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

Racer X 69 · 04-18-2019, 07:16 PM - **1 Like**

I don’t even boil hot dogs.

Cooked with fire or I go hungry.

tim60 · 04-18-2019, 11:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Look for the blue eyed Indian.

I have not seen that configuration before - long truck tractor. In Australia they have something that looks like it but is fundamentally different - B-double, standard short tractor + short trail + full length trailer, with each trailer supported by the rear axle of the thing in front.
Road trains have trailers with front bogies, they they are self supporting when not coupled.

tim60 · 04-18-2019, 11:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Speaking of bacon.
My daughter bought me a lamb belly at last weekend's sheep festival in southern Illinois.
Coming up soon, Lamb Bacon! It's about 3 lbs (folded over in the pic)

Does the Chicago exchange trade futures on them?

dbs · 04-18-2019, 11:51 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

That's just wrong.
So wrong.
So, so wrong......

Mmmm ...are you sure...????

Dave

Racer X 69 · 04-19-2019, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by tim60

I have not seen that configuration before - long truck tractor.

Those were called dromedary box trucks.

Back then cabover trucks were common due to length restrictions for big trucks. Clever engineers came up with the configuration. The idea is that more freight could be carried in the then relatively short overall length of the combination.

Racer X 69 · 04-19-2019, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by tim60

In Australia they have something that looks like it but is fundamentally different - B-double, standard short tractor + short trail + full length trailer, with each trailer supported by the rear axle of the thing in front.

Today, in North America there are A trains (doubles), B trains (doubles) and triples.

The A doubles have a long trailer (48 or 55 foot) connected by a 5th wheel plate to the tractor, and a short trailer (28 foot) the front of which rides on either a single or tandem set of axles that couples to the front trailer via a long tongue and a pintle hook.

B doubles have a long trailer (48 or 55 foot) connected to a 5th wheel plate on the tractor, and a short (28 foot) trailer that couples to the front trailer via a 5th wheel plate.

Trucks pulling triples are all 28 foot trailers. The front trailer connects to the tractor via a 5th wheel plate, the other two trailers connect via a converter dolly, which uses a pintle hook to connect at the front and has a single axle with a 5th wheel plate over it to connect and support the trailer.

**CharLac** · 04-19-2019, 07:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I think you stomped on that one some Charlie.

I'm here for ya buddy

**CharLac** · 04-19-2019, 07:34 AM - **1 Like**

Watching the replay of the Bahrain on F1 TV.... a few weeks late but only $35 a year....great race so far!

robtcorl · 04-19-2019, 08:28 AM - **2 Likes**

A fisherman here in MO spotted this SUV on his fish finder at the bottom of a lake. Circled in red.
Turns out it was stolen back in 2008, no bodies found inside.

Racer X 69 · 04-19-2019, 08:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

A fisherman here in MO spotted this SUV on his fish finder at the bottom of a lake. Circled in red.
Turns out it was stolen back in 2008, no bodies found inside.

I bet there are lots of those lying at the bottom of lakes, rivers, streams and oceans.

dbs · 04-19-2019, 09:54 AM - **4 Likes**

S.U.V
Submergable Underwater Vehicle

Dave

**savoche** · 04-19-2019, 12:31 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Guess everyone's been out humpin' it today, well most everyone.
Bad news for me is I missed my nap due to a Cardinals baseball game, good news is they won and avoided a sweep by the Brewers.

I'm having this week off. Have to keep all those extra hours from accumulating too much. Besides, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are holidays here anyway, as well as the coming Monday.

Oh, and I wouldn't have problems at all sleeping through a baseball game

**savoche** · 04-19-2019, 12:35 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

Can you tell I am the eldest of 4 kids?

I'm the youngest. Of two. My weapon for survival is an insane humbleness.

**savoche** · 04-19-2019, 12:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

They eat in the toilets? YUK!

Bon appetit!

**savoche** · 04-19-2019, 12:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Tuesday.

Cut the cast off, shot some x-rays, chatted with the surgeon, and got a new cast, for another two weeks.

Looks like everything is healing well, so after two more weeks in a cast, I get to go back to the cast boot. Still no weight bearing allowed though.

Yay.

Great news! That foot sure takes its time to heal, but at least you're getting there. Hump on, sir, hump on!

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04-18-2019, 07:16 PM - 1 Like	#65881
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	I don’t even boil hot dogs. Cooked with fire or I go hungry.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Look for the blue eyed Indian. I have not seen that configuration before - long truck tractor. In Australia they have something that looks like it but is fundamentally different - B-double, standard short tractor + short trail + full length trailer, with each trailer supported by the rear axle of the thing in front. Road trains have trailers with front bogies, they they are self supporting when not coupled.

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	Originally posted by robtcorl Speaking of bacon. My daughter bought me a lamb belly at last weekend's sheep festival in southern Illinois. Coming up soon, Lamb Bacon! It's about 3 lbs (folded over in the pic) Does the Chicago exchange trade futures on them?

04-18-2019, 11:51 PM - 3 Likes	#65884
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by Parallax That's just wrong. So wrong. So, so wrong...... Mmmm ...are you sure...???? Dave

04-19-2019, 01:40 AM	#65885
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 I have not seen that configuration before - long truck tractor. Those were called dromedary box trucks. Back then cabover trucks were common due to length restrictions for big trucks. Clever engineers came up with the configuration. The idea is that more freight could be carried in the then relatively short overall length of the combination.

04-19-2019, 01:53 AM	#65886
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 In Australia they have something that looks like it but is fundamentally different - B-double, standard short tractor + short trail + full length trailer, with each trailer supported by the rear axle of the thing in front. Today, in North America there are A trains (doubles), B trains (doubles) and triples. The A doubles have a long trailer (48 or 55 foot) connected by a 5th wheel plate to the tractor, and a short trailer (28 foot) the front of which rides on either a single or tandem set of axles that couples to the front trailer via a long tongue and a pintle hook. B doubles have a long trailer (48 or 55 foot) connected to a 5th wheel plate on the tractor, and a short (28 foot) trailer that couples to the front trailer via a 5th wheel plate. Trucks pulling triples are all 28 foot trailers. The front trailer connects to the tractor via a 5th wheel plate, the other two trailers connect via a converter dolly, which uses a pintle hook to connect at the front and has a single axle with a 5th wheel plate over it to connect and support the trailer.

04-19-2019, 07:30 AM - 1 Like	#65887
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I think you stomped on that one some Charlie. I'm here for ya buddy

04-19-2019, 07:34 AM - 1 Like	#65888
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Watching the replay of the Bahrain on F1 TV.... a few weeks late but only $35 a year....great race so far!

04-19-2019, 08:28 AM - 2 Likes	#65889
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	A fisherman here in MO spotted this SUV on his fish finder at the bottom of a lake. Circled in red. Turns out it was stolen back in 2008, no bodies found inside.

04-19-2019, 08:58 AM - 1 Like	#65890
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 A fisherman here in MO spotted this SUV on his fish finder at the bottom of a lake. Circled in red. Turns out it was stolen back in 2008, no bodies found inside. I bet there are lots of those lying at the bottom of lakes, rivers, streams and oceans.

04-19-2019, 09:54 AM - 4 Likes	#65891
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	S.U.V Submergable Underwater Vehicle Dave

04-19-2019, 12:31 PM - 2 Likes	#65892
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl Guess everyone's been out humpin' it today, well most everyone. Bad news for me is I missed my nap due to a Cardinals baseball game, good news is they won and avoided a sweep by the Brewers. I'm having this week off. Have to keep all those extra hours from accumulating too much. Besides, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are holidays here anyway, as well as the coming Monday. Oh, and I wouldn't have problems at all sleeping through a baseball game

04-19-2019, 12:35 PM - 3 Likes	#65893
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by CharLac Can you tell I am the eldest of 4 kids? I'm the youngest. Of two. My weapon for survival is an insane humbleness.

04-19-2019, 12:37 PM - 1 Like	#65894
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by MarkJerling They eat in the toilets? YUK! Bon appetit!

04-19-2019, 12:43 PM - 1 Like	#65895
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Tuesday. Cut the cast off, shot some x-rays, chatted with the surgeon, and got a new cast, for another two weeks. Looks like everything is healing well, so after two more weeks in a cast, I get to go back to the cast boot. Still no weight bearing allowed though. Yay. Great news! That foot sure takes its time to heal, but at least you're getting there. Hump on, sir, hump on!