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

MarkJerling · 05-14-2018, 07:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Sweet!

Um, I don't suppose you'll be competing there, will you?

If I was less than half my age, somewhere around half my weight, and I could somehow manage an average speed of 44km/h over 4 hours, then - yes - I'd be all in.
In reality - not a snowball's hope in hell.

tim60 · 05-14-2018, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Well, it's all that my employer paid for, so yeah... <GRIN> If it was on my dime, I'd have been off to see Kilauea and pay my respects to Madam Pele, and I'd still be there! But sadly I don't have enough dimes

It was my boss that sent me too. We went. We saw. We left out the 'we conquered' bit, and left. So: Vini, vidi, non vici, which written the original way would have been VINIVIDINONVICI. bECAUSE THOSE GUYS DID NOT KNOW THE READABILITY BENEFITS OF LOWER CASE AND SPACES BETWEEN WORDS. Glad we are no longer in the days of uncials.

**clackers** · 05-14-2018, 10:04 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

If I was less than half my age, somewhere around half my weight, and I could somehow manage an average speed of 44km/h over 4 hours, then - yes - I'd be all in.
In reality - not a snowball's hope in hell.

I was lucky enough to watch the Mt Etna stage on TV - one of the highlights in the history of the 'Aussie-owned' Mitchelton-Scott team, with a 1-2 side by side finish.

A few years back a lot of the cyclists dobbed in Mark Cavendish for holding on to the Sky team car, towing him up the volcano.

It must have been blatant for professional cyclists (notorious secret keepers) to have reported him.

MarkJerling · 05-14-2018, 11:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

I was lucky enough to watch the Mt Etna stage on TV - one of the highlights in the history of the 'Aussie-owned' Mitchelton-Scott team, with a 1-2 side by side finish.

A few years back a lot of the cyclists dobbed in Mark Cavendish for holding on to the Sky team car, towing him up the volcano.

It must have been blatant for professional cyclists (notorious secret keepers) to have reported him.

Did he hold onto the car directly, or was it a case of a very sticky drinks bottle?

Racer X 69 · 05-15-2018, 01:23 AM

Originally posted by Brand X

Time for bed Racer.

Good night Gracie.

MarkJerling · 05-15-2018, 03:05 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Good night Gracie.

Good night mate.

**clackers** · 05-15-2018, 04:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Did he hold onto the car directly, or was it a case of a very sticky drinks bottle?

For pro cyclists to break 'omerta', he must have been sitting in the back seat, Mark!

robtcorl · 05-15-2018, 05:04 AM - **4 Likes**

I have found my calling.

Bacon Taster Wanted at Guilderland Store

tim60 · 05-15-2018, 05:05 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

For pro cyclists to break 'omerta', he must have been sitting in the back seat, Mark!

So that is why they race in teams? They put the bikes on the roof and all pile into the back seat, and close the darkened windows. Now it is clear why there are always a bunch of white vans with bikes on the roof chasing just after the riders.

bertwert · 05-15-2018, 06:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

So that is why they race in teams? They put the bikes on the roof and all pile into the back seat, and close the darkened windows. Now it is clear why there are always a bunch of white vans with bikes on the roof chasing just after the riders.

Originally posted by tim60

So that is why they race in teams? They put the bikes on the roof and all pile into the back seat, and close the darkened windows. Now it is clear why there are always a bunch of white vans with bikes on the roof chasing just after some of the riders.

Originally posted by tim60

So that is why they race in teams? They put the bikes on the roof and all pile into the back seat, and close the darkened windows. Now it is clear why there are always a bunch of white vans with bikes on the roof chasing just after some of the riders.

Heard you the first time Tim... and the second... and the third...

**CharLac** · 05-15-2018, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

....have you no shame

Don't mention Macbeth....it would be fun to overdub all the instances of Macbeth in this video with Kaythree

You Tube

Racer X 69 · 05-15-2018, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Good night mate.

I was just responding to Mrs. Racer this morning while eating breakfast. I had to turn is a couple hours earlier last night, as I needed to get up two hours earlier today so I could start work earlier. Our crew has been short a few mechanics this week so those of us that do show up have to take up the slack.

The thing is, when she posted that I was already in bed.

Guess I showed her, huh?

**OldPentaxFan** · 05-15-2018, 10:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Guess I showed her, huh?

Movie titles to go with that quote:

a) The Year of Living Dangerously

or

b) Death Wish

Pick any two.

**savoche** · 05-15-2018, 11:17 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

If I was less than half my age, somewhere around half my weight, and I could somehow manage an average speed of 44km/h over 4 hours, then - yes - I'd be all in.
In reality - not a snowball's hope in hell.

Sounds like a good recipe for a cardiac arrest

robtcorl · 05-15-2018, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Sounds like a good recipe for a cardiac arrest

That reminds me, I have a pacemaker check, and heart doctor checkup in the morning at 0800.
Good thing that even in retirement I still get up with the chickens.

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05-14-2018, 07:15 PM - 1 Like	#46651
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Sweet! Um, I don't suppose you'll be competing there, will you? If I was less than half my age, somewhere around half my weight, and I could somehow manage an average speed of 44km/h over 4 hours, then - yes - I'd be all in. In reality - not a snowball's hope in hell.

05-14-2018, 09:52 PM	#46652
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by RoxnDox Well, it's all that my employer paid for, so yeah... <GRIN> If it was on my dime, I'd have been off to see Kilauea and pay my respects to Madam Pele, and I'd still be there! But sadly I don't have enough dimes It was my boss that sent me too. We went. We saw. We left out the 'we conquered' bit, and left. So: Vini, vidi, non vici, which written the original way would have been VINIVIDINONVICI. bECAUSE THOSE GUYS DID NOT KNOW THE READABILITY BENEFITS OF LOWER CASE AND SPACES BETWEEN WORDS. Glad we are no longer in the days of uncials.

05-14-2018, 10:04 PM	#46653
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by MarkJerling If I was less than half my age, somewhere around half my weight, and I could somehow manage an average speed of 44km/h over 4 hours, then - yes - I'd be all in. In reality - not a snowball's hope in hell. I was lucky enough to watch the Mt Etna stage on TV - one of the highlights in the history of the 'Aussie-owned' Mitchelton-Scott team, with a 1-2 side by side finish. A few years back a lot of the cyclists dobbed in Mark Cavendish for holding on to the Sky team car, towing him up the volcano. It must have been blatant for professional cyclists (notorious secret keepers) to have reported him.

05-14-2018, 11:52 PM - 1 Like	#46654
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by clackers I was lucky enough to watch the Mt Etna stage on TV - one of the highlights in the history of the 'Aussie-owned' Mitchelton-Scott team, with a 1-2 side by side finish. A few years back a lot of the cyclists dobbed in Mark Cavendish for holding on to the Sky team car, towing him up the volcano. It must have been blatant for professional cyclists (notorious secret keepers) to have reported him. Did he hold onto the car directly, or was it a case of a very sticky drinks bottle?

05-15-2018, 01:23 AM	#46655
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 Brand X Time for bed Racer. Good night Gracie.

05-15-2018, 03:05 AM	#46656
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Good night Gracie. Good night mate.

05-15-2018, 04:13 AM - 1 Like	#46657
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by MarkJerling Did he hold onto the car directly, or was it a case of a very sticky drinks bottle? For pro cyclists to break 'omerta', he must have been sitting in the back seat, Mark!

05-15-2018, 05:04 AM - 4 Likes	#46658
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I have found my calling. Bacon Taster Wanted at Guilderland Store

05-15-2018, 05:05 AM - 2 Likes	#46659
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by clackers For pro cyclists to break 'omerta', he must have been sitting in the back seat, Mark! So that is why they race in teams? They put the bikes on the roof and all pile into the back seat, and close the darkened windows. Now it is clear why there are always a bunch of white vans with bikes on the roof chasing just after the riders.

05-15-2018, 06:18 AM - 2 Likes	#46660
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by tim60 So that is why they race in teams? They put the bikes on the roof and all pile into the back seat, and close the darkened windows. Now it is clear why there are always a bunch of white vans with bikes on the roof chasing just after the riders. Originally posted by tim60 So that is why they race in teams? They put the bikes on the roof and all pile into the back seat, and close the darkened windows. Now it is clear why there are always a bunch of white vans with bikes on the roof chasing just after some of the riders. Originally posted by tim60 So that is why they race in teams? They put the bikes on the roof and all pile into the back seat, and close the darkened windows. Now it is clear why there are always a bunch of white vans with bikes on the roof chasing just after some of the riders. Heard you the first time Tim... and the second... and the third...

05-15-2018, 10:18 AM	#46662
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 MarkJerling Good night mate. I was just responding to Mrs. Racer this morning while eating breakfast. I had to turn is a couple hours earlier last night, as I needed to get up two hours earlier today so I could start work earlier. Our crew has been short a few mechanics this week so those of us that do show up have to take up the slack. The thing is, when she posted that I was already in bed. Guess I showed her, huh?

05-15-2018, 10:59 AM - 2 Likes	#46663
OldPentaxFan Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Independence, MO via North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 371	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Guess I showed her, huh? Movie titles to go with that quote: a) The Year of Living Dangerously or b) Death Wish Pick any two.

05-15-2018, 11:17 AM	#46664
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by MarkJerling If I was less than half my age, somewhere around half my weight, and I could somehow manage an average speed of 44km/h over 4 hours, then - yes - I'd be all in. In reality - not a snowball's hope in hell. Sounds like a good recipe for a cardiac arrest

05-15-2018, 01:17 PM	#46665
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche Sounds like a good recipe for a cardiac arrest That reminds me, I have a pacemaker check, and heart doctor checkup in the morning at 0800. Good thing that even in retirement I still get up with the chickens.