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

Jean Poitiers · 07-22-2015, 06:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by magkelly

It's too bad we're on different continents because I'd dearly love to go thrift shopping with Jean. He has the luck of the Gods, I swear...

... merci. I pray often to Pentaximus.

Today and yesterday were a "bust" at my thrift store, but that happens a lot.

Maybe something this weekend ...

Ooops, gear talk ... sorry Big P

Here. That's better.

stevebrot · 07-22-2015, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Just take a carton of product off the shelf the next time you're there, and walk out without saying a thing, Steve ... it's obviously a birthright!

Not a good idea...Prince Charles currently owns the birthright.

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stevebrot · 07-22-2015, 09:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Shirley knot!

!!!

I knew her in High School!

Steve

tim60 · 07-22-2015, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

After next week's All Blacks vs Springboks game, I'll probably need a drink too!

Look at it this way: The only way you will not be on the winning side is if it is a draw. Can happen but not often.

So, "roll up, roll up, everyone is a winner."

---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 04:39 AM ----------

Originally posted by rod_grant

Apart from cannibalism and strong drink, this thread seems to have lost it's way: most of the food tags have even disappeared!
Have I shown you this one?
It is a luncheon plate of produce from beautiful North East Victoria.

You have shown a very similar one previously. Forgot which post.

---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 04:41 AM ----------

Originally posted by Parallax

Back on (off?) topic:

Bacon is vegetarian? Well, at least it is processed grass, and other stuff.

Racer X 69 · 07-22-2015, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Apart from cannibalism and strong drink, this thread seems to have lost it's way: most of the food tags have even disappeared!
Have I shown you this one?
It is a luncheon plate of produce from beautiful North East Victoria.

Looks delicious!

Racer X 69 · 07-22-2015, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by ZoeB

I was busy! Running a hut isn't easy.

Hut?

I thought y'all lived in igloos up there in Norway.

**savoche** · 07-22-2015, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Hut?

I thought y'all lived in igloos up there in Norway.

No, no, no. That's Greenland. Or Canadia or something.

In Norway we have mountain huts/cabins as our official religion. They are the temples where our souls live. "Vacation" around here means going to a remote hut in the mountains, preferably one without electricity or running water, pack a big, heavy backpack, and try to kill yourself by climbing every mountain top in sight.

I'm heading off to the mountains tomorrow morning. No running water for the next week

ZoeB · 07-22-2015, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by savoche

No, no, no. That's Greenland. Or Canadia or something.

In Norway we have mountain huts/cabins as our official religion. They are the temples where our souls live. "Vacation" around here means going to a remote hut in the mountains, preferably one without electricity or running water, pack a big, heavy backpack, and try to kill yourself by climbing every mountain top in sight.

I'm heading off to the mountains tomorrow morning. No running water for the next week

Yeah, and then some of them are also open as cafes to eat bizarre local foods such as 'græt og bakels', and a place for dripping wet, tired hikers to spend the night. They're staffed by a combination of university students and old, leathery 84 years olds, and I've been the acting Bosslady of one of them for part of the summer.

MarkJerling · 07-22-2015, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Oh my ... were you gone? Or, to be frank - who the heck are you?!
How about a ... Springbokkie?

I've never cared for the Creme de Menthe component, (not even in Depth Charges) but the Amarula is quite good on it's own.

---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 01:04 PM ----------

Originally posted by tim60

Look at it this way: The only way you will not be on the winning side is if it is a draw. Can happen but not often.
So, "roll up, roll up, everyone is a winner."

Indeed! The kids always ask: "Who are we supporting today?"

---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 01:08 PM ----------

Wiuth all this fence sitting, it's remided me of my last overseas trip. When you travel on two passports, and leave one country on one passport and enter another on the different passport, it confuses some border control staff. Usual questions are: "Where did you come from?" "Why is there no exit stamp in your passport?"

cbope · 07-23-2015, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I've never cared for the Creme de Menthe component, (not even in Depth Charges) but the Amarula is quite good on it's own.

---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 01:04 PM ----------

Indeed! The kids always ask: "Who are we supporting today?"

---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 01:08 PM ----------

Wiuth all this fence sitting, it's remided me of my last overseas trip. When you travel on two passports, and leave one country on one passport and enter another on the different passport, it confuses some border control staff. Usual questions are: "Where did you come from?" "Why is there no exit stamp in your passport?"

Don't try that in Russia, unless you want to unwillingly extend your stay. That little slip of paper they give you at the border to keep with your passport? Don't lose that either. If you don't have the right number of stamps on that paper... you're screwed. They don't play games.

ZoeB · 07-23-2015, 11:47 AM

Guys, I come back and the thread goes radio silent for 12 hours? what is this?

Also, I acquired stick-on googly eyes today. I figured I'd share. Upcoming shenanigans may or may not be proven with photographic evidence.

stevebrot · 07-23-2015, 01:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ZoeB

Also, I acquired stick-on googly eyes today.

You mean like these?

Steve

RoxnDox · 07-23-2015, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by ZoeB

Guys, I come back and the thread goes radio silent for 12 hours? what is this?

Also, I acquired stick-on googly eyes today. I figured I'd share. Upcoming shenanigans may or may not be proven with photographic evidence.

You've piqued our interest by combining stick-on things, shenanigans, and the avoidance of photographic evidence.... One does wonder what might get adorned with said googly eyes and what sort of shenigans might ensue!

Jim

**clackers** · 07-23-2015, 09:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Not a good idea...Prince Charles currently owns the birthright.

[

A couple of years ago a limousine carrying Charles and Camilla was trapped in a London street with protestors all around them, one of whom yelled out: "Off with their heads!"

MarkJerling · 07-24-2015, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by cbope

Don't try that in Russia, unless you want to unwillingly extend your stay. That little slip of paper they give you at the border to keep with your passport? Don't lose that either. If you don't have the right number of stamps on that paper... you're screwed. They don't play games.

Interesting. With South African and New Zealand passports, the only rule is I have to use the NZ one to enter and exit NZ, and the RSA one to enter and exit RSA. For other countries, I can use either (whichever gives the best options for visas) but the general rule is not to exit a country on a different passport than you entered with. That gets them irritated. Strangely, the sniffer dogs always like me - and I'm not even a smoker. Don't know why, but sniffer dogs love me. I usually get pulled aside for a more thorough inspection - so much so, that I now always take the red line - it's faster!

07-22-2015, 09:53 AM	#18257
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by clackers Just take a carton of product off the shelf the next time you're there, and walk out without saying a thing, Steve ... it's obviously a birthright! Not a good idea...Prince Charles currently owns the birthright. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 07-22-2015 at 10:00 AM.

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Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by magkelly It's too bad we're on different continents because I'd dearly love to go thrift shopping with Jean. He has the luck of the Gods, I swear... ... *merci*. I pray often to Pentaximus. Today and yesterday were a "bust" at my thrift store, but that happens a lot. Maybe something this weekend ... Ooops, gear talk ... sorry Big P Here. That's better.

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Shirley knot! !!! I knew her in High School! Steve

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,748	Originally posted by MarkJerling After next week's All Blacks vs Springboks game, I'll probably need a drink too! Look at it this way: The only way you will not be on the winning side is if it is a draw. Can happen but not often. So, "roll up, roll up, everyone is a winner." ---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 04:39 AM ---------- Originally posted by rod_grant Apart from cannibalism and strong drink, this thread seems to have lost it's way: most of the food tags have even disappeared! Have I shown you this one? It is a luncheon plate of produce from beautiful North East Victoria. You have shown a very similar one previously. Forgot which post. ---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 04:41 AM ---------- Originally posted by Parallax Back on (off?) topic: Bacon is vegetarian? Well, at least it is processed grass, and other stuff.

07-22-2015, 12:47 PM	#18260
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: 28,068	Originally posted by rod_grant Apart from cannibalism and strong drink, this thread seems to have lost it's way: most of the food tags have even disappeared! Have I shown you this one? It is a luncheon plate of produce from beautiful North East Victoria. Looks delicious!

07-22-2015, 12:48 PM	#18261
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: 28,068	Originally posted by ZoeB I was busy! Running a hut isn't easy. Hut? I thought y'all lived in igloos up there in Norway.

07-22-2015, 01:56 PM	#18262
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Hut? I thought y'all lived in igloos up there in Norway. No, no, no. That's Greenland. Or Canadia or something. In Norway we have mountain huts/cabins as our official religion. They are the temples where our souls live. "Vacation" around here means going to a remote hut in the mountains, preferably one without electricity or running water, pack a big, heavy backpack, and try to kill yourself by climbing every mountain top in sight. I'm heading off to the mountains tomorrow morning. No running water for the next week

07-22-2015, 02:07 PM	#18263
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Originally posted by savoche No, no, no. That's Greenland. Or Canadia or something. In Norway we have mountain huts/cabins as our official religion. They are the temples where our souls live. "Vacation" around here means going to a remote hut in the mountains, preferably one without electricity or running water, pack a big, heavy backpack, and try to kill yourself by climbing every mountain top in sight. I'm heading off to the mountains tomorrow morning. No running water for the next week Yeah, and then some of them are also open as cafes to eat bizarre local foods such as 'græt og bakels', and a place for dripping wet, tired hikers to spend the night. They're staffed by a combination of university students and old, leathery 84 years olds, and I've been the acting Bosslady of one of them for part of the summer.

07-22-2015, 06:02 PM	#18264
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Oh my ... were you gone? Or, to be frank - who the heck are you?! How about a ... Springbokkie? I've never cared for the Creme de Menthe component, (not even in Depth Charges) but the Amarula is quite good on it's own. ---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 01:04 PM ---------- Originally posted by tim60 Look at it this way: The only way you will not be on the winning side is if it is a draw. Can happen but not often. So, "roll up, roll up, everyone is a winner." Indeed! The kids always ask: "Who are we supporting today?" ---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 01:08 PM ---------- Wiuth all this fence sitting, it's remided me of my last overseas trip. When you travel on two passports, and leave one country on one passport and enter another on the different passport, it confuses some border control staff. Usual questions are: "Where did you come from?" "Why is there no exit stamp in your passport?"

07-23-2015, 12:01 AM	#18265
cbope Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki Posts: 664	Originally posted by MarkJerling I've never cared for the Creme de Menthe component, (not even in Depth Charges) but the Amarula is quite good on it's own. ---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 01:04 PM ---------- Indeed! The kids always ask: "Who are we supporting today?" ---------- Post added 07-23-15 at 01:08 PM ---------- Wiuth all this fence sitting, it's remided me of my last overseas trip. When you travel on two passports, and leave one country on one passport and enter another on the different passport, it confuses some border control staff. Usual questions are: "Where did you come from?" "Why is there no exit stamp in your passport?" Don't try that in Russia, unless you want to unwillingly extend your stay. That little slip of paper they give you at the border to keep with your passport? Don't lose that either. If you don't have the right number of stamps on that paper... you're screwed. They don't play games.

07-23-2015, 11:47 AM	#18266
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Guys, I come back and the thread goes radio silent for 12 hours? what is this? Also, I acquired stick-on googly eyes today. I figured I'd share. Upcoming shenanigans may or may not be proven with photographic evidence.

07-23-2015, 01:42 PM - 1 Like	#18267
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ZoeB Also, I acquired stick-on googly eyes today. You mean like these? Steve

07-23-2015, 07:02 PM	#18268
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by ZoeB Guys, I come back and the thread goes radio silent for 12 hours? what is this? Also, I acquired stick-on googly eyes today. I figured I'd share. Upcoming shenanigans may or may not be proven with photographic evidence. You've piqued our interest by combining stick-on things, shenanigans, and the avoidance of photographic evidence.... One does wonder what might get adorned with said googly eyes and what sort of shenigans might ensue! Jim

07-23-2015, 09:31 PM - 1 Like	#18269
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by stevebrot Not a good idea...Prince Charles currently owns the birthright. [ A couple of years ago a limousine carrying Charles and Camilla was trapped in a London street with protestors all around them, one of whom yelled out: "Off with their heads!"

07-24-2015, 04:24 AM	#18270
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by cbope Don't try that in Russia, unless you want to unwillingly extend your stay. That little slip of paper they give you at the border to keep with your passport? Don't lose that either. If you don't have the right number of stamps on that paper... you're screwed. They don't play games. Interesting. With South African and New Zealand passports, the only rule is I have to use the NZ one to enter and exit NZ, and the RSA one to enter and exit RSA. For other countries, I can use either (whichever gives the best options for visas) but the general rule is not to exit a country on a different passport than you entered with. That gets them irritated. Strangely, the sniffer dogs always like me - and I'm not even a smoker. Don't know why, but sniffer dogs love me. I usually get pulled aside for a more thorough inspection - so much so, that I now always take the red line - it's faster!