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

bertwert · 03-29-2021, 08:01 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Among other types of vehicles, the Canadian military also has some military spec Chevy Silverados. An army guy told me they are referred to commonly as Milverados.

Referred to as Milverados yep, though the 'proper' name is LUVW MILCOTS (Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled Military Commercial Off The Shelf)

**savoche** · 03-29-2021, 08:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Wow ! That looks really good to me. Sure beats my lunches when I was working, which were usually peanut butter and jam sandwiches on rye, with a couple of oreo cookies and a can of coke to wash it all the way down.

Looking at that and remembering when I was single, the food, I used make for my meals...I think I would come in on my days off...back then,

For lunch there's a hot meal a day (and a veggie option), the soup of the day, a well stocked salad buffet, as well as bread and spreads. And usually some youghurt. And cake on Fridays - we're civilised, after all.

Price for visitors is about $12 a day (which isn't too bad, really), so yes, $40 a month is good.

And yes, if I happen to be nearby around lunchtime on a day off I will still stop by

Racer X 69 · 03-29-2021, 08:35 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

I sure am glad they can’t figure out a way to drill and fill from home. For sure if they did management would hit the Machinist’s union for wage cuts.

Racer X 69 · 03-29-2021, 08:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Price for visitors is about $12 a day (which isn't too bad, really), so yes, $40 a month is good.

Math must not be your strength, eh?

Twelve bucks a day is way over forty bucks a month.

**savoche** · 03-29-2021, 09:01 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Math must not be your strength, eh?

Twelve bucks a day is way over forty bucks a month.

Yes sir, that sort of was the point.

**savoche** · 03-29-2021, 10:50 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Referred to as Milverados yep, though the 'proper' name is LUVW MILCOTS (Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled Military Commercial Off The Shelf)

Gotta luv military acronyms

But LUV COTS sounds seriously wrong.

lesmore49 · 03-29-2021, 10:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

For lunch there's a hot meal a day (and a veggie option), the soup of the day, a well stocked salad buffet, as well as bread and spreads. And usually some youghurt. And cake on Fridays - we're civilised, after all.

Price for visitors is about $12 a day (which isn't too bad, really), so yes, $40 a month is good.

And yes, if I happen to be nearby around lunchtime on a day off I will still stop by

You got things good in Norway !

lesmore49 · 03-29-2021, 11:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Referred to as Milverados yep, though the 'proper' name is LUVW MILCOTS (Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled Military Commercial Off The Shelf)

Bert,

I recall back in the '70's or '80's the Canadian Forces also used to have some Chevy square look pickups that were built to Cdn. military specs and were one and a quarter ton, 4WD pickup trucks that were very popular when the military disposed of them via govt. auction. Hunters/ outdoorsmen liked them for their extra HD specs.

Also you being a military guy, would probably have a view on those VW litis the Cdn. Forces had for awhile. To, me being a layman they didn't look too impressive or safe for soldier use, but I was impressed when they were replaced by the Mercedes G wagon, military spec 4WD.

Les

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8...i1HbRDX6xtQagI

lesmore49 · 03-29-2021, 11:25 AM - **1 Like**

Saw this article in a newspaper about a pedestrian bridge in China. Very high bridge, architecturally appealing....but no, nope, no no....I wouldn't want to walk across it. Think my vertigo would cut in.

China's 'bendy' glass bridge that's so extraordinary some didn't believe it was real* | Daily Mail Online

**savoche** · 03-29-2021, 11:36 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

You got things good in Norway !

Apart from a few select things - "winter" being among them - I have little reason to complain.

Not that I'm reasonable. I'll complain anyway - as you all know

**savoche** · 03-29-2021, 11:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Saw this article in a newspaper about a pedestrian bridge in China. Very high bridge, architecturally appealing....but no, nope, no no....I wouldn't want to walk across it. Think my vertigo would cut in.

China's 'bendy' glass bridge that's so extraordinary some didn't believe it was real* | Daily Mail Online

Cool! I'd like to walk that one

There looks to be a covered strip in the middle for those not liking the glass floor - no reason to dig in your heels!

Youtu.be

lesmore49 · 03-29-2021, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Cool! I'd like to walk that one

There looks to be a covered strip in the middle for those not liking the glass floor - no reason to dig in your heels!

https://youtu.be/72OACa0jdyw

You're a braver man than I....

Racer X 69 · 03-29-2021, 12:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Saw this article in a newspaper about a pedestrian bridge in China. Very high bridge, architecturally appealing....but no, nope, no no....I wouldn't want to walk across it. Think my vertigo would cut in.

China's 'bendy' glass bridge that's so extraordinary some didn't believe it was real* | Daily Mail Online

Looks like quite the interesting structure visually.

And based on my understanding of structures, quite strong too. As shapes go, the weakest is a box. A parallelogram is stronger, followed by a triangle, which is very strong. In all of these shapes, each has flat sides. The loads applied to each structure are carried along those sides to the corners. Using a bunch of squares to make a structure results in a very weak structure. Parallelograms are better, because the loads are carried to the corners, then redistributed to the next shape with less energy being lost to distortion of the shape as happens with a square or rectangular box. Still not as efficient as the triangle though, which can pick up and transmit loads very efficiently along the structure.

Look at bridges with triangular structures that support them.

But the strongest shape is a circle. The load is carried nearly infinetely around the arc.

Very strong.

And safe.

MarkJerling · 03-29-2021, 12:55 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Looks like quite the interesting structure visually.

And based on my understanding of structures, quite strong too. As shapes go, the weakest is a box. A parallelogram is stronger, followed by a triangle, which is very strong. In all of these shapes, each has flat sides. The loads applied to each structure are carried along those sides to the corners. Using a bunch of squares to make a structure results in a very weak structure. Parallelograms are better, because the loads are carried to the corners, then redistributed to the next shape with less energy being lost to distortion of the shape as happens with a square or rectangular box. Still not as efficient as the triangle though, which can pick up and transmit loads very efficiently along the structure.

Look at bridges with triangular structures that support them.

But the strongest shape is a circle. The load is carried nearly infinetely around the arc.

Very strong.

True. Which is why pizza ovens are domes!

**StiffLegged** · 03-29-2021, 01:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

True. Which is why pizza ovens are domes!

But do you have a structural engineer's report on your pizza oven, Mark? Building Control would have you in the UK without one sir, you'll have to pull it down and make good sir, we insist sir!

03-29-2021, 12:51 PM - 1 Like	#86758
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: 28,064	Originally posted by lesmore49 Saw this article in a newspaper about a pedestrian bridge in China. Very high bridge, architecturally appealing....but no, nope, no no....I wouldn't want to walk across it. Think my vertigo would cut in. China's 'bendy' glass bridge that's so extraordinary some didn't believe it was real* \| Daily Mail Online Looks like quite the interesting structure visually. And based on my understanding of structures, quite strong too. As shapes go, the weakest is a box. A parallelogram is stronger, followed by a triangle, which is very strong. In all of these shapes, each has flat sides. The loads applied to each structure are carried along those sides to the corners. Using a bunch of squares to make a structure results in a very weak structure. Parallelograms are better, because the loads are carried to the corners, then redistributed to the next shape with less energy being lost to distortion of the shape as happens with a square or rectangular box. Still not as efficient as the triangle though, which can pick up and transmit loads very efficiently along the structure. Look at bridges with triangular structures that support them. But the strongest shape is a circle. The load is carried nearly infinetely around the arc. Very strong. And safe. Last edited by Racer X 69; 03-29-2021 at 12:58 PM.

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03-29-2021, 08:01 AM - 5 Likes	#86746
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by lesmore49 Among other types of vehicles, the Canadian military also has some military spec Chevy Silverados. An army guy told me they are referred to commonly as Milverados. Referred to as Milverados yep, though the 'proper' name is LUVW MILCOTS (Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled Military Commercial Off The Shelf)

03-29-2021, 08:18 AM - 1 Like	#86747
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by lesmore49 Wow ! That looks really good to me. Sure beats my lunches when I was working, which were usually peanut butter and jam sandwiches on rye, with a couple of oreo cookies and a can of coke to wash it all the way down. Looking at that and remembering when I was single, the food, I used make for my meals...I think I would come in on my days off...back then, For lunch there's a hot meal a day (and a veggie option), the soup of the day, a well stocked salad buffet, as well as bread and spreads. And usually some youghurt. And cake on Fridays - we're civilised, after all. Price for visitors is about $12 a day (which isn't too bad, really), so yes, $40 a month is good. And yes, if I happen to be nearby around lunchtime on a day off I will still stop by

03-29-2021, 08:35 AM - 2 Likes	#86748
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: 28,064	Originally posted by robtcorl I sure am glad they can’t figure out a way to drill and fill from home. For sure if they did management would hit the Machinist’s union for wage cuts.

03-29-2021, 08:42 AM - 1 Like	#86749
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: 28,064	Originally posted by savoche Price for visitors is about $12 a day (which isn't too bad, really), so yes, $40 a month is good. Math must not be your strength, eh? Twelve bucks a day is way over forty bucks a month.

03-29-2021, 09:01 AM - 4 Likes	#86750
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Math must not be your strength, eh? Twelve bucks a day is way over forty bucks a month. Yes sir, that sort of was the point.

03-29-2021, 10:50 AM - 5 Likes	#86751
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by bertwert Referred to as Milverados yep, though the 'proper' name is LUVW MILCOTS (Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled Military Commercial Off The Shelf) Gotta luv military acronyms But LUV COTS sounds seriously wrong.

03-29-2021, 10:59 AM - 2 Likes	#86752
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,328	Originally posted by savoche For lunch there's a hot meal a day (and a veggie option), the soup of the day, a well stocked salad buffet, as well as bread and spreads. And usually some youghurt. And cake on Fridays - we're civilised, after all. Price for visitors is about $12 a day (which isn't too bad, really), so yes, $40 a month is good. And yes, if I happen to be nearby around lunchtime on a day off I will still stop by You got things good in Norway !

03-29-2021, 11:07 AM - 1 Like	#86753
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,328	Originally posted by bertwert Referred to as Milverados yep, though the 'proper' name is LUVW MILCOTS (Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled Military Commercial Off The Shelf) Bert, I recall back in the '70's or '80's the Canadian Forces also used to have some Chevy square look pickups that were built to Cdn. military specs and were one and a quarter ton, 4WD pickup trucks that were very popular when the military disposed of them via govt. auction. Hunters/ outdoorsmen liked them for their extra HD specs. Also you being a military guy, would probably have a view on those VW litis the Cdn. Forces had for awhile. To, me being a layman they didn't look too impressive or safe for soldier use, but I was impressed when they were replaced by the Mercedes G wagon, military spec 4WD. Les https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8...i1HbRDX6xtQagI

03-29-2021, 11:25 AM - 1 Like	#86754
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,328	Saw this article in a newspaper about a pedestrian bridge in China. Very high bridge, architecturally appealing....but no, nope, no no....I wouldn't want to walk across it. Think my vertigo would cut in. China's 'bendy' glass bridge that's so extraordinary some didn't believe it was real* \| Daily Mail Online

03-29-2021, 11:36 AM - 4 Likes	#86755
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by lesmore49 You got things good in Norway ! Apart from a few select things - "winter" being among them - I have little reason to complain. Not that I'm reasonable. I'll complain anyway - as you all know

03-29-2021, 12:41 PM	#86757
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,328	Originally posted by savoche Cool! I'd like to walk that one There looks to be a covered strip in the middle for those not liking the glass floor - no reason to dig in your heels! https://youtu.be/72OACa0jdyw You're a braver man than I....

03-29-2021, 12:55 PM - 3 Likes	#86759
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Looks like quite the interesting structure visually. And based on my understanding of structures, quite strong too. As shapes go, the weakest is a box. A parallelogram is stronger, followed by a triangle, which is very strong. In all of these shapes, each has flat sides. The loads applied to each structure are carried along those sides to the corners. Using a bunch of squares to make a structure results in a very weak structure. Parallelograms are better, because the loads are carried to the corners, then redistributed to the next shape with less energy being lost to distortion of the shape as happens with a square or rectangular box. Still not as efficient as the triangle though, which can pick up and transmit loads very efficiently along the structure. Look at bridges with triangular structures that support them. But the strongest shape is a circle. The load is carried nearly infinetely around the arc. Very strong. True. Which is why pizza ovens are domes!

03-29-2021, 01:00 PM - 1 Like	#86760
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,611	Originally posted by MarkJerling True. Which is why pizza ovens are domes! But do you have a structural engineer's report on your pizza oven, Mark? Building Control would have you in the UK without one sir, you'll have to pull it down and make good sir, we insist sir!

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