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

CarlG · 09-11-2015, 01:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Anyone who thinks American beer needs more hops ... .

You're the one who put "satire thread" into the title, aren't you ...

**Ex Finn.** · 09-11-2015, 06:52 PM - **1 Like**

Too busy sampling beers, no time for hociR.

MarkJerling · 09-11-2015, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

...American beer.....

I'm pretty sure those two words don't belong in the same sentence. Slightly further North, the Upper Canada Brewing Co. in Toronto makes a pretty good beer.

**rod_grant** · 09-11-2015, 11:36 PM - **2 Likes**

I don't want to worry anyone, but I just noticed Jean P has some lenses for sale.
I am most concerned as to his state of mind: he has been an acquirer of photographic stuff to the point of obsession.
And now he has put some on the market.
What can it mean?
Does he need help? (I previously thought he needed help for his obsession!)
Has he gone stark raving bonkers?
Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France?
Is there any hope for him?

---------- Post added 09-12-2015 at 04:39 PM ----------

...just a thought:
Perhaps he is liquidating his collection to raise funds to buy a (dare I say it?) K3?

tim60 · 09-12-2015, 03:16 AM

Rod, you tease?

I would not be able to acquire so much stuff. There is the problem of where to put it, especially in the new house, and the matter of the loot needed.

Jean Poitiers · 09-12-2015, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

I don't want to worry anyone, but I just noticed Jean P has some lenses for sale.
I am most concerned as to his state of mind: he has been an acquirer of photographic stuff to the point of obsession.
And now he has put some on the market.
What can it mean?
Does he need help? (I previously thought he needed help for his obsession!)
Has he gone stark raving bonkers?
Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France?
Is there any hope for him?

---------- Post added 09-12-2015 at 04:39 PM ----------

...just a thought:
Perhaps he is liquidating his collection to raise funds to buy a (dare I say it?) K3?

Been there. Done that.

Oooops ...

(désolé)

**savoche** · 09-12-2015, 11:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rod_grant

I don't want to worry anyone, but I just noticed Jean P has some lenses for sale.
I am most concerned as to his state of mind: he has been an acquirer of photographic stuff to the point of obsession.
And now he has put some on the market.
What can it mean?
Does he need help? (I previously thought he needed help for his obsession!)
Has he gone stark raving bonkers?
Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France?
Is there any hope for him?

Nah, he's been known to sell gear before. Actually, I've accused him of being evil, a pusher, forcing me to buy more lenses - forcing as in putting lenses up for sale. Immorality if I ever saw it!

Yes, I have got some of his lenses at home...

Quote:

...just a thought:
Perhaps he is liquidating his collection to raise funds to buy a (dare I say it?) K3?

Too late for that, I'm afraid...

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Been there. Done that.

Oooops ...

(désolé)

See? Pure evil!

Last edited by savoche; 09-13-2015 at 10:37 AM.

Jean Poitiers · 09-12-2015, 12:19 PM

Response time

"I don't want to worry anyone, but I just noticed Jean P has some lenses for sale."

Correct.

"I am most concerned as to his state of mind: he has been an acquirer of photographic stuff to the point of obsession."

Oh, really ...

"And now he has put some on the market."

Only a "few" ... 1% or 2% maybe of the total ... ... starting to run out of room.

"What can it mean?"

Tokyo is doomed ...

"Does he need help? (I previously thought he needed help for his obsession!)"

Yep, Lawd know I need sum help !

"Has he gone stark raving bonkers?"

Define "bonkers" ...

"Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France?"

Not nearly enough for my case ...

"Is there any hope for him?"

Fill in the blank : _______________________________________________

FantasticMrFox · 09-12-2015, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

"Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France?"

[/I][/B]Not nearly enough for my case ...

Don't you worry folks, I'm a psych major (read "vastly unqualified undergrad who thinks he's already a great therapist in all but name"

), I've got this!

So, Jean ... how do you feel about this lens thing?

**Ex Finn.** · 09-12-2015, 08:32 PM - **1 Like**

Sell baby, sell...

**savoche** · 09-13-2015, 12:18 AM - **1 Like**

Nope, there's no hope for Jean, I'm afraid.

Q: How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Only one, but the bulb has got to really want to change.

...and, after all, what's the difference between Jean and a light bulb?

ZoeB · 09-13-2015, 12:47 AM - **1 Like**

Aw man, why didn't i check the forum when you guys were discussing beer?

Jean Poitiers · 09-13-2015, 02:47 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Nope, there's no hope for Jean, I'm afraid.

Q: How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Only one, but the bulb has got to really want to change.

...and, after all, what's the difference between Jean and a light bulb?

Answer = I am not as bright ...

**savoche** · 09-13-2015, 08:35 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Answer = I am not as bright ...

Neither is a bulb that needs changing

tim60 · 09-13-2015, 08:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ZoeB

Aw man, why didn't i check the forum when you guys were discussing beer?

You are allowed to return discussion to a topic already covered and temporarily faded aside to be replaced by some other topic.

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09-11-2015, 01:48 PM - 1 Like	#18781
CarlG Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 417	Originally posted by Parallax Anyone who thinks American beer needs more hops ... . You're the one who put "satire thread" into the title, aren't you ...

09-11-2015, 09:31 PM	#18783
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Parallax ...American beer..... I'm pretty sure those two words don't belong in the same sentence. Slightly further North, the Upper Canada Brewing Co. in Toronto makes a pretty good beer.

09-11-2015, 11:36 PM - 2 Likes	#18784
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	I don't want to worry anyone, but I just noticed Jean P has some lenses for sale. I am most concerned as to his state of mind: he has been an acquirer of photographic stuff to the point of obsession. And now he has put some on the market. What can it mean? Does he need help? (I previously thought he needed help for his obsession!) Has he gone stark raving bonkers? Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France? Is there any hope for him? ---------- Post added 09-12-2015 at 04:39 PM ---------- ...just a thought: Perhaps he is liquidating his collection to raise funds to buy a (dare I say it?) K3?

09-12-2015, 03:16 AM	#18785
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Rod, you tease? I would not be able to acquire so much stuff. There is the problem of where to put it, especially in the new house, and the matter of the loot needed.

09-12-2015, 07:11 AM	#18786
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by rod_grant I don't want to worry anyone, but I just noticed Jean P has some lenses for sale. I am most concerned as to his state of mind: he has been an acquirer of photographic stuff to the point of obsession. And now he has put some on the market. What can it mean? Does he need help? (I previously thought he needed help for his obsession!) Has he gone stark raving bonkers? Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France? Is there any hope for him? ---------- Post added 09-12-2015 at 04:39 PM ---------- ...just a thought: Perhaps he is liquidating his collection to raise funds to buy a (dare I say it?) K3? Been there. Done that. Oooops ... *(désolé)*

09-12-2015, 11:01 AM - 1 Like	#18787
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by rod_grant I don't want to worry anyone, but I just noticed Jean P has some lenses for sale. I am most concerned as to his state of mind: he has been an acquirer of photographic stuff to the point of obsession. And now he has put some on the market. What can it mean? Does he need help? (I previously thought he needed help for his obsession!) Has he gone stark raving bonkers? Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France? Is there any hope for him? Nah, he's been known to sell gear before. Actually, I've accused him of being evil, a pusher, forcing me to buy more lenses - forcing as in putting lenses up for sale. Immorality if I ever saw it! Yes, I have got some of his lenses at home... Quote: ...just a thought: Perhaps he is liquidating his collection to raise funds to buy a (dare I say it?) K3? Too late for that, I'm afraid... Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Been there. Done that. Oooops ... *(désolé)* See? Pure evil! Last edited by savoche; 09-13-2015 at 10:37 AM.

09-12-2015, 12:19 PM	#18788
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Response time "I don't want to worry anyone, but I just noticed Jean P has some lenses for sale." Correct. "I am most concerned as to his state of mind: he has been an acquirer of photographic stuff to the point of obsession." Oh, really ... *"And now he has put some on the market."* Only a "few" ... 1% or 2% maybe of the total ... ... starting to run out of room. "What can it mean?" Tokyo is doomed ... "Does he need help? (I previously thought he needed help for his obsession!)" Yep, Lawd know I need sum help ! *"Has he gone stark raving bonkers?"* Define "bonkers" ... *"Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France?"* Not nearly enough for my case ... "Is there any hope for him?" Fill in the blank : _______________________________________________

09-12-2015, 03:57 PM	#18789
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers "Are there dedicated therapists in his part of France?" [/I][/B]Not nearly enough for my case ... Don't you worry folks, I'm a psych major (read "vastly unqualified undergrad who thinks he's already a great therapist in all but name" ), I've got this! So, Jean ... how do you feel about this lens thing?

09-12-2015, 08:32 PM - 1 Like	#18790
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Sell baby, sell...

09-13-2015, 12:18 AM - 1 Like	#18791
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Nope, there's no hope for Jean, I'm afraid. Q: How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has got to really want to change. ...and, after all, what's the difference between Jean and a light bulb?

09-13-2015, 12:47 AM - 1 Like	#18792
ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	Aw man, why didn't i check the forum when you guys were discussing beer?

09-13-2015, 02:47 AM - 3 Likes	#18793
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche Nope, there's no hope for Jean, I'm afraid. Q: How many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has got to really want to change. ...and, after all, what's the difference between Jean and a light bulb? Answer = I am not as bright ...

09-13-2015, 08:35 AM - 2 Likes	#18794
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Answer = I am not as bright ... Neither is a bulb that needs changing

09-13-2015, 08:42 AM - 1 Like	#18795
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by ZoeB Aw man, why didn't i check the forum when you guys were discussing beer? You are allowed to return discussion to a topic already covered and temporarily faded aside to be replaced by some other topic.