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

Racer X 69 · 07-09-2017, 08:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

The sun's just above the horizon here, gonna be another hot one, nearing 100F by mid week.
Summer sucks, winter sucks, wish spring and fall were each 6 months long.

They almost are in the Great Pacific Northwet.

Our summer is finally here. Sunny, highs around 26°C to 29°C, overnight lows around 10°C to 12°C. Been on for a couple weeks now, and looking to last into August for a change.

Then the cooler temps should return.

Like summer, winter is mild, with the odd few days or a week of sub 0°C temps and maybe some snow. And for the adventurous types the mountains are a short drive and provide ample options for fun and recreation year 'round.

And no hard water.

tim60 · 07-09-2017, 08:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Nice to see that conservation was a consideration even back then.

Steel, concrete and fiberglass are seeing increasing use here as alternatives to wood for poles and crossarms.

Actually the history of the Stobie pole is a bit different. South Australia does not have any common tree growing with suitable properties to be a power line pole. They all would have been imported from another state, which made it cheaper to build steel and concrete. Stobie was one of their engineers who designed it. It got a patent, but I think there was no value in the patent because no-one else anywhere wanted to use them, at least during the life of the patent - except for the railways which had six 100 foot high poles at the Mile End freight yards as light poles. Went to school with the grandson of the original Stobie.

tim60 · 07-09-2017, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Sorry! Have been busy. A weekend of soccer (not me - my son), painting, cycling, watching the Lions vs the All Blacks, dinner with friends, cycling, painting, running (not me - my wife), teaching my daughter to parallel park, painting, making dinner while waiting for my wife to get back from running on team bus. I need a weekend!!!

What do you think of the draw in the test series B&I Lions vs ABs.

News here is talking like it is a let down that there was no winner - should have been extra time, or coaches playing paper, scissors rock. But I think it is more like a tied cricket test, a real achievement where people will brag they were here, or part of it, because it is so rare.

Glad to see you name soccer properly, not with the vague 'football' that does not distinguish which brand of football: soccer, union, Aussie rule, league, American, Gaelic.

Racer X 69 · 07-09-2017, 08:43 AM - **5 Likes**

bertwert · 07-09-2017, 09:11 AM - **2 Likes**

Well that's me off!

As promised (I recommend you at least listen to the first one):

You Tube

You Tube

You Tube

Don't complain about hating bagpipes and etc. as I'm logging off now; see you in six weeks.

robtcorl · 07-09-2017, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

see you in six weeks.

not if we hear you first.
bon voyage !!

Rupert · 07-09-2017, 09:47 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Well that's me off!

As promised (I recommend you at least listen to the first one):

Have fun Bert and be safe!

I'm gonna pass on listening to that first one or any other one.....for sure until I am completely cured. Couldn't bare to have to tell my docs I was doing good until I tuned in some pipes. Got all kind of docs now....don't need to add a psychiatrist.

Maybe Bob will open it? I don't think I'd be holding my breath though! He'd probably rather grill a skunk than hear those horrific sounds.

Regards!

....we will miss you, but not your links!

Racer X 69 · 07-09-2017, 10:08 AM

The first one was actually pretty good.

Rupert · 07-09-2017, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The first one was actually pretty good.

Don't do it Bob.....don't open it....it looks like a trick. Just ask yourself....when have you heard one that was "pretty good"?

See what I mean!

robtcorl · 07-09-2017, 11:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The first one was actually pretty good.

Originally posted by Rupert

Don't do it Bob.....don't open it....it looks like a trick.

Don't worry, not gonna happen, can't trust those damn Canucks, they stick together like flies on flypaper.
eh?

Racer X 69 · 07-09-2017, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

Go Jays, eh?

tim60 · 07-09-2017, 01:46 PM - **1 Like**

Poor guy. (Kermit)

MarkJerling · 07-09-2017, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Looks like i have this thread all to myself, so to hellwidit, I'll post last night's cook pics.

Gosh Rob! I've not seen one of those toastie pie makers in years. My parents had one - no idea what happened to it.

MarkJerling · 07-09-2017, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Got a text from my son yesterday that he finished the Tour de Donut, and his wife and mother-in-law did the Tour de Donut Hole.
Said he only ate 3 donuts and they take 5 minutes off your time for each one eaten.
The winner ate 37 and finished with a negative 13 minutes.
Home of the Original Tour de Donut

It seems some take it rather seriously and eat none! I'd be game for the Tour de Donut. A good distance and donuts - what's not to like!

MarkJerling · 07-09-2017, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by tim60

What do you think of the draw in the test series B&I Lions vs ABs.

News here is talking like it is a let down that there was no winner - should have been extra time, or coaches playing paper, scissors rock. But I think it is more like a tied cricket test, a real achievement where people will brag they were here, or part of it, because it is so rare.

Glad to see you name soccer properly, not with the vague 'football' that does not distinguish which brand of football: soccer, union, Aussie rule, league, American, Gaelic.

No-one here is happy with the result, that's for sure. But they don't have extra time with rugby, so that's that. (Except for injury time) I think the Lions were a more formidable force than anyone (here) thought.

I seem to annoy my English friends when I call it soccer but it's been soccer where I come from for as long as I remember, so it's stuck!

07-09-2017, 09:47 AM	#38257
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by bertwert Well that's me off! As promised (I recommend you at least listen to the first one): Have fun Bert and be safe! I'm gonna pass on listening to that first one or any other one.....for sure until I am completely cured. Couldn't bare to have to tell my docs I was doing good until I tuned in some pipes. Got all kind of docs now....don't need to add a psychiatrist. Maybe Bob will open it? I don't think I'd be holding my breath though! He'd probably rather grill a skunk than hear those horrific sounds. Regards!....we will miss you, but not your links!

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07-09-2017, 08:24 AM - 1 Like	#38251
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: 28,073	Originally posted by robtcorl The sun's just above the horizon here, gonna be another hot one, nearing 100F by mid week. Summer sucks, winter sucks, wish spring and fall were each 6 months long. They almost are in the Great Pacific Northwet. Our summer is finally here. Sunny, highs around 26°C to 29°C, overnight lows around 10°C to 12°C. Been on for a couple weeks now, and looking to last into August for a change. Then the cooler temps should return. Like summer, winter is mild, with the odd few days or a week of sub 0°C temps and maybe some snow. And for the adventurous types the mountains are a short drive and provide ample options for fun and recreation year 'round. And no hard water.

07-09-2017, 08:32 AM - 1 Like	#38252
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Nice to see that conservation was a consideration even back then. Steel, concrete and fiberglass are seeing increasing use here as alternatives to wood for poles and crossarms. Actually the history of the Stobie pole is a bit different. South Australia does not have any common tree growing with suitable properties to be a power line pole. They all would have been imported from another state, which made it cheaper to build steel and concrete. Stobie was one of their engineers who designed it. It got a patent, but I think there was no value in the patent because no-one else anywhere wanted to use them, at least during the life of the patent - except for the railways which had six 100 foot high poles at the Mile End freight yards as light poles. Went to school with the grandson of the original Stobie.

07-09-2017, 08:37 AM	#38253
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by MarkJerling Sorry! Have been busy. A weekend of soccer (not me - my son), painting, cycling, watching the Lions vs the All Blacks, dinner with friends, cycling, painting, running (not me - my wife), teaching my daughter to parallel park, painting, making dinner while waiting for my wife to get back from running on team bus. I need a weekend!!! What do you think of the draw in the test series B&I Lions vs ABs. News here is talking like it is a let down that there was no winner - should have been extra time, or coaches playing paper, scissors rock. But I think it is more like a tied cricket test, a real achievement where people will brag they were here, or part of it, because it is so rare. Glad to see you name soccer properly, not with the vague 'football' that does not distinguish which brand of football: soccer, union, Aussie rule, league, American, Gaelic.

07-09-2017, 08:43 AM - 5 Likes	#38254
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: 28,073

07-09-2017, 09:32 AM	#38256
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by bertwert see you in six weeks. not if we hear you first. bon voyage !!

07-09-2017, 10:08 AM	#38258
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: 28,073	The first one was actually pretty good.

07-09-2017, 11:19 AM - 1 Like	#38259
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The first one was actually pretty good. Don't do it Bob.....don't open it....it looks like a trick. Just ask yourself....when have you heard one that was "pretty good"? See what I mean!

07-09-2017, 11:26 AM - 1 Like	#38260
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The first one was actually pretty good. Originally posted by Rupert Don't do it Bob.....don't open it....it looks like a trick. Don't worry, not gonna happen, can't trust those damn Canucks, they stick together like flies on flypaper. eh?

07-09-2017, 12:57 PM - 1 Like	#38261
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: 28,073	Go Jays, eh?

07-09-2017, 01:46 PM - 1 Like	#38262
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Poor guy. (Kermit)

07-09-2017, 03:16 PM	#38263
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by robtcorl Looks like i have this thread all to myself, so to hellwidit, I'll post last night's cook pics. Gosh Rob! I've not seen one of those toastie pie makers in years. My parents had one - no idea what happened to it.

07-09-2017, 03:18 PM	#38264
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by robtcorl Got a text from my son yesterday that he finished the Tour de Donut, and his wife and mother-in-law did the Tour de Donut Hole. Said he only ate 3 donuts and they take 5 minutes off your time for each one eaten. The winner ate 37 and finished with a negative 13 minutes. Home of the Original Tour de Donut It seems some take it rather seriously and eat none! I'd be game for the Tour de Donut. A good distance and donuts - what's not to like!

07-09-2017, 03:22 PM	#38265
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by tim60 What do you think of the draw in the test series B&I Lions vs ABs. News here is talking like it is a let down that there was no winner - should have been extra time, or coaches playing paper, scissors rock. But I think it is more like a tied cricket test, a real achievement where people will brag they were here, or part of it, because it is so rare. Glad to see you name soccer properly, not with the vague 'football' that does not distinguish which brand of football: soccer, union, Aussie rule, league, American, Gaelic. No-one here is happy with the result, that's for sure. But they don't have extra time with rugby, so that's that. (Except for injury time) I think the Lions were a more formidable force than anyone (here) thought. I seem to annoy my English friends when I call it soccer but it's been soccer where I come from for as long as I remember, so it's stuck!