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robtcorl · 02-01-2018, 05:32 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Can't ride it. Just look at it.

Kind of like a Playboy centerfold, huh?

robtcorl · 02-01-2018, 05:34 AM

Anyone seen Parallax around the forums lately?
I miss his wit and wisdom on this thread.

tim60 · 02-01-2018, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Barossa! But I'm not allowed those at the moment either.

Well, then you will need to make do with Clare Valley.

There was a pre-Napoleonic French queen famous for a quote rather like that.

She suffered a fate rather like Charles I, head not properly attached, and then it came off.

tim60 · 02-01-2018, 06:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Umm... No comment

Oh. Now I really do feel sorry for you

Barossa definitely produces some fine shoe polish, though.

If you are after shoe polish there is always Kiwi.

tim60 · 02-01-2018, 06:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Tinnitus?

Try working in an airplane factory. Wearing earplugs and earmuffs the noise is so high that it is impossible to communicate with someone while shouting at the top of your lungs.

The ringing in my ears never stops.

And yet, each year when they perform the hearing test required by law, they say I am not losing my hearing.

Right.

Is that communication provided like on a mortgage contract form the bank charges you $600 or $1000 to fill in the blanks on, everything is standard form text except for the blank for your name?

**BigMackCam** · 02-01-2018, 06:42 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Anyone seen Parallax around the forums lately?
I miss his wit and wisdom on this thread.

He's working hard these days, Bob, and not getting much free time at the computer

As of a week ago, he was doing just fine, though

RoxnDox · 02-01-2018, 08:32 AM - **2 Likes**

Ah, the joys of tinnitus... Years of loud music, firearms, loud music... Mine is a high-pitched whistle that is present 24/7/365.24, worse in the left ear.

For me, certain things can help to 'mask' it out. Bagpipes, didgeridoos, and some other oddball musical stuff - something about the frequency patterns gets into my brain and cancels out the whistle. Which is why my Youtube history has so many really weird music videos listed! Like this one:

Youtu.be

Jim

**aslyfox** · 02-01-2018, 08:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Anyone seen Parallax around the forums lately?
I miss his wit and wisdom on this thread.

is there supposed to be " wit and wisdom " contained in the posts to this thread

I didn't see that requirement in the opening post:

Originally posted by pentaxdude

I have been waiting for the announcement of the k3 for some time.Now that the camera is out and seeing the pics and seeing "ricoh on the back of the screen turns me off.Only a matter of time before we see Ricoh on the front of the camera.I think ricoh just shot themselves in the foot.My reasoning behind this is I make a living in photography.I shoot lots of weddings and It seems more people ask on what camera I'am using.I have had quite a few people turn me down because I shoot with pentax.They just know canon and nikon.I l was turned down on other major sporting events because I shoot with Pentax.This all happened a few years back and I will admit that some people are starting to recognize that pentax can keep up with the big guys.If Ricoh puts their name in front of the camera I feel it will throw them back to the dark ages..I'am quite happy with my k5s and all my pentax glass and will continue to shoot pentax,but hesitating to by new equiptment because of this matter.I do also own nikon and canon slr's but I'am a pentaxian and as long as it says Pentax on the front of the camera I'am happy.

Mod disclaimer: this thread has turned into a humorous discussion and it no longer reflects facts about the Pentax K-3 DSLR. Enter and post at your own risk, and have fun!

bertwert · 02-01-2018, 10:53 AM - **1 Like**

You Tube

**aslyfox** · 02-01-2018, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Monty Python - Spam - YouTube

isn't spam ( the edible type, not the computer spam ) the state food of Hawaii?

**BigMackCam** · 02-01-2018, 11:07 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

is there supposed to be " wit and wisdom " contained in the posts to this thread

I didn't see that requirement in the opening post

The father of the thread may not have said as much directly... but I'm sure he fully intended it to be the cultural and, if I may say, educational resource it has become...

Racer X 69 · 02-01-2018, 07:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

the local SAM'S club has an independent hearing aid vendor who does a free hearing aid test to attract customers

If I didn't trust the employer's tests I would head there

most hearing aid vendors offer such a service

if nothing else, it establishes an independent test showing your current base line measurements

Go to a vendor who is trying to sell me an expensive hearing aid I don't need?

Right.

**aslyfox** · 02-01-2018, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Go to a vendor who is trying to sell me an expensive hearing aid I don't need?

Right.

every one is trying to sell something

you can't say no?

Racer X 69 · 02-01-2018, 07:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

every one is trying to sell something

you can't say no?

No.

**Ex Finn.** · 02-01-2018, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

They take a baseline hearing test at the beginning of employment and then retest each year. That way degradation over time is documented.

But I think the sorites paradox is the perfect way to describe what happens to everyone who works there.

We had our industrial health and hygiene people attach a SPL recorder to one of our guys for one week, this was several years ago. Haven't seen or heard from them since.
I am lucky I guess, only get an occasional "tuning-fork ping" in my left ear.

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by MarkJerling Can't ride it. Just look at it. Kind of like a Playboy centerfold, huh?

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by MarkJerling Barossa! But I'm not allowed those at the moment either. Well, then you will need to make do with Clare Valley. There was a pre-Napoleonic French queen famous for a quote rather like that. She suffered a fate rather like Charles I, head not properly attached, and then it came off.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by savoche Umm... No comment Oh. Now I really do feel sorry for you Barossa definitely produces some fine shoe polish, though. If you are after shoe polish there is always Kiwi.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,758	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Tinnitus? Try working in an airplane factory. Wearing earplugs and earmuffs the noise is so high that it is impossible to communicate with someone while shouting at the top of your lungs. The ringing in my ears never stops. And yet, each year when they perform the hearing test required by law, they say I am not losing my hearing. Right. Is that communication provided like on a mortgage contract form the bank charges you $600 or $1000 to fill in the blanks on, everything is standard form text except for the blank for your name?

02-01-2018, 06:42 AM - 3 Likes	#44256
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,705	Originally posted by robtcorl Anyone seen Parallax around the forums lately? I miss his wit and wisdom on this thread. He's working hard these days, Bob, and not getting much free time at the computer As of a week ago, he was doing just fine, though

02-01-2018, 08:37 AM - 1 Like	#44258
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by robtcorl Anyone seen Parallax around the forums lately? I miss his wit and wisdom on this thread. is there supposed to be " wit and wisdom " contained in the posts to this thread I didn't see that requirement in the opening post: Originally posted by pentaxdude I have been waiting for the announcement of the k3 for some time.Now that the camera is out and seeing the pics and seeing "ricoh on the back of the screen turns me off.Only a matter of time before we see Ricoh on the front of the camera.I think ricoh just shot themselves in the foot.My reasoning behind this is I make a living in photography.I shoot lots of weddings and It seems more people ask on what camera I'am using.I have had quite a few people turn me down because I shoot with pentax.They just know canon and nikon.I l was turned down on other major sporting events because I shoot with Pentax.This all happened a few years back and I will admit that some people are starting to recognize that pentax can keep up with the big guys.If Ricoh puts their name in front of the camera I feel it will throw them back to the dark ages..I'am quite happy with my k5s and all my pentax glass and will continue to shoot pentax,but hesitating to by new equiptment because of this matter.I do also own nikon and canon slr's but I'am a pentaxian and as long as it says Pentax on the front of the camera I'am happy. Mod disclaimer: this thread has turned into a humorous discussion and it no longer reflects facts about the Pentax K-3 DSLR. Enter and post at your own risk, and have fun!

02-01-2018, 11:00 AM	#44260
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by bertwert Monty Python - Spam - YouTube isn't spam ( the edible type, not the computer spam ) the state food of Hawaii?

02-01-2018, 11:07 AM - 3 Likes	#44261
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,705	Originally posted by Aslyfox is there supposed to be " wit and wisdom " contained in the posts to this thread I didn't see that requirement in the opening post The father of the thread may not have said as much directly... but I'm sure he fully intended it to be the cultural and, if I may say, educational resource it has become...

02-01-2018, 07:08 PM - 1 Like	#44262
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: 28,078	Originally posted by Aslyfox the local SAM'S club has an independent hearing aid vendor who does a free hearing aid test to attract customers If I didn't trust the employer's tests I would head there most hearing aid vendors offer such a service if nothing else, it establishes an independent test showing your current base line measurements Go to a vendor who is trying to sell me an expensive hearing aid I don't need? Right.

02-01-2018, 07:41 PM	#44263
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Go to a vendor who is trying to sell me an expensive hearing aid I don't need? Right. every one is trying to sell something you can't say no?

02-01-2018, 07:46 PM - 1 Like	#44264
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: 28,078	Originally posted by Aslyfox every one is trying to sell something you can't say no? No.

02-01-2018, 08:23 PM	#44265
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Racer X 69 They take a baseline hearing test at the beginning of employment and then retest each year. That way degradation over time is documented. But I think the sorites paradox is the perfect way to describe what happens to everyone who works there. We had our industrial health and hygiene people attach a SPL recorder to one of our guys for one week, this was several years ago. Haven't seen or heard from them since. I am lucky I guess, only get an occasional "tuning-fork ping" in my left ear.

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