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

**monochrome** · 01-06-2014, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

<heh> Small price to pay. And I know about this, firsthand, trust me. "Been there, done that." It's even more, um, awkward after a few beers.

I once was fly fishing - you know, shorty vest with 30 pockets, chest waders, felt-soled wading boots, Khakis, boxers, long underwear, wading socks, wool socks, liner socks - more buttons and laces than a Victorian party dress - out in the middle of nowhere - and I had the "other" problem . . . . .

Last edited by monochrome; 01-06-2014 at 11:06 AM.

Quicksand · 01-06-2014, 11:07 AM

Be proud, everyone. This thread is starting to have an effect out there in the real world.

2013 Was Big Year for Naming Your Baby 'Cheese' -- Daily Intelligencer

dansamy · 01-06-2014, 11:13 AM

I think this thread is pretty much now accepted as our "bar" thread. The thread where meandering, off-topic conversations run their course & another one picks up.

I believe we were on cold weather. Which by the way, I'm STILL pissed off about.

CarlG · 01-06-2014, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I once was fly fishing - you know, shorty vest with 30 pockets, chest waders, felt-soled wading boots, Khakis, boxers, long underwear, wading socks, wool socks, liner socks - more buttons and laces than a Victorian party dress - out in the middle of nowhere - and I had the "other" problem . . . . .

I see your problem. Had all the accessories, but forgot the fishing rod, eh?

Nesster · 01-06-2014, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by dansamy

I think this thread is pretty much now accepted as our "bar" thread. The thread where meandering, off-topic conversations run their course & another one picks up.

I believe we were on cold weather. Which by the way, I'm STILL pissed off about.

This thread has not achieved full consciousness of self, that is, if it sees itself in the mirror, does it think it is looking at a different thread? And if it had a mirrorrless camera, would the answer still be the same?

Parallax · 01-06-2014, 11:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dansamy

I think this thread is pretty much now accepted as our "bar" thread.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KtAgAMzaeg&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D7KtAgAMzaeg

waterfall · 01-06-2014, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by jatrax

I was going to follow up on the Australian Shepherd question but I see Norm has already done. As far as anyone I know can say they have nothing to do with Australia except possibly they got associated with sheep and shepherds imported from Australia.

The base stock for the breed is supposed to have Basque origins brought to the US to herd sheep. Used throughout the western US as sheep and cattle dogs.

Still used extensively in Oregon as sheep dogs. And elsewhere as search & rescue and other jobs requiring lots of energy and desire to work. I am on my tablet or I would post a picture of our Sage.

I know historically Basque shepherds tended the sheep in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, northern California. And these guys brought their dogs with them. So we might say that Aussie shepherds are actually Basque Paella dogs with a slice of cheese for dessert. Anyone ever go to Elu's Basque restaurant in San Francisco North Beach? I and a group of impoverished grad students would make reservations for the paella so Elu could buy the fresh clams, mussels, sausage and crab. Minimum group size was eight to match the bass drum diameter of Elu's serving stoneware. Oh, and the fresh prawns from San Luis Obispo were the crown on the dish.

RoxnDox · 01-06-2014, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

This thread has not achieved full consciousness of self, that is, if it sees itself in the mirror, does it think it is looking at a different thread? ...

If it names itself Skynet, I'd be worried... After all, what would happen to the cheese supply then????

Jim

waterfall · 01-06-2014, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I once was fly fishing - you know, shorty vest with 30 pockets, chest waders, felt-soled wading boots, Khakis, boxers, long underwear, wading socks, wool socks, liner socks - more buttons and laces than a Victorian party dress - out in the middle of nowhere - and I had the "other" problem . . . . .

Solution is same for scuba divers in full wet suit under 30 feet of water. Scuba divers share with trout fishermen the distinction of . . . As we used to say, there were two kinds of divers: those who did and those who lied.

**TedH42** · 01-06-2014, 11:46 AM

Nothing to see here . . . move along.

TinaS · 01-06-2014, 11:48 AM

Originally posted by Quicksand

Be proud, everyone. This thread is starting to have an effect out there in the real world.

2013 Was Big Year for Naming Your Baby 'Cheese' -- Daily Intelligencer

Not sure if I can wrap my mind around this bit of information. If this is true, more than Tokyo is doomed.

**THoog** · 01-06-2014, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

If it names itself Skynet, I'd be worried... After all, what would happen to the cheese supply then????

Jim

The virtual cheese in the Matrix is excellent, or so I hear.

(Yes, I know I'm mixing my movie evil machine overlords)

dansamy · 01-06-2014, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Cheers Intro - YouTube

I was almost expecting "I love this bar", but that's probably more appropriate!

CarlG · 01-06-2014, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

This thread has not achieved full consciousness of self, that is, if it sees itself in the mirror, does it think it is looking at a different thread? And if it had a mirrorrless camera, would the answer still be the same?

Don't go there! The next step in the ladder is when the thread reaches its Full-Fillment, and the next thousand posts degrades into compaints about what might have been.

dansamy · 01-06-2014, 11:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by THoog

The virtual cheese in the Matrix is excellent, or so I hear.

(Yes, I know I'm mixing my movie evil machine overlords)

I think I might have taken the blue pill. Maybe.

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01-06-2014, 11:01 AM	#2731
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by OrchidJulie <heh> Small price to pay. And I know about this, firsthand, trust me. "Been there, done that." It's even more, um, awkward after a few beers. I once was fly fishing - you know, shorty vest with 30 pockets, chest waders, felt-soled wading boots, Khakis, boxers, long underwear, wading socks, wool socks, liner socks - more buttons and laces than a Victorian party dress - out in the middle of nowhere - and I had the "other" problem . . . . . Last edited by monochrome; 01-06-2014 at 11:06 AM.

01-06-2014, 11:07 AM	#2732
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Be proud, everyone. This thread is starting to have an effect out there in the real world. 2013 Was Big Year for Naming Your Baby 'Cheese' -- Daily Intelligencer

01-06-2014, 11:13 AM	#2733
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	I think this thread is pretty much now accepted as our "bar" thread. The thread where meandering, off-topic conversations run their course & another one picks up. I believe we were on cold weather. Which by the way, I'm STILL pissed off about.

01-06-2014, 11:25 AM	#2734
CarlG Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 417	Originally posted by monochrome I once was fly fishing - you know, shorty vest with 30 pockets, chest waders, felt-soled wading boots, Khakis, boxers, long underwear, wading socks, wool socks, liner socks - more buttons and laces than a Victorian party dress - out in the middle of nowhere - and I had the "other" problem . . . . . I see your problem. Had all the accessories, but forgot the fishing rod, eh?

01-06-2014, 11:28 AM	#2735
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Originally posted by dansamy I think this thread is pretty much now accepted as our "bar" thread. The thread where meandering, off-topic conversations run their course & another one picks up. I believe we were on cold weather. Which by the way, I'm STILL pissed off about. This thread has not achieved full consciousness of self, that is, if it sees itself in the mirror, does it think it is looking at a different thread? And if it had a mirrorrless camera, would the answer still be the same?

01-06-2014, 11:31 AM - 1 Like	#2736
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by dansamy I think this thread is pretty much now accepted as our "bar" thread. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KtAgAMzaeg&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D7KtAgAMzaeg

01-06-2014, 11:34 AM	#2737
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by jatrax I was going to follow up on the Australian Shepherd question but I see Norm has already done. As far as anyone I know can say they have nothing to do with Australia except possibly they got associated with sheep and shepherds imported from Australia. The base stock for the breed is supposed to have Basque origins brought to the US to herd sheep. Used throughout the western US as sheep and cattle dogs. Still used extensively in Oregon as sheep dogs. And elsewhere as search & rescue and other jobs requiring lots of energy and desire to work. I am on my tablet or I would post a picture of our Sage. I know historically Basque shepherds tended the sheep in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, northern California. And these guys brought their dogs with them. So we might say that Aussie shepherds are actually Basque Paella dogs with a slice of cheese for dessert. Anyone ever go to Elu's Basque restaurant in San Francisco North Beach? I and a group of impoverished grad students would make reservations for the paella so Elu could buy the fresh clams, mussels, sausage and crab. Minimum group size was eight to match the bass drum diameter of Elu's serving stoneware. Oh, and the fresh prawns from San Luis Obispo were the crown on the dish.

01-06-2014, 11:40 AM	#2738
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Nesster This thread has not achieved full consciousness of self, that is, if it sees itself in the mirror, does it think it is looking at a different thread? ... If it names itself Skynet, I'd be worried... After all, what would happen to the cheese supply then???? Jim

01-06-2014, 11:41 AM	#2739
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by monochrome I once was fly fishing - you know, shorty vest with 30 pockets, chest waders, felt-soled wading boots, Khakis, boxers, long underwear, wading socks, wool socks, liner socks - more buttons and laces than a Victorian party dress - out in the middle of nowhere - and I had the "other" problem . . . . . Solution is same for scuba divers in full wet suit under 30 feet of water. Scuba divers share with trout fishermen the distinction of . . . As we used to say, there were two kinds of divers: those who did and those who lied.

01-06-2014, 11:46 AM	#2740
TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Nothing to see here . . . move along.

01-06-2014, 11:48 AM	#2741
TinaS Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by Quicksand Be proud, everyone. This thread is starting to have an effect out there in the real world. 2013 Was Big Year for Naming Your Baby 'Cheese' -- Daily Intelligencer Not sure if I can wrap my mind around this bit of information. If this is true, more than Tokyo is doomed.

01-06-2014, 11:49 AM	#2742
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by RoxnDox If it names itself Skynet, I'd be worried... After all, what would happen to the cheese supply then???? Jim The virtual cheese in the Matrix is excellent, or so I hear. (Yes, I know I'm mixing my movie evil machine overlords)

01-06-2014, 11:50 AM	#2743
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by Parallax Cheers Intro - YouTube I was almost expecting "I love this bar", but that's probably more appropriate!

01-06-2014, 11:51 AM	#2744
CarlG Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 417	Originally posted by Nesster This thread has not achieved full consciousness of self, that is, if it sees itself in the mirror, does it think it is looking at a different thread? And if it had a mirrorrless camera, would the answer still be the same? Don't go there! The next step in the ladder is when the thread reaches its Full-Fillment, and the next thousand posts degrades into compaints about what might have been.

01-06-2014, 11:57 AM - 1 Like	#2745
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by THoog The virtual cheese in the Matrix is excellent, or so I hear. (Yes, I know I'm mixing my movie evil machine overlords) I think I might have taken the blue pill. Maybe.