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

lesmore49 · 05-31-2020, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Building anything underground is expensive. When doing civil engineering work we always did our best to minimize how deep sewer and storm drain systems had to be, to keep costs down.

But when you are obscenely rich, like Elon Musk, I guess money is no object, eh?

Yep. He seems to be able to attract huge amounts of money from those willing to invest in his ideas/products. I haven't made up my mind as to how all this will end up.

Parallax · 05-31-2020, 07:29 AM - **5 Likes**

Well, there was a guy several years ago who became filthy rich by borrowing so much money that the banks couldn't afford not to keep lending him more.

I'm not sure what became of him. He had a T.V. show for a while.

**savoche** · 05-31-2020, 09:59 AM - **5 Likes**

Two intense days with the grandkids. We were finally allowed physical contact again after more than two months, and I think the kids felt starved of it. I've been a climbing frame from the moment they arrived. I suspect that my arms and shoulders will be sore tomorrow from all the lifting. Great fun

When they left I say down with a cup of tea. Then decided it wouldn't do and lay down on the sofa and had a two hour snooze.

Oh, listen - a beer is calling my name

Racer X 69 · 05-31-2020, 10:47 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Oh, listen - a beer is calling my name

Beer?

tim60 · 05-31-2020, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

Well, there was a guy several years ago who became filthy rich by borrowing so much money that the banks couldn't afford not to keep lending him more.

I'm not sure what became of him. He had a T.V. show for a while.

Enough of that. Not me BTW.

robtcorl · 05-31-2020, 02:07 PM - **7 Likes**

FantasticMrFox · 05-31-2020, 03:14 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

Two intense days with the grandkids. We were finally allowed physical contact again after more than two months, and I think the kids felt starved of it. I've been a climbing frame from the moment they arrived. I suspect that my arms and shoulders will be sore tomorrow from all the lifting. Great fun

When they left I say down with a cup of tea. Then decided it wouldn't do and laid down on the sofa and had a two hour snooze.

Oh, listen - a beer is calling my name

I'm only 29, but this makes me so look forward to being a granddad one day

Parallax · 05-31-2020, 03:21 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

I'm only 29, but this makes me so look forward to being a granddad one day

You realize there's a step in between where you are and being a granddad, right?

bertwert · 05-31-2020, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

You realize there's a step in between where you are and being a granddad, right?

Racer X 69 · 05-31-2020, 04:32 PM - **1 Like**

Those guys on the space station must have lots of time on their hands.

You Tube

mkgd1 · 05-31-2020, 05:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Parallax

You realize there's a step in between where you are and being a granddad, right?

I'd taken that step four times before I was 29.

MarkJerling · 05-31-2020, 06:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Hey gang.
Dropping in to let you know I'm having a health issue, hopefully not serious, but I fear it might be.
Going through tests and procedures to try to pin point the problem.
I'll update when I know more and hopefully be back annoying you all real soon.
Love you guys! in a manly way of course

Thinking of you Bob. In a manly way, of course.

Jokes aside, I hope they find the problem and that it turns out to be (easily) fixable.

dbs · 05-31-2020, 06:47 PM - **1 Like**

Somehow now i wish I had of taken that step.....now grandkids... not likely.. I'm 65 ( i won't live long enough )

Dave

Racer X 69 · 05-31-2020, 08:05 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by dbs

Somehow now i wish I had of taken that step.....now grandkids... not likely.. I'm 65 ( i won't live long enough )

Dave

Me too.

Never took the step on my own.

But with Mrs. Racer 2.0 I am a great grand daddy!

dbs · 05-31-2020, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Me too.

Never took the step on my own.

But with Mrs. Racer 2.0 I am a great grand daddy!

I tried that route but unfortunately it ended no sooner than it started. Well 3 yrs anyway

Dave

05-31-2020, 09:59 AM - 5 Likes	#78453
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Two intense days with the grandkids. We were finally allowed physical contact again after more than two months, and I think the kids felt starved of it. I've been a climbing frame from the moment they arrived. I suspect that my arms and shoulders will be sore tomorrow from all the lifting. Great fun When they left I say down with a cup of tea. Then decided it wouldn't do and lay down on the sofa and had a two hour snooze. Oh, listen - a beer is calling my name Last edited by savoche; 05-31-2020 at 11:59 PM.

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05-31-2020, 07:22 AM	#78451
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Building anything underground is expensive. When doing civil engineering work we always did our best to minimize how deep sewer and storm drain systems had to be, to keep costs down. But when you are obscenely rich, like Elon Musk, I guess money is no object, eh? Yep. He seems to be able to attract huge amounts of money from those willing to invest in his ideas/products. I haven't made up my mind as to how all this will end up.

05-31-2020, 07:29 AM - 5 Likes	#78452
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Well, there was a guy several years ago who became filthy rich by borrowing so much money that the banks couldn't afford not to keep lending him more. I'm not sure what became of him. He had a T.V. show for a while.

05-31-2020, 10:47 AM - 2 Likes	#78454
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, listen - a beer is calling my name Beer?

05-31-2020, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#78455
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	Originally posted by Parallax Well, there was a guy several years ago who became filthy rich by borrowing so much money that the banks couldn't afford not to keep lending him more. I'm not sure what became of him. He had a T.V. show for a while. Enough of that. Not me BTW.

05-31-2020, 02:07 PM - 7 Likes	#78456
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606

05-31-2020, 03:14 PM - 5 Likes	#78457
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by savoche Two intense days with the grandkids. We were finally allowed physical contact again after more than two months, and I think the kids felt starved of it. I've been a climbing frame from the moment they arrived. I suspect that my arms and shoulders will be sore tomorrow from all the lifting. Great fun When they left I say down with a cup of tea. Then decided it wouldn't do and laid down on the sofa and had a two hour snooze. Oh, listen - a beer is calling my name I'm only 29, but this makes me so look forward to being a granddad one day

05-31-2020, 03:21 PM - 6 Likes	#78458
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox I'm only 29, but this makes me so look forward to being a granddad one day You realize there's a step in between where you are and being a granddad, right?

05-31-2020, 03:22 PM	#78459
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Parallax You realize there's a step in between where you are and being a granddad, right?

05-31-2020, 05:15 PM - 1 Like	#78461
mkgd1 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Mohave county Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 1,076	Originally posted by Parallax You realize there's a step in between where you are and being a granddad, right? I'd taken that step four times before I was 29.

05-31-2020, 06:42 PM - 2 Likes	#78462
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by robtcorl Hey gang. Dropping in to let you know I'm having a health issue, hopefully not serious, but I fear it might be. Going through tests and procedures to try to pin point the problem. I'll update when I know more and hopefully be back annoying you all real soon. Love you guys! in a manly way of course Thinking of you Bob. In a manly way, of course. Jokes aside, I hope they find the problem and that it turns out to be (easily) fixable.

05-31-2020, 06:47 PM - 1 Like	#78463
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Somehow now i wish I had of taken that step.....now grandkids... not likely.. I'm 65 ( i won't live long enough ) Dave

05-31-2020, 08:05 PM - 3 Likes	#78464
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 dbs Somehow now i wish I had of taken that step.....now grandkids... not likely.. I'm 65 ( i won't live long enough ) Dave Me too. Never took the step on my own. But with Mrs. Racer 2.0 I am a great grand daddy!

05-31-2020, 08:40 PM	#78465
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Me too. Never took the step on my own. But with Mrs. Racer 2.0 I am a great grand daddy! I tried that route but unfortunately it ended no sooner than it started. Well 3 yrs anyway Dave