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

Racer X 69 · 03-21-2019, 08:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

That is so cool!

Thanks Bob.

Originally posted by robtcorl

Did you two also do the stone laying?

No, the GC I hired is the son of a stone mason, and before he became a carpenter he worked with his dad to learn the trade, and he laid the slate, set the stones and mounted the maple.

One of the stones is not actually from the river by our home. The weekend prior to setting the stones on the wall, the GC and his family spent the day on the beach at Camano Island State Park, a park on a nearby island. He brought a rock from the beach there that he saw and thought it would add a nice personal touch to his work.

Racer X 69 · 03-21-2019, 09:15 AM - **3 Likes**

A shot I made of the fireplace just before we moved in to the new house.

**savoche** · 03-21-2019, 10:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Garlic is good for arthritic joints.

I use it copiously in my kitchen.

Last time we made aioli we ~~followed~~ were inspired by a recipe stating 2-3 egg yolks and "three or more" cloves of garlic. We didn't need that much, so used just one egg yolk but went with the "or more" for garlic.

It turned out very well.

RoxnDox · 03-21-2019, 10:58 AM - **1 Like**

Very cool fireplace, Racer! One of the nice things about our history of glaciation here in Pugetropolis is the *wide* variety of rocks you find in the riverbeds... The ice brought us all sorts of raw materials from scraping their way south across all of proto-Canuckia!

**CharLac** · 03-21-2019, 11:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Last time we made aioli we ~~followed~~ were inspired by a recipe stating 2-3 egg yolks and "three or more" cloves of garlic. We didn't need that much, so used just one egg yolk but went with the "or more" for garlic.

It turned out very well.

He's back!!! Welcome back our humble friend...we (well I anyway) were starting to worry

**savoche** · 03-21-2019, 11:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Rough Monday, eh Chuck?

This Monday has lasted a couple of weeks now

**savoche** · 03-21-2019, 11:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

He's back!!! Welcome back our humble friend...we (well I anyway) were starting to worry

I don't believe you, but thanks anyway

Still trying to catch up - just 10 or so more pages to go.

tim60 · 03-21-2019, 11:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Why do they knock you out for colonoscopies? Here, those are usually done awake.

In Australia they were done asleep. Good thing.

tim60 · 03-21-2019, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

It is my understanding that they used to do them while the patient is awake, but sedated some here too. But for some reason they decided to put the patient down.

Might have something to do with shoving a camera on the end of a 2000 foot hose into something that for most of us is an Exit Only.

I've had 4, all while "in that other place".

The gastroenterologist is sending me "we miss you" cards again. I guess they want to do another Exploration Southwest again.

His old Mercedes is getting on a bit, at about 2 years, and needs a replacement

**savoche** · 03-21-2019, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

Speaking of which, I have not seen the humble one around for a while. His OT must be his life right now....poor guy.

You know this line of work too well for your own good, Charlie

I have a short breather now, though. Maybe enough time to plan the trip later this year

tim60 · 03-21-2019, 11:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

That experience almost exactly mirrors my Dad's

The only thing I'd add is, if I hadn't been preparing his MoviPrep, flavouring it (with what I legitimately could), scheduling and encouraging him to take it, and preventing his usual snacking activities, he'd never have been ready for the procedure. He has almost no will power

The prep kind of puts me off food.

**savoche** · 03-21-2019, 11:45 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Where's your cycling shoes Racer?

Yes.

Really.

Pinterest

tim60 · 03-21-2019, 11:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

On that note, in my recipe hunting activities I recently came across a Southern American "delight" that I vaguely remember hearing of, but never knew what it was:

The "Ambrosia Salad".

The recipe I read was as follows:

1 (8 oz.) tub of whipped topping, thawed
1 cup sour cream
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained well
1 (15 oz.) can mandarin orange segments, drained well
1 cup red or green seedless grapes, sliced in half
1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1 (10 oz.) jar of maraschino cherry halves, drained very well (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Now, I like to consider myself a culturally broad- and open-minded individual, but where the heck does that come off as a salad??!

I love the USA... I've had many a good time there, I have respect for its constitution and especially for its peoples... but please, someone, tell me where whipped topping and marshmallows figure in a "salad"??

They have done violence to the language of our ancestors, perverting all its forms and usages.

tim60 · 03-21-2019, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

That actually sounds good, except for the tomatoes; unless they were home grown, that is. I can't remember the last time I had a commercially grown tomato that wasn't the texture of an apple and the flavor of a glass of water.

That describes all the supermarket tomatoes here. No good for cooking.

Racer X 69 · 03-21-2019, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by tim60

His old Mercedes is getting on a bit, at about 2 years, and needs a replacement

Actually it is a she, not a he.

And I bet she drives a Lexus or an Infinity.

Maybe a Range Rover.

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03-21-2019, 08:50 AM - 1 Like	#64531
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 robtcorl That is so cool! Thanks Bob. Originally posted by robtcorl Did you two also do the stone laying? No, the GC I hired is the son of a stone mason, and before he became a carpenter he worked with his dad to learn the trade, and he laid the slate, set the stones and mounted the maple. One of the stones is not actually from the river by our home. The weekend prior to setting the stones on the wall, the GC and his family spent the day on the beach at Camano Island State Park, a park on a nearby island. He brought a rock from the beach there that he saw and thought it would add a nice personal touch to his work.

03-21-2019, 09:15 AM - 3 Likes	#64532
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	A shot I made of the fireplace just before we moved in to the new house.

03-21-2019, 10:56 AM - 1 Like	#64533
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Garlic is good for arthritic joints. I use it copiously in my kitchen. Last time we made aioli we ~~followed~~ were inspired by a recipe stating 2-3 egg yolks and "three or more" cloves of garlic. We didn't need that much, so used just one egg yolk but went with the "or more" for garlic. It turned out very well.

03-21-2019, 10:58 AM - 1 Like	#64534
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Very cool fireplace, Racer! One of the nice things about our history of glaciation here in Pugetropolis is the wide variety of rocks you find in the riverbeds... The ice brought us all sorts of raw materials from scraping their way south across all of proto-Canuckia!

03-21-2019, 11:07 AM - 1 Like	#64535
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by savoche Last time we made aioli we ~~followed~~ were inspired by a recipe stating 2-3 egg yolks and "three or more" cloves of garlic. We didn't need that much, so used just one egg yolk but went with the "or more" for garlic. It turned out very well. He's back!!! Welcome back our humble friend...we (well I anyway) were starting to worry

03-21-2019, 11:13 AM - 2 Likes	#64536
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl Rough Monday, eh Chuck? This Monday has lasted a couple of weeks now

03-21-2019, 11:15 AM - 1 Like	#64537
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by CharLac He's back!!! Welcome back our humble friend...we (well I anyway) were starting to worry I don't believe you, but thanks anyway Still trying to catch up - just 10 or so more pages to go.

03-21-2019, 11:28 AM - 1 Like	#64538
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by MarkJerling Why do they knock you out for colonoscopies? Here, those are usually done awake. In Australia they were done asleep. Good thing.

03-21-2019, 11:31 AM - 1 Like	#64539
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by Racer X 69 It is my understanding that they used to do them while the patient is awake, but sedated some here too. But for some reason they decided to put the patient down. Might have something to do with shoving a camera on the end of a 2000 foot hose into something that for most of us is an *Exit Only*. I've had 4, all while "in that other place". The gastroenterologist is sending me "we miss you" cards again. I guess they want to do another Exploration Southwest again. His old Mercedes is getting on a bit, at about 2 years, and needs a replacement

03-21-2019, 11:33 AM - 1 Like	#64540
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by CharLac Speaking of which, I have not seen the humble one around for a while. His OT must be his life right now....poor guy. You know this line of work too well for your own good, Charlie I have a short breather now, though. Maybe enough time to plan the trip later this year

03-21-2019, 11:44 AM - 1 Like	#64541
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by BigMackCam That experience almost exactly mirrors my Dad's The only thing I'd add is, if I hadn't been preparing his MoviPrep, flavouring it (with what I legitimately could), scheduling and encouraging him to take it, and preventing his usual snacking activities, he'd never have been ready for the procedure. He has almost no will power The prep kind of puts me off food.

03-21-2019, 11:45 AM - 3 Likes	#64542
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by MarkJerling Where's your cycling shoes Racer? Yes. Really. Pinterest

03-21-2019, 11:50 AM - 1 Like	#64543
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by BigMackCam On that note, in my recipe hunting activities I recently came across a Southern American "delight" that I vaguely remember hearing of, but never knew what it was: The "Ambrosia Salad". The recipe I read was as follows: 1 (8 oz.) tub of whipped topping, thawed 1 cup sour cream 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits, drained well 1 (15 oz.) can mandarin orange segments, drained well 1 cup red or green seedless grapes, sliced in half 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows 1 (10 oz.) jar of maraschino cherry halves, drained very well (optional) 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) Now, I like to consider myself a culturally broad- and open-minded individual, but where the heck does that come off as a salad??! I love the USA... I've had many a good time there, I have respect for its constitution and especially for its peoples... but please, someone, tell me where whipped topping and marshmallows figure in a "salad"?? They have done violence to the language of our ancestors, perverting all its forms and usages.

03-21-2019, 11:53 AM	#64544
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by Parallax That actually sounds good, except for the tomatoes; unless they were home grown, that is. I can't remember the last time I had a commercially grown tomato that wasn't the texture of an apple and the flavor of a glass of water. That describes all the supermarket tomatoes here. No good for cooking.

03-21-2019, 11:56 AM	#64545
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 tim60 His old Mercedes is getting on a bit, at about 2 years, and needs a replacement Actually it is a she, not a he. And I bet she drives a Lexus or an Infinity. Maybe a Range Rover.