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

Racer X 69 · 06-12-2018, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Friend of mine sent me this:

Time to make horse steaks and ground horse meat.

MarkJerling · 06-12-2018, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Time to make horse steaks and ground horse meat.

Mmmmm. Good eating. But not the done thing here.

**aslyfox** · 06-12-2018, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

The last time I encountered a party line was in South Africa in 1985. It was here: Google Maps

I had previously seen them on farms, some 10 years earlier, but had no idea they still existed in the 1980's.

I never encountered any myself but I seem to recall that some of the farmers in the early 60's had one according to the kids I went to elementary school ( K - 6 ) with

Racer X 69 · 06-12-2018, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

The last time I encountered a party line was in South Africa in 1985. It was here: Google Maps

I had previously seen them on farms, some 10 years earlier, but had no idea they still existed in the 1980's.

Pretty desolate place. I don't even see poles with wires in street view.

I do see outhouses by some of the houses though. Guess indoor plumbing is a luxury most there cannot afford.

**gaweidert** · 06-12-2018, 04:39 PM - **1 Like**

I can remember our house being on a party line in the 1950's.

**JimJohnson** · 06-12-2018, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

I thought the party line was called Facebook?

**RichardS** · 06-12-2018, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by savoche

You should change your keyboard layout to Dvorak - that will confuse most people no matter their age

It would confuse me too

**clackers** · 06-12-2018, 05:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Naaah, disappointing... I thought it was an emergency number for when you're in the mood to have some fun!

What is Italian for 'booty call', Paolo?

Asking for a friend.

robtcorl · 06-12-2018, 05:39 PM - **1 Like**

Remember party lines? Well hell yeah!
You could pick up, quietly, and listen to a "private" conservation.
Nowadays there's no need to pick up, they can be heard at the grocery store, mall, gas station, etc., although one sided.

**Ex Finn.** · 06-12-2018, 06:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

What is Italian for 'booty call', Paolo?

Asking for a friend.

Likes to know. For a friend also...

robtcorl · 06-12-2018, 06:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

What is Italian for 'booty call', Paolo?

Asking for a friend.

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

Likes to know. For a friend also.

Youtu.be

**aslyfox** · 06-12-2018, 06:31 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers
What is Italian for 'booty call', Paolo?

Asking for a friend.

Originally posted by Ex Finn.
Likes to know. For a friend also.

friends willing to help friends

one of the great aspects of the Pentax forums

along with the urge to educate ourselves and our friends

MarkJerling · 06-12-2018, 06:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Pretty desolate place. I don't even see poles with wires in street view.

I do see outhouses by some of the houses though. Guess indoor plumbing is a luxury most there cannot afford.

Yes. it's basic. Not many places like that left.

I walked into the local (basic) shop and asked for a pay phone. This was in the days before mobile phones. The proprietor pointed around the corner. I went around the corner but could find no appliance that looked like a pay phone. Walked back to shopkeeper and explained that I could not find pay phone. He directed me back around the corner to where there was an antique thing on the wall complete with a little wringer handle - no conventional circular dial or push buttons. I was back at his counter seconds later and explained that he'd have to show me how to work the thing. He did.

You twirled the handle a few times and a woman who sounded like she was on the moon asked you what number you wanted. You gave the number and she asked how long you wanted to talk. I believe I replied: "Well that depends on whether someone answers or not." Anyway, she told me to give a certain amount of money to the shopkeeper which I did and she made the call. When the person on the other end answered she told them to hold and told me the call was connected and I could speak. Very strange experience.

MarkJerling · 06-12-2018, 07:04 PM - **2 Likes**

This is where I grew up. We had a normal phone and electricity.
Google Maps

tim60 · 06-12-2018, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

We still have one, kind of, it's VoIP.

I bought a landline service because that is how I get the broadband internet, with unlimited data for a sensible amount of money, and signal reliability. The mobile phone provider allows unlimited data used on the phone but only 4G p/m tethered to another device, and stops using the SIM installed directly in a non-phone device.

Does anyone know an iPhone App that allows me to tether but makes it look to my phone provider like I am using the data on my phone? Cannot imagine that would be very hard to write for a software writer.

To my internet service that comes with a landline number, and is priced in two bits, I have never connected a conventional landline phone, but I have connected a VOIP phone from a provider in Australia so I get PSTN numbers in Australia charged as an Australian local call.

Most of my voice calls are to my contacts in WhatsApp or Line, a similar but nicer interface service.

06-12-2018, 06:50 PM - 1 Like	#47578
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Pretty desolate place. I don't even see poles with wires in street view. I do see outhouses by some of the houses though. Guess indoor plumbing is a luxury most there cannot afford. Yes. it's basic. Not many places like that left. I walked into the local (basic) shop and asked for a pay phone. This was in the days before mobile phones. The proprietor pointed around the corner. I went around the corner but could find no appliance that looked like a pay phone. Walked back to shopkeeper and explained that I could not find pay phone. He directed me back around the corner to where there was an antique thing on the wall complete with a little wringer handle - no conventional circular dial or push buttons. I was back at his counter seconds later and explained that he'd have to show me how to work the thing. He did. You twirled the handle a few times and a woman who sounded like she was on the moon asked you what number you wanted. You gave the number and she asked how long you wanted to talk. I believe I replied: "Well that depends on whether someone answers or not." Anyway, she told me to give a certain amount of money to the shopkeeper which I did and she made the call. When the person on the other end answered she told them to hold and told me the call was connected and I could speak. Very strange experience. Last edited by MarkJerling; 06-12-2018 at 06:57 PM.

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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: 28,073	Originally posted by MarkJerling Friend of mine sent me this: Time to make horse steaks and ground horse meat.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Time to make horse steaks and ground horse meat. Mmmmm. Good eating. But not the done thing here.

06-12-2018, 04:34 PM	#47568
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by MarkJerling The last time I encountered a party line was in South Africa in 1985. It was here: Google Maps I had previously seen them on farms, some 10 years earlier, but had no idea they still existed in the 1980's. I never encountered any myself but I seem to recall that some of the farmers in the early 60's had one according to the kids I went to elementary school ( K - 6 ) with

06-12-2018, 04:35 PM	#47569
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: 28,073	Originally posted by MarkJerling The last time I encountered a party line was in South Africa in 1985. It was here: Google Maps I had previously seen them on farms, some 10 years earlier, but had no idea they still existed in the 1980's. Pretty desolate place. I don't even see poles with wires in street view. I do see outhouses by some of the houses though. Guess indoor plumbing is a luxury most there cannot afford.

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gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	I can remember our house being on a party line in the 1950's.

06-12-2018, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#47571
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	I thought the party line was called Facebook?

06-12-2018, 05:24 PM	#47572
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by savoche You should change your keyboard layout to Dvorak - that will confuse most people no matter their age It would confuse me too

06-12-2018, 05:27 PM - 1 Like	#47573
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by LensBeginner Naaah, disappointing... I thought it was an emergency number for when you're in the mood to have some fun! What is Italian for 'booty call', Paolo? Asking for a friend.

06-12-2018, 05:39 PM - 1 Like	#47574
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Remember party lines? Well hell yeah! You could pick up, quietly, and listen to a "private" conservation. Nowadays there's no need to pick up, they can be heard at the grocery store, mall, gas station, etc., although one sided.

06-12-2018, 06:01 PM - 1 Like	#47575
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by clackers What is Italian for 'booty call', Paolo? Asking for a friend. Likes to know. For a friend also...

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aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by clackers What is Italian for 'booty call', Paolo? Asking for a friend. Originally posted by Ex Finn. Likes to know. For a friend also. friends willing to help friends one of the great aspects of the Pentax forums along with the urge to educate ourselves and our friends

06-12-2018, 07:04 PM - 2 Likes	#47579
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	This is where I grew up. We had a normal phone and electricity. Google Maps

06-12-2018, 09:09 PM	#47580
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	Originally posted by robtcorl We still have one, kind of, it's VoIP. I bought a landline service because that is how I get the broadband internet, with unlimited data for a sensible amount of money, and signal reliability. The mobile phone provider allows unlimited data used on the phone but only 4G p/m tethered to another device, and stops using the SIM installed directly in a non-phone device. Does anyone know an iPhone App that allows me to tether but makes it look to my phone provider like I am using the data on my phone? Cannot imagine that would be very hard to write for a software writer. To my internet service that comes with a landline number, and is priced in two bits, I have never connected a conventional landline phone, but I have connected a VOIP phone from a provider in Australia so I get PSTN numbers in Australia charged as an Australian local call. Most of my voice calls are to my contacts in WhatsApp or Line, a similar but nicer interface service.