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

tim60 · 08-21-2017, 04:32 AM

Glad I have only ever had to work with a couple of people like that.

robtcorl · 08-21-2017, 04:38 AM - **1 Like**

Today's the day.
Mrs Bob and I tried out our glasses yesterday, she did at least, I can't tilt my head back, or even fully prone for that matter.

robtcorl · 08-21-2017, 06:13 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Today's the day.

Brooke is pretty dadgum excited too.

Rupert · 08-21-2017, 06:44 AM - **1 Like**

"We blind orphan squirrels don't need no stinkin' glasses......just popcorn and cold beer!"

bertwert · 08-21-2017, 08:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

When I was in the army, back in '53, one of our Sergeant Majors....

Fixed it for you

tim60 · 08-21-2017, 12:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Fixed it for you

Bert, watch out, ribbing a MOD like that.

ccc_ · 08-21-2017, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

This calls for a "Rupert" story!

When I was in the army, one of our Sergeant Majors sat down for dinner with his family one night, and promptly keeled forward landing stone dead face first in his dinner plate. Thing was, he was a truly despicable person. Crude, rude and without a single redeeming feature. Used to abuse his wife, mean to his kids. Just an all round nasty piece of work. The single most memorable thing he ever did, other than drink like a fish, was the way he shuffled off his mortal coil.

And then the Army in their infinite wisdom decided to give him a military funeral with full honours. Our platoon's job was to wash and polish the gun carriage for the coffin while the other platoons had to practice for the parade. I expressed the view that, if he wanted it clean, he could get up and do it himself, which landed me in a bit of hot water with our superiors.

Never in my life did I witness more pompous nonsense for a less deserving individual. I'm pretty sure I saw just a hint of a smile on his wife's face at the funeral. All these years I have wondered if he really did have a heart attack or if she finally poisoned him.

our equivalent was a monster who had a heart attack at his desk
our manager, a genuinely sweet man called 911...the paramedics hauled norm away

the next morning a somber-faced al gathered us together to announce the bad news...norm had survived

norm was upset because there was no extra money for his wife and we were upset because he would eventually return to his cube

about fourteen months later he perished in apparent agony in the middle of one of his larcenous scams
his funeral was attended by one of the guys on our crew and a sister from out of town

MarkJerling · 08-21-2017, 03:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Fixed it for you

It was '85.

MarkJerling · 08-21-2017, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by tim60

Bert, watch out, ribbing a MOD like that.

MarkJerling · 08-21-2017, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Brooke is pretty dadgum excited too.

You're all set!

MarkJerling · 08-21-2017, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ccc_

about fourteen months later he perished in apparent agony in the middle of one of his larcenous scams

There's the part you should have expanded on! Inquiring minds want to know!

bertwert · 08-21-2017, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

It was '85.

Pretty close

...

Who flipped my avatar? Was that you Mark? Do you m0d guys have the power to do that?

MarkJerling · 08-21-2017, 03:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Pretty close

...

Who flipped my avatar? Was that you Mark? Do you m0d guys have the power to do that?

Who? Me?

Well spotted Bert.

bertwert · 08-21-2017, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Who? Me?

Would you kindly put it pack?

Well I could do it myself, but that'd take a whole of around 15 seconds!

robtcorl · 08-21-2017, 03:32 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

Who flipped my avatar? Was that you Mark? Do you m0d guys have the power to do that?

Afraid someone will see up your skirt Bert?

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08-21-2017, 04:32 AM	#39541
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Glad I have only ever had to work with a couple of people like that.

08-21-2017, 04:38 AM - 1 Like	#39542
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Today's the day. Mrs Bob and I tried out our glasses yesterday, she did at least, I can't tilt my head back, or even fully prone for that matter.

08-21-2017, 06:13 AM - 2 Likes	#39543
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by robtcorl Today's the day. Brooke is pretty dadgum excited too.

08-21-2017, 06:44 AM - 1 Like	#39544
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	"We blind orphan squirrels don't need no stinkin' glasses......just popcorn and cold beer!"

08-21-2017, 08:21 AM - 1 Like	#39545
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling When I was in the army, back in '53, one of our Sergeant Majors.... Fixed it for you

08-21-2017, 12:23 PM - 1 Like	#39546
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by bertwert Fixed it for you Bert, watch out, ribbing a MOD like that.

08-21-2017, 01:55 PM	#39547
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by MarkJerling This calls for a "Rupert" story! When I was in the army, one of our Sergeant Majors sat down for dinner with his family one night, and promptly keeled forward landing stone dead face first in his dinner plate. Thing was, he was a truly despicable person. Crude, rude and without a single redeeming feature. Used to abuse his wife, mean to his kids. Just an all round nasty piece of work. The single most memorable thing he ever did, other than drink like a fish, was the way he shuffled off his mortal coil. And then the Army in their infinite wisdom decided to give him a military funeral with full honours. Our platoon's job was to wash and polish the gun carriage for the coffin while the other platoons had to practice for the parade. I expressed the view that, if he wanted it clean, he could get up and do it himself, which landed me in a bit of hot water with our superiors. Never in my life did I witness more pompous nonsense for a less deserving individual. I'm pretty sure I saw just a hint of a smile on his wife's face at the funeral. All these years I have wondered if he really did have a heart attack or if she finally poisoned him. our equivalent was a monster who had a heart attack at his desk our manager, a genuinely sweet man called 911...the paramedics hauled norm away the next morning a somber-faced al gathered us together to announce the bad news...norm had survived norm was upset because there was no extra money for his wife and we were upset because he would eventually return to his cube about fourteen months later he perished in apparent agony in the middle of one of his larcenous scams his funeral was attended by one of the guys on our crew and a sister from out of town

08-21-2017, 03:14 PM - 1 Like	#39548
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by bertwert Fixed it for you It was '85.

08-21-2017, 03:15 PM	#39549
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by tim60 Bert, watch out, ribbing a MOD like that.

08-21-2017, 03:25 PM	#39550
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by robtcorl Brooke is pretty dadgum excited too. You're all set!

08-21-2017, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#39551
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by ccc_ about fourteen months later he perished in apparent agony in the middle of one of his larcenous scams There's the part you should have expanded on! Inquiring minds want to know!

08-21-2017, 03:27 PM	#39552
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling It was '85. Pretty close ... Who flipped my avatar? Was that you Mark? Do you m0d guys have the power to do that?

08-21-2017, 03:28 PM - 1 Like	#39553
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by bertwert Pretty close ... Who flipped my avatar? Was that you Mark? Do you m0d guys have the power to do that? Who? Me? Well spotted Bert.

08-21-2017, 03:30 PM	#39554
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling Who? Me? Would you kindly put it pack? Well I could do it myself, but that'd take a whole of around 15 seconds!

08-21-2017, 03:32 PM - 2 Likes	#39555
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by bertwert Who flipped my avatar? Was that you Mark? Do you m0d guys have the power to do that? Afraid someone will see up your skirt Bert?