a kitchen chair

you are moving your body weight

climbing stairs

position your back against a wall while sitting and hold

lifting milk jugs filled of water

Question: How much does a gallon of water weigh?

Quote:

Ever wonder how much a gallon of water weighs? A US gallon is 8.34 lbs or 3.78 kg. (David Mulder)

Answer: A US gallon of water weighs 8.34 lbs or 3.78 kg at 62 °F (17 °C). An imperial gallon (UK) weighs 10.022 lbs or 4.546 kg, at its most dense temperature, which is 2.20456 lbs / L at 4 °C or 39 °F . . .

How Much Does a Gallon of Water Weigh? Easy Calculation

bertwert · 03-18-2020, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

Question: How much does a gallon of water weigh?

No clue. But a litre of water is 1 kg. In fact the definition of a litre is the volume of 1 kg of water.

Marcus Rowland · 03-18-2020, 07:01 AM

Not going to be doing much buying for a while except possibly on line - it looks like everything is shutting down considerably, and since I'm in the at-risk health and age groups I'm going to be pulling my horns in a bit.

But I just fell in love with something I have no intention of buying, it looks really cool but unfortunately I really don't need it at all and already have WAY too much techno-junk in the house...

ASAHI PENTAX REPRONAR 805/113000 | eBay

---------- Post added 03-18-20 at 07:11 AM ----------

Originally posted by bertwert

No clue. But a litre of water is 1 kg. In fact the definition of a litre is the volume of 1 kg of water.

One of the reasons why I'm a fan of the metric system is that I was bought up mostly using pounds etc. and always had a lot of trouble visualising the units, especially mass. Fortunately they switched from mixed Imperial and Metric to Metric the year before I started doing Physics, and suddenly I could see that e.g. a metric ton was a box a meter on a side full of water. It's even close to the old imperial unit - about 16 kilos out, which is negligible for a lot of purposes.

photoptimist · 03-18-2020, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

only incentive

I've always been dumb

never could work out on my own

had to be part of a group

my local gym is now closed until further notice
simple exercises

get up from a kitchen chair

you are moving your body weight

climbing stairs

position your back against a wall while sitting and hold

lifting milk jugs filled of water

Question: How much does a gallon of water weigh?

How Much Does a Gallon of Water Weigh? Easy Calculation

Good ideas!

Stairs can definitely provide a good work out.

And if the ≈8 pounds of a gallon jug of water aren't heavy enough, then fill the jug with wet sand. That will more than double the weight.

We've got a couple of stationary bikes in the basement set up in front of a surplus computer screen. An iPad connected to the screen lets us watch YouTube videos of long bicycle rides. There's tons of great cycling videos ranging from people's leisurely commutes in Amsterdam or New York City to scenic journeys in Italy, Utah, & Spain to serious training-focused videos that guide you on more intensive interval-training workouts.

bertwert · 03-18-2020, 07:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by photoptimist

We've got a couple of stationary bikes in the basement set up in front of a surplus computer screen. An iPad connected to the screen lets us watch YouTube videos of long bicycle rides. There's tons of great cycling videos ranging from people's leisurely commutes in Amsterdam or New York City to scenic journeys in Italy, Utah, & Spain to serious training-focused videos that guide you on more intensive interval-training workouts.

That sounds like torture to me. A big reason for cycling is to be outside in the fresh air.

bertwert · 03-18-2020, 07:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Marcus Rowland

One of the reasons why I'm a fan of the metric system is that I was bought up mostly using pounds etc. and always had a lot of trouble visualising the units, especially mass. Fortunately they switched from mixed Imperial and Metric to Metric the year before I started doing Physics, and suddenly I could see that e.g. a metric ton was a box a meter on a side full of water. It's even close to the old imperial unit - about 16 kilos out, which is negligible for a lot of purposes.

It's almost as if the metric system was logical in structure...

Jome · 03-18-2020, 08:11 AM - **5 Likes**

I recently acquired some cylindrical stuff that is more and more difficult to find those days (even by the fact that there is a lot of supply of these but with panicking crowds...)

Anyway, take care because the Covid-19 way of infection is really that bad!

K-3 + K 135/2.5

stevebrot · 03-18-2020, 10:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aslyfox

How Much Does a Gallon of Water Weigh? Easy Calculation

"A pint's a pound, the world around"

Steve

**c.a.m** · 03-18-2020, 11:05 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by stevebrot

"A pint's a pound, the world around"

I think times have changed. When I was in London several years ago, I paid around 4 pounds for a pint.

- Craig

timb64 · 03-18-2020, 12:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

I think times have changed. When I was in London several years ago, I paid around 4 pounds for a pint.

- Craig

When I started drinking back in the early 80s I remember paying 56p for a pint!!

**crossed-up** · 03-18-2020, 12:48 PM - **8 Likes**

Just received this for the princely sum of 9.00 GBP incl. postage.

The *istDL2 was actually the first digital Pentax body I bought back when it first came out, so I have fond memories of it. The low price was due to leaky battery damage, which I figured wouldn’t be hard too deal with.

Sure enough, after a good clean and a freshly charged set of batteries it all fired up and is now fully functional.

Looks like I’m now set to start posing in the 6MP thread!

D1N0 · 03-18-2020, 01:14 PM - **2 Likes**

Because I didn't have enough 200mm lenses yet and you can never let a cheap adaptall-2 lens go. The 200mm 1:3.5 04B

Arjay Bee · 03-18-2020, 03:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

That sounds like torture to me. A big reason for cycling is to be outside in the fresh air.

Set up a pedestal fan above the tv screen and switch it on, Button1 for zephyr mode 2 for breeze and 3 for gale. Initiate oscillate mode for variable wind direction.

If you don't like riding against a head wind, set it up behind the bike to provide a tail wind.

---------- Post added 03-19-20 at 08:44 AM ----------

Originally posted by crossed-up

The *istDL2 was actually the first digital Pentax body I bought back when it first came out,

Wow, this brings memories, this was my first DSLR back in 2006. Replaced it with a K20 and gave it to my son, dont know what happened to it after that.

I sold many photos i made with that camera.

yucafrita · 03-19-2020, 12:23 AM

Originally posted by Jome

I recently acquired some cylindrical stuff that is more and more difficult to find those days (even by the fact that there is a lot of supply of these but with panicking crowds...)

Anyway, take care because the Covid-19 way of infection is really that bad!

K-3 + K 135/2.5

How much is this in SMU? (Scout's mint cookies)

03-18-2020, 05:49 AM - 1 Like	#19247
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Racer X 69 There is always calesthenics. Push ups, sit ups, jumping jacks, running in place . . . . No equipment required. only incentive I've always been dumb never could work out on my own had to be part of a group my local gym is now closed until further notice Originally posted by WPRESTO And if you want equipment, there is surely a staircase available. So many exercises with or without equipment involve fighting the Law of Gravity. NEW EQUIPMENT TO BE DELIVERED: A power & charging cord for my laptop. Late last week the original got caught in one of the scissor joints of the reclining chair i use. OOPS! Fortunately the delivery was in progress before AMAZON imposed some delivery restrictions because of the corona virus. simple exercises get up from a kitchen chair you are moving your body weight climbing stairs position your back against a wall while sitting and hold lifting milk jugs filled of water Question: How much does a gallon of water weigh? Quote: Ever wonder how much a gallon of water weighs? A US gallon is 8.34 lbs or 3.78 kg. (David Mulder) Answer: A US gallon of water weighs 8.34 lbs or 3.78 kg at 62 °F (17 °C). An imperial gallon (UK) weighs 10.022 lbs or 4.546 kg, at its most dense temperature, which is 2.20456 lbs / L at 4 °C or 39 °F . . . How Much Does a Gallon of Water Weigh? Easy Calculation Last edited by aslyfox; 03-18-2020 at 06:01 AM.

03-18-2020, 08:11 AM - 5 Likes	#19253
Jome Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 784	I recently acquired some cylindrical stuff that is more and more difficult to find those days (even by the fact that there is a lot of supply of these but with panicking crowds...) Anyway, take care because the Covid-19 way of infection is really that bad! K-3 + K 135/2.5 Last edited by Jome; 07-22-2020 at 08:43 AM.

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03-18-2020, 05:39 AM - 1 Like	#19246
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by Racer X 69 There is always calesthenics. Push ups, sit ups, jumping jacks, running in place . . . . No equipment required. And if you want equipment, there is surely a staircase available. So many exercises with or without equipment involve fighting the Law of Gravity. NEW EQUIPMENT TO BE DELIVERED: A power & charging cord for my laptop. Late last week the original got caught in one of the scissor joints of the reclining chair i use. OOPS! Fortunately the delivery was in progress before AMAZON imposed some delivery restrictions because of the corona virus.

03-18-2020, 06:54 AM	#19248
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by aslyfox Question: How much does a gallon of water weigh? No clue. But a litre of water is 1 kg. In fact the definition of a litre is the volume of 1 kg of water.

03-18-2020, 07:01 AM	#19249
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Not going to be doing much buying for a while except possibly on line - it looks like everything is shutting down considerably, and since I'm in the at-risk health and age groups I'm going to be pulling my horns in a bit. But I just fell in love with something I have no intention of buying, it looks really cool but unfortunately I really don't need it at all and already have WAY too much techno-junk in the house... ASAHI PENTAX REPRONAR 805/113000 \| eBay ---------- Post added 03-18-20 at 07:11 AM ---------- Originally posted by bertwert No clue. But a litre of water is 1 kg. In fact the definition of a litre is the volume of 1 kg of water. One of the reasons why I'm a fan of the metric system is that I was bought up mostly using pounds etc. and always had a lot of trouble visualising the units, especially mass. Fortunately they switched from mixed Imperial and Metric to Metric the year before I started doing Physics, and suddenly I could see that e.g. a metric ton was a box a meter on a side full of water. It's even close to the old imperial unit - about 16 kilos out, which is negligible for a lot of purposes.

03-18-2020, 07:15 AM	#19250
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,123	Originally posted by aslyfox only incentive I've always been dumb never could work out on my own had to be part of a group my local gym is now closed until further notice simple exercises get up from a kitchen chair you are moving your body weight climbing stairs position your back against a wall while sitting and hold lifting milk jugs filled of water Question: How much does a gallon of water weigh? How Much Does a Gallon of Water Weigh? Easy Calculation Good ideas! Stairs can definitely provide a good work out. And if the ≈8 pounds of a gallon jug of water aren't heavy enough, then fill the jug with wet sand. That will more than double the weight. We've got a couple of stationary bikes in the basement set up in front of a surplus computer screen. An iPad connected to the screen lets us watch YouTube videos of long bicycle rides. There's tons of great cycling videos ranging from people's leisurely commutes in Amsterdam or New York City to scenic journeys in Italy, Utah, & Spain to serious training-focused videos that guide you on more intensive interval-training workouts.

03-18-2020, 07:20 AM - 1 Like	#19251
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by photoptimist We've got a couple of stationary bikes in the basement set up in front of a surplus computer screen. An iPad connected to the screen lets us watch YouTube videos of long bicycle rides. There's tons of great cycling videos ranging from people's leisurely commutes in Amsterdam or New York City to scenic journeys in Italy, Utah, & Spain to serious training-focused videos that guide you on more intensive interval-training workouts. That sounds like torture to me. A big reason for cycling is to be outside in the fresh air.

03-18-2020, 07:20 AM - 1 Like	#19252
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Marcus Rowland One of the reasons why I'm a fan of the metric system is that I was bought up mostly using pounds etc. and always had a lot of trouble visualising the units, especially mass. Fortunately they switched from mixed Imperial and Metric to Metric the year before I started doing Physics, and suddenly I could see that e.g. a metric ton was a box a meter on a side full of water. It's even close to the old imperial unit - about 16 kilos out, which is negligible for a lot of purposes. It's almost as if the metric system was logical in structure...

03-18-2020, 10:38 AM - 2 Likes	#19254
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by aslyfox How Much Does a Gallon of Water Weigh? Easy Calculation "A pint's a pound, the world around" Steve

03-18-2020, 11:05 AM - 3 Likes	#19255
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by stevebrot "A pint's a pound, the world around" I think times have changed. When I was in London several years ago, I paid around 4 pounds for a pint. - Craig

03-18-2020, 12:30 PM - 1 Like	#19256
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Originally posted by c.a.m I think times have changed. When I was in London several years ago, I paid around 4 pounds for a pint. - Craig When I started drinking back in the early 80s I remember paying 56p for a pint!!

03-18-2020, 12:48 PM - 8 Likes	#19257
crossed-up Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 495	Just received this for the princely sum of 9.00 GBP incl. postage. The *istDL2 was actually the first digital Pentax body I bought back when it first came out, so I have fond memories of it. The low price was due to leaky battery damage, which I figured wouldn’t be hard too deal with. Sure enough, after a good clean and a freshly charged set of batteries it all fired up and is now fully functional. Looks like I’m now set to start posing in the 6MP thread!

03-18-2020, 01:14 PM - 2 Likes	#19258
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Because I didn't have enough 200mm lenses yet and you can never let a cheap adaptall-2 lens go. The 200mm 1:3.5 04B

03-18-2020, 03:41 PM - 2 Likes	#19259
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by bertwert That sounds like torture to me. A big reason for cycling is to be outside in the fresh air. Set up a pedestal fan above the tv screen and switch it on, Button1 for zephyr mode 2 for breeze and 3 for gale. Initiate oscillate mode for variable wind direction. If you don't like riding against a head wind, set it up behind the bike to provide a tail wind. ---------- Post added 03-19-20 at 08:44 AM ---------- Originally posted by crossed-up The *istDL2 was actually the first digital Pentax body I bought back when it first came out, Wow, this brings memories, this was my first DSLR back in 2006. Replaced it with a K20 and gave it to my son, dont know what happened to it after that. I sold many photos i made with that camera.

03-19-2020, 12:23 AM	#19260
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Originally posted by Jome I recently acquired some cylindrical stuff that is more and more difficult to find those days (even by the fact that there is a lot of supply of these but with panicking crowds...) Anyway, take care because the Covid-19 way of infection is really that bad! K-3 + K 135/2.5 How much is this in SMU? (Scout's mint cookies)