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

Parallax · 02-13-2014, 07:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by jac

I was just contemplating the serious nature of this thread and the overarching themes and wondered why it is that not one participant has uttered the word 'muskrat'. Why is that? You can use them for soccer balls if you run out of curled-up aardvarks or armadillos. And they make excellent road-kill.

Maybe people were afraid it would put the Captain and Tennille song in everyone's head.

Youtu.be

Go ahead. Just try to get it out of your mind now!

stevebrot · 02-13-2014, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Go ahead. Just try to get it out of your mind now!

I take back my statement that the contributors to this thread are generally not mean or cruel.

Steve

**rod_grant** · 02-13-2014, 10:13 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I handle snow removal on my road.

You have different coloured wheels: are they like space savers that most cars (automobiles) have these days?

Racer X 69 · 02-13-2014, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

You have different coloured wheels: are they like space savers that most cars (automobiles) have these days?

No spares for that old machine.

The previous owner pulled those wheel ends apart. The rear ones to reline the brakes (it only has brakes on the rear set), the front to clean, lube and adjust the bearings. Apparently he felt the need to paint them.

Of course he didn't use machinery yellow, and he didn't prep them well, and the paint is peeling.

I put new tires on it shortly after I bought it. 6 new tires (installed) cost as much as I paid for the thing, $3,000. The tire shop sent a kid out to do it, his boss told him it should be a 2 or 3 hour job. He wrestled with one tire for about 6 hours. They were the original tires, and the beads were rusted to the wheels. After getting one off he called the shop and they sent 3 other guys out.

The first guy showed up at about 8am.

They finally got the last one on at about midnight.

I don't think the boss understood me when I told him the thing was almost 60 years old.

Parallax · 02-14-2014, 09:27 AM

This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!?

Geez, I didn't think the video would have that effect.

**monochrome** · 02-14-2014, 09:56 AM

What's the Forum post count relative to a normal day? I think the entire Forum must be snowed in or disconnected from the Internet. For isntance, the number 10 poster (Jean Poiters) as of 11:00 am CST is a . . . . . . . 7 posts.

**THoog** · 02-14-2014, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!?

Sorry! Had to get back and forth from work (once the snow melts and refreezes, we also don't know how to drive on ice), get some sleep, feed the snow possums...

What did I miss?

Jean Poitiers · 02-14-2014, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

What's the Forum post count relative to a normal day? I think the entire Forum must be snowed in or disconnected from the Internet. For isntance, the number 10 poster (Jean Poiters) as of 11:00 am CST is a . . . . . . . 7 posts.

Ugh ... what ... me?! Wadda I do this time ?! ... was "reading up" on the last few pages à la Evelyn Wood Super-Scroll-Style ... Please don't put me back on "double-secret" probation.

Not slacking ... just busy with real life from time to time ... and no time to get a K-3 either !

PS - So hot in Poitiers that at 5:30 PM (while driving Marianne to her swimming lesson), I rolled down the windows of the Kangoo and turned off the heater ! And to think we are on the same latitude as Montreal ... go figure.

stevebrot · 02-14-2014, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!?

Geez, I didn't think the video would have that effect. :confused2:

It wasn't the video. Everyone was out scrambling trying to find something for Valentines.

BTW...The Captain and Tenille are splitting the sheets

That in itself should be enough reason to not buy a K-3.

Steve

Jean Poitiers · 02-14-2014, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!?

Geez, I didn't think the video would have that effect. :confused2:

The Captain and Tennille ... C'est N.A.C. !!!

(NAC = "Nul à chie_" ... Your free French slang lesson for the day ... no charge

J)

Racer X 69 · 02-14-2014, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!?

The law says that after 11 hours of driving/14 hours on duty I must take a 10 hour break.

An uninterrupted 10 hour break.

OK.

Done.

Back to the post who.....er, thoughtful and intuitive discussion. Yeah, that's it!

Discussion.

That's the ticket!

And who wants a K3 with hociR on the back?

Not me!

**monochrome** · 02-14-2014, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Everyone was out scrambling trying to find something for Valentines.

After 34 years we ask each other if there is something in particular we can offer as a Valentine present. She asked for a new shower head.

So off I went to Lowes and got a nice all-brass and aluminum and chrome 3-spray shower head. It is as close to a Takumar shower head as I can get.

Jean Poitiers · 02-14-2014, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Maybe people were afraid it would put the Captain and Tennille song in everyone's head.
http://youtu.be/xBYV_7a0FQs
Go ahead. Just try to get it out of your mind now!

Wow ... I do not know how Henry Kissinger did not vomit on the spot while listening to this wonderful C&T song ... and OMG, and what did the "Royals" think of this one?!

j2photos · 02-14-2014, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

After 34 years we ask each other if there is something in particular we can offer as a Valentine present. She asked for a new shower head.

So off I went to Lowes and got a nice all-brass and aluminum and chrome 3-spray shower head. It is as close to a Takumar shower head as I can get.

My wife wanted a telephoto lens for V-day.

so lucky me I get to use it too!

**monochrome** · 02-14-2014, 12:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by j2photos

My wife wanted a telephoto lens for V-day.

so lucky me I get to use it too!

Yes, but I get to shower with mine when she uses it.

02-14-2014, 10:08 AM	#5453
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by monochrome What's the Forum post count relative to a normal day? I think the entire Forum must be snowed in or disconnected from the Internet. For isntance, the number 10 poster (Jean Poiters) as of 11:00 am CST is a . . . . . . . 7 posts. Ugh ... what ... me?! Wadda I do this time ?! ... was "reading up" on the last few pages *à la* Evelyn Wood Super-Scroll-Style ... Please don't put me back on "double-secret" probation. Not slacking ... just busy with real life from time to time ... and no time to get a K-3 either ! PS - So hot in Poitiers that at 5:30 PM (while driving Marianne to her swimming lesson), I rolled down the windows of the Kangoo and turned off the heater ! And to think we are on the same latitude as Montreal ... go figure. Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 02-14-2014 at 10:13 AM. Reason: typos ???

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02-13-2014, 07:37 PM	#5447
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Parallax Go ahead. Just try to get it out of your mind now! I take back my statement that the contributors to this thread are generally not mean or cruel. Steve

02-13-2014, 10:13 PM	#5448
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I handle snow removal on my road. You have different coloured wheels: are they like space savers that most cars (automobiles) have these days?

02-13-2014, 11:27 PM	#5449
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 rod_grant You have different coloured wheels: are they like space savers that most cars (automobiles) have these days? No spares for that old machine. The previous owner pulled those wheel ends apart. The rear ones to reline the brakes (it only has brakes on the rear set), the front to clean, lube and adjust the bearings. Apparently he felt the need to paint them. Of course he didn't use machinery yellow, and he didn't prep them well, and the paint is peeling. I put new tires on it shortly after I bought it. 6 new tires (installed) cost as much as I paid for the thing, $3,000. The tire shop sent a kid out to do it, his boss told him it should be a 2 or 3 hour job. He wrestled with one tire for about 6 hours. They were the original tires, and the beads were rusted to the wheels. After getting one off he called the shop and they sent 3 other guys out. The first guy showed up at about 8am. They finally got the last one on at about midnight. I don't think the boss understood me when I told him the thing was almost 60 years old.

02-14-2014, 09:27 AM	#5450
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!? Geez, I didn't think the video would have that effect.

02-14-2014, 09:56 AM	#5451
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	What's the Forum post count relative to a normal day? I think the entire Forum must be snowed in or disconnected from the Internet. For isntance, the number 10 poster (Jean Poiters) as of 11:00 am CST is a . . . . . . . 7 posts.

02-14-2014, 10:02 AM	#5452
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Originally posted by Parallax This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!? Sorry! Had to get back and forth from work (once the snow melts and refreezes, we also don't know how to drive on ice), get some sleep, feed the snow possums... What did I miss?

02-14-2014, 10:10 AM	#5454
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Parallax This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!? Geez, I didn't think the video would have that effect. :confused2: It wasn't the video. Everyone was out scrambling trying to find something for Valentines. BTW...The Captain and Tenille are splitting the sheets That in itself should be enough reason to not buy a K-3. Steve

02-14-2014, 10:12 AM	#5455
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Parallax This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!? Geez, I didn't think the video would have that effect. :confused2: The Captain and Tennille ... C'est N.A.C. !!! (NAC = "Nul à chie_" ... Your free French slang lesson for the day ... no charge J)

02-14-2014, 10:19 AM	#5456
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 Parallax This is unacceptable! 10 hours without a post???!!!!!? The law says that after 11 hours of driving/14 hours on duty I must take a 10 hour break. An uninterrupted 10 hour break. OK. Done. Back to the post who.....er, thoughtful and intuitive discussion. Yeah, that's it! Discussion. That's the ticket! And who wants a K3 with hociR on the back? Not me!

02-14-2014, 10:30 AM	#5457
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by stevebrot Everyone was out scrambling trying to find something for Valentines. After 34 years we ask each other if there is something in particular we can offer as a Valentine present. She asked for a new shower head. So off I went to Lowes and got a nice all-brass and aluminum and chrome 3-spray shower head. It is as close to a Takumar shower head as I can get.

02-14-2014, 10:46 AM	#5458
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Parallax Maybe people were afraid it would put the Captain and Tennille song in everyone's head. http://youtu.be/xBYV_7a0FQs Go ahead. Just try to get it out of your mind now! Wow ... I do not know how Henry Kissinger did not vomit on the spot while listening to this wonderful C&T song ... and OMG, and what did the "Royals" think of this one?!

02-14-2014, 12:05 PM	#5459
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Originally posted by monochrome After 34 years we ask each other if there is something in particular we can offer as a Valentine present. She asked for a new shower head. So off I went to Lowes and got a nice all-brass and aluminum and chrome 3-spray shower head. It is as close to a Takumar shower head as I can get. My wife wanted a telephoto lens for V-day. so lucky me I get to use it too!

02-14-2014, 12:19 PM - 1 Like	#5460
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by j2photos My wife wanted a telephoto lens for V-day. so lucky me I get to use it too! Yes, but I get to shower with mine when she uses it.