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

eddie1960 · 12-28-2017, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Smoking is down because the product eventually kills its users.

thanks for that trigger (though i remember the paper packs non filter as being my youthful addiction ...i know i should be dead already
gave up at 53 after most of 40 years

Racer X 69 · 12-28-2017, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Smoking is down because the product eventually kills its users.

Of course the French have nothing on the Canadians when it comes to trying to get people to stop using tobacco.

Jean Poitiers · 12-28-2017, 02:58 PM

bertwert · 12-28-2017, 02:58 PM

It's nice to be inside (even if it's only 13°C)...
Back from an hour and a half skinny-ski ski in a snowstorm at -20°C wearing just lycra and a windbreaker layer...

Jean Poitiers · 12-28-2017, 03:00 PM - **1 Like**

Say "Goodnight, Gracie".

**BigMackCam** · 12-28-2017, 03:03 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

It's nice to be inside (even if it's only 13°C)...
Back from an hour and a half skinny-ski ski in a snowstorm at -20°C wearing just lycra and a windbreaker layer...

Yep, I can relate. I spent the afternoon watching "Jason and The Argonauts" and the excellent 2002 remake of "Goodbye Mr. Chips", wearing just my PJs and a dressing gown... Sometimes, you've got to push the envelope, right?

robtcorl · 12-28-2017, 03:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Back from an hour and a half skinny-ski ski in a snowstorm at -20°C wearing just lycra and a windbreaker layer...

robtcorl · 12-28-2017, 03:12 PM

We attended a funeral this afternoon.
The pastor cut the graveside service fairly short due to the 14 F temp.
Mrs Bob, sitting in her chair, just wrapped up in a second blanket trying to thaw out.

**BigMackCam** · 12-28-2017, 03:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

We attended a funeral this afternoon.
The pastor cut the graveside service fairly short due to the 14 F temp.
Mrs Bob, sitting in her chair, just wrapped up in a second blanket trying to thaw out.

Oh my, sorry to hear that, Bob. Funerals are hard enough, but that's worse still

robtcorl · 12-28-2017, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Oh my, sorry to hear that, Bob. Funerals are hard enough, but that's worse still

Thanks Mike.
I was thinking at the time, I hope I go during nice weather.

**savoche** · 12-28-2017, 03:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Say "Goodnight, Gracie".

Good night, Shirley!

jeallen01 · 12-28-2017, 03:28 PM

Just found out today that Diane, the wife of a work colleague who helped me an awful lot when I had an out-an-out "fallout" with my manager at a company in 2006, had died a few months ago. Hadn't had an Xmas card from them for years, but then one arrived from him yesterday and I found later out today that she had died, and so I will be getting in touch with him in the next few days and will go and visit him if that's OK with him. "Stuff" happens but we have to get over it and go forward.

**savoche** · 12-28-2017, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

We attended a funeral this afternoon.
The pastor cut the graveside service fairly short due to the 14 F temp.
Mrs Bob, sitting in her chair, just wrapped up in a second blanket trying to thaw out.

Sorry to hear that. Funerals are no fun as it is, cold weather doesn't help. Graveyards tend to be rather windy as well...

**savoche** · 12-28-2017, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

I was thinking at the time, I hope I go during nice weather.

No matter when I go I think I'll request having my ashes spread on the fjord on a nice summer's day. Nobody gets cold - and there will be no grave that the kids have to tend.

Umm, that is, I hope I get around to making that request before I go or I might freak somebody out...

ccc_ · 12-28-2017, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by savoche

No matter when I go I think I'll request having my ashes spread on the fjord on a nice summer's day. Nobody gets cold - and there will be no grave that the kids have to tend.

Umm, that is, I hope I get around to making that request before I go or I might freak somebody out...

make sure your kids agree on the disposition of your remains

mom did not want to be buried at all or with dad in particular

my batcrap crazy sister wrangled the urn from its original custodian
i'm sure you know the rest

12-28-2017, 03:28 PM	#43332
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Just found out today that Diane, the wife of a work colleague who helped me an awful lot when I had an out-an-out "fallout" with my manager at a company in 2006, had died a few months ago. Hadn't had an Xmas card from them for years, but then one arrived from him yesterday and I found later out today that she had died, and so I will be getting in touch with him in the next few days and will go and visit him if that's OK with him. "Stuff" happens but we have to get over it and go forward. Last edited by Racer X 69; 12-28-2017 at 04:57 PM. Reason: Stuff, man. Keep it clean.

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12-28-2017, 02:47 PM - 1 Like	#43321
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Smoking is down because the product eventually kills its users. thanks for that trigger (though i remember the paper packs non filter as being my youthful addiction ...i know i should be dead already gave up at 53 after most of 40 years

12-28-2017, 02:48 PM	#43322
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: 28,065	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Smoking is down because the product eventually kills its users. Of course the French have nothing on the Canadians when it comes to trying to get people to stop using tobacco.

12-28-2017, 02:58 PM	#43323
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12-28-2017, 02:58 PM	#43324
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	It's nice to be inside (even if it's only 13°C)... Back from an hour and a half skinny-ski ski in a snowstorm at -20°C wearing just lycra and a windbreaker layer...

12-28-2017, 03:00 PM - 1 Like	#43325
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Say "Goodnight, Gracie".

12-28-2017, 03:03 PM - 3 Likes	#43326
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by bertwert It's nice to be inside (even if it's only 13°C)... Back from an hour and a half skinny-ski ski in a snowstorm at -20°C wearing just lycra and a windbreaker layer... Yep, I can relate. I spent the afternoon watching "Jason and The Argonauts" and the excellent 2002 remake of "Goodbye Mr. Chips", wearing just my PJs and a dressing gown... Sometimes, you've got to push the envelope, right?

12-28-2017, 03:04 PM - 1 Like	#43327
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by bertwert Back from an hour and a half skinny-ski ski in a snowstorm at -20°C wearing just lycra and a windbreaker layer...

12-28-2017, 03:12 PM	#43328
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	We attended a funeral this afternoon. The pastor cut the graveside service fairly short due to the 14 F temp. Mrs Bob, sitting in her chair, just wrapped up in a second blanket trying to thaw out.

12-28-2017, 03:18 PM - 1 Like	#43329
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by robtcorl We attended a funeral this afternoon. The pastor cut the graveside service fairly short due to the 14 F temp. Mrs Bob, sitting in her chair, just wrapped up in a second blanket trying to thaw out. Oh my, sorry to hear that, Bob. Funerals are hard enough, but that's worse still

12-28-2017, 03:25 PM	#43330
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by BigMackCam Oh my, sorry to hear that, Bob. Funerals are hard enough, but that's worse still Thanks Mike. I was thinking at the time, I hope I go during nice weather.

12-28-2017, 03:27 PM - 1 Like	#43331
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Say "Goodnight, Gracie". Good night, Shirley!

12-28-2017, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#43333
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl We attended a funeral this afternoon. The pastor cut the graveside service fairly short due to the 14 F temp. Mrs Bob, sitting in her chair, just wrapped up in a second blanket trying to thaw out. Sorry to hear that. Funerals are no fun as it is, cold weather doesn't help. Graveyards tend to be rather windy as well...

12-28-2017, 03:54 PM	#43334
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl I was thinking at the time, I hope I go during nice weather. No matter when I go I think I'll request having my ashes spread on the fjord on a nice summer's day. Nobody gets cold - and there will be no grave that the kids have to tend. Umm, that is, I hope I get around to making that request before I go or I might freak somebody out...

12-28-2017, 04:23 PM	#43335
ccc_ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,400	Originally posted by savoche No matter when I go I think I'll request having my ashes spread on the fjord on a nice summer's day. Nobody gets cold - and there will be no grave that the kids have to tend. Umm, that is, I hope I get around to making that request before I go or I might freak somebody out... make sure your kids agree on the disposition of your remains mom did not want to be buried at all or with dad in particular my batcrap crazy sister wrangled the urn from its original custodian i'm sure you know the rest