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

MarkJerling · 11-29-2017, 02:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Good to here he's still fighting, it's quiet round here without him.

Originally posted by Artesian

Yes, thanks. Hope he does well at home.
Steve

Originally posted by Parallax

Thanks, Mark.

Originally posted by robtcorl

Thanks for the update Mark.
I guess it's about as good of news as we can expect at this time.

Originally posted by photolady95

Thanks Mark for the update. I've been reading here in case there is any news on Jim. Prayers and thoughts to both Jim and Gail!

Thanks you all. I think we're all together in our good wishes for Jim and his family.

**BigMackCam** · 11-29-2017, 02:14 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I have just got off the phone with Gail, Jim (Rupert)'s wife. Gail has asked that I share with you that Jim is in the hospital. With luck, he'll be discharged tomorrow and Gail will take him home.
I'd like to ask all of you to keep Jim and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

That's better news than I'd feared. Thanks for the update, Mark, and very best wishes to Jim & Gail.

MarkJerling · 11-29-2017, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

That's better news than I'd feared. Thanks for the update, Mark, and very best wishes to Jim & Gail.

I'll pass that on Mike.

**savoche** · 11-29-2017, 04:27 AM - **3 Likes**

Thanks for the update, Mark. Jim and Gail should be pretty well covered for thoughts and prayers 24x7 with forum friends across several continents.

**WPRESTO** · 11-29-2017, 05:22 AM

Heave a sigh, long and loud.

robtcorl · 11-29-2017, 05:25 AM - **3 Likes**

I'll confess, I checked the Granbury, TX obituaries earlier yesterday.

Hopefully he makes it home today and regains some vigor.
Maybe Velveeta topped ramen noodles would help.

robtcorl · 11-29-2017, 07:53 AM - **6 Likes**

Just got a text from youngest son, their first child is going to be a boy, due in April.
That'll bring our grandchildren count to 4 boys, and 2 girls.
Great grandchild, also a boy, is due the same month.

**savoche** · 11-29-2017, 08:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Just got a text from youngest son, their first child is going to be a boy, due in April.
That'll bring our grandchildren count to 4 boys, and 2 girls.
Great grandchild, also a boy, is due the same month.

Wow! Congratulations!

I'm left in the dust with only two grandchildren - the boy who arrived in dramatic fashion in February being the second

Racer X 69 · 11-29-2017, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Just got a text from youngest son, their first child is going to be a boy, due in April.
That'll bring our grandchildren count to 4 boys, and 2 girls.
Great grandchild, also a boy, is due the same month.

Used to be the gender of an expected child was only a guess. Often the baby’s behavior in the womb would supposedly be an indicator.

But that was just old wives tales.

Also used to be that parents used cotton diapers. Rinse them out in the commode, launder, reuse.

Now they use disposable diapers. So lazy.

And at a significant cost too. A woman checking out ahead of me in the store was getting a box.

$34.

I about choked.

The same amount of cotton diapers is about $10, and for pennies they can be reused over and over.

I don’t get it.

MarkJerling · 11-29-2017, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Just got a text from youngest son, their first child is going to be a boy, due in April.
That'll bring our grandchildren count to 4 boys, and 2 girls.
Great grandchild, also a boy, is due the same month.

You're getting old Bob!

MarkJerling · 11-29-2017, 07:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

I'll confess, I checked the Granbury, TX obituaries earlier yesterday.

Hopefully he makes it home today and regains some vigor.
Maybe Velveeta topped ramen noodles would help.

I think he needs all the bacon he can get! Skip the noodles.

robtcorl · 11-29-2017, 07:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I don’t get it.

Walk a mile in the shoes of a working mom with a baby, or a working dad "watching" the baby, and get back with me on that.

MarkJerling · 11-29-2017, 07:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

....The same amount of cotton diapers is about $10, and for pennies they can be reused over and over.

I don’t get it.

The reason is that cotton diapers need changing every time the baby piddles. And, often, that which needs containing in the diaper does not stay contained.
A store bought diaper wicks the wee away from the baby's skin, keeping the skin dry and you really only need to change it for number two's, so you do not use very many diapers per day.

robtcorl · 11-29-2017, 07:51 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

A store bought diaper wicks the wee away from the baby's skin, keeping the skin dry and you really only need to change it for number two's, so you do not use very many diapers per day.

Yep, put them right up there with digital cameras and sliced Velveeta for some of man's greatest inventions.

ccc_ · 11-29-2017, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

...I don’t get it...

we used disposables and never begrudged a penny spent

I came from a family of seven kids
until I was twelve or so there were stinking diapers headed to the laundry

when we had our first there was no debate

11-29-2017, 07:26 PM - 2 Likes	#42192
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I don’t get it. Walk a mile in the shoes of a working mom with a baby, or a working dad "watching" the baby, and get back with me on that. Last edited by robtcorl; 11-29-2017 at 07:39 PM.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by bertwert Good to here he's still fighting, it's quiet round here without him. Originally posted by Artesian Yes, thanks. Hope he does well at home. Steve Originally posted by Parallax Thanks, Mark. Originally posted by robtcorl Thanks for the update Mark. I guess it's about as good of news as we can expect at this time. Originally posted by photolady95 Thanks Mark for the update. I've been reading here in case there is any news on Jim. Prayers and thoughts to both Jim and Gail! Thanks you all. I think we're all together in our good wishes for Jim and his family.

11-29-2017, 02:14 AM	#42182
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,657	Originally posted by MarkJerling I have just got off the phone with Gail, Jim (Rupert)'s wife. Gail has asked that I share with you that Jim is in the hospital. With luck, he'll be discharged tomorrow and Gail will take him home. I'd like to ask all of you to keep Jim and his family in your thoughts and prayers. That's better news than I'd feared. Thanks for the update, Mark, and very best wishes to Jim & Gail.

11-29-2017, 03:20 AM	#42183
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by BigMackCam That's better news than I'd feared. Thanks for the update, Mark, and very best wishes to Jim & Gail. I'll pass that on Mike.

11-29-2017, 04:27 AM - 3 Likes	#42184
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Thanks for the update, Mark. Jim and Gail should be pretty well covered for thoughts and prayers 24x7 with forum friends across several continents.

11-29-2017, 05:22 AM	#42185
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,103	Heave a sigh, long and loud.

11-29-2017, 05:25 AM - 3 Likes	#42186
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I'll confess, I checked the Granbury, TX obituaries earlier yesterday. Hopefully he makes it home today and regains some vigor. Maybe Velveeta topped ramen noodles would help.

11-29-2017, 07:53 AM - 6 Likes	#42187
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Just got a text from youngest son, their first child is going to be a boy, due in April. That'll bring our grandchildren count to 4 boys, and 2 girls. Great grandchild, also a boy, is due the same month.

11-29-2017, 08:14 AM - 2 Likes	#42188
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl Just got a text from youngest son, their first child is going to be a boy, due in April. That'll bring our grandchildren count to 4 boys, and 2 girls. Great grandchild, also a boy, is due the same month. Wow! Congratulations! I'm left in the dust with only two grandchildren - the boy who arrived in dramatic fashion in February being the second

11-29-2017, 06:53 PM	#42189
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 robtcorl Just got a text from youngest son, their first child is going to be a boy, due in April. That'll bring our grandchildren count to 4 boys, and 2 girls. Great grandchild, also a boy, is due the same month. Used to be the gender of an expected child was only a guess. Often the baby’s behavior in the womb would supposedly be an indicator. But that was just old wives tales. Also used to be that parents used cotton diapers. Rinse them out in the commode, launder, reuse. Now they use disposable diapers. So lazy. And at a significant cost too. A woman checking out ahead of me in the store was getting a box. $34. I about choked. The same amount of cotton diapers is about $10, and for pennies they can be reused over and over. I don’t get it.

11-29-2017, 07:14 PM	#42190
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by robtcorl Just got a text from youngest son, their first child is going to be a boy, due in April. That'll bring our grandchildren count to 4 boys, and 2 girls. Great grandchild, also a boy, is due the same month. You're getting old Bob!

11-29-2017, 07:16 PM - 1 Like	#42191
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by robtcorl I'll confess, I checked the Granbury, TX obituaries earlier yesterday. Hopefully he makes it home today and regains some vigor. Maybe Velveeta topped ramen noodles would help. I think he needs all the bacon he can get! Skip the noodles.

11-29-2017, 07:45 PM - 1 Like	#42193
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by Racer X 69 ....The same amount of cotton diapers is about $10, and for pennies they can be reused over and over. I don’t get it. The reason is that cotton diapers need changing every time the baby piddles. And, often, that which needs containing in the diaper does not stay contained. A store bought diaper wicks the wee away from the baby's skin, keeping the skin dry and you really only need to change it for number two's, so you do not use very many diapers per day.

11-29-2017, 07:51 PM - 1 Like	#42194
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by MarkJerling A store bought diaper wicks the wee away from the baby's skin, keeping the skin dry and you really only need to change it for number two's, so you do not use very many diapers per day. Yep, put them right up there with digital cameras and sliced Velveeta for some of man's greatest inventions.

11-29-2017, 08:05 PM	#42195
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by Racer X 69 ...I don’t get it... we used disposables and never begrudged a penny spent I came from a family of seven kids until I was twelve or so there were stinking diapers headed to the laundry when we had our first there was no debate

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