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

**Sqideyes** · 04-08-2017, 11:08 PM - **1 Like**

I think I spotted her in Gnomesville.

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**BigMackCam** · 04-08-2017, 11:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by eddie1960

Yeah I think I've been ready for a long time but we stay despite our best interests. Financially my best interest would be staying we are better off together than apart, bit money is t a good enough reason

We were definitely better off together financially... I certainly was

But money doesn't buy happiness...

Parallax · 04-09-2017, 06:12 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

We were definitely better off together financially... I certainly was

But money doesn't buy happiness...

Money doesn't buy happiness, but the more you have the more happiness, in various forms, you can rent.

robtcorl · 04-09-2017, 06:57 AM - **2 Likes**

My first wife wanted out after 15 years of marriage and two children, I'm thankful every day.
It will be 33 years in October with my present wife.
It's funny, the 15 with the 1st seemed like 33, and 33 with my present wife seems like 15, but I guess that's the downside of happiness, time flies.

**BigMackCam** · 04-09-2017, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Money doesn't buy happiness, but the more you have the more happiness, in various forms, you can rent.

Being broke is no fun either, for sure. Been there many years ago, and I'd prefer not to experience it again. But here's another thing... When I was unhappy, I was earning more than I'd ever earned before. Yet I spent a lot trying to find happiness in other things. Now, I have considerably less financially (though I'm still reasonably comfortable, thankfully) - but I spend a whole lot less because I'm happier. At least, I think that's how it's working

Originally posted by robtcorl

It will be 33 years in October with my present wife.
... 33 with my present wife seems like 15, but I guess that's the downside of happiness, time flies.

That sounds like a great relationship, Bob. Kudos to you both. Even the best marriages require work and compromise, but if you can make it through 33 years and still feel as you do, I reckon you've got it figured out

I should say, out roughly 25 years of marriage, we had a lot of good times, and I'm grateful for those - even though the tough times were very tough, and we probably hung on longer than we should. Hindsight's wonderful, eh?

Parallax · 04-09-2017, 10:15 AM - **4 Likes**

Mrs. P and I have been married for over 30 years. The first marriage for both of us.
I have no idea how she's put up with me that long.

Racer X 69 · 04-09-2017, 10:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

My first wife wanted out after 15 years of marriage and two children, I'm thankful every day.
It will be 33 years in October with my present wife.
It's funny, the 15 with the 1st seemed like 33, and 33 with my present wife seems like 15, but I guess that's the downside of happiness, time flies.

Same here.

I was married to Mrs. Racer 1.0 for 3 and a half years. Felt like Eternity.

Been with Mrs. Racer 2.0 for almost 20 years. Never married, just living in Sin. Feels like it has been a 3 and a half weeks.

Racer X 69 · 04-09-2017, 10:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

We were definitely better off together financially... I certainly was

But money doesn't buy happiness...

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**BigMackCam** · 04-09-2017, 10:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love - YouTube

Hmmm. The lyric "Say you don't need no diamond ring and I'll be satisfied" is one I should have quoted at the start of our marriage. I remember buying two or three of those over the years!!

Racer X 69 · 04-09-2017, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Hmmm. The lyric "Say you don't need no diamond ring and I'll be satisfied" is one I should have quoted at the start of our marriage. I remember buying two or three of those over the years!!

I'm fortunate in that Mrs. Racer 2.0 doesn't care for diamonds or gold.

A few years into the relationship for an anniversary I did buy her a simple white gold ring with 10 small diamonds mounted flush around 2/3 of the circumference. The gold has a rope like design all the way around on either side of the diamonds.

Looks a bit like silver (which she likes) and the diamonds blend in nicely with the rope design.

Best of all she liked it when I gave it to her.

robtcorl · 04-09-2017, 12:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Never married, just living in Sin.

My late mother in law called it "roosting together"

Racer X 69 · 04-09-2017, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

My late mother in law called it "roosting together"

I think it was one of my mom's sisters that referred to it as 'nesting'.

MarkJerling · 04-09-2017, 04:54 PM - **1 Like**

Married 21 years next month. Not a day goes by that I don't thank my lucky stars.

Racer X 69 · 04-09-2017, 05:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Not a day goes by that I don't thank my lucky stars.

That you haven't been poisoned in your sleep?

MarkJerling · 04-09-2017, 05:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

That you haven't been poisoned in your sleep?

Too sharp Racer!

04-09-2017, 06:12 AM - 2 Likes	#35058
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by BigMackCam We were definitely better off together financially... I certainly was But money doesn't buy happiness... Money doesn't buy happiness, but the more you have the more happiness, in various forms, you can rent. Last edited by Parallax; 04-09-2017 at 07:01 AM.

04-09-2017, 05:52 PM - 1 Like	#35070
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Racer X 69 That you haven't been poisoned in your sleep? Too sharp Racer! Last edited by Racer X 69; 04-10-2017 at 08:12 AM.

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04-08-2017, 11:33 PM - 1 Like	#35057
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by eddie1960 Yeah I think I've been ready for a long time but we stay despite our best interests. Financially my best interest would be staying we are better off together than apart, bit money is t a good enough reason We were definitely better off together financially... I certainly was But money doesn't buy happiness...

04-09-2017, 06:57 AM - 2 Likes	#35059
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	My first wife wanted out after 15 years of marriage and two children, I'm thankful every day. It will be 33 years in October with my present wife. It's funny, the 15 with the 1st seemed like 33, and 33 with my present wife seems like 15, but I guess that's the downside of happiness, time flies.

04-09-2017, 08:50 AM	#35060
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by Parallax Money doesn't buy happiness, but the more you have the more happiness, in various forms, you can rent. Being broke is no fun either, for sure. Been there many years ago, and I'd prefer not to experience it again. But here's another thing... When I was unhappy, I was earning more than I'd ever earned before. Yet I spent a lot trying to find happiness in other things. Now, I have considerably less financially (though I'm still reasonably comfortable, thankfully) - but I spend a whole lot less because I'm happier. At least, I think that's how it's working Originally posted by robtcorl It will be 33 years in October with my present wife. ... 33 with my present wife seems like 15, but I guess that's the downside of happiness, time flies. That sounds like a great relationship, Bob. Kudos to you both. Even the best marriages require work and compromise, but if you can make it through 33 years and still feel as you do, I reckon you've got it figured out I should say, out roughly 25 years of marriage, we had a lot of good times, and I'm grateful for those - even though the tough times were very tough, and we probably hung on longer than we should. Hindsight's wonderful, eh?

04-09-2017, 10:15 AM - 4 Likes	#35061
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Mrs. P and I have been married for over 30 years. The first marriage for both of us. I have no idea how she's put up with me that long.

04-09-2017, 10:31 AM - 1 Like	#35062
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 robtcorl My first wife wanted out after 15 years of marriage and two children, I'm thankful every day. It will be 33 years in October with my present wife. It's funny, the 15 with the 1st seemed like 33, and 33 with my present wife seems like 15, but I guess that's the downside of happiness, time flies. Same here. I was married to Mrs. Racer 1.0 for 3 and a half years. Felt like Eternity. Been with Mrs. Racer 2.0 for almost 20 years. Never married, just living in Sin. Feels like it has been a 3 and a half weeks.

04-09-2017, 10:41 AM - 1 Like	#35064
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The Beatles - Can't Buy Me Love - YouTube Hmmm. The lyric "Say you don't need no diamond ring and I'll be satisfied" is one I should have quoted at the start of our marriage. I remember buying two or three of those over the years!!

04-09-2017, 10:56 AM	#35065
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 BigMackCam Hmmm. The lyric "Say you don't need no diamond ring and I'll be satisfied" is one I should have quoted at the start of our marriage. I remember buying two or three of those over the years!! I'm fortunate in that Mrs. Racer 2.0 doesn't care for diamonds or gold. A few years into the relationship for an anniversary I did buy her a simple white gold ring with 10 small diamonds mounted flush around 2/3 of the circumference. The gold has a rope like design all the way around on either side of the diamonds. Looks a bit like silver (which she likes) and the diamonds blend in nicely with the rope design. Best of all she liked it when I gave it to her.

04-09-2017, 12:35 PM - 1 Like	#35066
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Never married, just living in Sin. My late mother in law called it "roosting together"

04-09-2017, 02:27 PM	#35067
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 robtcorl My late mother in law called it "roosting together" I think it was one of my mom's sisters that referred to it as 'nesting'.

04-09-2017, 04:54 PM - 1 Like	#35068
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Married 21 years next month. Not a day goes by that I don't thank my lucky stars.

04-09-2017, 05:48 PM - 1 Like	#35069
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 MarkJerling Not a day goes by that I don't thank my lucky stars. That you haven't been poisoned in your sleep?