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

Racer X 69 · 07-12-2017, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by ccc_

composite roofs probably upset the woodpeckers

Every year in the spring the woodpeckers go after the fireplace chimney. Notice that it is made of metal, stainless I believe.

Very annoying when they are peck peck pecking, rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

robtcorl · 07-12-2017, 12:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Every year in the spring the woodpeckers go after the fireplace chimney. Notice that it is made of metal, stainless I believe.

Very annoying when they are peck peck pecking, rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat

Like two skeletons making love on a tin roof, eh?

ccc_ · 07-12-2017, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Every year in the spring the woodpeckers go after the fireplace chimney. Notice that it is made of metal, stainless I believe.

Very annoying when they are peck peck pecking, rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

it does suck
fortunately it's just sex and territory

flickers here love metalwork

Racer X 69 · 07-12-2017, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Like two skeletons making love on a tin roof, eh?

Racer X 69 · 07-12-2017, 01:04 PM

So the satellite innerwebs is 25mbps down and 3mbps up.

The telco plan is much slower, but there are no monthly limits on data.

The satellite option has 'plans' with set monthly data limits. All the plans have '50gigs of free data, 2~8am'. I need to go press the neighbours about the setup, now that they have had it up and running for a bit, see if the bugs have been worked out, and are they better off.

robtcorl · 07-12-2017, 01:13 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The satellite option has 'plans' with set monthly data limits.

Last year when my daughter and hubby moved to CO, and were waiting for their house build to be finished, they stayed with my son and his wife.
Son's wife uses their satellite connection for business, so she's stingy with the data used by anyone else.
My daughter nicknamed her sister-in-law The Wifi Nazi.

ccc_ · 07-12-2017, 02:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

So the satellite innerwebs is 25mbps down and 3mbps up.

The telco plan is much slower, but there are no monthly limits on data.

The satellite option has 'plans' with set monthly data limits. All the plans have '50gigs of free data, 2~8am'. I need to go press the neighbours about the setup, now that they have had it up and running for a bit, see if the bugs have been worked out, and are they better off.

the neighbors say that high winds and heavy precipitation cause blips and outright outages
however they have observed when it is firing on all eight their service is quite good

**gaweidert** · 07-12-2017, 03:00 PM - **1 Like**

Racer,

Perfectly easy solution to your problem.

Build a multi billion dollar race track in your back yard and convince NASCAR to come up there a few times a year. And hold a few races every year for electric cars only. Think of how exciting the pit stops will be when the cars stop to get their batteries recharged. Plus your track will qualify as "green". Get government grants by promising all the jobs this will create. Then get the utilities upgraded so that the fiber line goes by your house. Even of the project fails, you will still have a great place to play with your toys and great internet service. Since no one expects all these government promised jobs to materialize anyway you can blame it all on the politicians.

Rupert · 07-12-2017, 03:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

And hold a few races every year for electric cars only.

To make it exciting...have them turn right!

**Ex Finn.** · 07-12-2017, 04:36 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Rupert

To make it exciting...have them turn right!

That is too European.

Parallax · 07-12-2017, 05:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ccc_

the neighbors say that high winds and heavy precipitation cause blips and outright outages
however they have observed when it is firing on all eight their service is quite good

This is something that truly puzzles me.
The Space Shuttle flies at over 17,000 miles per hour and can maintain radio communication, but when the wind blows over about 50 mph I intermittently lose my cable t.v. signal (which is microwave at some point.) I once asked my cable provider why that happens. They didn't have an answer.

Rupert · 07-12-2017, 06:08 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

The Space Shuttle flies at over 17,000 miles per hour and can maintain radio communication

Just guessing...but I doubt there is much wind out in space....probably little rain or snow either?

Hey don't complain...you have those 3 great days a year when everything is just right!

Regards!

ccc_ · 07-12-2017, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

This is something that truly puzzles me.
The Space Shuttle flies at over 17,000 miles per hour and can maintain radio communication, but when the wind blows over about 50 mph I intermittently lose my cable t.v. signal (which is microwave at some point.) I once asked my cable provider why that happens. They didn't have an answer.

I've shot that case of trouble...the dish moved out of alignment at one end or the other

Parallax · 07-12-2017, 07:13 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Rupert

...you have those 3 great days a year when everything is just right!

Regards!

Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I've got the same two words for you that Racer had yesterday.

No, not "happy birthday" or "lucky guy" or "merry Christmas"

Racer X 69 · 07-12-2017, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

Racer,

Perfectly easy solution to your problem.

Build a multi billion dollar race track in your back yard and convince NASCAR to come up there a few times a year. And hold a few races every year for electric cars only. Think of how exciting the pit stops will be when the cars stop to get their batteries recharged. Plus your track will qualify as "green". Get government grants by promising all the jobs this will create. Then get the utilities upgraded so that the fiber line goes by your house. Even of the project fails, you will still have a great place to play with your toys and great internet service. Since no one expects all these government promised jobs to materialize anyway you can blame it all on the politicians.

I liked you before this post.

Now I like you even more.

Excellent idea.

07-12-2017, 03:00 PM - 1 Like	#38393
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Racer, Perfectly easy solution to your problem. Build a multi billion dollar race track in your back yard and convince NASCAR to come up there a few times a year. And hold a few races every year for electric cars only. Think of how exciting the pit stops will be when the cars stop to get their batteries recharged. Plus your track will qualify as "green". Get government grants by promising all the jobs this will create. Then get the utilities upgraded so that the fiber line goes by your house. Even of the project fails, you will still have a great place to play with your toys and great internet service. Since no one expects all these government promised jobs to materialize anyway you can blame it all on the politicians. Last edited by gaweidert; 07-12-2017 at 04:24 PM.

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07-12-2017, 12:25 PM	#38386
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: 28,065	Originally posted by ccc_ composite roofs probably upset the woodpeckers Every year in the spring the woodpeckers go after the fireplace chimney. Notice that it is made of metal, stainless I believe. Very annoying when they are peck peck pecking, rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

07-12-2017, 12:46 PM - 2 Likes	#38387
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Every year in the spring the woodpeckers go after the fireplace chimney. Notice that it is made of metal, stainless I believe. Very annoying when they are peck peck pecking, rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat Like two skeletons making love on a tin roof, eh?

07-12-2017, 12:49 PM	#38388
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Every year in the spring the woodpeckers go after the fireplace chimney. Notice that it is made of metal, stainless I believe. Very annoying when they are peck peck pecking, rat-a-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . it does suck fortunately it's just sex and territory flickers here love metalwork

07-12-2017, 12:49 PM	#38389
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: 28,065	Originally posted by robtcorl Like two skeletons making love on a tin roof, eh?

07-12-2017, 01:04 PM	#38390
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: 28,065	So the satellite innerwebs is 25mbps down and 3mbps up. The telco plan is much slower, but there are no monthly limits on data. The satellite option has 'plans' with set monthly data limits. All the plans have '50gigs of free data, 2~8am'. I need to go press the neighbours about the setup, now that they have had it up and running for a bit, see if the bugs have been worked out, and are they better off.

07-12-2017, 01:13 PM - 2 Likes	#38391
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The satellite option has 'plans' with set monthly data limits. Last year when my daughter and hubby moved to CO, and were waiting for their house build to be finished, they stayed with my son and his wife. Son's wife uses their satellite connection for business, so she's stingy with the data used by anyone else. My daughter nicknamed her sister-in-law The Wifi Nazi.

07-12-2017, 02:33 PM - 1 Like	#38392
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by Racer X 69 So the satellite innerwebs is 25mbps down and 3mbps up. The telco plan is much slower, but there are no monthly limits on data. The satellite option has 'plans' with set monthly data limits. All the plans have '50gigs of free data, 2~8am'. I need to go press the neighbours about the setup, now that they have had it up and running for a bit, see if the bugs have been worked out, and are they better off. the neighbors say that high winds and heavy precipitation cause blips and outright outages however they have observed when it is firing on all eight their service is quite good

07-12-2017, 03:34 PM - 1 Like	#38394
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by gaweidert And hold a few races every year for electric cars only. To make it exciting...have them turn right!

07-12-2017, 04:36 PM - 2 Likes	#38395
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Rupert To make it exciting...have them turn right! That is too European.

07-12-2017, 05:54 PM - 1 Like	#38396
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by ccc_ the neighbors say that high winds and heavy precipitation cause blips and outright outages however they have observed when it is firing on all eight their service is quite good This is something that truly puzzles me. The Space Shuttle flies at over 17,000 miles per hour and can maintain radio communication, but when the wind blows over about 50 mph I intermittently lose my cable t.v. signal (which is microwave at some point.) I once asked my cable provider why that happens. They didn't have an answer.

07-12-2017, 06:08 PM - 2 Likes	#38397
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Parallax The Space Shuttle flies at over 17,000 miles per hour and can maintain radio communication Just guessing...but I doubt there is much wind out in space....probably little rain or snow either? Hey don't complain...you have those 3 great days a year when everything is just right! Regards!

07-12-2017, 06:33 PM	#38398
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by Parallax This is something that truly puzzles me. The Space Shuttle flies at over 17,000 miles per hour and can maintain radio communication, but when the wind blows over about 50 mph I intermittently lose my cable t.v. signal (which is microwave at some point.) I once asked my cable provider why that happens. They didn't have an answer. I've shot that case of trouble...the dish moved out of alignment at one end or the other

07-12-2017, 07:13 PM - 2 Likes	#38399
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Rupert ...you have those 3 great days a year when everything is just right! Regards! Yeah, yeah, yeah. I've got the same two words for you that Racer had yesterday. No, not "happy birthday" or "lucky guy" or "merry Christmas"

07-12-2017, 08:03 PM	#38400
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: 28,065	Originally posted by gaweidert Racer, Perfectly easy solution to your problem. Build a multi billion dollar race track in your back yard and convince NASCAR to come up there a few times a year. And hold a few races every year for electric cars only. Think of how exciting the pit stops will be when the cars stop to get their batteries recharged. Plus your track will qualify as "green". Get government grants by promising all the jobs this will create. Then get the utilities upgraded so that the fiber line goes by your house. Even of the project fails, you will still have a great place to play with your toys and great internet service. Since no one expects all these government promised jobs to materialize anyway you can blame it all on the politicians. I liked you before this post. Now I like you even more. Excellent idea.