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

Racer X 69 · 03-25-2017, 02:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

As this thread is only read by the sharpest and brightest members of the forums . . . . . . .

You're too kind.

Originally posted by pjv

. . . . . . . . . . . can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another?

I have no idea.

**savoche** · 03-25-2017, 05:36 AM

Hey. I just found out that I'm darned happy. It says so even on Wikipedia, so it must be true, right? According to the World Happiness Report for 2017 Norwegians are now the friggin' happiest people in the world. How miserable mustn't the Danes be dumping down to second place, huh?

Youtu.be

**savoche** · 03-25-2017, 05:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pjv

As this thread is only read by the sharpest and brightest members of the forums ( the others won't know I've said that

) can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another? These images were taken with my P&S X-5 as to not defile this thread. Cheers.

There's more than one possible explanation, and they vary quite a bit: Keyboard Trivia

Here, in the time of the rotary dial phones we managed to have two different layouts even of that. One for Oslo, another for the rest of the country

ccc_ · 03-25-2017, 05:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

As this thread is only read by the sharpest and brightest members of the forums ( the others won't know I've said that

) can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another? These images were taken with my P&S X-5 as to not defile this thread. Cheers.

Keyboard Trivia

this was my guess

coming from an industry where zero can equal zero, one or ten depending on context this made total sense

robtcorl · 03-25-2017, 05:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pjv

can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another?

Let's not leave out the rotary dial.
I can still see my blind dad using a rotary phone, he would start by putting 4 fingers in the holes, pinky in the 1, index finger in the 4.
Then move them to higher numbers/letters when needed.
The phone number we had after we moved to St Louis in 1961 was PRospect 6 8008, but I do not know my cell number.
edit, looks like savoche beat me to it.

Unregistered User 8 · 03-25-2017, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Here, in the time of the rotary dial phones we managed to have two different layouts even of that. One for Oslo, another for the rest of the country

WOW !! There must have been sooooo many wrong numbers.

I bet Norwegians weren't too happy back then.

Congratulations on topping the list now.

**gaweidert** · 03-25-2017, 06:17 AM - **1 Like**

I'm going to take the lead to get the lead out. Hopefully I will not have led anyone astray. Anyone who agrees say here hear. Or there,their they're. I'm so confused. Now I'm not happy. I'm going to say bye now because I need to stop by the store to buy something.

eddie1960 · 03-25-2017, 06:34 AM

Weekly weigh in time VoR I hit 212lbs officially down 19 now , 37 to go 1/3 of the way, but loss will of course slow as time progresses more functionally I have a lot not clothes that fit now lol

Parallax · 03-25-2017, 06:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

As this thread is only read by the sharpest and brightest members of the forums ( the others won't know I've said that

) can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another? These images were taken with my P&S X-5 as to not defile this thread. Cheers.

Interesting observation, Peter. I had never noticed that.
Something that certainly needs to be explored in depth.

robtcorl · 03-25-2017, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

I'm going to take the lead to get the lead out.

Funny you mention this, I had to google LEAD this morning.
I have a granddaughter in the Air Force ROTC at Colorado State and got word that she was chosen for the LEAD program, here's what I found:
"The Leadership Evaluation and Development program is designed to evaluate military leadership and discipline, determine the cadet's potential for entry into the Professional Officer Course (POC), and to stratify cadets amongst their peers."

She did all she could to get into the Air Force Academy, all the qualifications were met, but she didn't have the political clout needed to make it in.
It did not deter her ambition, and we are all so proud of her.

Rupert · 03-25-2017, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

I have a granddaughter in the Air Force ROTC at Colorado State and got word that she was chosen for the LEAD program, here's what I found:

She will go far! Give her my congrats!

Our youngest son had great grades, and a guaranteed appointment to West Point (My Dad was a Bird Col and had many political connections) But our son wanted to go to Texas A&M Corps of Cadets like my Dad. Made my Dad so proud! He went on to graduate and my Dad swore him into the Army.....the rest is history....22 years and retired a Lt Col.

You should be proud

, only the best make it. Military has great benefits, some almost unbelievable for retired Vets. Artie is working on his PHD, got his Masters two years ago and the Army paid for it all...along with his house payments while he is in college....and he lives in a damn fine home!

Make sure she is aware of all the "good things" available if she decides to go career Military. Air Force is a much better life than Army, and safer too!

Regards!

...You guys can have another "Hot Day" today without old Rupert...and I don't mind...We're heading to Llano and Coopers BBQ, then on to Willow Loop for the most wildflowers in Texas along a gorgeous loop of all kinds of scenic views and wildflowers.

Willow City Loop | Hill Country Trail Region

Coopers and Willow Loop One Day Trips | Flickr

Can hardly wait!

This time I won't try to snatch Mrs Rupert's pecan cobbler.....she guaranteed I can have my own!

I love traveling with a woman loaded in cash!

MarkJerling · 03-25-2017, 01:10 PM - **2 Likes**

That's pretty weird Rupert! You post food and the thread is dead for 5 hours. There's a disturbance in the force it seems.

Racer X 69 · 03-25-2017, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by eddie1960

Weekly weigh in time VoR I hit 212lbs officially down 19 now , 37 to go 1/3 of the way, but loss will of course slow as time progresses more functionally I have a lot not clothes that fit now lol

Been hovering at 190lbs (86kilos) for a week or more.

Racer X 69 · 03-25-2017, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

I'm going to take the lead to get the lead out. Hopefully I will not have led anyone astray. Anyone who agrees say here hear. Or there,their they're. I'm so confused. Now I'm not happy. I'm going to say bye now because I need to stop by the store to buy something.

Lead, follow or get out of the way.

Unregistered User 8 · 03-25-2017, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Interesting observation, Peter. I had never noticed that. Something that certainly needs to be explored in depth.

Thanks Jim.

If I didn't spend so much time on the phone and watching TV, I wouldn't have noticed either !!

03-25-2017, 08:14 AM	#34556
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by robtcorl I have a granddaughter in the Air Force ROTC at Colorado State and got word that she was chosen for the LEAD program, here's what I found: She will go far! Give her my congrats! Our youngest son had great grades, and a guaranteed appointment to West Point (My Dad was a Bird Col and had many political connections) But our son wanted to go to Texas A&M Corps of Cadets like my Dad. Made my Dad so proud! He went on to graduate and my Dad swore him into the Army.....the rest is history....22 years and retired a Lt Col. You should be proud, only the best make it. Military has great benefits, some almost unbelievable for retired Vets. Artie is working on his PHD, got his Masters two years ago and the Army paid for it all...along with his house payments while he is in college....and he lives in a damn fine home! Make sure she is aware of all the "good things" available if she decides to go career Military. Air Force is a much better life than Army, and safer too! Regards! ...You guys can have another "Hot Day" today without old Rupert...and I don't mind...We're heading to Llano and Coopers BBQ, then on to Willow Loop for the most wildflowers in Texas along a gorgeous loop of all kinds of scenic views and wildflowers. Willow City Loop \| Hill Country Trail Region Coopers and Willow Loop One Day Trips \| Flickr Can hardly wait! This time I won't try to snatch Mrs Rupert's pecan cobbler.....she guaranteed I can have my own! I love traveling with a woman loaded in cash!

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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: 28,067	Originally posted by pjv As this thread is only read by the sharpest and brightest members of the forums . . . . . . . You're too kind. Originally posted by pjv . . . . . . . . . . . can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another? I have no idea.

03-25-2017, 05:46 AM - 2 Likes	#34548
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by pjv As this thread is only read by the sharpest and brightest members of the forums ( the others won't know I've said that ) can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another? These images were taken with my P&S X-5 as to not defile this thread. Cheers. There's more than one possible explanation, and they vary quite a bit: Keyboard Trivia Here, in the time of the rotary dial phones we managed to have two different layouts even of that. One for Oslo, another for the rest of the country

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ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by pjv As this thread is only read by the sharpest and brightest members of the forums ( the others won't know I've said that ) can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another? These images were taken with my P&S X-5 as to not defile this thread. Cheers. Keyboard Trivia this was my guess coming from an industry where zero can equal zero, one or ten depending on context this made total sense

03-25-2017, 05:53 AM - 2 Likes	#34550
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by pjv can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another? Let's not leave out the rotary dial. I can still see my blind dad using a rotary phone, he would start by putting 4 fingers in the holes, pinky in the 1, index finger in the 4. Then move them to higher numbers/letters when needed. The phone number we had after we moved to St Louis in 1961 was PRospect 6 8008, but I do not know my cell number. edit, looks like savoche beat me to it.

03-25-2017, 05:55 AM	#34551
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by savoche Here, in the time of the rotary dial phones we managed to have two different layouts even of that. One for Oslo, another for the rest of the country WOW !! There must have been sooooo many wrong numbers. I bet Norwegians weren't too happy back then. Congratulations on topping the list now.

03-25-2017, 06:17 AM - 1 Like	#34552
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	I'm going to take the lead to get the lead out. Hopefully I will not have led anyone astray. Anyone who agrees say here hear. Or there,their they're. I'm so confused. Now I'm not happy. I'm going to say bye now because I need to stop by the store to buy something.

03-25-2017, 06:34 AM	#34553
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Weekly weigh in time VoR I hit 212lbs officially down 19 now , 37 to go 1/3 of the way, but loss will of course slow as time progresses more functionally I have a lot not clothes that fit now lol

03-25-2017, 06:43 AM - 1 Like	#34554
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by pjv As this thread is only read by the sharpest and brightest members of the forums ( the others won't know I've said that ) can someone explain to me why telephones and TV remotes have the numbers one way, and calculators another? These images were taken with my P&S X-5 as to not defile this thread. Cheers. Interesting observation, Peter. I had never noticed that. Something that certainly needs to be explored in depth.

03-25-2017, 07:26 AM	#34555
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by gaweidert I'm going to take the lead to get the lead out. Funny you mention this, I had to google LEAD this morning. I have a granddaughter in the Air Force ROTC at Colorado State and got word that she was chosen for the LEAD program, here's what I found: "The Leadership Evaluation and Development program is designed to evaluate military leadership and discipline, determine the cadet's potential for entry into the Professional Officer Course (POC), and to stratify cadets amongst their peers." She did all she could to get into the Air Force Academy, all the qualifications were met, but she didn't have the political clout needed to make it in. It did not deter her ambition, and we are all so proud of her.

03-25-2017, 01:10 PM - 2 Likes	#34557
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	That's pretty weird Rupert! You post food and the thread is dead for 5 hours. There's a disturbance in the force it seems.

03-25-2017, 01:21 PM	#34558
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: 28,067	Originally posted by eddie1960 Weekly weigh in time VoR I hit 212lbs officially down 19 now , 37 to go 1/3 of the way, but loss will of course slow as time progresses more functionally I have a lot not clothes that fit now lol Been hovering at 190lbs (86kilos) for a week or more.

03-25-2017, 01:21 PM	#34559
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: 28,067	Originally posted by gaweidert I'm going to take the lead to get the lead out. Hopefully I will not have led anyone astray. Anyone who agrees say here hear. Or there,their they're. I'm so confused. Now I'm not happy. I'm going to say bye now because I need to stop by the store to buy something. Lead, follow or get out of the way.

03-25-2017, 01:55 PM	#34560
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Parallax Interesting observation, Peter. I had never noticed that. Something that certainly needs to be explored in depth. Thanks Jim. If I didn't spend so much time on the phone and watching TV, I wouldn't have noticed either !!