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

robtcorl · 12-24-2019, 08:43 AM - **6 Likes**

The only thing I have to make today is the ham. It will go on the Weber around 14:00 with cherry wood for smoke.
The crowd starts arriving around 15:00, shooting for dinner around 17:00.

Merry Christmas to all, I love you guys, you know, in a manly man way.

**BigMackCam** · 12-24-2019, 09:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

I hope these aren't related tasks...

Originally posted by Racer X 69

And let’s hope he washes his hands between the two tasks, eh?

I wore rubber gloves for the cleaning, and still I scrubbed my hands with anti-bacterial wash before food prep

**BigMackCam** · 12-24-2019, 09:22 AM - **4 Likes**

That's it. I really am finished now... Veg all prepared, save for a couple of onions that I'll cut into wedges when I'm ready to put the pork shoulder in the oven

Dining table all set, too. I have my Mum to thank for this - I take no credit. She had an idea to use the Cretan table covering (actually a huge shawl) I brought back for her from my vacation a year or two back. I think it works well

bertwert · 12-24-2019, 09:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Looking good Mike, so you're all ready for me to arrive in about 15 min?

robtcorl · 12-24-2019, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Dining table all set, too. I have my Mum to thank for this

Beautiful, Mum did a bang up job!
The place mats look like thin slabs of wood, are they, or are they supposed to look like they are?

**BigMackCam** · 12-24-2019, 09:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Beautiful, Mum did a bang up job!

Thanks, Bob, I'll let her know - she'll be delighted

Originally posted by robtcorl

The place mats look like thin slabs of wood, are they, or are they supposed to look like they are?

I always thought they were real wood, but I checked just now and they're actually synthetic, with a cork matt backing. They're cleverly patterned and rather convincing - each one is slightly different. My Mum's had them for many years (if I recall, since I was a teenager), and they look no different now to when they were new...

robtcorl · 12-24-2019, 09:46 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I always thought they were real wood, but I checked just now and they're actually synthetic, with a cork matt backing.

They're super cool!

Mrs Bob has our tables set, the one in the dining room only holds 8, others will dine at the table in the kitchen area.

**BigMackCam** · 12-24-2019, 09:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

They're super cool!

Mrs Bob has our tables set, the one in the dining room only holds 8, others will dine at the table in the kitchen area.

What a lovely, inviting room, Bob... looks like a proper traditional country home. Mrs Bob's done you proud

Your dining table only holds 8? Great Scott, man - how ever do you manage?!

Mine only holds six when it's extended (or maybe eight very slim folks

)... four in its current state, in relative comfort...

Racer X 69 · 12-24-2019, 10:11 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Merry Christmas to all, I love you guys, you know, in a manly man way.

Right back at you Bob.

tim60 · 12-24-2019, 01:54 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

I didn't get very far through War and Peace - even for someone who reads a lot is was too much, and I wasn't getting into it.

Did you miss the bit about the Swedish general called Pfuhl?

bertwert · 12-24-2019, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by tim60

Did you miss the bit about the Swedish general called Pfuhl?

Probably... I only got about three pages in...

Racer X 69 · 12-24-2019, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Probably... I only got about three pages in...

You gave up too early kid. It really is an epic novel.

Another you might be interested in: To Hell And Back, by Audie Murphy.

A very good account of one man's experience up to, and participating in the assault on Normandy, D Day, and the advance across the continent against the Germans.

I first read it at 12, I think. Scared the Hell out of me.

I've re-read it several times since, and seen the movie.

Good stuff.

bertwert · 12-24-2019, 02:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

You gave up too early kid. It really is an epic novel.

Another you might be interested in: To Hell And Back, by Audie Murphy.

A very good account of one man's experience up to, and participating in the assault on Normandy, D Day, and the advance across the continent against the Germans.

I first read it at 12, I think. Scared the Hell out of me.

I've re-read it several times since, and seen the movie.

Good stuff.

Maybe I'll give it another try, it was a few years back.

To Hell and Back looks good. Added to my list.

**BigMackCam** · 12-24-2019, 03:03 PM - **8 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

Did you miss the bit about the Swedish general called Pfuhl?

Originally posted by bertwert

Probably... I only got about three pages in...

Anyone that can follow or catch up on this thread should find War and Peace a total breeze...

**Ex Finn.** · 12-24-2019, 03:11 PM - **4 Likes**

Merry Christmas fellow Pentaxians.

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12-24-2019, 08:43 AM - 6 Likes	#74191
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	The only thing I have to make today is the ham. It will go on the Weber around 14:00 with cherry wood for smoke. The crowd starts arriving around 15:00, shooting for dinner around 17:00. Merry Christmas to all, I love you guys, you know, in a manly man way.

12-24-2019, 09:17 AM - 1 Like	#74192
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by bertwert I hope these aren't related tasks... Originally posted by Racer X 69 And let’s hope he washes his hands between the two tasks, eh? I wore rubber gloves for the cleaning, and still I scrubbed my hands with anti-bacterial wash before food prep

12-24-2019, 09:27 AM - 2 Likes	#74194
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Looking good Mike, so you're all ready for me to arrive in about 15 min?

12-24-2019, 09:30 AM - 1 Like	#74195
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by BigMackCam Dining table all set, too. I have my Mum to thank for this Beautiful, Mum did a bang up job! The place mats look like thin slabs of wood, are they, or are they supposed to look like they are?

12-24-2019, 09:42 AM - 2 Likes	#74196
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by robtcorl Beautiful, Mum did a bang up job! Thanks, Bob, I'll let her know - she'll be delighted Originally posted by robtcorl The place mats look like thin slabs of wood, are they, or are they supposed to look like they are? I always thought they were real wood, but I checked just now and they're actually synthetic, with a cork matt backing. They're cleverly patterned and rather convincing - each one is slightly different. My Mum's had them for many years (if I recall, since I was a teenager), and they look no different now to when they were new...

12-24-2019, 09:46 AM - 4 Likes	#74197
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by BigMackCam I always thought they were real wood, but I checked just now and they're actually synthetic, with a cork matt backing. They're super cool! Mrs Bob has our tables set, the one in the dining room only holds 8, others will dine at the table in the kitchen area.

12-24-2019, 09:55 AM - 2 Likes	#74198
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by robtcorl They're super cool! Mrs Bob has our tables set, the one in the dining room only holds 8, others will dine at the table in the kitchen area. What a lovely, inviting room, Bob... looks like a proper traditional country home. Mrs Bob's done you proud Your dining table only holds 8? Great Scott, man - how ever do you manage?! Mine only holds six when it's extended (or maybe eight very slim folks )... four in its current state, in relative comfort...

12-24-2019, 10:11 AM - 4 Likes	#74199
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: 28,068	Originally posted by robtcorl Merry Christmas to all, I love you guys, you know, in a manly man way. Right back at you Bob.

12-24-2019, 01:54 PM - 1 Like	#74200
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by bertwert I didn't get very far through War and Peace - even for someone who reads a lot is was too much, and I wasn't getting into it. Did you miss the bit about the Swedish general called Pfuhl?

12-24-2019, 02:04 PM	#74201
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by tim60 Did you miss the bit about the Swedish general called Pfuhl? Probably... I only got about three pages in...

12-24-2019, 02:22 PM	#74202
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: 28,068	Originally posted by bertwert Probably... I only got about three pages in... You gave up too early kid. It really is an epic novel. Another you might be interested in: To Hell And Back, by Audie Murphy. A very good account of one man's experience up to, and participating in the assault on Normandy, D Day, and the advance across the continent against the Germans. I first read it at 12, I think. Scared the Hell out of me. I've re-read it several times since, and seen the movie. Good stuff.

12-24-2019, 02:35 PM - 1 Like	#74203
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Racer X 69 You gave up too early kid. It really is an epic novel. Another you might be interested in: To Hell And Back, by Audie Murphy. A very good account of one man's experience up to, and participating in the assault on Normandy, D Day, and the advance across the continent against the Germans. I first read it at 12, I think. Scared the Hell out of me. I've re-read it several times since, and seen the movie. Good stuff. Maybe I'll give it another try, it was a few years back. To Hell and Back looks good. Added to my list.

12-24-2019, 03:03 PM - 8 Likes	#74204
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674	Originally posted by tim60 Did you miss the bit about the Swedish general called Pfuhl? Originally posted by bertwert Probably... I only got about three pages in... Anyone that can follow or catch up on this thread should find War and Peace a total breeze...

12-24-2019, 03:11 PM - 4 Likes	#74205
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Merry Christmas fellow Pentaxians.