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

Racer X 69 · 02-24-2018, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

You're getting high over there?
It's the long winters I guess.

Brewer And Shipley - One Toke Over The Line (Rare Original Music Video Clip) - YouTube

Paul McCartney.

You Tube

**aslyfox** · 02-25-2018, 04:19 AM

Originally posted by savoche

. . . I expect more respect from you rabble now that I'm a pro!

I am continuing to question the claim he is from Norway

this is how folks who are truly from Norway act:

“We always want to win,” said Fredrik Aukland, a TV sports commentator in Norway. “But modesty is a big part of the culture here. And Norwegians don’t go out much.” -

As Medals Pile Up, Norway Worries: Are We Winning Too Much? - The New York Times

this guy has been to Africa at least once, so he claims

[ and he has posted great photos proving it ]

**savoche** · 02-25-2018, 05:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Music and bagpipes are not the same thing, it's really that simple.

Of course they aren't the same! Bagpipes are objrcts that produce sound. Music is sound.

Quote:

music
ˈmjuːzɪk/
noun
1.
an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.

When bagpipes are played there will be expressed emotions

**savoche** · 02-25-2018, 05:37 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I am continuing to question the claim he is from Norway

this is how folks who are truly from Norway act:

“We always want to win,” said Fredrik Aukland, a TV sports commentator in Norway. “But modesty is a big part of the culture here. And Norwegians don’t go out much.” -

As Medals Pile Up, Norway Worries: Are We Winning Too Much? - The New York Times

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MCCKABWFL._SY445_.jpg?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Quote:

this guy has been to Africa at least once, so he claims

Yep, once.

Once in 1996 (a six month backpacking trip from Nairobi to Cape Town through 8 countries).
Once in 2003 (Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, and Swaziland)
Once more in 2003 (Ethiopia)
Once in 2005 (Tanzania)
Once in 2006 (Namibia and South Africa)
Once in 2007 (Cameroun)
Once in 2009 (South Africa)
Once in 2010 (Cape Verde)
Once in 2011 (Zambia and Zimbabwe)
Once in 2012 (Namibia)
Once in 2013 (South Africa)
Once in 2014 (Madagascar)
Once in 2015 (South Africa)
Once in 2017 (São Tomé & Príncipe)
Once in 2018 (South Africa)

Yeah, that's not even once a year

**aslyfox** · 02-25-2018, 05:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MCCKABWFL._SY445_.jpg?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Yep, once.

Once in 1996 (a six month backpacking trip from Nairobi to Cape Town through 8 countries).
Once in 2003 (Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, and Swaziland)
Once more in 2003 (Ethiopia)
Once in 2005 (Tanzania)
Once in 2006 (Namibia and South Africa)
Once in 2007 (Cameroun)
Once in 2009 (South Africa)
Once in 2010 (Cape Verde)
Once in 2011 (Zambia and Zimbabwe)
Once in 2012 (Namibia)
Once in 2013 (South Africa)
Once in 2014 (Madagascar)
Once in 2015 (South Africa)
Once in 2017 (São Tomé & Príncipe)
Once in 2018 (South Africa)

Yeah, that's not even once a year

that proves my point

an unbiased quote

" . . . And Norwegians don’t go out much . . . "

now my geographic skills may not be up to expert level

but

to get from Norway to Africa

you have to go out

---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 06:57 ----------

Originally posted by savoche

Of course they aren't the same! Bagpipes are objrcts that produce sound. Music is sound.

When bagpipes are played there will be expressed emotions

of joy

**savoche** · 02-25-2018, 06:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

an unbiased quote

" . . . And Norwegians don’t go out much . . . "

But you're quoting Fredrik Aukland, aren't you? He's been coaching the Swiss cross-country team, I believe. Which means he's been "going out". Which means he's not a Norwegian (according to Mr Sly Fox). Which, of course, means he can't be trusted (obviously, since he's not a Norwegian), and his assertion that Norwegians don't go out much is invalid.

Well, I guess that makes him a Norwegian after all, but a lying one.

I think.

No matter.

We're all Africans. I'm just trying to find my roots.

**aslyfox** · 02-25-2018, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by savoche

But you're quoting Fredrik Aukland, aren't you? He's been coaching the Swiss cross-country team, I believe. Which means he's been "going out". Which means he's not a Norwegian (according to Mr Sly Fox). Which, of course, means he can't be trusted (obviously, since he's not a Norwegian), and his assertion that Norwegians don't go out much is invalid.

Well, I guess that makes him a Norwegian after all, but a lying one.

I think.

No matter.

We're all Africans. I'm just trying to find my roots.

well I must be an expert on Norway

after all I have spent a few hours at the air port in Helsinki Finland, a night in Copenhagen Denmark and two nights in Amsterdam Netherlands at various times from 1977 to 2016

and I know about Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson

Last edited by aslyfox; 02-25-2018 at 06:33 AM.

**savoche** · 02-25-2018, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

a night in Copenhagen

Well, we used to be Danish, so I'd say your expertise is well founded

Originally posted by Aslyfox

and I know about Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson

Eirikr was an Icelander born in Norway, while Leifr was a Greenlander born in Iceland. But since Norwegians are such a humble and modest people we claim them both.

Eirikr had a quarrel with his neighbour in Norway, which lead to the neighbour's death. Eirkr then had to flee flee the country to settle on Iceland. Problem was, he didn't get along too well with his neighbours on Iceland either. More quarrels and dead neighbours led to Eirikr having to leave Iceland - and he went to Greenland. Things worked out a lot better on Greenland since he didn't have any neighbours there. By clever marketing and naming of the land (Greenland!) he managed to draw more settlers there, too.

Btw, I giess there might be some truth to the claim that Norwegians don't go out much. We still measure the distance to our neighbours in "stone's throws".

**aslyfox** · 02-25-2018, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Well, we used to be Danish, so I'd say your expertise is well founded

Eirikr was an Icelander born in Norway, while Leifr was a Greenlander born in Iceland. But since Norwegians are such a humble and modest people we claim them both.

Eirikr had a quarrel with his neighbour in Norway, which lead to the neighbour's death. Eirkr then had to flee flee the country to settle on Iceland. Problem was, he didn't get along too well with his neighbours on Iceland either. More quarrels and dead neighbours led to Eirikr having to leave Iceland - and he went to Greenland. Things worked out a lot better on Greenland since he didn't have any neighbours there. By clever marketing and naming of the land (Greenland!) he managed to draw more settlers there, too.

Btw, I giess there might be some truth to the claim that Norwegians don't go out much. We still measure the distance to our neighbours in "stone's throws".

I knew all that

except I didn't know that you folks throw stones at your neighbors

**savoche** · 02-25-2018, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

I knew all that

except I didn't know that you folks throw stones at your neighbors

We don't! ...if the neighbour lives more than a stone's throw away

robtcorl · 02-25-2018, 07:23 AM - **1 Like**

Speaking of stones, how about our men's curling team winning gold for the first time ever!
sorry if that didn't sound humble.

**aslyfox** · 02-25-2018, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Speaking of stones, how about our men's curling team winning gold for the first time ever!
sorry if that didn't sound humble.

did you hear the latest

they were given the wrong gold medals:

US Curling Team Olympics Wins Gold But Gets Wrong Medals | Time

and delta wouldn't give them an upgrade for the flight home:

US curling team asks Delta for upgrade, gets stonewalled

tim60 · 02-25-2018, 07:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

well I must be an expert on Norway

after all I have spent a few hours at the air port in Helsinki Finland, a night in Copenhagen Denmark and two nights in Amsterdam Netherlands at various times from 1977 to 2016

and I know about Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson

So you expect to learn about a country and its people by going to vantage points where the country is out of binoculars range, even?

tim60 · 02-25-2018, 07:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Speaking of stones, how about our men's curling team winning gold for the first time ever!
sorry if that didn't sound humble.

In the ladies janitoring:
First: the Swedish ladies.
Second: the garlic girls from South Korea - the moniker has to do with the town they come from.
Third: the Japanese
Fourth: GB. Probably explains the state of the cleaning work performed where I work. I am really lucky, the usual cleaner in the area where I work is very good, so good she also gets called to other areas to remediate the state left by other cleaners.

**savoche** · 02-25-2018, 07:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Speaking of stones, how about our men's curling team winning gold for the first time ever!

Good to see you guys win something, too!

Damn, it's hard to be both humble and patronising at the same time!

I failed, didn't I...

02-25-2018, 04:19 AM	#44672
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by savoche . . . I expect more respect from you rabble now that I'm a pro! I am continuing to question the claim he is from Norway this is how folks who are truly from Norway act: “We always want to win,” said Fredrik Aukland, a TV sports commentator in Norway. “But modesty is a big part of the culture here. And Norwegians don’t go out much.” - As Medals Pile Up, Norway Worries: Are We Winning Too Much? - The New York Times this guy has been to Africa at least once, so he claims [ and he has posted great photos proving it ] Last edited by aslyfox; 02-25-2018 at 04:33 AM.

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02-25-2018, 05:24 AM - 1 Like	#44673
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl Music and bagpipes are not the same thing, it's really that simple. Of course they aren't the same! Bagpipes are objrcts that produce sound. Music is sound. Quote: music ˈmjuːzɪk/ noun 1. an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color. When bagpipes are played there will be expressed emotions

02-25-2018, 05:37 AM - 1 Like	#44674
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Aslyfox I am continuing to question the claim he is from Norway this is how folks who are truly from Norway act: “We always want to win,” said Fredrik Aukland, a TV sports commentator in Norway. “But modesty is a big part of the culture here. And Norwegians don’t go out much.” - As Medals Pile Up, Norway Worries: Are We Winning Too Much? - The New York Times https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MCCKABWFL._SY445_.jpg?tag=pentaxforums-20& Quote: this guy has been to Africa at least once, so he claims Yep, once. Once in 1996 (a six month backpacking trip from Nairobi to Cape Town through 8 countries). Once in 2003 (Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, and Swaziland) Once more in 2003 (Ethiopia) Once in 2005 (Tanzania) Once in 2006 (Namibia and South Africa) Once in 2007 (Cameroun) Once in 2009 (South Africa) Once in 2010 (Cape Verde) Once in 2011 (Zambia and Zimbabwe) Once in 2012 (Namibia) Once in 2013 (South Africa) Once in 2014 (Madagascar) Once in 2015 (South Africa) Once in 2017 (São Tomé & Príncipe) Once in 2018 (South Africa) Yeah, that's not even once a year

02-25-2018, 05:55 AM - 1 Like	#44675
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by savoche https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51MCCKABWFL._SY445_.jpg?tag=pentaxforums-20& Yep, once. Once in 1996 (a six month backpacking trip from Nairobi to Cape Town through 8 countries). Once in 2003 (Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, and Swaziland) Once more in 2003 (Ethiopia) Once in 2005 (Tanzania) Once in 2006 (Namibia and South Africa) Once in 2007 (Cameroun) Once in 2009 (South Africa) Once in 2010 (Cape Verde) Once in 2011 (Zambia and Zimbabwe) Once in 2012 (Namibia) Once in 2013 (South Africa) Once in 2014 (Madagascar) Once in 2015 (South Africa) Once in 2017 (São Tomé & Príncipe) Once in 2018 (South Africa) Yeah, that's not even once a year that proves my point an unbiased quote " . . . And Norwegians don’t go out much . . . " now my geographic skills may not be up to expert level but to get from Norway to Africa you have to go out ---------- Post added 02-25-18 at 06:57 ---------- Originally posted by savoche Of course they aren't the same! Bagpipes are objrcts that produce sound. Music is sound. When bagpipes are played there will be expressed emotions of joy

02-25-2018, 06:07 AM - 1 Like	#44676
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Aslyfox an unbiased quote " . . . And Norwegians don’t go out much . . . " But you're quoting Fredrik Aukland, aren't you? He's been coaching the Swiss cross-country team, I believe. Which means he's been "going out". Which means he's not a Norwegian (according to Mr Sly Fox). Which, of course, means he can't be trusted (obviously, since he's not a Norwegian), and his assertion that Norwegians don't go out much is invalid. Well, I guess that makes him a Norwegian after all, but a lying one. I think. No matter. We're all Africans. I'm just trying to find my roots.

02-25-2018, 06:23 AM	#44677
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by savoche But you're quoting Fredrik Aukland, aren't you? He's been coaching the Swiss cross-country team, I believe. Which means he's been "going out". Which means he's not a Norwegian (according to Mr Sly Fox). Which, of course, means he can't be trusted (obviously, since he's not a Norwegian), and his assertion that Norwegians don't go out much is invalid. Well, I guess that makes him a Norwegian after all, but a lying one. I think. No matter. We're all Africans. I'm just trying to find my roots. well I must be an expert on Norway after all I have spent a few hours at the air port in Helsinki Finland, a night in Copenhagen Denmark and two nights in Amsterdam Netherlands at various times from 1977 to 2016 and I know about Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson Last edited by aslyfox; 02-25-2018 at 06:33 AM.

02-25-2018, 06:55 AM	#44678
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Aslyfox a night in Copenhagen Well, we used to be Danish, so I'd say your expertise is well founded Originally posted by Aslyfox and I know about Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson Eirikr was an Icelander born in Norway, while Leifr was a Greenlander born in Iceland. But since Norwegians are such a humble and modest people we claim them both. Eirikr had a quarrel with his neighbour in Norway, which lead to the neighbour's death. Eirkr then had to flee flee the country to settle on Iceland. Problem was, he didn't get along too well with his neighbours on Iceland either. More quarrels and dead neighbours led to Eirikr having to leave Iceland - and he went to Greenland. Things worked out a lot better on Greenland since he didn't have any neighbours there. By clever marketing and naming of the land (Greenland!) he managed to draw more settlers there, too. Btw, I giess there might be some truth to the claim that Norwegians don't go out much. We still measure the distance to our neighbours in "stone's throws".

02-25-2018, 07:04 AM	#44679
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by savoche Well, we used to be Danish, so I'd say your expertise is well founded Eirikr was an Icelander born in Norway, while Leifr was a Greenlander born in Iceland. But since Norwegians are such a humble and modest people we claim them both. Eirikr had a quarrel with his neighbour in Norway, which lead to the neighbour's death. Eirkr then had to flee flee the country to settle on Iceland. Problem was, he didn't get along too well with his neighbours on Iceland either. More quarrels and dead neighbours led to Eirikr having to leave Iceland - and he went to Greenland. Things worked out a lot better on Greenland since he didn't have any neighbours there. By clever marketing and naming of the land (Greenland!) he managed to draw more settlers there, too. Btw, I giess there might be some truth to the claim that Norwegians don't go out much. We still measure the distance to our neighbours in "stone's throws". I knew all that except I didn't know that you folks throw stones at your neighbors

02-25-2018, 07:12 AM	#44680
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Aslyfox I knew all that except I didn't know that you folks throw stones at your neighbors We don't! ...if the neighbour lives more than a stone's throw away

02-25-2018, 07:23 AM - 1 Like	#44681
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Speaking of stones, how about our men's curling team winning gold for the first time ever! sorry if that didn't sound humble.

02-25-2018, 07:33 AM	#44682
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,576	Originally posted by robtcorl Speaking of stones, how about our men's curling team winning gold for the first time ever! sorry if that didn't sound humble. did you hear the latest they were given the wrong gold medals: US Curling Team Olympics Wins Gold But Gets Wrong Medals \| Time and delta wouldn't give them an upgrade for the flight home: US curling team asks Delta for upgrade, gets stonewalled

02-25-2018, 07:41 AM - 1 Like	#44683
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,738	Originally posted by Aslyfox well I must be an expert on Norway after all I have spent a few hours at the air port in Helsinki Finland, a night in Copenhagen Denmark and two nights in Amsterdam Netherlands at various times from 1977 to 2016 and I know about Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson So you expect to learn about a country and its people by going to vantage points where the country is out of binoculars range, even?

02-25-2018, 07:46 AM - 1 Like	#44684
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,738	Originally posted by robtcorl Speaking of stones, how about our men's curling team winning gold for the first time ever! sorry if that didn't sound humble. In the ladies janitoring: First: the Swedish ladies. Second: the garlic girls from South Korea - the moniker has to do with the town they come from. Third: the Japanese Fourth: GB. Probably explains the state of the cleaning work performed where I work. I am really lucky, the usual cleaner in the area where I work is very good, so good she also gets called to other areas to remediate the state left by other cleaners.

02-25-2018, 07:46 AM - 1 Like	#44685
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl Speaking of stones, how about our men's curling team winning gold for the first time ever! Good to see you guys win something, too! Damn, it's hard to be both humble and patronising at the same time! I failed, didn't I...

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