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

robtcorl · 07-24-2019, 03:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

For balance, synchronicity and a better chi, move 15 miles closer to the job that is 50 miles away,

You're suggesting he should live in a halfway house, eh?

**Ex Finn.** · 07-24-2019, 03:26 PM - **4 Likes**

Shared a slice of key-lime pie for dessert at the Hurricanes restaurant in Saint Pete beach.

Racer X 69 · 07-24-2019, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by tim60

I saw some news this morning. Ralph Nader wants to complicate Racer's commute by ensuring the carpark stays full at the office. He is calling for a permanent ban on a certain plane. But, then again, he did not stop VW Beetles, or was the Ford Pints?

Unsafe at any speed, especially if you have consumed too many pints.

Ralph Nader needs to be drawn and quartered.

Racer X 69 · 07-24-2019, 04:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

My commute is a 5.5km/3.5mi walk or bus ride from home, or a 20 minute ferry ride followed by a 17 minute walk from the summer place. The bus and the ferry are both covered by the same 1-year pass - as are all other modes of intra-city public transportation.

The car we got rid of a few years ago had clocked some 40,000 km in 12 years

So much cheaper to rent a car when we need to go far, or use one of the electric "city cars" for shorter errands.

40,000 klicks in 12 years.

About 3,333 klicks a year.

That's more than my race car has gotten in the 30 years I have owned it. I would wager that is more that it has gotten in the 48 years since it rolled off the assembly line.

But then it has only been driven on select weekends since it was made into a race car in 1979, in mostly 30 minute sprint races, about 60 to 70 miles each race.

MarkJerling · 07-24-2019, 04:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Shared a slice of key-lime pie for dessert at the Hurricanes restaurant in Saint Pete beach.

Ha! I lived in St Pete's for a while! Enjoy!
Don't forget to visit the famous Dali Museum in St Petersburg. 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg.

robtcorl · 07-25-2019, 05:25 AM - **3 Likes**

It's my so happy it's thursday for you guys Saturday.
One more day after today, you can do this!

tim60 · 07-25-2019, 05:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

You're suggesting he should live in a halfway house, eh?

Actually I am planning to. It would be 40 from one and 25 from the other, kind of a triangle. Very close to other places we go often.

tim60 · 07-25-2019, 05:40 AM

Thursday here. Just ate lunch.

Kind of warm. The soothsayers are predicting 39C somewhere near here today. The hottest ever day in UK.

BTW, why do people say UK as you-kay rather that as Uk, to rhyme with Yuk?

robtcorl · 07-25-2019, 06:08 AM - **4 Likes**

Tako Kichi · 07-25-2019, 07:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

BTW, why do people say UK as you-kay rather that as Uk, to rhyme with Yuk?

Probably because it's based on two separate words (i.e. United KIngdom) and not one.

**CharLac** · 07-25-2019, 08:32 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Tako Kichi

Probably because it's based on two separate words (i.e. United KIngdom) and not one.

Wow, voice of reason from a Canadian...who would have thought. ......sorry

robtcorl · 07-25-2019, 09:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

Wow, voice of reason from a Canadian...who would have thought.

(ex-pat Brit) that explains it.

dbs · 07-25-2019, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Thursday here. Just ate lunch.

Kind of warm. The soothsayers are predicting 39C somewhere near here today. The hottest ever day in UK.

BTW, why do people say UK as you-kay rather that as Uk, to rhyme with Yuk?

Hi Tim

I guess because its the same as saying K when recieting the alphabet

Moving to where one has pleasure is better than moving closer to work

Isnt it ?

Dave

LensBeginner · 07-25-2019, 11:04 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

(ex-pat Brit) that explains it.

He sure got that one down pat.

MarkJerling · 07-25-2019, 03:57 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by LensBeginner

He sure got that one down pat.

He's Bob. Not Pat.

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 For balance, synchronicity and a better chi, move 15 miles closer to the job that is 50 miles away, You're suggesting he should live in a halfway house, eh?

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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 tim60 I saw some news this morning. Ralph Nader wants to complicate Racer's commute by ensuring the carpark stays full at the office. He is calling for a permanent ban on a certain plane. But, then again, he did not stop VW Beetles, or was the Ford Pints? Unsafe at any speed, especially if you have consumed too many pints. Ralph Nader needs to be drawn and quartered.

07-24-2019, 04:15 PM - 1 Like	#69259
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 My commute is a 5.5km/3.5mi walk or bus ride from home, or a 20 minute ferry ride followed by a 17 minute walk from the summer place. The bus and the ferry are both covered by the same 1-year pass - as are all other modes of intra-city public transportation. The car we got rid of a few years ago had clocked some 40,000 km in 12 years So much cheaper to rent a car when we need to go far, or use one of the electric "city cars" for shorter errands. 40,000 klicks in 12 years. About 3,333 klicks a year. That's more than my race car has gotten in the 30 years I have owned it. I would wager that is more that it has gotten in the 48 years since it rolled off the assembly line. But then it has only been driven on select weekends since it was made into a race car in 1979, in mostly 30 minute sprint races, about 60 to 70 miles each race.

07-24-2019, 04:33 PM - 1 Like	#69260
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Shared a slice of key-lime pie for dessert at the Hurricanes restaurant in Saint Pete beach. Ha! I lived in St Pete's for a while! Enjoy! Don't forget to visit the famous Dali Museum in St Petersburg. 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg.

07-25-2019, 05:25 AM - 3 Likes	#69261
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	It's my so happy it's thursday for you guys Saturday. One more day after today, you can do this!

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by robtcorl You're suggesting he should live in a halfway house, eh? Actually I am planning to. It would be 40 from one and 25 from the other, kind of a triangle. Very close to other places we go often.

07-25-2019, 05:40 AM	#69263
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Thursday here. Just ate lunch. Kind of warm. The soothsayers are predicting 39C somewhere near here today. The hottest ever day in UK. BTW, why do people say UK as you-kay rather that as Uk, to rhyme with Yuk?

07-25-2019, 06:08 AM - 4 Likes	#69264
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Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Originally posted by tim60 BTW, why do people say UK as you-kay rather that as Uk, to rhyme with Yuk? Probably because it's based on two separate words (i.e. United KIngdom) and not one.

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CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by Tako Kichi Probably because it's based on two separate words (i.e. United KIngdom) and not one. Wow, voice of reason from a Canadian...who would have thought. ......sorry

07-25-2019, 09:35 AM - 1 Like	#69267
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by CharLac Wow, voice of reason from a Canadian...who would have thought. (ex-pat Brit) that explains it.

07-25-2019, 09:59 AM	#69268
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by tim60 Thursday here. Just ate lunch. Kind of warm. The soothsayers are predicting 39C somewhere near here today. The hottest ever day in UK. BTW, why do people say UK as you-kay rather that as Uk, to rhyme with Yuk? Hi Tim I guess because its the same as saying K when recieting the alphabet Moving to where one has pleasure is better than moving closer to work Isnt it ? Dave

07-25-2019, 11:04 AM - 2 Likes	#69269
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Originally posted by robtcorl (ex-pat Brit) that explains it. He sure got that one down pat.

07-25-2019, 03:57 PM - 4 Likes	#69270
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by LensBeginner He sure got that one down pat. He's Bob. Not Pat.