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

**clackers** · 02-15-2018, 07:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Sugar is big business in Australia.

So big they have their own railroad.

sugar cane train in australia - YouTube

Yeah, the massive burnings off at the end of the season are supposed to be spectacular.

We grow a lot of wheat, barley (my dad farmed both, I'm a simple country bumpkin) and sugar. Very little corn, for whatever reasons.

Last edited by clackers; 02-15-2018 at 08:03 PM.

Racer X 69 · 02-15-2018, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by savoche

What the... I really didn't know that the Facebook developers all are on LSD.

It would explain a lot.

Originally posted by savoche

What's the idea with automatically ~~mangle~~ "translate" everything with no option to just turn it off? I actually have to list every language I do not want mangled.

And how many would that be?

Originally posted by savoche

Gah. I guess I'll just go back to ignoring everything to do with Facebook again. I have to admit, though, that it's pretty impressive to make a product that instantly sends my blood pressure sky rocketing within seconds of logging in. It happened now, and it happened the last time I logged in some 10 years ago.

I've never joined Facebook.

My blood pressure is fine.

Originally posted by savoche

But I can't really blame anyone else for never learning, can I

Oh no.

Least of all me.

devilish

Racer X 69 · 02-15-2018, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Only reason I'm on Facebook is to stay in touch with people I meet, and to remind me of birthdays...

I use my cell phone for that.

Works great.

And no health issues.

Racer X 69 · 02-15-2018, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

This just in:
Caitlyn Jenner says she was groped by Bruce Jenner for years.

Such a bad boy.

Racer X 69 · 02-15-2018, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Very little corn, for whatever reasons.

The US Midwest produces plenty.

**clackers** · 02-15-2018, 08:41 PM - **1 Like**

Yes, this is mine ... I do need to wear steel-capped work boots in case I drop it.

bertwert · 02-15-2018, 09:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I use my cell phone for that.

I find no practical need for a cellphone, just another way to drain your money. (I'm Scottish... in case you couldn't tell)

Originally posted by clackers

Yes, this is mine ... I do need to wear steel-capped work boots in case I drop it.

My everyday boots (at this time of year) are a pair of these, sourced at the local thrift store for the pricey sum of $8:

Also got a pair of these (not quite as cheap but still very reasonable at $10):

tim60 · 02-15-2018, 11:05 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

What the... I really didn't know that the Facebook developers all are on LSD. What's the idea with automatically ~~mangle~~ "translate" everything with no option to just turn it off? I actually have to list every language I do not want mangled.

Gah. I guess I'll just go back to ignoring everything to do with Facebook again. I have to admit, though, that it's pretty impressive to make a product that instantly sends my blood pressure sky rocketing within seconds of logging in. It happened now, and it happened the last time I logged in some 10 years ago.

But I can't really blame anyone else for never learning, can I

Very useful for those days when you have a low blood pressure event and feel all sweaty, feeble and nauseous.

Might save you from having to lie on the floor for a while.

tim60 · 02-15-2018, 11:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I don't think this would be too great though.

Kinda messy.

Ford Ka evil twin - YouTube

There are many animal lovers here who would be offended.

What I can't understand is how bothered they are by road kill events. In Oz we just get a stronger roo bar so the vehicle is not damaged by the animal bouncing off the front.

tim60 · 02-15-2018, 11:20 PM

Originally posted by clackers

Yes, this is mine ... I do need to wear steel-capped work boots in case I drop it.

Those led to the Taiwanese name which translates roughly 'the big brick thing'. (da ge da - really easy characters to recognise, so you seem so many shops selling them or services based on them.

**savoche** · 02-16-2018, 02:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Then I think of how accurate it is.

That's the sad part, innit...

**savoche** · 02-16-2018, 02:11 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Considering we are all old enough to be her grandfather, lusting after anything more than the chocolate is sick and twisted.

Old? Me? Nah, haven't even hit half century yet.

And Bert's hardly out of the starting blocks!

**savoche** · 02-16-2018, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

And how many would that be?

Ah, well, I'm not trying to come across as a polyglot

But still, I have no problems reading both kinds of Norwegian (duh), Swedish, Danish, and for the most part German. I prefer to at least have a go at Dutch and Afrikaans, as well as French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian before resorting to machine translation. How else would I learn anything?

Besides, from what little I have seen, Facebook lags a decade or so behind Google when it comes to translation. My eyes still hurt.

**savoche** · 02-16-2018, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Very useful for those days when you have a low blood pressure event and feel all sweaty, feeble and nauseous.

Might save you from having to lie on the floor for a while.

I'll consider it should the need arise. But I suspect I'll still prefer lying down. Or simply read a few posts in the Blues&Tumor section. Enough to increase the pressure somewhat, but usually not to life threatening levels.

Racer X 69 · 02-16-2018, 03:21 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Old? Me? Nah, haven't even hit half century yet.

And Bert's hardly out of the starting blocks!

So you would be old enough to be her daddy.

I didn’t mention Bert. Since she and he are close to the same age it wouldn’t be like he would be robbing the cradle.

02-15-2018, 11:15 PM - 1 Like	#44544
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I don't think this would be too great though. Kinda messy. Ford Ka evil twin - YouTube There are many animal lovers here who would be offended. What I can't understand is how bothered they are by road kill events. In Oz we just get a stronger roo bar so the vehicle is not damaged by the animal bouncing off the front. Last edited by tim60; 02-15-2018 at 11:24 PM.

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02-15-2018, 07:57 PM - 1 Like	#44536
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Sugar is big business in Australia. So big they have their own railroad. sugar cane train in australia - YouTube Yeah, the massive burnings off at the end of the season are supposed to be spectacular. We grow a lot of wheat, barley (my dad farmed both, I'm a simple country bumpkin) and sugar. Very little corn, for whatever reasons. Last edited by clackers; 02-15-2018 at 08:03 PM.

02-15-2018, 08:00 PM	#44537
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: 28,068	Originally posted by savoche What the... I really didn't know that the Facebook developers all are on LSD. It would explain a lot. Originally posted by savoche What's the idea with automatically ~~mangle~~ "translate" *everything* with no option to just turn it off? I actually have to list every language I do not want mangled. And how many would that be? Originally posted by savoche Gah. I guess I'll just go back to ignoring everything to do with Facebook again. I have to admit, though, that it's pretty impressive to make a product that instantly sends my blood pressure sky rocketing within seconds of logging in. It happened now, and it happened the last time I logged in some 10 years ago. I've never joined Facebook. My blood pressure is fine. Originally posted by savoche But I can't really blame anyone else for never learning, can I Oh no. Least of all me.

02-15-2018, 08:01 PM	#44538
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: 28,068	Originally posted by bertwert Only reason I'm on Facebook is to stay in touch with people I meet, and to remind me of birthdays... I use my cell phone for that. Works great. And no health issues.

02-15-2018, 08:05 PM	#44539
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: 28,068	Originally posted by robtcorl This just in: Caitlyn Jenner says she was groped by Bruce Jenner for years. Such a bad boy.

02-15-2018, 08:31 PM	#44540
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: 28,068	Originally posted by clackers Very little corn, for whatever reasons. The US Midwest produces plenty.

02-15-2018, 08:41 PM - 1 Like	#44541
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Yes, this is mine ... I do need to wear steel-capped work boots in case I drop it.

02-15-2018, 09:36 PM - 1 Like	#44542
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I use my cell phone for that. I find no practical need for a cellphone, just another way to drain your money. (I'm Scottish... in case you couldn't tell) Originally posted by clackers Yes, this is mine ... I do need to wear steel-capped work boots in case I drop it. My everyday boots (at this time of year) are a pair of these, sourced at the local thrift store for the pricey sum of $8: Also got a pair of these (not quite as cheap but still very reasonable at $10):

02-15-2018, 11:05 PM - 1 Like	#44543
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by savoche What the... I really didn't know that the Facebook developers all are on LSD. What's the idea with automatically ~~mangle~~ "translate" *everything* with no option to just turn it off? I actually have to list every language I do not want mangled. Gah. I guess I'll just go back to ignoring everything to do with Facebook again. I have to admit, though, that it's pretty impressive to make a product that instantly sends my blood pressure sky rocketing within seconds of logging in. It happened now, and it happened the last time I logged in some 10 years ago. But I can't really blame anyone else for never learning, can I Very useful for those days when you have a low blood pressure event and feel all sweaty, feeble and nauseous. Might save you from having to lie on the floor for a while.

02-15-2018, 11:20 PM	#44545
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by clackers Yes, this is mine ... I do need to wear steel-capped work boots in case I drop it. Those led to the Taiwanese name which translates roughly 'the big brick thing'. (da ge da - really easy characters to recognise, so you seem so many shops selling them or services based on them.

02-16-2018, 02:04 AM - 1 Like	#44546
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Then I think of how accurate it is. That's the sad part, innit...

02-16-2018, 02:11 AM	#44547
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Considering we are all old enough to be her grandfather, lusting after anything more than the chocolate is sick and twisted. Old? Me? Nah, haven't even hit half century yet. And Bert's hardly out of the starting blocks!

02-16-2018, 02:28 AM	#44548
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 And how many would that be? Ah, well, I'm not trying to come across as a polyglot But still, I have no problems reading both kinds of Norwegian (duh), Swedish, Danish, and for the most part German. I prefer to at least have a go at Dutch and Afrikaans, as well as French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian before resorting to machine translation. How else would I learn anything? Besides, from what little I have seen, Facebook lags a decade or so behind Google when it comes to translation. My eyes still hurt.

02-16-2018, 02:33 AM	#44549
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by tim60 Very useful for those days when you have a low blood pressure event and feel all sweaty, feeble and nauseous. Might save you from having to lie on the floor for a while. I'll consider it should the need arise. But I suspect I'll still prefer lying down. Or simply read a few posts in the Blues&Tumor section. Enough to increase the pressure somewhat, but usually not to life threatening levels.

02-16-2018, 03:21 AM	#44550
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: 28,068	Originally posted by savoche Old? Me? Nah, haven't even hit half century yet. And Bert's hardly out of the starting blocks! So you would be old enough to be her daddy. I didn’t mention Bert. Since she and he are close to the same age it wouldn’t be like he would be robbing the cradle.