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

robtcorl · 04-25-2017, 12:20 PM - **3 Likes**

Downspout section $9, two elbows $6, watching maple whirlybirds blown from the gutter without getting on the roof?......Priceless!!!
I've had enough sense to Not get on roofs for several years now.

tim60 · 04-25-2017, 12:37 PM

It is about 2 years since I climbed on a roof. It is nearly two years since I owned a roof to climb on. When the roof belongs to the landlord I may as well let the landlord take responsibility for arranging for any tasks that require anything that looks like climbing on the roof.

Racer X 69 · 04-25-2017, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Downspout section $9, two elbows $6, watching maple whirlybirds blown from the gutter without getting on the roof?......Priceless!!!
I've had enough sense to Not get on roofs for several years now.

Necessity is the Mother of Invention.

Parallax · 04-25-2017, 01:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

I've had enough sense to Not get on roofs for several years now.

I know one member here (I don't want to embarrass him, so I won't mention Rupert by name) who learned that the hard way.

ccc_ · 04-25-2017, 01:12 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Downspout section $9, two elbows $6, watching maple whirlybirds blown from the gutter without getting on the roof?......Priceless!!!
I've had enough sense to Not get on roofs for several years now.

same problem...different solutions

a) send fearless spouse and her rubber gloves up a ladder...everything is afraid of her in a cleaning frenzy
b) power washer with a sixteen foot extension and a homemade u-shaped wand

either way it gets done

since we have such piddly little snows, your electric blower/sucker does a fine job on the steps and walk

robtcorl · 04-25-2017, 01:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

I know one member here (I don't want to embarrass him, so I won't mention Rupert by name) who learned that the hard way.

I know the guy you're talking about, but it's ok, he's out chasing horny toads, or something like that.

MarkJerling · 04-25-2017, 02:21 PM - **4 Likes**

And when you do get on the roof, remember to not do what I did and set your ladder too vertical in order to avoid the vegetable garden. Ladder and I went backwards. I can confirm that broccoli has one saving grace - It softens landings - and is completely inedible flattened. So a win all round really!

RoxnDox · 04-25-2017, 03:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Mating season.

dunno when that is for New Yawk Skwerlz - this was in October a couple years ago. Of course, it was at Niagara Falls, so maybe they *were* honeymooning!

VoiceOfReason · 04-25-2017, 04:17 PM - **1 Like**

If the women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy.

**Ex Finn.** · 04-25-2017, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

If the women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy.

Nice pic, just missing the

bertwert · 04-25-2017, 07:25 PM - **1 Like**

I've posted this before and I'll post it again.
You only need two tools in life:
If it moves and it shouldn't; use duct tape.
If it doesn't move and it should; use WD-40.

Racer X 69 · 04-25-2017, 07:42 PM

And remember.

If it isn't broken.

It can probably still be fixed.

tim60 · 04-25-2017, 09:16 PM - **1 Like**

And Murphy was and is always right.

**BigMackCam** · 04-25-2017, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

If it isn't broken.

It can probably still be fixed.

As one who can disassemble and reassemble a vacuum cleaner or clock and wind up with a bag of spare parts, I don't feel qualified to join in with this discussion...

**rod_grant** · 04-26-2017, 01:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

a bag of spare parts

Mike, there is your problem; you see the bits as spare parts.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,738	It is about 2 years since I climbed on a roof. It is nearly two years since I owned a roof to climb on. When the roof belongs to the landlord I may as well let the landlord take responsibility for arranging for any tasks that require anything that looks like climbing on the roof.

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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: 28,064	Originally posted by robtcorl Downspout section $9, two elbows $6, watching maple whirlybirds blown from the gutter without getting on the roof?......Priceless!!! I've had enough sense to Not get on roofs for several years now. Necessity is the Mother of Invention.

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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 robtcorl I've had enough sense to Not get on roofs for several years now. I know one member here (I don't want to embarrass him, so I won't mention Rupert by name) who learned that the hard way.

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ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by robtcorl Downspout section $9, two elbows $6, watching maple whirlybirds blown from the gutter without getting on the roof?......Priceless!!! I've had enough sense to Not get on roofs for several years now. same problem...different solutions a) send fearless spouse and her rubber gloves up a ladder...everything is afraid of her in a cleaning frenzy b) power washer with a sixteen foot extension and a homemade u-shaped wand either way it gets done since we have such piddly little snows, your electric blower/sucker does a fine job on the steps and walk

04-25-2017, 01:37 PM - 1 Like	#35466
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Parallax I know one member here (I don't want to embarrass him, so I won't mention Rupert by name) who learned that the hard way. I know the guy you're talking about, but it's ok, he's out chasing horny toads, or something like that.

04-25-2017, 02:21 PM - 4 Likes	#35467
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	And when you do get on the roof, remember to not do what I did and set your ladder too vertical in order to avoid the vegetable garden. Ladder and I went backwards. I can confirm that broccoli has one saving grace - It softens landings - and is completely inedible flattened. So a win all round really!

04-25-2017, 03:37 PM - 1 Like	#35468
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Mating season. dunno when that is for New Yawk Skwerlz - this was in October a couple years ago. Of course, it was at Niagara Falls, so maybe they were honeymooning!

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	I've posted this before and I'll post it again. You only need two tools in life: If it moves and it shouldn't; use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should; use WD-40.

04-25-2017, 07:42 PM	#35472
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: 28,064	And remember. If it isn't broken. It can probably still be fixed.

04-25-2017, 09:16 PM - 1 Like	#35473
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,738	And Murphy was and is always right.

04-25-2017, 11:36 PM	#35474
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,656	Originally posted by Racer X 69 If it isn't broken. It can probably still be fixed. As one who can disassemble and reassemble a vacuum cleaner or clock and wind up with a bag of spare parts, I don't feel qualified to join in with this discussion...

04-26-2017, 01:08 AM - 1 Like	#35475
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by BigMackCam a bag of spare parts Mike, there is your problem; you see the bits as spare parts.

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