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

slartibartfast01 · 12-01-2021, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

I noticed here in UK there are many food products that do not even state what country they are from.

What type of food products? I am pretty sure Tesco have the country of origin on the label. Maybe the ones that don't are from the UK but the beef I bought today was from Scotland.

Parallax · 12-01-2021, 01:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

I noticed here in UK there are many food products that do not even state what country they are from.

Country of origin is required by law in the U.S.

slartibartfast01 · 12-01-2021, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Country of origin is required by law in the U.S.

I am sure it is here as well. In fact there were concerns that meat from the USA like chlorine washed chicken might be allowed after Brexit with no labels showing the origin to disguise it as British chicken

robtcorl · 12-01-2021, 01:56 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

My favourite its their old smoked,

I cold smoke my own cheese, and also peppercorns among other things.

Attached Images

**savoche** · 12-01-2021, 01:59 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

Support your local producers!

Always.

Except when I support some faraway producer, that is.

Parallax · 12-01-2021, 02:02 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

I cold smoke my own cheese,

It seems like it would be hard to keep lit.

**savoche** · 12-01-2021, 02:03 PM - **2 Likes**

Hmm, and it was -13°C here this morning. Winter might be coming after all. That doesn't happen every year.

The bloody darkness arrives like clockwork, though. Bah.

**savoche** · 12-01-2021, 02:04 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

It seems like it would be hard to keep lit.

One would think it clogs the pipe stem, too

bertwert · 12-01-2021, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Try the aged and smoked. (I get it at Costco now.) But you're in Kingston right? The Balderson factory is an hour away just outside Perth. Day trip?

I've tried a couple of them, also acquired from Costco I believe - better than most cheap cheese at the store, and not too expensive if I recall correctly...

Still in BC as of now, but come January I'll be over that way. Maybe an idea for a day trip, if I incredulously find myself without any work to do

Parallax · 12-01-2021, 02:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Hmm, and it was -13°C here this morning. Winter might be coming after all. That doesn't happen every year.

It hit 70F here today. That's about 30-40 degrees above normal.

bertwert · 12-01-2021, 02:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Hmm, and it was -13°C here this morning. Winter might be coming after all. That doesn't happen every year.

The bloody darkness arrives like clockwork, though. Bah.

And here it seems like spring. 8°C above and pouring rain. We had nearly two feet deep snow not long ago, now it's barely six inches...

slartibartfast01 · 12-01-2021, 02:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Hmm, and it was -13°C here this morning. Winter might be coming after all. That doesn't happen every year.

The bloody darkness arrives like clockwork, though. Bah.

We went to Kristiansand on the ferry from North Shields (Newcastle) many years ago in January. After seeing the temperatures were well below zero I bought my partner some thermal underwear. When we got there the temperature was actually warmer than the UK at just above zero.
We ate in our hotel in the evening and bought a very expensive bottle of Italian wine (expensive because it was Norway not because the wine was good) and when the waiter opened the bottle he tasted it himself so we didn't even get to drink the whole bottle

. That is the only time in my life I have ever seen the waiter taste the wine.

**StiffLegged** · 12-01-2021, 02:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

One would think it clogs the pipe stem, too

Makes a simply ghastly mess of the bowl too.

**StiffLegged** · 12-01-2021, 02:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by slartibartfast01

...That is the only time in my life I have ever seen the waiter taste the wine.

I do hope you didn't tip him then!

slartibartfast01 · 12-01-2021, 02:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

I do hope you didn't tip him then!

No chance

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12-01-2021, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#93646
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by tim60 I noticed here in UK there are many food products that do not even state what country they are from. What type of food products? I am pretty sure Tesco have the country of origin on the label. Maybe the ones that don't are from the UK but the beef I bought today was from Scotland.

12-01-2021, 01:23 PM - 1 Like	#93647
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by tim60 I noticed here in UK there are many food products that do not even state what country they are from. Country of origin is required by law in the U.S.

12-01-2021, 01:40 PM	#93648
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by Parallax Country of origin is required by law in the U.S. I am sure it is here as well. In fact there were concerns that meat from the USA like chlorine washed chicken might be allowed after Brexit with no labels showing the origin to disguise it as British chicken

12-01-2021, 01:56 PM - 3 Likes	#93649
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by normhead My favourite its their old smoked, I cold smoke my own cheese, and also peppercorns among other things. Attached Images

12-01-2021, 01:59 PM - 3 Likes	#93650
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by StiffLegged Support your local producers! Always. Except when I support some faraway producer, that is.

12-01-2021, 02:02 PM - 5 Likes	#93651
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by robtcorl I cold smoke my own cheese, It seems like it would be hard to keep lit.

12-01-2021, 02:03 PM - 2 Likes	#93652
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Hmm, and it was -13°C here this morning. Winter might be coming after all. That doesn't happen every year. The bloody darkness arrives like clockwork, though. Bah.

12-01-2021, 02:04 PM - 5 Likes	#93653
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Parallax It seems like it would be hard to keep lit. One would think it clogs the pipe stem, too

12-01-2021, 02:08 PM	#93654
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by normhead Try the aged and smoked. (I get it at Costco now.) But you're in Kingston right? The Balderson factory is an hour away just outside Perth. Day trip? I've tried a couple of them, also acquired from Costco I believe - better than most cheap cheese at the store, and not too expensive if I recall correctly... Still in BC as of now, but come January I'll be over that way. Maybe an idea for a day trip, if I incredulously find myself without any work to do

12-01-2021, 02:08 PM - 1 Like	#93655
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by savoche Hmm, and it was -13°C here this morning. Winter might be coming after all. That doesn't happen every year. It hit 70F here today. That's about 30-40 degrees above normal.

12-01-2021, 02:09 PM - 1 Like	#93656
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by savoche Hmm, and it was -13°C here this morning. Winter might be coming after all. That doesn't happen every year. The bloody darkness arrives like clockwork, though. Bah. And here it seems like spring. 8°C above and pouring rain. We had nearly two feet deep snow not long ago, now it's barely six inches...

12-01-2021, 02:17 PM - 2 Likes	#93657
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by savoche Hmm, and it was -13°C here this morning. Winter might be coming after all. That doesn't happen every year. The bloody darkness arrives like clockwork, though. Bah. We went to Kristiansand on the ferry from North Shields (Newcastle) many years ago in January. After seeing the temperatures were well below zero I bought my partner some thermal underwear. When we got there the temperature was actually warmer than the UK at just above zero. We ate in our hotel in the evening and bought a very expensive bottle of Italian wine (expensive because it was Norway not because the wine was good) and when the waiter opened the bottle he tasted it himself so we didn't even get to drink the whole bottle . That is the only time in my life I have ever seen the waiter taste the wine.

12-01-2021, 02:26 PM - 2 Likes	#93658
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,615	Originally posted by savoche One would think it clogs the pipe stem, too Makes a simply ghastly mess of the bowl too.

12-01-2021, 02:28 PM - 1 Like	#93659
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,615	Originally posted by slartibartfast01 ...That is the only time in my life I have ever seen the waiter taste the wine. I do hope you didn't tip him then!

12-01-2021, 02:30 PM - 1 Like	#93660
slartibartfast01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,931	Originally posted by StiffLegged I do hope you didn't tip him then! No chance

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