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

Rupert · 01-02-2016, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Over the top.

The roll should always be oriented so the paper unrolls over the top and outwards, like the roll on the left.

Any other way is incorrect.

Agree 100%! Over the years, as a plumber working in many hundreds of homes, I found there to be a direct link to the type of customer you were serving by the way the TP & Paper Towels were hung. Evil vs Good is a very accurate description 90% of the time.......maybe that other 10% is cat owners that had no choice?

I could also determine financial condition by the grade of paper towels used.....and was seldom wrong.

Regards!

dansamy · 01-02-2016, 10:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I thought so.

I've had two places where the setup was like yours. One was a manufactured home (a mobile really), and the other was a hobby farm, with several poles, two meters, and wires .

Sounds like standard electric utility stuff.

Yep.

Except I'm cheap and would do the work myself and save a few bucks.

Oh, and the utilities are underground from to road to the transformer, and then the house, so no mast or pole to break. What is a pain is the power and phone out on the road are overhead, so when the wind blows or snow knocks trees and branches down the power and phone get torn down.

Like this (last winter, but it happens at least once each year).

Yes, it's a 30+ year old trailer. (At 30+ years old, it's a trailer. Ain't no "mobile home" or "manufactured" nothing to it!) The reason I have to have an electrician is because the power company will not reconnect without an electrician's sign off that the 200a breaker service is wired correctly. The new pole is up and everything is ready, but the county office is closed on the weekends. Bastards! So, Monday it is!

Joel B · 01-02-2016, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Yes, it's a 30+ year old trailer.

Wife's grandma had a double wide built in 85. Actually really nice and well made... That is until her son got it and wrecked it!

The one we deal with now, was built in 95 and is not so well made. Had to replace plumbing, roof, a/c, some electrical and a door!
Other than the power debacle, is it a comfortable place to live?

Joel B · 01-02-2016, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

But how will you get those coveted Only-One-Eye-in Focus™ portraits?

got it covered!

dansamy · 01-02-2016, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by Joel B

Wife's grandma had a double wide built in 85. Actually really nice and well made... That is until her son got it and wrecked it!

The one we deal with now, was built in 95 and is not so well made. Had to replace plumbing, roof, a/c, some electrical and a door!
Other than the power debacle, is it a comfortable place to live?

It's not too bad. It's too small for us, which is really why I will be looking to buy a site-built house this year. After that, I'll probably do a small amount of work on it so that one of the kids can make a bachelor pad out of it during college.

tim60 · 01-03-2016, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Over the top.

The roll should always be oriented so the paper unrolls over the top and outwards, like the roll on the left.

Any other way is incorrect.

'Incorrect' - that word is too fancy.

Use the plain speak, lawyer unfriendly, word 'wrong'. Easier to say, one syllable, too.

---------- Post added 01-03-16 at 05:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

I have cats. Over is good, under is evil, and it is also incorrect according to the original patent on TP.

And you must read my previous post, too.

**savoche** · 01-03-2016, 06:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

'Incorrect' - that word is too fancy.

Use the plain speak, lawyer unfriendly, word 'wrong'. Easier to say, one syllable, too.[COLOR="Silver"]

'Wrong' is correct!

Parallax · 01-03-2016, 06:29 AM

Originally posted by savoche

'Wrong' is correct!

Correct seems a bit pretentious. "Wrong is right" seems more befitting a discourse on plain speaking.

**monochrome** · 01-03-2016, 06:49 AM

Oy. My last post in March '15 was to recommend Immodium AD. Today you're talking about which way the TP should hang.

Did anyone talk about anything else in between? Anybody want to catch me up?

dansamy · 01-03-2016, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

It's not too bad. It's too small for us, which is really why I will be looking to buy a site-built house this year. After that, I'll probably do a small amount of work on it so that one of the kids can make a bachelor pad out of it during college.

And I'd really rather a small townhome, but the teenagers...

Parallax · 01-03-2016, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Did anyone talk about anything else in between?

You'd have to read it to believe it.

**savoche** · 01-03-2016, 06:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Correct seems a bit pretentious. "Wrong is right" seems more befitting a discourse on plain speaking.

Pretentious is condescending, you snob. Correct is right, and right is not quite correct when it comes to wrong.

**savoche** · 01-03-2016, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Oy. My last post in March '15 was to recommend Immodium AD. Today you're talking about which way the TP should hang.

Did anyone talk about anything else in between? Anybody want to catch me up?

No. And no.

mohb · 01-03-2016, 06:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

The 4 cyl Vanguard was much more reliable and less prone to rust than the 6 cyl Vanguard. There is one of them as a gate ornament at a place near Pt Augusta at the south end of Pichi Richi Pass.

One of the joys of reading this thread

such erudition

I always read this thread 'backwards' i.e. starting at last post, it's fascinating to find out what set 'topics' going only after reading numerous posts

Joel B · 01-03-2016, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

You'd have to read it to believe it.

Or watch Seinfeld, you'll get the same effect!

Originally posted by dansamy

And I'd really rather a small townhome, but the teenagers...

Medium sized, no yard and LOTS of parking since you have teenagers!! Our house looks like a used car lot most of the time!

Originally posted by mohb

One of the joys of reading this thread such erudition I always read this thread 'backwards' i.e. starting at last post, it's fascinating to find out what set 'topics' going only after reading numerous posts

By George, I think he's got it!!

01-03-2016, 12:17 AM	#22266
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,738	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Over the top. The roll should always be oriented so the paper unrolls over the top and outwards, like the roll on the left. Any other way is incorrect. 'Incorrect' - that word is too fancy. Use the plain speak, lawyer unfriendly, word 'wrong'. Easier to say, one syllable, too. ---------- Post added 01-03-16 at 05:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by VoiceOfReason I have cats. Over is good, under is evil, and it is also incorrect according to the original patent on TP. And you must read my previous post, too. Last edited by tim60; 01-03-2016 at 12:24 AM.

01-03-2016, 06:58 AM - 1 Like	#22274
mohb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,912	Originally posted by tim60 The 4 cyl Vanguard was much more reliable and less prone to rust than the 6 cyl Vanguard. There is one of them as a gate ornament at a place near Pt Augusta at the south end of Pichi Richi Pass. One of the joys of reading this thread such erudition I always read this thread 'backwards' i.e. starting at last post, it's fascinating to find out what set 'topics' going only after reading numerous posts Last edited by mohb; 01-03-2016 at 07:04 AM.

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01-02-2016, 09:33 PM	#22261
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Over the top. The roll should always be oriented so the paper unrolls over the top and outwards, like the roll on the left. Any other way is incorrect. Agree 100%! Over the years, as a plumber working in many hundreds of homes, I found there to be a direct link to the type of customer you were serving by the way the TP & Paper Towels were hung. Evil vs Good is a very accurate description 90% of the time.......maybe that other 10% is cat owners that had no choice? I could also determine financial condition by the grade of paper towels used.....and was seldom wrong. Regards!

01-02-2016, 10:08 PM - 1 Like	#22262
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I thought so. I've had two places where the setup was like yours. One was a manufactured home (a mobile really), and the other was a hobby farm, with several poles, two meters, and wires . Sounds like standard electric utility stuff. Yep. Except I'm cheap and would do the work myself and save a few bucks. Oh, and the utilities are underground from to road to the transformer, and then the house, so no mast or pole to break. What is a pain is the power and phone out on the road are overhead, so when the wind blows or snow knocks trees and branches down the power and phone get torn down. Like this (last winter, but it happens at least once each year). Yes, it's a 30+ year old trailer. (At 30+ years old, it's a trailer. Ain't no "mobile home" or "manufactured" nothing to it!) The reason I have to have an electrician is because the power company will not reconnect without an electrician's sign off that the 200a breaker service is wired correctly. The new pole is up and everything is ready, but the county office is closed on the weekends. Bastards! So, Monday it is!

01-02-2016, 10:22 PM	#22263
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by dansamy Yes, it's a 30+ year old trailer. Wife's grandma had a double wide built in 85. Actually really nice and well made... That is until her son got it and wrecked it! The one we deal with now, was built in 95 and is not so well made. Had to replace plumbing, roof, a/c, some electrical and a door! Other than the power debacle, is it a comfortable place to live?

01-02-2016, 10:26 PM	#22264
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by Parallax But how will you get those coveted Only-One-Eye-in Focus™ portraits? got it covered!

01-02-2016, 10:30 PM	#22265
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by Joel B Wife's grandma had a double wide built in 85. Actually really nice and well made... That is until her son got it and wrecked it! The one we deal with now, was built in 95 and is not so well made. Had to replace plumbing, roof, a/c, some electrical and a door! Other than the power debacle, is it a comfortable place to live? It's not too bad. It's too small for us, which is really why I will be looking to buy a site-built house this year. After that, I'll probably do a small amount of work on it so that one of the kids can make a bachelor pad out of it during college.

01-03-2016, 06:02 AM - 1 Like	#22267
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by tim60 'Incorrect' - that word is too fancy. Use the plain speak, lawyer unfriendly, word 'wrong'. Easier to say, one syllable, too.[COLOR="Silver"] 'Wrong' is correct!

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by savoche 'Wrong' is correct! Correct seems a bit pretentious. "Wrong is right" seems more befitting a discourse on plain speaking.

01-03-2016, 06:49 AM	#22269
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Oy. My last post in March '15 was to recommend Immodium AD. Today you're talking about which way the TP should hang. Did anyone talk about anything else in between? Anybody want to catch me up?

01-03-2016, 06:49 AM	#22270
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by dansamy It's not too bad. It's too small for us, which is really why I will be looking to buy a site-built house this year. After that, I'll probably do a small amount of work on it so that one of the kids can make a bachelor pad out of it during college. And I'd really rather a small townhome, but the teenagers...

01-03-2016, 06:52 AM	#22271
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by monochrome Did anyone talk about anything else in between? You'd have to read it to believe it.

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01-03-2016, 06:55 AM - 1 Like	#22272
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Parallax Correct seems a bit pretentious. "Wrong is right" seems more befitting a discourse on plain speaking. Pretentious is condescending, you snob. Correct is right, and right is not quite correct when it comes to wrong.

01-03-2016, 06:56 AM	#22273
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by monochrome Oy. My last post in March '15 was to recommend Immodium AD. Today you're talking about which way the TP should hang. Did anyone talk about anything else in between? Anybody want to catch me up? No. And no.

01-03-2016, 07:28 AM	#22275
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by Parallax You'd have to read it to believe it. Or watch Seinfeld, you'll get the same effect! Originally posted by dansamy And I'd really rather a small townhome, but the teenagers... Medium sized, no yard and LOTS of parking since you have teenagers!! Our house looks like a used car lot most of the time! Originally posted by mohb One of the joys of reading this thread such erudition I always read this thread 'backwards' i.e. starting at last post, it's fascinating to find out what set 'topics' going only after reading numerous posts By George, I think he's got it!!