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

robtcorl · 09-15-2020, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by savoche

They actually dig a 6 meter wide shallow ditch in the desert to get the perfect conditions for sailing 50+ knots.

That has to be one of the windiest places on earth!

dbs · 09-15-2020, 05:55 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

So, today Racer is moving to yet another exciting assignment.

For the fifth time since April, another move memo.

Today, forward body structures, on the 767. You know the one. FED EX, DHL and UPS freighters, and the KC46 Tanker.

Oh boy.

MMmmm Racer looks like you are having a crashcourse of all the sections before your retirement ......... but ....... I see you coming back as a consultant on double the money.......... !

Can you trust a NASA actor.

Dave

robtcorl · 09-15-2020, 05:57 AM - **5 Likes**

I have a vintage 3 hp Evinrude outboard motor at the end of the bar in my man cave.

dbs · 09-15-2020, 06:17 AM - **2 Likes**

Fancy look'in ' mancaves ', ... I just want a shed ....... is that asking for too much .. ?

BACON

Dave

**gaweidert** · 09-15-2020, 06:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

You're going to miss it!

I liked the job I had. Great job but dealing with management was a pain in the butt. Since we worked out of our homes, no need to go to corporate to deal with all the office politics. Pretty much out own boss. But when I retired at age 65 it was time to go. My body was having problems dealing with all the non ergonomic lifting and pushing of very heavy objects. It was simply simply time for me to take my life in another direction and I felt it literally to my bones. I really do not miss work at all.

**savoche** · 09-15-2020, 07:44 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I fell down the YouTube hole just now.

I found something that made me think of Jim.

The Squirrel, the Physicist and the Bird Feeder - YouTube

Here's another wannabe-Jim. Yeah, you made me actually spend 20 minutes watching that

Youtube hole, indeed!

Youtu.be

**savoche** · 09-15-2020, 07:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

No wishing here. Just counting down the days.

Racer X 69 · 09-15-2020, 08:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

I have a vintage 3 hp Evinrude outboard motor at the end of the bar in my man cave.

Awesome Bob!

Does it run?

Racer X 69 · 09-15-2020, 08:11 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

You're going to miss it!

For sure I will miss the discipline of the daily routine. And I will miss the challenging nature of the work.

But I won’t miss the commute, or the constant oversight and continual struggle to remain compliant with the FAA.

robtcorl · 09-15-2020, 08:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Does it run?

I've never tried to start it. My guess is it would need a tuneup.
Bought it at a garage sale years ago.

robtcorl · 09-15-2020, 08:52 AM - **5 Likes**

Yep!

**savoche** · 09-15-2020, 10:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

For sure I will miss the discipline of the daily routine.

That went down the drain half a year ago. March 11 was the last time i visited the office. I'm in no hurry to get back.

Ok, I do have a daily routine, but it's hard to keep it as strictly as when I'm at the office. At least the commute is short.

**savoche** · 09-15-2020, 10:43 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Paint Kilroy Was Here on the ones you work on so we can identify them.

...or just X69.

mkgd1 · 09-15-2020, 10:44 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by savoche

They actually dig a 6 meter wide shallow ditch in the desert to get the perfect conditions for sailing 50+ knots

Sounds like the valley I live in, except ours is wider and deeper.

**savoche** · 09-15-2020, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

That has to be one of the windiest places on earth!

At least one of the windiest places where it's fairly easy to dig out a long and straight canal. Good thing it needs to be shallow to avoid waves. But yes, the summers can be quite windy.

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09-15-2020, 05:50 AM	#80716
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche They actually dig a 6 meter wide shallow ditch in the desert to get the perfect conditions for sailing 50+ knots. That has to be one of the windiest places on earth!

09-15-2020, 05:55 AM - 3 Likes	#80717
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by Racer X 69 So, today Racer is moving to yet another exciting assignment. For the fifth time since April, another move memo. Today, forward body structures, on the 767. You know the one. FED EX, DHL and UPS freighters, and the KC46 Tanker. Oh boy. MMmmm Racer looks like you are having a crashcourse of all the sections before your retirement ......... but ....... I see you coming back as a consultant on double the money.......... ! Can you trust a NASA actor. Dave

09-15-2020, 05:57 AM - 5 Likes	#80718
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I have a vintage 3 hp Evinrude outboard motor at the end of the bar in my man cave.

09-15-2020, 06:17 AM - 2 Likes	#80719
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Fancy look'in ' mancaves ', ... I just want a shed ....... is that asking for too much .. ? BACON Dave

09-15-2020, 06:44 AM - 2 Likes	#80720
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by MarkJerling You're going to miss it! I liked the job I had. Great job but dealing with management was a pain in the butt. Since we worked out of our homes, no need to go to corporate to deal with all the office politics. Pretty much out own boss. But when I retired at age 65 it was time to go. My body was having problems dealing with all the non ergonomic lifting and pushing of very heavy objects. It was simply simply time for me to take my life in another direction and I felt it literally to my bones. I really do not miss work at all.

09-15-2020, 07:48 AM - 2 Likes	#80722
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 No wishing here. Just counting down the days.

09-15-2020, 08:06 AM - 1 Like	#80723
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 I have a vintage 3 hp Evinrude outboard motor at the end of the bar in my man cave. Awesome Bob! Does it run?

09-15-2020, 08:11 AM - 3 Likes	#80724
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 You're going to miss it! For sure I will miss the discipline of the daily routine. And I will miss the challenging nature of the work. But I won’t miss the commute, or the constant oversight and continual struggle to remain compliant with the FAA.

09-15-2020, 08:42 AM - 2 Likes	#80725
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Does it run? I've never tried to start it. My guess is it would need a tuneup. Bought it at a garage sale years ago.

09-15-2020, 08:52 AM - 5 Likes	#80726
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Yep!

09-15-2020, 10:41 AM - 1 Like	#80727
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 For sure I will miss the discipline of the daily routine. That went down the drain half a year ago. March 11 was the last time i visited the office. I'm in no hurry to get back. Ok, I do have a daily routine, but it's hard to keep it as strictly as when I'm at the office. At least the commute is short.

09-15-2020, 10:43 AM - 2 Likes	#80728
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl Paint Kilroy Was Here on the ones you work on so we can identify them. ...or just X69.

09-15-2020, 10:44 AM - 3 Likes	#80729
mkgd1 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Mohave county Arizona Photos: Albums Posts: 1,076	Originally posted by savoche They actually dig a 6 meter wide shallow ditch in the desert to get the perfect conditions for sailing 50+ knots Sounds like the valley I live in, except ours is wider and deeper.

09-15-2020, 10:50 AM	#80730
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl That has to be one of the windiest places on earth! At least one of the windiest places where it's fairly easy to dig out a long and straight canal. Good thing it needs to be shallow to avoid waves. But yes, the summers can be quite windy.