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

ccc_ · 12-21-2017, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

snow bird or sleet bird?

yes
depends on when you look

now it's about a quarter inch of ice on the flat spots...not slick ice though

**aslyfox** · 12-21-2017, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The stuff they never taught us in school.

And had the Canadians won North America from the Mexico border up might be known as the United States of Canada.

Eh?

not quite, the US took control over Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah due to US victory in the Mexican American War which happened after the War of 1812.

Racer X 69 · 12-21-2017, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by ccc_

good thing the normans became francophiles or a lot of us would be eating lutefisk

So we have escargot instead.

ccc_ · 12-21-2017, 05:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Do you think we could get them to do it again.

Like right away maybe?

amen!

not a political sentiment but an appreciation of conflagrations

Racer X 69 · 12-21-2017, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by ccc_

that said I love hominy and grits so who knows maybe the lutefisk cooks I've met were just not up to the game

I like grits for breakfast.

A nice change from oatmeal.

bertwert · 12-21-2017, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

And had the Canadians won North America from the Mexico border up might be known as the United States of Canada. Eh?

Glad that didn't happen, otherwise geography back in grade 4 (Canada, provinces, etc...) would have been much more difficult.

ccc_ · 12-21-2017, 05:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I like grits for breakfast.

A nice change from oatmeal.

grits are good any time

grits and redeye gravy
grits and sausage gravy
grits and gravy gravy

I was eating a plate of biscuits grits, ham and redeye gravy in a diner in texas
my Dakotan companions wanted to know what "that crap" was
I said....heaven

Racer X 69 · 12-21-2017, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Glad that didn't happen, otherwise geography back in grade 4 (Canada, provinces, etc...) would have been much more difficult.

The province of Texas has a nice ring to it.

ccc_ · 12-21-2017, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Glad that didn't happen, otherwise geography back in grade 4 (Canada, provinces, etc...) would have been much more difficult.

just straight lines south

easy-peasy!

Racer X 69 · 12-21-2017, 05:18 PM - **1 Like**

By the way, I'm about to go to town, and get some pickled herring and dark rye.

My favorite treat this time of year.

Also some lox, cream cheese, and bagels.

And some more Christmas Cheer for my cup.

Skål everybody.

MarkJerling · 12-21-2017, 05:31 PM

It is with great sorrow that I must report the death, on the morning of the 19th of December 2017, of James (Jim) Williams, known to many of you as "Rupert".
His obituary is here: James Williams « Wiley Funeral Home

Jim will be sorely missed, by his family and many friends including, of course, those of us who have interacted with him on PentaxForums and off.
Gail has asked that we help keep his memory alive and, of course, that of the eternal squirrel, Otis.

Jim has, over his life, helped a great many people and it's a great pity that we will no longer be able to hear more of his "Rupert stories". We think of Gail, Jim and Gail's sons and extended family and his mom during this difficult time. Please think of them this Christmas.

robtcorl · 12-21-2017, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by ccc_

grits are good any time

I've tried to like grits, but can't.
with sausage gravy might change my mind, just butter didn't cut it.

**aslyfox** · 12-21-2017, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

By the way, I'm about to go to town, and get some pickled herring and dark rye.

My favorite treat this time of year.

Also some lox, cream cheese, and bagels.

And some more Christmas Cheer for my cup.

Skål everybody.

dark rye ( pumpernickel ) good

"jewish" rye - good

marbled rye - bad, very bad

---------- Post added 12-21-17 at 18:35 ----------

Originally posted by MarkJerling

It is with great sorrow that I must report the death, on the morning of the 19th of December 2017, of James (Jim) Williams, known to many of you as "Rupert".
His obituary is here: James Williams « Wiley Funeral Home

Jim will be sorely missed, by his family and many friends including, of course, those of us who have interacted with him on PentaxForums and off.
Gail has asked that we help keep his memory alive and, of course, that of the eternal squirrel, Otis.

Jim has, over his life, helped a great many people and it's a great pity that we will no longer be able to hear more of his "Rupert stories". We think of Gail, Jim and Gail's sons and extended family and his mom during this difficult time. Please think of them this Christmas.

some folks think that as long as he is remembered, he won't truly be gone

the limited time I have been on the forums, I have always appreciated his contributions

Parallax · 12-21-2017, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The province of Texas has a nice ring to it.

The Republic of Texas has an even better ring to it; especially to a Texan.
Should it occur again I'd be one of the first on the immigration list.

**Ex Finn.** · 12-21-2017, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Please think of them this Christmas.

Will do, sad news.

12-21-2017, 05:31 PM	#42881
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	It is with great sorrow that I must report the death, on the morning of the 19th of December 2017, of James (Jim) Williams, known to many of you as "Rupert". His obituary is here: James Williams « Wiley Funeral Home Jim will be sorely missed, by his family and many friends including, of course, those of us who have interacted with him on PentaxForums and off. Gail has asked that we help keep his memory alive and, of course, that of the eternal squirrel, Otis. Jim has, over his life, helped a great many people and it's a great pity that we will no longer be able to hear more of his "Rupert stories". We think of Gail, Jim and Gail's sons and extended family and his mom during this difficult time. Please think of them this Christmas. Last edited by MarkJerling; 12-22-2017 at 02:24 PM.

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12-21-2017, 05:04 PM	#42871
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by robtcorl snow bird or sleet bird? yes depends on when you look now it's about a quarter inch of ice on the flat spots...not slick ice though

12-21-2017, 05:06 PM	#42872
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The stuff they never taught us in school. And had the Canadians won North America from the Mexico border up might be known as the United States of Canada. Eh? not quite, the US took control over Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah due to US victory in the Mexican American War which happened after the War of 1812.

12-21-2017, 05:06 PM	#42873
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 ccc_ good thing the normans became francophiles or a lot of us would be eating lutefisk So we have escargot instead.

12-21-2017, 05:06 PM - 2 Likes	#42874
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Do you think we could get them to do it again. Like right away maybe? amen! not a political sentiment but an appreciation of conflagrations

12-21-2017, 05:07 PM	#42875
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 ccc_ that said I love hominy and grits so who knows maybe the lutefisk cooks I've met were just not up to the game I like grits for breakfast. A nice change from oatmeal.

12-21-2017, 05:09 PM	#42876
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Racer X 69 And had the Canadians won North America from the Mexico border up might be known as the United States of Canada. Eh? Glad that didn't happen, otherwise geography back in grade 4 (Canada, provinces, etc...) would have been much more difficult.

12-21-2017, 05:13 PM - 1 Like	#42877
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I like grits for breakfast. A nice change from oatmeal. grits are good any time grits and redeye gravy grits and sausage gravy grits and gravy gravy I was eating a plate of biscuits grits, ham and redeye gravy in a diner in texas my Dakotan companions wanted to know what "that crap" was I said....heaven

12-21-2017, 05:14 PM	#42878
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 bertwert Glad that didn't happen, otherwise geography back in grade 4 (Canada, provinces, etc...) would have been much more difficult. The province of Texas has a nice ring to it.

12-21-2017, 05:14 PM	#42879
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by bertwert Glad that didn't happen, otherwise geography back in grade 4 (Canada, provinces, etc...) would have been much more difficult. just straight lines south easy-peasy!

12-21-2017, 05:18 PM - 1 Like	#42880
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	By the way, I'm about to go to town, and get some pickled herring and dark rye. My favorite treat this time of year. Also some lox, cream cheese, and bagels. And some more Christmas Cheer for my cup. Skål everybody.

12-21-2017, 05:32 PM	#42882
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by ccc_ grits are good any time I've tried to like grits, but can't. with sausage gravy might change my mind, just butter didn't cut it.

12-21-2017, 05:33 PM	#42883
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Racer X 69 By the way, I'm about to go to town, and get some pickled herring and dark rye. My favorite treat this time of year. Also some lox, cream cheese, and bagels. And some more Christmas Cheer for my cup. Skål everybody. dark rye ( pumpernickel ) good "jewish" rye - good marbled rye - bad, very bad ---------- Post added 12-21-17 at 18:35 ---------- Originally posted by MarkJerling It is with great sorrow that I must report the death, on the morning of the 19th of December 2017, of James (Jim) Williams, known to many of you as "Rupert". His obituary is here: James Williams « Wiley Funeral Home Jim will be sorely missed, by his family and many friends including, of course, those of us who have interacted with him on PentaxForums and off. Gail has asked that we help keep his memory alive and, of course, that of the eternal squirrel, Otis. Jim has, over his life, helped a great many people and it's a great pity that we will no longer be able to hear more of his "Rupert stories". We think of Gail, Jim and Gail's sons and extended family and his mom during this difficult time. Please think of them this Christmas. some folks think that as long as he is remembered, he won't truly be gone the limited time I have been on the forums, I have always appreciated his contributions

12-21-2017, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#42884
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The province of Texas has a nice ring to it. The Republic of Texas has an even better ring to it; especially to a Texan. Should it occur again I'd be one of the first on the immigration list.

12-21-2017, 05:43 PM	#42885
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by MarkJerling Please think of them this Christmas. Will do, sad news.