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

MarkJerling · 03-22-2017, 01:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

My youngest son is a bike nut, but mainly a mountain biker.
sorry about the size, picked if off his FB page.

Neat! I've always found mountain biking a bit scary. Yet I'm happy to hurtle down a road downhill at 87km/h. No logic there!

robtcorl · 03-22-2017, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Yet I'm happy to hurtle down a road downhill at 87km/h. No logic there!

Yes there is, no rocks or trees.

Parallax · 03-22-2017, 02:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Neat! I've always found mountain biking a bit scary. Yet I'm happy to hurtle down a road downhill at 87km/h. No logic there!

Mountain biking isn't for me anymore, either.
Running into trees and falling down in the mud or dirt has lost its appeal. I fall down a well as I ever did, but I don't get up as well as I used to.

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Thanks Jim! I'll pass on that very kind and generous offer. But, enough about me: Poor Bert is just north of the border - I'm sure he'll be very happy with all these generous gifts you kind folk want to offer! Maybe you can even get him a saddle? I've found just the thing:

Hey, the plaid will match his bagpipes.

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 02:36 PM

And this.

Female traffic light signals to go up at pedestrian crossing as Committee for Melbourne tackles 'unconscious bias' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 02:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Hey, the plaid will match his bagpipes.

I was a bit confused by your use of "plaid" here, Racer, but it seems it's common and correct usage over there (not so here and in Scotland - at least, not in this context):

Tartan (Scottish Gaelic: breacan [ˈbɾʲɛxkən]) is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. Tartan is often called plaid in North America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder as a kilt accessory, or a plain ordinary blanket such as one would have on a bed.

Now, who's for deep fried Mars Bars??

**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by OldPentaxFan

It's the least we could do. Any more could get us banned for life.

Kudos. The small amount of extra resistance from those cards is a small price to pay for the authentic growl on a fast 87km/h downhill ride... We know it, and in his heart, Mark knows it too...

**savoche** · 03-22-2017, 02:56 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I had to google that!

You never learn, do you... I never google anything I find in this thread

Better stupid than sorry

**savoche** · 03-22-2017, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Neat! I've always found mountain biking a bit scary. Yet I'm happy to hurtle down a road downhill at 87km/h. No logic there!

Really?

Youtu.be

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I was a bit confused by your use of "plaid" here, Racer, but it seems it's common and correct usage over there (not so here and in Scotland - at least, not in this context):

Tartan (Scottish Gaelic: breacan [ˈbɾʲɛxkən]) is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. Tartan is often called plaid in North America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder as a kilt accessory, or a plain ordinary blanket such as one would have on a bed.

Now, who's for deep fried Mars Bars??

I was going to use tartan, but I don't know the word very well, and thought it was more relative to specific patterns and colors that define familial associations.

Or something like that.

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Neat! I've always found mountain biking a bit scary. Yet I'm happy to hurtle down a road downhill at 87km/h. No logic there!

Originally posted by robtcorl

Yes there is, no rocks or trees.

Originally posted by Parallax

Mountain biking isn't for me anymore, either.
Running into trees and falling down in the mud or dirt has lost its appeal. I fall down a well as I ever did, but I don't get up as well as I used to.

And the cheese grater effect of asphalt is better how?

Racer X 69 · 03-22-2017, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Now, who's for deep fried Mars Bars??

Your Mars bar is different than ours. Ours has almonds in it. Yours is like a Milky Way bar. No nuts at all.

Gotta have nuts.

**savoche** · 03-22-2017, 03:14 PM

I bloody deserve a beer before heading off to bed tonight. It has been a shoddy week at work so far.

Here's for a better tomorrow - cheers!

...and good night.

MarkJerling · 03-22-2017, 03:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

And the cheese grater effect of asphalt is better how?

I have no idea. All I can say is it hurts! Unless you're lucky enough to fall on top of someone.

**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 03:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Your Mars bar is different than ours. Ours has almonds in it. Yours is like a Milky Way bar. No nuts at all.

Gotta have nuts.

We have Milky Way too... It's nice, but much lighter than the Mars Bar. The (our) Mars Bar has a much thicker version of the (our) Milky Way whipped fondant, caramel and thick milky chocolate. That said, I like the sound of almonds in it... I do love my nuts (and, if I may say, I'm not the only one)...

The traditional British Mars Bar works well in the Scottish battered, deep fried recipe... but as for the American Mars, I offer this advice: Never, ever put your nuts in a deep fat frier.

03-22-2017, 02:39 PM - 1 Like	#34446
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,691	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Hey, the plaid will match his bagpipes. I was a bit confused by your use of "plaid" here, Racer, but it seems it's common and correct usage over there (not so here and in Scotland - at least, not in this context): Tartan (Scottish Gaelic: breacan [ˈbɾʲɛxkən]) is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. Tartan is often called plaid in North America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder as a kilt accessory, or a plain ordinary blanket such as one would have on a bed. Now, who's for deep fried Mars Bars?? Last edited by Racer X 69; 03-22-2017 at 03:09 PM.

03-22-2017, 03:14 PM	#34453
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I bloody deserve a beer before heading off to bed tonight. It has been a shoddy week at work so far. Here's for a better tomorrow - cheers! ...and good night. Last edited by BigMackCam; 03-22-2017 at 03:22 PM. Reason: Edited a... spelling mistake, obviously.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by robtcorl My youngest son is a bike nut, but mainly a mountain biker. sorry about the size, picked if off his FB page. Neat! I've always found mountain biking a bit scary. Yet I'm happy to hurtle down a road downhill at 87km/h. No logic there!

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by MarkJerling Yet I'm happy to hurtle down a road downhill at 87km/h. No logic there! Yes there is, no rocks or trees.

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Originally posted by MarkJerling Neat! I've always found mountain biking a bit scary. Yet I'm happy to hurtle down a road downhill at 87km/h. No logic there! Mountain biking isn't for me anymore, either. Running into trees and falling down in the mud or dirt has lost its appeal. I fall down a well as I ever did, but I don't get up as well as I used to.

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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 MarkJerling Thanks Jim! I'll pass on that very kind and generous offer. But, enough about me: Poor Bert is just north of the border - I'm sure he'll be very happy with all these generous gifts you kind folk want to offer! Maybe you can even get him a saddle? I've found just the thing: Hey, the plaid will match his bagpipes.

03-22-2017, 02:36 PM	#34445
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	And this. Female traffic light signals to go up at pedestrian crossing as Committee for Melbourne tackles 'unconscious bias' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,691	Originally posted by OldPentaxFan It's the least we could do. Any more could get us banned for life. Kudos. The small amount of extra resistance from those cards is a small price to pay for the authentic growl on a fast 87km/h downhill ride... We know it, and in his heart, Mark knows it too...

03-22-2017, 02:56 PM - 3 Likes	#34448
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by MarkJerling I had to google that! You never learn, do you... I never google anything I find in this thread Better stupid than sorry

03-22-2017, 03:08 PM	#34450
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 BigMackCam I was a bit confused by your use of "plaid" here, Racer, but it seems it's common and correct usage over there (not so here and in Scotland - at least, not in this context): Tartan (Scottish Gaelic: breacan [ˈbɾʲɛxkən]) is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns. Tartan is often called plaid in North America, but in Scotland, a plaid is a tartan cloth slung over the shoulder as a kilt accessory, or a plain ordinary blanket such as one would have on a bed. Now, who's for deep fried Mars Bars?? I was going to use tartan, but I don't know the word very well, and thought it was more relative to specific patterns and colors that define familial associations. Or something like that.

03-22-2017, 03:10 PM	#34451
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 MarkJerling Neat! I've always found mountain biking a bit scary. Yet I'm happy to hurtle down a road downhill at 87km/h. No logic there! Originally posted by robtcorl Yes there is, no rocks or trees. Originally posted by Parallax Mountain biking isn't for me anymore, either. Running into trees and falling down in the mud or dirt has lost its appeal. I fall down a well as I ever did, but I don't get up as well as I used to. And the cheese grater effect of asphalt is better how?

03-22-2017, 03:11 PM	#34452
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 BigMackCam Now, who's for deep fried Mars Bars?? Your Mars bar is different than ours. Ours has almonds in it. Yours is like a Milky Way bar. No nuts at all. Gotta have nuts.

03-22-2017, 03:18 PM - 1 Like	#34454
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,421	Originally posted by Racer X 69 And the cheese grater effect of asphalt is better how? I have no idea. All I can say is it hurts! Unless you're lucky enough to fall on top of someone.

03-22-2017, 03:18 PM - 1 Like	#34455
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,691	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Your Mars bar is different than ours. Ours has almonds in it. Yours is like a Milky Way bar. No nuts at all. Gotta have nuts. We have Milky Way too... It's nice, but much lighter than the Mars Bar. The (our) Mars Bar has a much thicker version of the (our) Milky Way whipped fondant, caramel and thick milky chocolate. That said, I like the sound of almonds in it... I do love my nuts (and, if I may say, I'm not the only one)... The traditional British Mars Bar works well in the Scottish battered, deep fried recipe... but as for the American Mars, I offer this advice: Never, ever put your nuts in a deep fat frier.