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

tim60 · 08-10-2017, 04:56 AM - **1 Like**

BTW: why do the Americans not call the rooms in a hotel where the guests sleep restrooms?

**savoche** · 08-10-2017, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by tim60

BTW: why do the Americans not call the rooms in a hotel where the guests sleep restrooms?

I guess their definition of 'to have a rest' is different?

robtcorl · 08-10-2017, 05:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Lots of potty talk going on here.

**savoche** · 08-10-2017, 05:20 AM - **2 Likes**

Potty? I certainly won't have my rest on a potty.

**WPRESTO** · 08-10-2017, 05:22 AM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Lots of potty talk going on here.

In loo of other topics.

**JimJohnson** · 08-10-2017, 05:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Not sure jealous is the right word here.

I'm off to get me some Canada Dry!

Michigan has a long border with Ontario (all of it wet), but Canada Dry is not the primary choice. I suffer through it when I have to, but here we drink: Vernors

ccc_ · 08-10-2017, 05:43 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

BTW: why do the Americans not call the rooms in a hotel where the guests sleep restrooms?

someplace out west I saw hotel rooms called sleeping rooms

as to euphemisms for crappers, dunnies, loos, water closets, rest rooms.... you've got call them something and most of us are much too delicate and sensitive (perhaps polite) to call them what they are

robtcorl · 08-10-2017, 05:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

In loo of other topics.

Maybe we should head in another direction.

robtcorl · 08-10-2017, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by JimJohnson

Michigan has a long border with Ontario (all of it wet), but Canada Dry is not the primary choice. I suffer through it when I have to, but here we drink: Vernors

My first taste of Vernors was in the 1950's while visiting relatives in Flint.
It's available here, and I guess most other states, now.

Rupert · 08-10-2017, 05:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

Rupert's report of observation and correlation of life of the owners is supported.

1. Most of the houses I went into had the roll placed in the over position.
2. The one house where I saw it in the under position, the occupier had a more pedestrian lifestyle and success than the ones in the over position.

So does this tell us:
1. That more people are at least moderately dynamic, and try to take initiative in their life.
2. That I tend to hang out with people who are at least a bit dynamic.

There is one more little observation that I have made in my many trips inside customers homes. Paper towels. The higher the grade of paper towels, the better off the occupant is financially. No paper towels means your bill had better be low or you might have a problem collecting. Good quality paper towels and you have no worry. Low quality is somewhere in the middle.....leaning toward a "budget" lifestyle.

BTW- Aldis has big rolls of "Pik-A-Size" paper towels @ $2.49 for the twin pack. Yes, there are plenty of cheaper paper towels, but these are very high quality. Once you get addicted to them you don't want anything else. I do the cooking and use a ton of paper towels while preparing meals as well as after meal clean-ups. Much more sanitary than using cloth kitchen towels that get dirty fast and need to be washed.

Regards!

...That's probably all of the "Rupert Wisdom" for today.......I'm feeling a little "wisdom short" lately. I think the world has gone upside down and inside out....or I have?

Oh yeah....I forgot about this.....FAKE ADVERTISEMENTS

Yesterday I was on Yahoo, a great place to instigate trouble in your own mind or to raise your blood pressure 40 points if it falls a little low. They have something for everyone......from politicians to perverts, they have it all.

So I am looking over the trash to see if there is anything interesting and I see this supposedly informative article on the 10 best BBQ grills. Hoping to see some of Bob's famous grills, I clicked on the story and went through the 10 grills. Not a damn one of them was a Weber! What the hell??? These people are now posting Fake Ads to lure unsuspecting buyers into all kinds of funky grills (one round green one...fat and ugly...weighed 162 pounds!)...no one could steal it...but no one would want to! A grill that looks like a fat green toad??? Maybe you roast June bugs on it for fun?

Anyhow, be careful out there, Fake Ads are the latest marketing wonder. Such a shame....I always trusted the TV,newspaper, and radio ads and now I feel like I have lost the last bastion of honesty and truth. Thank goodness for this thread where we can trust what we read without hesitation.

robtcorl · 08-10-2017, 05:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ccc_

most of us are much too delicate and sensitive (perhaps polite) to call them what they are

robtcorl · 08-10-2017, 06:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

A grill that looks like a fat green toad?

That would be the Big Green Egg, aka BGE.
They're expensive compared to most Weber grills, and a status symbol for many of the owners.

**JimJohnson** · 08-10-2017, 06:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Originally posted by JimJohnson
Michigan has a long border with Ontario (all of it wet), but Canada Dry is not the primary choice. I suffer through it when I have to, but here we drink: Vernors
My first taste of Vernors was in the 1950's while visiting relatives in Flint.
It's available here, and I guess most other states, now.

Growing up, I remember driving by the Vernors plant in Detroit with the huge glass windows through which you could see the oak aging barrels. Both Canada Dry and Vernors are owned by the same company these days, whoose headquarters is in Plano, Texas. Your turn Rupert.

robtcorl · 08-10-2017, 06:19 AM

Sad time for classic car lovers, about 150 of them burned Tuesday night along old Route 66 in Illinois.
Massive fire damages Staunton's Country Classic Cars | Illinois | stltoday.com

Rupert · 08-10-2017, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Sad time for classic car lovers, about 150 of them burned Tuesday night along old Route 66 in Illinois.

I clicked that link and also saw this....."Vendors may be selling 'fake' solar eclipse glasses. Here's how to make sure yours are real."

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! Fake ads!

Too bad about those cars.....I'm sure he had plenty of insurance on them......you wanna bet?

Regards!

08-10-2017, 05:43 AM - 1 Like	#39246
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	Originally posted by robtcorl Not sure jealous is the right word here. I'm off to get me some Canada Dry! Michigan has a long border with Ontario (all of it wet), but Canada Dry is not the primary choice. I suffer through it when I have to, but here we drink: Vernors Attached Images

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	BTW: why do the Americans not call the rooms in a hotel where the guests sleep restrooms?

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by tim60 BTW: why do the Americans not call the rooms in a hotel where the guests sleep restrooms? I guess their definition of 'to have a rest' is different?

08-10-2017, 05:18 AM - 2 Likes	#39243
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Lots of potty talk going on here.

08-10-2017, 05:20 AM - 2 Likes	#39244
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Potty? I certainly won't have my rest on a potty.

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WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by robtcorl Lots of potty talk going on here. In loo of other topics.

08-10-2017, 05:43 AM - 2 Likes	#39247
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by tim60 BTW: why do the Americans not call the rooms in a hotel where the guests sleep restrooms? someplace out west I saw hotel rooms called sleeping rooms as to euphemisms for crappers, dunnies, loos, water closets, rest rooms.... you've got call them something and most of us are much too delicate and sensitive (perhaps polite) to call them what they are

08-10-2017, 05:44 AM - 2 Likes	#39248
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by WPRESTO In loo of other topics. Maybe we should head in another direction.

08-10-2017, 05:52 AM	#39249
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by JimJohnson Michigan has a long border with Ontario (all of it wet), but Canada Dry is not the primary choice. I suffer through it when I have to, but here we drink: Vernors My first taste of Vernors was in the 1950's while visiting relatives in Flint. It's available here, and I guess most other states, now.

08-10-2017, 05:53 AM - 1 Like	#39250
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by tim60 Rupert's report of observation and correlation of life of the owners is supported. 1. Most of the houses I went into had the roll placed in the over position. 2. The one house where I saw it in the under position, the occupier had a more pedestrian lifestyle and success than the ones in the over position. So does this tell us: 1. That more people are at least moderately dynamic, and try to take initiative in their life. 2. That I tend to hang out with people who are at least a bit dynamic. There is one more little observation that I have made in my many trips inside customers homes. Paper towels. The higher the grade of paper towels, the better off the occupant is financially. No paper towels means your bill had better be low or you might have a problem collecting. Good quality paper towels and you have no worry. Low quality is somewhere in the middle.....leaning toward a "budget" lifestyle. BTW- Aldis has big rolls of "Pik-A-Size" paper towels @ $2.49 for the twin pack. Yes, there are plenty of cheaper paper towels, but these are very high quality. Once you get addicted to them you don't want anything else. I do the cooking and use a ton of paper towels while preparing meals as well as after meal clean-ups. Much more sanitary than using cloth kitchen towels that get dirty fast and need to be washed. Regards! ...That's probably all of the "Rupert Wisdom" for today.......I'm feeling a little "wisdom short" lately. I think the world has gone upside down and inside out....or I have? Oh yeah....I forgot about this.....FAKE ADVERTISEMENTS Yesterday I was on Yahoo, a great place to instigate trouble in your own mind or to raise your blood pressure 40 points if it falls a little low. They have something for everyone......from politicians to perverts, they have it all. So I am looking over the trash to see if there is anything interesting and I see this supposedly informative article on the 10 best BBQ grills. Hoping to see some of Bob's famous grills, I clicked on the story and went through the 10 grills. Not a damn one of them was a Weber! What the hell??? These people are now posting Fake Ads to lure unsuspecting buyers into all kinds of funky grills (one round green one...fat and ugly...weighed 162 pounds!)...no one could steal it...but no one would want to! A grill that looks like a fat green toad??? Maybe you roast June bugs on it for fun? Anyhow, be careful out there, Fake Ads are the latest marketing wonder. Such a shame....I always trusted the TV,newspaper, and radio ads and now I feel like I have lost the last bastion of honesty and truth. Thank goodness for this thread where we can trust what we read without hesitation.

08-10-2017, 05:55 AM - 2 Likes	#39251
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by ccc_ most of us are much too delicate and sensitive (perhaps polite) to call them what they are

08-10-2017, 06:04 AM - 1 Like	#39252
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Rupert A grill that looks like a fat green toad? That would be the Big Green Egg, aka BGE. They're expensive compared to most Weber grills, and a status symbol for many of the owners.

08-10-2017, 06:07 AM - 1 Like	#39253
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	Originally posted by robtcorl Originally posted by JimJohnson Michigan has a long border with Ontario (all of it wet), but Canada Dry is not the primary choice. I suffer through it when I have to, but here we drink: Vernors My first taste of Vernors was in the 1950's while visiting relatives in Flint. It's available here, and I guess most other states, now. Growing up, I remember driving by the Vernors plant in Detroit with the huge glass windows through which you could see the oak aging barrels. Both Canada Dry and Vernors are owned by the same company these days, whoose headquarters is in Plano, Texas. Your turn Rupert.

08-10-2017, 06:19 AM	#39254
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Sad time for classic car lovers, about 150 of them burned Tuesday night along old Route 66 in Illinois. Massive fire damages Staunton's Country Classic Cars \| Illinois \| stltoday.com

08-10-2017, 06:53 AM	#39255
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by robtcorl Sad time for classic car lovers, about 150 of them burned Tuesday night along old Route 66 in Illinois. I clicked that link and also saw this....."Vendors may be selling 'fake' solar eclipse glasses. Here's how to make sure yours are real." That's what I'm talkin' 'bout! Fake ads! Too bad about those cars.....I'm sure he had plenty of insurance on them......you wanna bet? Regards!