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

bertwert · 03-01-2018, 06:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Hope you're back blowing on the pipes soon, pain free.

I'll be doing that tonight - I need to play toothache or not (plus if my ears are bleeding, I'll probably forget my toothache).

bertwert · 03-01-2018, 06:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

How much is airfare from NZ to Canada, or vice versa? Better to tie the tooth to a dog sled and yell MUSH!!

I've got my own leatherman, and (I believe) I've got the willpower to pull it - it's just that teeth are pretty darned useful.

MarkJerling · 03-01-2018, 06:44 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

I've got my own leatherman, and (I believe) I've got the willpower to pull it - it's just that teeth are pretty darned useful.

Yeah, but you don't need them all!

robtcorl · 03-01-2018, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Yeah, but you don't need them all!

Youtu.be

**Ex Finn.** · 03-01-2018, 08:15 PM

Having a tooth-ache just plain tests one`s resolution...

Racer X 69 · 03-01-2018, 08:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

The lazier the man, the more he plans for tomorrow.

Never put off until tomorrow that which you can put off indefinitely.

Racer X 69 · 03-01-2018, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

I've got my own leatherman, and (I believe) I've got the willpower to pull it - it's just that teeth are pretty darned useful.

Get a grille.

**RichardS** · 03-01-2018, 11:04 PM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

plan

and be sure to include options in your plan

" No plan of operations extends with certainty beyond the first encounter with the enemy's main strength" (or "no plan survives contact with the enemy") and "Strategy is a system of expedients". " - Helmuth von Moltke the Elder - Wikipedia

My late father used to say that all battles began at the intersection of four maps.

Regards,
Richard.

---------- Post added 02-03-18 at 17:20 ----------

Originally posted by savoche

The lazier the man, the more he plans for tomorrow.

Then I must be very lazy. But, on the other hand, sticking to your plan for tomorrow requires a great deal of perseverance and energy. I started retiring around 8 or 9 years ago and have been fully retired since 2015. We do whatever we want every day. It was worth it.

Regards,
Richard.

---------- Post added 02-03-18 at 17:44 ----------

Originally posted by bertwert

I'm one of those people - I much prefer the cold than heat.

But ... 20C is not hot, even when it's humid. The Nelson Bay minimum last night was around 20C, and I slept with a feather doona over me. You get used to it. Your body acclimatizes. Much better than 40 below where any exposed skin gets frostbite and bits fall off. Much cheaper on clothes too. Sperry Topsiders, shorts, polo shirt, big straw hat works for ten months of the year. I might need jeans and long sleeves for a couple of months a year.

Regards,
Richard.

tim60 · 03-02-2018, 12:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Now I have started talking to myself in an attempt to convince me that most people are harmless even if they are mentally ill

Now you're making sense

Not my favourite either, but having to choose between that and (shudders) a cold winter... No contest.

Of course, even worse than the cold is the darkness. Those short, short days of December and January really saps all energy.

That's behind us now, thankfully! It's the first day of Spring, right?

I have been noticing how much more light there is these days. Lovely.

**savoche** · 03-02-2018, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

A bit like the short, short days of July and August for us?

Yes, except it looks like on your shortest days at 40°S the sun is up roughly 8am to 5pm? Here at 60°N it's 10am to 3pm. With the sun 7 degrees above the horizon at noon.

The poor sods on the Svalbard islands have their last sunset of the year on October 25th, and first sunrise on February 16th. I'm not at all certain I could handle that

OTOH, I wouldn't mind the period with no sunsets between April 20th and August 23rd

**savoche** · 03-02-2018, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by RichardS

But ... 20C is not hot, even when it's humid. The Nelson Bay minimum last night was around 20C, and I slept with a feather doona over me. You get used to it. Your body acclimatizes. Much better than 40 below where any exposed skin gets frostbite and bits fall off. Much cheaper on clothes too. Sperry Topsiders, shorts, polo shirt, big straw hat works for ten months of the year. I might need jeans and long sleeves for a couple of months a year.

So good to see some words of sanity

Thank you!

**savoche** · 03-02-2018, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by tim60

I have been noticing how much more light there is these days. Lovely.

It is, isn't it. Feels like waking up

**savoche** · 03-02-2018, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

I've got my own leatherman, and (I believe) I've got the willpower to pull it - it's just that teeth are pretty darned useful.

One of my grand-uncles pulled his own tooth. Went down into the basement with a set of pliers. Came up rather pale. But it worked.

robtcorl · 03-02-2018, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Yes, except it looks like on your shortest days at 40°S the sun is up roughly 8am to 5pm? Here at 60°N it's 10am to 3pm. With the sun 7 degrees above the horizon at noon.

June, 1987 on a remote fishing lake in Ontario, about 50'N, the farthest north I've ever been, it seemed like it never got totally dark. Always at least a faint glow.
Here, at about 39'N, we still get about 9.5 hours of daylight on the shortest days.
I like daylight, never been a night person.
Time change April 11, more daylight................... in the evenings.

**aslyfox** · 03-02-2018, 06:34 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

. . . Time change April 11, more daylight................... in the evenings.

it is believed that the idea of " Daylight Savings Time " originated with Benjamin Franklin:

" Idea of Daylight Saving Time
The idea of daylight saving was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin during his sojourn as an American delegate in Paris in 1784, in an essay, "An Economical Project." "

History & info - Daylight Saving Time idea from Benjamin Franklin
________________________________________

Full text - Benjamin Franklin - The Journal of Paris, 1784

Benjamin Franklin's
Essay on Daylight Saving
Letter to the Editor of the Journal of Paris, 1784

______________________________________________________________________

“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.”
—Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin Biography
Diplomat, Inventor, Writer, Scientist(1706–1790)

" (January 17, 1706 to April 17, 1790) was a Founding Father and a polymath, inventor, scientist, printer, politician, freemason and diplomat. Franklin helped to draft the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and he negotiated the 1783 Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War. His scientific pursuits included investigations into electricity, mathematics and mapmaking. A writer known for his wit and wisdom, Franklin also published Poor Richard’s Almanack, invented bifocal glasses and organized the first successful American lending library. "

https://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234

03-01-2018, 08:15 PM	#44780
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Having a tooth-ache just plain tests one`s resolution... Last edited by Ex Finn.; 03-01-2018 at 08:53 PM.

03-02-2018, 06:34 AM	#44790
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by robtcorl . . . Time change April 11, more daylight................... in the evenings. it is believed that the idea of " Daylight Savings Time " originated with Benjamin Franklin: " Idea of Daylight Saving Time The idea of daylight saving was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin during his sojourn as an American delegate in Paris in 1784, in an essay, "An Economical Project." " History & info - Daylight Saving Time idea from Benjamin Franklin ________________________________________ Full text - Benjamin Franklin - The Journal of Paris, 1784 Benjamin Franklin's Essay on Daylight Saving Letter to the Editor of the Journal of Paris, 1784 ______________________________________________________________________ “We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” —Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Biography Diplomat, Inventor, Writer, Scientist(1706–1790) " (January 17, 1706 to April 17, 1790) was a Founding Father and a polymath, inventor, scientist, printer, politician, freemason and diplomat. Franklin helped to draft the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and he negotiated the 1783 Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War. His scientific pursuits included investigations into electricity, mathematics and mapmaking. A writer known for his wit and wisdom, Franklin also published Poor Richard’s Almanack, invented bifocal glasses and organized the first successful American lending library. " https://www.biography.com/people/benjamin-franklin-9301234 Last edited by aslyfox; 03-02-2018 at 06:44 AM.

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by robtcorl Hope you're back blowing on the pipes soon, pain free. I'll be doing that tonight - I need to play toothache or not (plus if my ears are bleeding, I'll probably forget my toothache).

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by robtcorl How much is airfare from NZ to Canada, or vice versa? Better to tie the tooth to a dog sled and yell MUSH!! I've got my own leatherman, and (I believe) I've got the willpower to pull it - it's just that teeth are pretty darned useful.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by bertwert I've got my own leatherman, and (I believe) I've got the willpower to pull it - it's just that teeth are pretty darned useful. Yeah, but you don't need them all!

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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 savoche The lazier the man, the more he plans for tomorrow. Never put off until tomorrow that which you can put off indefinitely.

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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 bertwert I've got my own leatherman, and (I believe) I've got the willpower to pull it - it's just that teeth are pretty darned useful. Get a grille.

03-01-2018, 11:04 PM	#44783
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by Aslyfox plan and be sure to include options in your plan " No plan of operations extends with certainty beyond the first encounter with the enemy's main strength" (or "no plan survives contact with the enemy") and "Strategy is a system of expedients". " - Helmuth von Moltke the Elder - Wikipedia My late father used to say that all battles began at the intersection of four maps. Regards, Richard. ---------- Post added 02-03-18 at 17:20 ---------- Originally posted by savoche The lazier the man, the more he plans for tomorrow. Then I must be very lazy. But, on the other hand, sticking to your plan for tomorrow requires a great deal of perseverance and energy. I started retiring around 8 or 9 years ago and have been fully retired since 2015. We do whatever we want every day. It was worth it. Regards, Richard. ---------- Post added 02-03-18 at 17:44 ---------- Originally posted by bertwert I'm one of those people - I much prefer the cold than heat. But ... 20C is not hot, even when it's humid. The Nelson Bay minimum last night was around 20C, and I slept with a feather doona over me. You get used to it. Your body acclimatizes. Much better than 40 below where any exposed skin gets frostbite and bits fall off. Much cheaper on clothes too. Sperry Topsiders, shorts, polo shirt, big straw hat works for ten months of the year. I might need jeans and long sleeves for a couple of months a year. Regards, Richard.

03-02-2018, 12:10 AM - 1 Like	#44784
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by savoche Now I have started talking to myself in an attempt to convince me that most people are harmless even if they are mentally ill Now you're making sense Not my favourite either, but having to choose between that and (shudders) a cold winter... No contest. Of course, even worse than the cold is the darkness. Those short, short days of December and January really saps all energy. That's behind us now, thankfully! It's the first day of Spring, right? I have been noticing how much more light there is these days. Lovely.

03-02-2018, 12:36 AM	#44785
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by MarkJerling A bit like the short, short days of July and August for us? Yes, except it looks like on your shortest days at 40°S the sun is up roughly 8am to 5pm? Here at 60°N it's 10am to 3pm. With the sun 7 degrees above the horizon at noon. The poor sods on the Svalbard islands have their last sunset of the year on October 25th, and first sunrise on February 16th. I'm not at all certain I could handle that OTOH, I wouldn't mind the period with no sunsets between April 20th and August 23rd

03-02-2018, 12:42 AM	#44786
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by RichardS But ... 20C is not hot, even when it's humid. The Nelson Bay minimum last night was around 20C, and I slept with a feather doona over me. You get used to it. Your body acclimatizes. Much better than 40 below where any exposed skin gets frostbite and bits fall off. Much cheaper on clothes too. Sperry Topsiders, shorts, polo shirt, big straw hat works for ten months of the year. I might need jeans and long sleeves for a couple of months a year. So good to see some words of sanity Thank you!

03-02-2018, 12:44 AM	#44787
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by tim60 I have been noticing how much more light there is these days. Lovely. It is, isn't it. Feels like waking up

03-02-2018, 12:49 AM	#44788
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by bertwert I've got my own leatherman, and (I believe) I've got the willpower to pull it - it's just that teeth are pretty darned useful. One of my grand-uncles pulled his own tooth. Went down into the basement with a set of pliers. Came up rather pale. But it worked.

03-02-2018, 06:19 AM	#44789
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche Yes, except it looks like on your shortest days at 40°S the sun is up roughly 8am to 5pm? Here at 60°N it's 10am to 3pm. With the sun 7 degrees above the horizon at noon. June, 1987 on a remote fishing lake in Ontario, about 50'N, the farthest north I've ever been, it seemed like it never got totally dark. Always at least a faint glow. Here, at about 39'N, we still get about 9.5 hours of daylight on the shortest days. I like daylight, never been a night person. Time change April 11, more daylight................... in the evenings.