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

Nesster · 01-27-2014, 02:20 PM

The K3 has no hood ornament, nor does it have wipers on the screen. Also, the sensor sites are about no-see-um size, and there's no filter to keep them inside the camera. Until these technical issues have been addressed, I cannot, will not, buy a K-3

Joel B · 01-27-2014, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

But no, I tend to shy away from refrigerated loads. I'd have to keep stopping and buy ice to keep it cold you know.

Scary also! We actually had a driver show up with a load of ice cream melting and pouring out the doors because he didn't realize the reefer needed fuel to run and it shut off on a warm summer day!!

Trailer temp was 70F when he arrived!! Kinda felt sorry for the poor thing, since he now owned that load!!

waterfall · 01-27-2014, 02:31 PM

Thermo King of Minnesota invented reefer truck units. Apparently they work pretty well. Fish from both coasts, fresh veggies and fruits. No ice required.

Joel B · 01-27-2014, 02:41 PM

Now if Pentax was bought out by Peterbilt, I would buy all their stuff!!!

waterfall · 01-27-2014, 02:50 PM

Originally posted by Nesster

The K3 has no hood ornament, nor does it have wipers on the screen. Also, the sensor sites are about no-see-um size, and there's no filter to keep them inside the camera. Until these technical issues have been addressed, I cannot, will not, buy a K-3

Joel, You are correct about No-see-um size. They are pixel dimensions. Like two pixels. Irritating little buggers. If I leave the kitchen window open for ventilation, with a ceiling light on, they are dead bugs on floor and countertop in the morning.

I adore dragon flies. They save us from No-see-ums and from the larger deer flies that chew on bare feet while on the boat. Dragon flies rule, and I cannot buy a K3 until their abundance saves my ankles and toes.

Jean Poitiers · 01-27-2014, 03:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Joel B

Now if Pentax was bought out by Peterbilt, I would buy all their stuff!!!

An old joke, and stop me if you've heard it ... "Old truckers never die, they just get a new P______ (fill in the blank) !

Possible answers = Peterbilt, Pentax, Possum ... what other "P" words have been seen in this thread ?!

Joel B · 01-27-2014, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by waterfall

Joel, You are correct about No-see-um size

???? Someone messing with my mind????

Joel B · 01-27-2014, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

An old joke, and stop me if you've heard it ... "Old truckers never die, they just get a new P______ (fill in the blank) !

Possible answers = Peterbilt, Pentax, Possum ... what other "P" words have been seen in this thread ?!

**monochrome** · 01-27-2014, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I try to avoid Black Fly season in the northern states and Canada. For pure cussedness nothing comes close to a Black Fly.

Originally posted by waterfall

In Minnesota we have small black,biting flies that hatch in June. We call them "No-see-ums" because suddenly a sharp pain erupts from a bare foot or leg with no visible bug to swat.

Those, too. But I knew them in Maine and North Conway, New Hampshire in my more rebellious youth.

Quicksand · 01-27-2014, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by waterfall

Love your hood ornaments.

You might want to watch who you say that to. Just be careful is all I'm sayin'.

waterfall · 01-27-2014, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by Quicksand

You might want to watch who you say that to. Just be careful is all I'm sayin'.

Got it. Hood ornaments are simply hood ornaments and "sparrow strainers."

OrchidJulie · 01-27-2014, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I've heard that the juices from the love bugs will ruin the paint on your car.

Enough reason for me to not get a K3.

That's true, if you don't wash them off very quickly. The turnpike service plazas sometimes have guys with big water hoses positioned at the exit ramps just for that reason.

But I won't spray Pam on the camera, so no K3 is in the offing...

**jac** · 01-27-2014, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by waterfall

In Minnesota we have small black,biting flies that hatch in June. We call them "No-see-ums" because suddenly a sharp pain erupts from a bare foot or leg with no visible bug to swat.

We used to do a little trip at the school where I taught called the Grand Portage for short. An old route the Hudson's Bay Company pioneered from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg; 750 - 800 miles, 32 portages including the Grand which was around 8 1/2 miles. 250 lb. freighter canoes. Throughout, you're assaulted by mosquitoes, deer flies, horse flies, stable flies (nuisancy l'il devils look like house flies but savor sweat and blood). And of course, no-see-ums which even invade your sleeping bag. After one particularly tough portage in sweltering heat, surrounded by clouds of insects, my co-leader got this silly smile on his face so I asked him what was up. He looked at me and mumbled "Thank (religious entity deleted) spiders can't fly!"
Always remembered that line when things got tough. Like when we ran out of bacon and cheese.

Joel B · 01-27-2014, 06:48 PM

Originally posted by jac

Like when we ran out of bacon and cheese.

I didn't know this was a horror story

**monochrome** · 01-27-2014, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by jac

We used to do a little trip at the school where I taught called the Grand Portage for short.

You did the Grand Portage?

Whoa!

I once knew a girl in High School who did it, but I can't imagine. 226 rods near to killed me.

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01-27-2014, 02:20 PM	#3901
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	The K3 has no hood ornament, nor does it have wipers on the screen. Also, the sensor sites are about no-see-um size, and there's no filter to keep them inside the camera. Until these technical issues have been addressed, I cannot, will not, buy a K-3

01-27-2014, 02:21 PM	#3902
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by Racer X 69 But no, I tend to shy away from refrigerated loads. I'd have to keep stopping and buy ice to keep it cold you know. Scary also! We actually had a driver show up with a load of ice cream melting and pouring out the doors because he didn't realize the reefer needed fuel to run and it shut off on a warm summer day!! Trailer temp was 70F when he arrived!! Kinda felt sorry for the poor thing, since he now owned that load!!

01-27-2014, 02:31 PM	#3903
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Thermo King of Minnesota invented reefer truck units. Apparently they work pretty well. Fish from both coasts, fresh veggies and fruits. No ice required.

01-27-2014, 02:41 PM	#3904
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Now if Pentax was bought out by Peterbilt, I would buy all their stuff!!!

01-27-2014, 02:50 PM	#3905
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by Nesster The K3 has no hood ornament, nor does it have wipers on the screen. Also, the sensor sites are about no-see-um size, and there's no filter to keep them inside the camera. Until these technical issues have been addressed, I cannot, will not, buy a K-3 Joel, You are correct about No-see-um size. They are pixel dimensions. Like two pixels. Irritating little buggers. If I leave the kitchen window open for ventilation, with a ceiling light on, they are dead bugs on floor and countertop in the morning. I adore dragon flies. They save us from No-see-ums and from the larger deer flies that chew on bare feet while on the boat. Dragon flies rule, and I cannot buy a K3 until their abundance saves my ankles and toes.

01-27-2014, 03:06 PM - 1 Like	#3906
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Joel B Now if Pentax was bought out by Peterbilt, I would buy all their stuff!!! An old joke, and stop me if you've heard it ... "Old truckers never die, they just get a new P______ (fill in the blank) ! Possible answers = Peterbilt, Pentax, Possum ... what other "P" words have been seen in this thread ?!

01-27-2014, 03:08 PM	#3907
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by waterfall Joel, You are correct about No-see-um size ???? Someone messing with my mind????

01-27-2014, 03:10 PM	#3908
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers An old joke, and stop me if you've heard it ... "Old truckers never die, they just get a new P______ (fill in the blank) ! Possible answers = Peterbilt, Pentax, Possum ... what other "P" words have been seen in this thread ?!

01-27-2014, 03:13 PM	#3909
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by monochrome I try to avoid Black Fly season in the northern states and Canada. For pure cussedness nothing comes close to a Black Fly. Originally posted by waterfall In Minnesota we have small black,biting flies that hatch in June. We call them "No-see-ums" because suddenly a sharp pain erupts from a bare foot or leg with no visible bug to swat. Those, too. But I knew them in Maine and North Conway, New Hampshire in my more rebellious youth.

01-27-2014, 03:14 PM	#3910
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Originally posted by waterfall Love your hood ornaments. You might want to watch who you say that to. Just be careful is all I'm sayin'.

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01-27-2014, 03:33 PM	#3911
waterfall Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,812	Originally posted by Quicksand You might want to watch who you say that to. Just be careful is all I'm sayin'. Got it. Hood ornaments are simply hood ornaments and "sparrow strainers."

01-27-2014, 03:48 PM	#3912
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,929	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I've heard that the juices from the love bugs will ruin the paint on your car. Enough reason for me to not get a K3. That's true, if you don't wash them off very quickly. The turnpike service plazas sometimes have guys with big water hoses positioned at the exit ramps just for that reason. But I won't spray Pam on the camera, so no K3 is in the offing...

01-27-2014, 05:47 PM	#3913
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Originally posted by waterfall In Minnesota we have small black,biting flies that hatch in June. We call them "No-see-ums" because suddenly a sharp pain erupts from a bare foot or leg with no visible bug to swat. We used to do a little trip at the school where I taught called the Grand Portage for short. An old route the Hudson's Bay Company pioneered from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg; 750 - 800 miles, 32 portages including the Grand which was around 8 1/2 miles. 250 lb. freighter canoes. Throughout, you're assaulted by mosquitoes, deer flies, horse flies, stable flies (nuisancy l'il devils look like house flies but savor sweat and blood). And of course, no-see-ums which even invade your sleeping bag. After one particularly tough portage in sweltering heat, surrounded by clouds of insects, my co-leader got this silly smile on his face so I asked him what was up. He looked at me and mumbled "Thank (religious entity deleted) spiders can't fly!" Always remembered that line when things got tough. Like when we ran out of bacon and cheese.

01-27-2014, 06:48 PM	#3914
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Originally posted by jac Like when we ran out of bacon and cheese. I didn't know this was a horror story

01-27-2014, 07:26 PM	#3915
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by jac We used to do a little trip at the school where I taught called the Grand Portage for short. You did the Grand Portage? Whoa! I once knew a girl in High School who did it, but I can't imagine. 226 rods near to killed me.