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

robtcorl · 06-27-2017, 09:34 AM - **5 Likes**

Racer X 69 · 06-27-2017, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

147 miles per hour!

An Aussie holds the world speed record at 511.1kph(317.6mph).

He set the record in 10 October, 1978.

Spirit of Australia

That record remains unbroken today.

He is building another boat to try and beat his own record.

Spirit of Australia II

MarkJerling · 06-27-2017, 02:14 PM

That's impressive.

Parallax · 06-27-2017, 03:03 PM - **2 Likes**

They race boats of like that on San Francisco bay every year; or used to anyway. I don't know if they still do or not.
It's all fun and games until one hits resonance frequency and disintegrates.

Racer X 69 · 06-27-2017, 07:09 PM - **1 Like**

Other than motorcycle, and excessive fire way too close to people, I have no idea.

And I'm a gearhead.

Parallax · 06-27-2017, 07:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Other than motorcycle, and excessive fire way too close to people, I have no idea.

And I'm a gearhead.

Looks like a mid 2000s Ford diesel pickup in regen.

dbs · 06-27-2017, 08:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Mark & Racer
The woodie's are such nice looking boats
Hydraplanes are awesome to watch
The America's Cup cats are insane

Dave

Racer X 69 · 06-27-2017, 09:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

The America's Cup cats are insane

They are.

Watch how close the US and NZ boats get to each other.

You Tube

MarkJerling · 06-27-2017, 09:35 PM - **1 Like**

Apparently some less than bright reporter wondered how they get the lines on the water to stay in place.

Racer X 69 · 06-27-2017, 09:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Special waterproof glue.

robtcorl · 06-28-2017, 06:26 AM

It would be nice to get a check-in from Rupert, hope all is going well with him.
Yeah I'm the worrying type, been that way all my life.
I envy Mrs Bob since she's a What, Me Worry? type.

Parallax · 06-28-2017, 06:29 AM

I'm a bit concerned too, Bob.
The last we heard from him was 48 hours ago when he said he was going to see another doctor.

Rupert · 06-28-2017, 06:52 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

It would be nice to get a check-in from Rupert, hope all is going well with him.
Yeah I'm the worrying type, been that way all my life.
I envy Mrs Bob since she's a What, Me Worry? type.

Originally posted by Parallax

I'm a bit concerned too, Bob.
The last we heard from him was 48 hours ago when he said he was going to see another doctor.

Sorry....not been up to posting or much of anything the last couple of days. I did not get a good report. Could have been worse, but it was not good. On top of that, running all over the place for tests at different places wore me out and set me back considerably. I felt a lot better the day before all this than the day after. The schedule is to get more rest and stay inside out of this high humidity and heat....yet I have more test places to go tomorrow and next week?

Not what sure what comes next....I'm sorta out on a limb without a ladder.

"I could use a good ladder!"

On a brighter note: The little "oh so tiny" kitty is still going strong. He/she? eats well and sleeps a lot......like me!

Mrs Rupert has been coming home at lunch to feed him and I fill in once in the morning and afternoon. We moved him into the house because it is getting so hot, even in my well insulated shop with an exhaust fan. If he lives (cross your fingers!

) Mrs Rupert has already found a good home for the little feller!

So all news is not bad news...if you're a tiny kitty!

Regards!

robtcorl · 06-28-2017, 07:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

Not what sure what comes next....I'm sorta out on a limb without a ladder

Thanks for updating us, even if the news isn't good news, yet.
Continued wishes for an improvement soon.
Maybe being on a limb is better than being on a roof?

Parallax · 06-28-2017, 07:07 AM - **1 Like**

Glad you're still alive and kicking, Jim.
Now get better!

BTW, how much money you reckon it cost to have the doctors tell you to stay out of the heat and get some rest?

06-28-2017, 06:52 AM - 1 Like	#37813
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by robtcorl It would be nice to get a check-in from Rupert, hope all is going well with him. Yeah I'm the worrying type, been that way all my life. I envy Mrs Bob since she's a What, Me Worry? type. Originally posted by Parallax I'm a bit concerned too, Bob. The last we heard from him was 48 hours ago when he said he was going to see another doctor. Sorry....not been up to posting or much of anything the last couple of days. I did not get a good report. Could have been worse, but it was not good. On top of that, running all over the place for tests at different places wore me out and set me back considerably. I felt a lot better the day before all this than the day after. The schedule is to get more rest and stay inside out of this high humidity and heat....yet I have more test places to go tomorrow and next week? Not what sure what comes next....I'm sorta out on a limb without a ladder. "I could use a good ladder!" On a brighter note: The little "oh so tiny" kitty is still going strong. He/she? eats well and sleeps a lot......like me! Mrs Rupert has been coming home at lunch to feed him and I fill in once in the morning and afternoon. We moved him into the house because it is getting so hot, even in my well insulated shop with an exhaust fan. If he lives (cross your fingers!) Mrs Rupert has already found a good home for the little feller! So all news is not bad news...if you're a tiny kitty! Regards!

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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: 28,064	Originally posted by MarkJerling 147 miles per hour! An Aussie holds the world speed record at 511.1kph(317.6mph). He set the record in 10 October, 1978. Spirit of Australia That record remains unbroken today. He is building another boat to try and beat his own record. Spirit of Australia II

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	That's impressive.

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Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	They race boats of like that on San Francisco bay every year; or used to anyway. I don't know if they still do or not. It's all fun and games until one hits resonance frequency and disintegrates.

06-27-2017, 07:09 PM - 1 Like	#37805
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: 28,064	Other than motorcycle, and excessive fire way too close to people, I have no idea. And I'm a gearhead.

06-27-2017, 07:16 PM - 1 Like	#37806
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Other than motorcycle, and excessive fire way too close to people, I have no idea. And I'm a gearhead. Looks like a mid 2000s Ford diesel pickup in regen.

06-27-2017, 08:27 PM - 2 Likes	#37807
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Mark & Racer The woodie's are such nice looking boats Hydraplanes are awesome to watch The America's Cup cats are insane Dave

06-27-2017, 09:35 PM - 1 Like	#37809
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Apparently some less than bright reporter wondered how they get the lines on the water to stay in place.

06-27-2017, 09:43 PM - 2 Likes	#37810
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: 28,064	Special waterproof glue.

06-28-2017, 06:26 AM	#37811
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	It would be nice to get a check-in from Rupert, hope all is going well with him. Yeah I'm the worrying type, been that way all my life. I envy Mrs Bob since she's a What, Me Worry? type.

06-28-2017, 06:29 AM	#37812
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	I'm a bit concerned too, Bob. The last we heard from him was 48 hours ago when he said he was going to see another doctor.

06-28-2017, 07:01 AM - 1 Like	#37814
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Rupert Not what sure what comes next....I'm sorta out on a limb without a ladder Thanks for updating us, even if the news isn't good news, yet. Continued wishes for an improvement soon. Maybe being on a limb is better than being on a roof?

06-28-2017, 07:07 AM - 1 Like	#37815
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Glad you're still alive and kicking, Jim. Now get better! BTW, how much money you reckon it cost to have the doctors tell you to stay out of the heat and get some rest?

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