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

robtcorl · 02-19-2020, 03:05 PM - **3 Likes**

Our newspaper didn't come today, had to see today's strip online.

Racer X 69 · 02-19-2020, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Shows you what I know. 1/8 of a mile, 1/4 of a mile. It's all Greek to me.

Not Greek, Mark, distance.

1/8th mile is 660 feet, or 0.201168 kilometers, or 201.168 meters.

1/4 mile is 1,320 feet, or 0.402336 kilometers, or 402.336 meters.

MarkJerling · 02-20-2020, 02:38 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Not Greek, Mark, distance.

1/8th mile is 660 feet, or 0.201168 kilometers, or 201.168 meters.

1/4 mile is 1,320 feet, or 0.402336 kilometers, or 402.336 meters.

English feet or Cape feet? English feet are 304.797344mm and Cape feet are 314.855575mm.

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2020, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

English feet or Cape feet? English feet are 304.797344mm and Cape feet are 314.855575mm.

North American feet.

And a statute mile.

Remember, drag racing originated in the US.

**microlight** · 02-20-2020, 03:21 AM - **2 Likes**

I never figured out why guys would want to race while dressed in ladies' clothing...

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2020, 04:22 AM

Originally posted by microlight

I never figured out why guys would want to race while dressed in ladies' clothing...

That’s a hospital gown. Courtesy of Halifax Medical Center.

**microlight** · 02-20-2020, 04:48 AM

tim60 · 02-20-2020, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by savoche

"That's not patronising, it's condescending. Here, let me explain the difference..."

No, not even as a tourist. The university I went to is not old at all (founded in 1811, I think). My cache of useless information is mostly from elsewhere, though.

Your University is so old it must be falling down. I graduated from universities founded in: 1869, 1965, 1966, 1991 and 1991. They are young enough they are not falling down and do not cost ridiculous amounts in building maintenance - except to take asbestos out.

When I visit the library of that old place I find most of their students seem to be reading Latin, Greek and classics, despite the famous portraits of people like Isaac Newton hanging on the wall.

tim60 · 02-20-2020, 05:38 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

That’s a hospital gown. Courtesy of Halifax Medical Center.

I don't think that was the attire to which he was referring.

robtcorl · 02-20-2020, 08:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Remember, drag racing originated in the US.

Originally posted by microlight

I never figured out why guys would want to race while dressed in ladies' clothing...

Originally posted by Racer X 69

That’s a hospital gown. Courtesy of Halifax Medical Center.

Originally posted by tim60

I don't think that was the attire to which he was referring.

Yep, I think that one went right over Racer's head.

dbs · 02-20-2020, 08:54 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Our newspaper didn't come today, had to see today's strip online.

Hi Bob

I guess it snowed this morning ...... I don't deliver in the snow ..... nup not going to happen.....

Dave

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2020, 01:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Yep, I think that one went right over Racer's head.

You boys ain’t right.

**StiffLegged** · 02-20-2020, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by tim60

When I visit the library of that old place I find most of their students seem to be reading Latin, Greek and classics, despite the famous portraits of people like Isaac Newton hanging on the wall.

Someone has to subsidise the students on more worthwhile courses...

MarkJerling · 02-20-2020, 02:30 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Yep, I think that one went right over Racer's head.

LOL

(Most definitively not my image.)

robtcorl · 02-20-2020, 03:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

(Most definitively not my image.)

My money is on number 10.

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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: 28,068	Originally posted by MarkJerling Shows you what I know. 1/8 of a mile, 1/4 of a mile. It's all Greek to me. Not Greek, Mark, distance. 1/8th mile is 660 feet, or 0.201168 kilometers, or 201.168 meters. 1/4 mile is 1,320 feet, or 0.402336 kilometers, or 402.336 meters.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Not Greek, Mark, distance. 1/8th mile is 660 feet, or 0.201168 kilometers, or 201.168 meters. 1/4 mile is 1,320 feet, or 0.402336 kilometers, or 402.336 meters. English feet or Cape feet? English feet are 304.797344mm and Cape feet are 314.855575mm.

02-20-2020, 02:40 AM	#75754
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 MarkJerling English feet or Cape feet? English feet are 304.797344mm and Cape feet are 314.855575mm. North American feet. And a statute mile. Remember, drag racing originated in the US.

02-20-2020, 03:21 AM - 2 Likes	#75755
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	I never figured out why guys would want to race while dressed in ladies' clothing...

02-20-2020, 04:22 AM	#75756
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 microlight I never figured out why guys would want to race while dressed in ladies' clothing... That’s a hospital gown. Courtesy of Halifax Medical Center.

02-20-2020, 04:48 AM	#75757
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129

02-20-2020, 05:33 AM	#75758
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by savoche "That's not patronising, it's condescending. Here, let me explain the difference..." No, not even as a tourist. The university I went to is not old at all (founded in 1811, I think). My cache of useless information is mostly from elsewhere, though. Your University is so old it must be falling down. I graduated from universities founded in: 1869, 1965, 1966, 1991 and 1991. They are young enough they are not falling down and do not cost ridiculous amounts in building maintenance - except to take asbestos out. When I visit the library of that old place I find most of their students seem to be reading Latin, Greek and classics, despite the famous portraits of people like Isaac Newton hanging on the wall.

02-20-2020, 05:38 AM	#75759
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by Racer X 69 That’s a hospital gown. Courtesy of Halifax Medical Center. I don't think that was the attire to which he was referring.

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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 Remember, drag racing originated in the US. Originally posted by microlight I never figured out why guys would want to race while dressed in ladies' clothing... Originally posted by Racer X 69 That’s a hospital gown. Courtesy of Halifax Medical Center. Originally posted by tim60 I don't think that was the attire to which he was referring. Yep, I think that one went right over Racer's head.

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dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by robtcorl Our newspaper didn't come today, had to see today's strip online. Hi Bob I guess it snowed this morning ...... I don't deliver in the snow ..... nup not going to happen..... Dave

02-20-2020, 01:06 PM - 2 Likes	#75762
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 Yep, I think that one went right over Racer's head. You boys ain’t right.

02-20-2020, 02:09 PM	#75763
StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,617	Originally posted by tim60 When I visit the library of that old place I find most of their students seem to be reading Latin, Greek and classics, despite the famous portraits of people like Isaac Newton hanging on the wall. Someone has to subsidise the students on more worthwhile courses...

02-20-2020, 02:30 PM - 3 Likes	#75764
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by robtcorl Yep, I think that one went right over Racer's head. LOL (Most definitively not my image.)

02-20-2020, 03:10 PM - 1 Like	#75765
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by MarkJerling (Most definitively not my image.) My money is on number 10.