why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

MarkJerling · 02-15-2021, 02:29 AM - **4 Likes**

Mate of mine used to have a '58 Cadillac Series 75. That filled a parking bay nicely. Actually, it filled two nicely.
Like this one, not my photo.

It was his dad's car originally. Dad was quite well off and they used to go on holiday by boat. The car went along, on the boat, so that they would have their own car to cruise around in wherever they went for holidays. That's the life.

MarkJerling · 02-15-2021, 02:49 AM - **4 Likes**

Our boy off so empty nesters now. Here's him, yesterday, waiting to join the army bus.

Racer X 69 · 02-15-2021, 03:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Our boy off so empty nesters now. Here's him, yesterday, waiting to join the army bus.

No masks?

tim60 · 02-15-2021, 03:46 AM - **4 Likes**

News recently is the the Duchess of Sussex is expecting. If born in USA the child would be eligible to be President, and that only requires being elected. And the same child would also be the in line to the English throne.

Subject to the right combination of future events occurring this means it is conceivable that a future monarch of England could have a 4 or 8 year sojourn as POTUS.

Extremely unlikely but an amusing thought.

Racer X 69 · 02-15-2021, 04:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

Cars that fit the bays are for other people: why would one want a car like that?

They are compensating for a lack of, um, manliness.

robtcorl · 02-15-2021, 04:30 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Who were the Bakers?

AKA, baking potatoes.
Also can be grilled bakers.

**rod_grant** · 02-15-2021, 05:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Our boy off so empty nesters now. Here's him, yesterday, waiting to join the army bus.

It looks like he forgot to pack!
His bag looks decidedly empty, or at least under-utilised.

MarkJerling · 02-15-2021, 05:25 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

No masks?

They had to wear masks on the bus. Currently, we only have a few active cases in the whole country, so, yes, a bit different here than elsewhere.
We did go back into Level 2 last night and that will be re-evaluated in two days time. Auckland (NZ's largest city) is back to Level 3 for the same three days. (Which means stay at home for them for everyone other than essential workers)
All this because we have just discovered 3 community cases in the country and they're in South Auckland.

So, the army recruits from Auckland are being kept separate from everyone else until their Covid test results are in. Separate barracks, etc.

MarkJerling · 02-15-2021, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

It looks like he forgot to pack!
His bag looks decidedly empty, or at least under-utilised.

Yes, the bag is bigger than it needs to be. Originally, the private clothing / gear list was quite long but the final list provided shrunk that down somewhat, by which time the bag was already purchased. It matters not - very soon he'll have a whole lot of kit that won't fit into or need to fit into that bag!

MarkJerling · 02-15-2021, 05:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

AKA, baking potatoes.
Also can be grilled bakers.

Aha! Clear as mud now.

robtcorl · 02-15-2021, 05:57 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Our boy off so empty nesters now. Here's him, yesterday, waiting to join the army bus.

Takes me back to dropping off my oldest son for the Air Force in 1994. Pop shed a few tears.
He served his 4 years, then later went into the active reserves. The Air Force has been very good for, and to him. He is currently a Master Sgt.

**StiffLegged** · 02-15-2021, 06:59 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Our boy off so empty nesters now. Here's him, yesterday, waiting to join the army bus.

I had to look hard to spot the family resemblance: no pizza, no wine bottle and no lurid lycra. Apart from that he looks very like his father’s photo.

. To think he was the size of a wombat not that long ago! Have you bagged his room for a new photo studio yet?

robtcorl · 02-15-2021, 07:21 AM - **3 Likes**

For your viewing pleasure:
https://tvwbb.com/threads/death-by-bacon.85519/

Racer X 69 · 02-15-2021, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

For your viewing pleasure:
Death by bacon | The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board

Bacon pie.

Mmmmmm........tasty!

lesmore49 · 02-15-2021, 09:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Mate of mine used to have a '58 Cadillac Series 75. That filled a parking bay nicely. Actually, it filled two nicely.
Like this one, not my photo.

It was his dad's car originally. Dad was quite well off and they used to go on holiday by boat. The car went along, on the boat, so that they would have their own car to cruise around in wherever they went for holidays. That's the life.

Reminds me of the Cadillac used in one of my favourite movies, Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, starring Cary Grant as the man on the run, Eva Marie Saint as the villainess/ heroine and James Mason as the smooth, albeit oily villain.

Even though this movie was made in 1958, and has been available for viewing for many a year, I don't want to say more, as it may spoil this film for those who haven't seen it, as of yet.

Highly recommended by @ 2.

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02-15-2021, 02:29 AM - 4 Likes	#85501
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Mate of mine used to have a '58 Cadillac Series 75. That filled a parking bay nicely. Actually, it filled two nicely. Like this one, not my photo. It was his dad's car originally. Dad was quite well off and they used to go on holiday by boat. The car went along, on the boat, so that they would have their own car to cruise around in wherever they went for holidays. That's the life.

02-15-2021, 03:26 AM - 1 Like	#85503
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by MarkJerling Our boy off so empty nesters now. Here's him, yesterday, waiting to join the army bus. No masks?

02-15-2021, 03:46 AM - 4 Likes	#85504
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,742	News recently is the the Duchess of Sussex is expecting. If born in USA the child would be eligible to be President, and that only requires being elected. And the same child would also be the in line to the English throne. Subject to the right combination of future events occurring this means it is conceivable that a future monarch of England could have a 4 or 8 year sojourn as POTUS. Extremely unlikely but an amusing thought.

02-15-2021, 04:24 AM - 2 Likes	#85505
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by StiffLegged Cars that fit the bays are for other people: why would one want a car like that? They are compensating for a lack of, um, manliness.

02-15-2021, 04:30 AM - 4 Likes	#85506
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by MarkJerling Who were the Bakers? AKA, baking potatoes. Also can be grilled bakers.

02-15-2021, 05:15 AM - 1 Like	#85507
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by MarkJerling Our boy off so empty nesters now. Here's him, yesterday, waiting to join the army bus. It looks like he forgot to pack! His bag looks decidedly empty, or at least under-utilised.

02-15-2021, 05:25 AM - 2 Likes	#85508
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Originally posted by Racer X 69 No masks? They had to wear masks on the bus. Currently, we only have a few active cases in the whole country, so, yes, a bit different here than elsewhere. We did go back into Level 2 last night and that will be re-evaluated in two days time. Auckland (NZ's largest city) is back to Level 3 for the same three days. (Which means stay at home for them for everyone other than essential workers) All this because we have just discovered 3 community cases in the country and they're in South Auckland. So, the army recruits from Auckland are being kept separate from everyone else until their Covid test results are in. Separate barracks, etc.

02-15-2021, 05:28 AM	#85509
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Originally posted by rod_grant It looks like he forgot to pack! His bag looks decidedly empty, or at least under-utilised. Yes, the bag is bigger than it needs to be. Originally, the private clothing / gear list was quite long but the final list provided shrunk that down somewhat, by which time the bag was already purchased. It matters not - very soon he'll have a whole lot of kit that won't fit into or need to fit into that bag!

02-15-2021, 05:29 AM - 1 Like	#85510
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,405	Originally posted by robtcorl AKA, baking potatoes. Also can be grilled bakers. Aha! Clear as mud now.

02-15-2021, 05:57 AM - 4 Likes	#85511
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by MarkJerling Our boy off so empty nesters now. Here's him, yesterday, waiting to join the army bus. Takes me back to dropping off my oldest son for the Air Force in 1994. Pop shed a few tears. He served his 4 years, then later went into the active reserves. The Air Force has been very good for, and to him. He is currently a Master Sgt.

02-15-2021, 06:59 AM - 5 Likes	#85512
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,616	Originally posted by MarkJerling Our boy off so empty nesters now. Here's him, yesterday, waiting to join the army bus. I had to look hard to spot the family resemblance: no pizza, no wine bottle and no lurid lycra. Apart from that he looks very like his father’s photo. . To think he was the size of a wombat not that long ago! Have you bagged his room for a new photo studio yet?

02-15-2021, 07:21 AM - 3 Likes	#85513
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	For your viewing pleasure: https://tvwbb.com/threads/death-by-bacon.85519/

02-15-2021, 09:08 AM	#85514
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by robtcorl For your viewing pleasure: Death by bacon \| The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board Bacon pie. Mmmmmm........tasty!

02-15-2021, 09:08 AM - 1 Like	#85515
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	Originally posted by MarkJerling Mate of mine used to have a '58 Cadillac Series 75. That filled a parking bay nicely. Actually, it filled two nicely. Like this one, not my photo. It was his dad's car originally. Dad was quite well off and they used to go on holiday by boat. The car went along, on the boat, so that they would have their own car to cruise around in wherever they went for holidays. That's the life. Reminds me of the Cadillac used in one of my favourite movies, Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, starring Cary Grant as the man on the run, Eva Marie Saint as the villainess/ heroine and James Mason as the smooth, albeit oily villain. Even though this movie was made in 1958, and has been available for viewing for many a year, I don't want to say more, as it may spoil this film for those who haven't seen it, as of yet. Highly recommended by @ 2.

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