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

**savoche** · 08-23-2019, 12:25 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

What more can be said...really....bacon, Here, let's liven things up, the K-3ii i the best camera for the buck out there. Bar none! Long live livE hociR!!

**savoche** · 08-23-2019, 12:32 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Got a haircut, then on to Costco this morning.
Unloading the stuff from my truck I noticed my fly was open.
It's Senior Citizen Day, so no big deal.

No worries, Bob.

**savoche** · 08-23-2019, 12:37 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

It's another one of those Why didn't i think of this? moments.
Bacon wrapped tomatoes. We have a plethora of cherry tomatoes from the garden, plenty of bacon, and I have a grill.
Bacon Wrapped Tomatoes Recipe - How to Make Bacon Wrapped Tomatoes

Ooh, I'll have to try that sometime!

**savoche** · 08-23-2019, 05:29 AM

Oh joy...

Qantas Airways will test if people can endure 20-hour flights to Australia in coach - The Verge

**CharLac** · 08-23-2019, 06:15 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Got a haircut, then on to Costco this morning.
Unloading the stuff from my truck I noticed my fly was open.
It's Senior Citizen Day, so no big deal.

Well, as long as Big Jim wasn't out sniffing the wind, you should be okay

robtcorl · 08-23-2019, 06:29 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

Well, as long as Big Jim wasn't out sniffing the wind, you should be okay

Last time Big Jim appeared I asked Mrs Bob what I should do with him, she said why don't you wash him while the wrinkles are out.
(Otis had me say that.)

**CharLac** · 08-23-2019, 10:38 AM - **5 Likes**

No kitchen yet so cooking soup for lunch in the sunroom.

Attached Images

Racer X 69 · 08-23-2019, 12:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Oh joy...

Qantas Airways will test if people can endure 20-hour flights to Australia in coach - The Verge

The story I saw said it was 19 hours, and they were going to use a 787 for the test. After testing, they will be using 777 300 ER airplanes for the commercial runs.

**OldPentaxFan** · 08-23-2019, 01:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Oh joy...

Qantas Airways will test if people can endure 20-hour flights to Australia in coach - The Verge

I've had the dubious pleasure of flying around the world the last time I had a long trip to visit my son and family (he lives in Thailand). 17 hour non-stop between New York and Bangkok (both outbound and inbound flights, all flying east) after connecting flights to get to New York.

All I can say after that experience is, after about 10 hours you don't notice much of anything anymore because you have gone into a semi-conscious stupor, only interrupted by standing in a que for the one working lavatory.

**BigMackCam** · 08-23-2019, 01:25 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

No kitchen yet so cooking soup for lunch in the sunroom.

The crash helmet is probably overkill for cooking with a propane grill, Charlie... still, I can't knock your health & safety precautions

**BigMackCam** · 08-23-2019, 01:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Nothing confusing about Pavlova.

I'm confused as to why there's any of that left to photograph... it looks yummy...

**BigMackCam** · 08-23-2019, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Bacon wrapped stuff for today's lunch.
I'll use larger pieces of bacon on the tomatoes next time, but they were darn good.
The dill pickle wasn't, grilling brought out a strong amount tartness.

Dining alone, yesterday, Bob? Or are your spreads becoming a little less lavish than previously?

**Ex Finn.** · 08-23-2019, 01:43 PM - **3 Likes**

Cooked up some salmon with dill-sauce and fries few days ago. Next time I will sprinkle bacon-bits on the fries, just to see how that goes with the fish

**BigMackCam** · 08-23-2019, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Cooked up some salmon with dill-sauce and fries few days ago. Next time I will sprinkle bacon-bits on the fries, just to see how that goes with the fish

Oh... that looks tasty.

Do you buy your fish fresh or frozen? I've previously been a stickler for buying it fresh when possible, but in the last year or two I've bought good-quality frozen, and I've been surprised by how good it is. Much better than I remember from many years ago (perhaps the freezing and storage methods have changed?).

I only live a very few miles from the coast, and we have some decent seafood restaurants in my area that get their produce daily from local fishing boats. You can definitely tell the difference, same as on the rare occasions I've gone trout fishing, brought a few home and cooked one the same day. But when I buy fresh at the fishmonger's, or at the fresh seafood counter at my local supermarkets, well... I'm just not sure it's that fresh. I'm tending to find that (based on my local sources, at least) frozen fish is at least as good - often, better - in terms of flavour, and very little different in texture...

Which brings me onto a question I've been meaning to ask the good folks of this thread...

What's your opinion on Vietnamese farmed basa fish (also called "swai", or "Asian catfish", I believe), if quality-assured by a reputable supermarket chain such as Aldi? There are a few reasons I'm curious about it... (1) American catfish isn't readily available in the UK, and I've read that basa / swai is - whilst not the same - a reasonable substitute; (2) it's popular in Asian cooking (obviously), (3) it's low in fat and high in protein, and (4) it's very inexpensive here, and - whilst cost isn't a primary concern for me (within reason) - I'm always happy to economise if it doesn't mean sacrificing quality, flavour and safety.

But I've read some scare stories about basa being caught or raised in dirty waters. I've also read that:

- some scare stories were spread by catfish farmers in other countries, worried about the effect on their business
- some states in the USA have banned Vietnamese basa
- Australia loves basa and promotes it as a healthy food

So I'm kinda confused. My assumption is that Aldi UK wouldn't supply questionable fish, but I obviously don't know that for sure.

Thoughts?

robtcorl · 08-23-2019, 02:46 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Dining alone, yesterday, Bob? Or are your spreads becoming a little less lavish than previously?

Mrs Bob was out getting her hair done.
Sorry, can't help you on the basa question, never heard of it before.
edit, I see it's called swai here, I've never tried it though.

08-23-2019, 01:43 PM - 3 Likes	#69883
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Cooked up some salmon with dill-sauce and fries few days ago. Next time I will sprinkle bacon-bits on the fries, just to see how that goes with the fish Attached Images Last edited by Ex Finn.; 08-23-2019 at 01:44 PM. Reason: fat fingers..

08-23-2019, 02:18 PM	#69884
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by Ex Finn. Cooked up some salmon with dill-sauce and fries few days ago. Next time I will sprinkle bacon-bits on the fries, just to see how that goes with the fish Oh... that looks tasty. Do you buy your fish fresh or frozen? I've previously been a stickler for buying it fresh when possible, but in the last year or two I've bought good-quality frozen, and I've been surprised by how good it is. Much better than I remember from many years ago (perhaps the freezing and storage methods have changed?). I only live a very few miles from the coast, and we have some decent seafood restaurants in my area that get their produce daily from local fishing boats. You can definitely tell the difference, same as on the rare occasions I've gone trout fishing, brought a few home and cooked one the same day. But when I buy fresh at the fishmonger's, or at the fresh seafood counter at my local supermarkets, well... I'm just not sure it's that fresh. I'm tending to find that (based on my local sources, at least) frozen fish is at least as good - often, better - in terms of flavour, and very little different in texture... Which brings me onto a question I've been meaning to ask the good folks of this thread... What's your opinion on Vietnamese farmed basa fish (also called "swai", or "Asian catfish", I believe), if quality-assured by a reputable supermarket chain such as Aldi? There are a few reasons I'm curious about it... (1) American catfish isn't readily available in the UK, and I've read that basa / swai is - whilst not the same - a reasonable substitute; (2) it's popular in Asian cooking (obviously), (3) it's low in fat and high in protein, and (4) it's very inexpensive here, and - whilst cost isn't a primary concern for me (within reason) - I'm always happy to economise if it doesn't mean sacrificing quality, flavour and safety. But I've read some scare stories about basa being caught or raised in dirty waters. I've also read that: - some scare stories were spread by catfish farmers in other countries, worried about the effect on their business - some states in the USA have banned Vietnamese basa - Australia loves basa and promotes it as a healthy food So I'm kinda confused. My assumption is that Aldi UK wouldn't supply questionable fish, but I obviously don't know that for sure. Thoughts? Last edited by BigMackCam; 08-23-2019 at 04:18 PM.

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08-23-2019, 12:25 AM - 3 Likes	#69871
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by CharLac What more can be said...really....bacon, Here, let's liven things up, the K-3ii i the best camera for the buck out there. Bar none! Long live livE hociR!!

08-23-2019, 12:32 AM - 2 Likes	#69872
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl Got a haircut, then on to Costco this morning. Unloading the stuff from my truck I noticed my fly was open. It's Senior Citizen Day, so no big deal. No worries, Bob.

08-23-2019, 12:37 AM	#69873
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl It's another one of those Why didn't i think of this? moments. Bacon wrapped tomatoes. We have a plethora of cherry tomatoes from the garden, plenty of bacon, and I have a grill. Bacon Wrapped Tomatoes Recipe - How to Make Bacon Wrapped Tomatoes Ooh, I'll have to try that sometime!

08-23-2019, 05:29 AM	#69874
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Oh joy... Qantas Airways will test if people can endure 20-hour flights to Australia in coach - The Verge

08-23-2019, 06:15 AM - 2 Likes	#69875
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by robtcorl Got a haircut, then on to Costco this morning. Unloading the stuff from my truck I noticed my fly was open. It's Senior Citizen Day, so no big deal. Well, as long as Big Jim wasn't out sniffing the wind, you should be okay

08-23-2019, 06:29 AM - 3 Likes	#69876
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by CharLac Well, as long as Big Jim wasn't out sniffing the wind, you should be okay Last time Big Jim appeared I asked Mrs Bob what I should do with him, she said why don't you wash him while the wrinkles are out. (Otis had me say that.)

08-23-2019, 10:38 AM - 5 Likes	#69877
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	No kitchen yet so cooking soup for lunch in the sunroom. Attached Images

08-23-2019, 12:15 PM - 1 Like	#69878
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 Oh joy... Qantas Airways will test if people can endure 20-hour flights to Australia in coach - The Verge The story I saw said it was 19 hours, and they were going to use a 787 for the test. After testing, they will be using 777 300 ER airplanes for the commercial runs.

08-23-2019, 01:06 PM - 3 Likes	#69879
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Originally posted by savoche Oh joy... Qantas Airways will test if people can endure 20-hour flights to Australia in coach - The Verge I've had the dubious pleasure of flying around the world the last time I had a long trip to visit my son and family (he lives in Thailand). 17 hour non-stop between New York and Bangkok (both outbound and inbound flights, all flying east) after connecting flights to get to New York. All I can say after that experience is, after about 10 hours you don't notice much of anything anymore because you have gone into a semi-conscious stupor, only interrupted by standing in a que for the one working lavatory.

08-23-2019, 01:25 PM - 5 Likes	#69880
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by CharLac No kitchen yet so cooking soup for lunch in the sunroom. The crash helmet is probably overkill for cooking with a propane grill, Charlie... still, I can't knock your health & safety precautions

08-23-2019, 01:27 PM - 2 Likes	#69881
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by savoche Nothing confusing about Pavlova. I'm confused as to why there's any of that left to photograph... it looks yummy...

08-23-2019, 01:28 PM	#69882
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by robtcorl Bacon wrapped stuff for today's lunch. I'll use larger pieces of bacon on the tomatoes next time, but they were darn good. The dill pickle wasn't, grilling brought out a strong amount tartness. Dining alone, yesterday, Bob? Or are your spreads becoming a little less lavish than previously?

08-23-2019, 02:46 PM - 1 Like	#69885
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by BigMackCam Dining alone, yesterday, Bob? Or are your spreads becoming a little less lavish than previously? Mrs Bob was out getting her hair done. Sorry, can't help you on the basa question, never heard of it before. edit, I see it's called swai here, I've never tried it though.