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

robtcorl · 11-01-2018, 04:41 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

Looks scary in the photo though! Like an MRE ham and cheese omelet. Nothing like the 2 pound, 2 inch thick Porterhouse I grilled for the wife and my dinner an hour ago! I also learned that a steak that large takes a lot longer than a scrawny supermarket steak of only an inch thickness or less. But it tasted magnificent with some fresh ground pepper, sea salt and fresh herbs.

I was too busy prepping to take pictures. And It was scheduled to be eaten two days ago but took a long time to thaw in the fridge.

We're a skeptical bunch here, pics or it didn't happen.
Here's my 3 pound ribeye:

**Ex Finn.** · 11-01-2018, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

OK...

I have to ask... given the convenience aspect (which I can appreciate), how did you prepare the bacon? [Bracing myself for the response]...

My older daughter keyed me in on a technique that does not require wet-mopping the kitchen floor that I was used to having to do

Almost as good as pan-fried.

bertwert · 11-01-2018, 04:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SSGGeezer

MRE

Would you like to stop having regular bowel movements? Because that's how you stop having regular bowel movements.

MarkJerling · 11-01-2018, 04:43 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

No such thing as a good lawyer.

What about a dead one?

**Ex Finn.** · 11-01-2018, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Let's hope not.

I know how to make an omelette but this is not too bad when in a hurry. It does lack in salt however...
edit: this coming from a working stiff...

robtcorl · 11-01-2018, 04:50 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

I know how to make an omelette but this is not too bad when in a hurry. It does lack in salt however...

Needs more bacon then.

bertwert · 11-01-2018, 04:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

What about a dead one?

Why are lawyers buried at 10 feet instead of the traditional 6 feet?
.
.
.
Because, deep down, they are good people.

Racer X 69 · 11-01-2018, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by CharLac

Yeah...I like this feature on the K-3...used it when aligning my slide scanning rig...I don't think my K-7 had that

My K5IIs has a level, but you must drill into the menu and make it display on the rear LCD. This is cumbersome, and gets in the way of other features, so I rarely use it. Plus, using the LCD for the level, or even live view, burns battery quickly.

**BigMackCam** · 11-01-2018, 04:55 PM

OK... So my 12" Lodge skillet has been ordered (and is here - ready for me parents to gift it to me at Christmas

).

Next question:

Do any of you folks use a skillet for dishes that need cooking with a lid on to retain moisture and build up a little steam (I realise it has a pouring spout of sorts, so I complete seal wouldn't be possible)? If so, what do you use? Is there a proper matching lid available? I haven't been able to find one over here in the UK. Or do you just use foil, which seems a reasonable idea to me...

bertwert · 11-01-2018, 04:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

My K5IIs has a level, but you must drill into the menu and make it display on the rear LCD. This is cumbersome, and gets in the way of other features, so I rarely use it. Plus, using the LCD for the level, or even live view, burns battery quickly.

I've used my level in my K-50 numerous times to level a caravan....

By default the rear LCD is off and if it's displayed in the viewfinder I lose the exposure bar, so when I need it I enable it on the rear LCD in just three presses (INFO, INFO, OK), and the same amount of pressing to turn it off.

bertwert · 11-01-2018, 04:58 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

OK... So my 12" Lodge skillet has been ordered (and is here - ready for me parents to gift it to me at Christmas

).

Next question:

Do any of you folks use a skillet for dishes that need cooking with a lid on to retain moisture and build up a little steam (I realise it has a pouring spout of sorts, so I complete seal wouldn't be possible)? If so, what do you use? Is there a proper matching lid available? I haven't been able to find one over here in the UK. Or do you just use foil, which seems a reasonable idea to me...

Duct tape.

MarkJerling · 11-01-2018, 05:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

OK... So my 12" Lodge skillet has been ordered (and is here - ready for me parents to gift it to me at Christmas

).

Next question:

Do any of you folks use a skillet for dishes that need cooking with a lid on to retain moisture and build up a little steam (I realise it has a pouring spout of sorts, so I complete seal wouldn't be possible)? If so, what do you use? Is there a proper matching lid available? I haven't been able to find one over here in the UK. Or do you just use foil, which seems a reasonable idea to me...

We have a large non-stick wok that came with a glass lid. That glass lid is pretty good for sticking on other pots and pans and skillets. It's not a perfect seal, of course, but handy as you can see what's happening inside.

Racer X 69 · 11-01-2018, 05:05 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

What about a dead one?

You know what you call 1,000 dead lawyers?

...............................

.............................................................................

A good start.

MarkJerling · 11-01-2018, 05:08 PM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

I've used my level in my K-50 numerous times to level a caravan....

Would it not be better to use a rock or a brick or even a piece of wood under one of the retractable legs?

**BigMackCam** · 11-01-2018, 05:09 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

I've used my level in my K-50 numerous times to level a caravan....

It's a robust piece of equipment, for sure, but I doubt it's designed to take that kind of load...

EDIT: Mark beat me to it

11-01-2018, 04:55 PM	#59214
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Dumb skillet questions - part 2 OK... So my 12" Lodge skillet has been ordered (and is here - ready for me parents to gift it to me at Christmas ). Next question: Do any of you folks use a skillet for dishes that need cooking with a lid on to retain moisture and build up a little steam (I realise it has a pouring spout of sorts, so I complete seal wouldn't be possible)? If so, what do you use? Is there a proper matching lid available? I haven't been able to find one over here in the UK. Or do you just use foil, which seems a reasonable idea to me...

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by SSGGeezer Looks scary in the photo though! Like an MRE ham and cheese omelet. Nothing like the 2 pound, 2 inch thick Porterhouse I grilled for the wife and my dinner an hour ago! I also learned that a steak that large takes a lot longer than a scrawny supermarket steak of only an inch thickness or less. But it tasted magnificent with some fresh ground pepper, sea salt and fresh herbs. I was too busy prepping to take pictures. And It was scheduled to be eaten two days ago but took a long time to thaw in the fridge. We're a skeptical bunch here, pics or it didn't happen. Here's my 3 pound ribeye:

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Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by BigMackCam OK... I have to ask... given the convenience aspect (which I can appreciate), how did you prepare the bacon? [Bracing myself for the response]... My older daughter keyed me in on a technique that does not require wet-mopping the kitchen floor that I was used to having to do Almost as good as pan-fried.

11-01-2018, 04:42 PM - 1 Like	#59208
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by SSGGeezer MRE Would you like to stop having regular bowel movements? Because that's how you stop having regular bowel movements.

11-01-2018, 04:43 PM - 2 Likes	#59209
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by Racer X 69 No such thing as a good lawyer. What about a dead one?

11-01-2018, 04:46 PM	#59210
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by robtcorl Let's hope not. I know how to make an omelette but this is not too bad when in a hurry. It does lack in salt however... edit: this coming from a working stiff...

11-01-2018, 04:50 PM - 3 Likes	#59211
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Ex Finn. I know how to make an omelette but this is not too bad when in a hurry. It does lack in salt however... Needs more bacon then.

11-01-2018, 04:51 PM - 2 Likes	#59212
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by MarkJerling What about a dead one? Why are lawyers buried at 10 feet instead of the traditional 6 feet? . . . Because, deep down, they are good people.

11-01-2018, 04:53 PM	#59213
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 CharLac Yeah...I like this feature on the K-3...used it when aligning my slide scanning rig...I don't think my K-7 had that My K5IIs has a level, but you must drill into the menu and make it display on the rear LCD. This is cumbersome, and gets in the way of other features, so I rarely use it. Plus, using the LCD for the level, or even live view, burns battery quickly.

11-01-2018, 04:57 PM - 1 Like	#59215
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by Racer X 69 My K5IIs has a level, but you must drill into the menu and make it display on the rear LCD. This is cumbersome, and gets in the way of other features, so I rarely use it. Plus, using the LCD for the level, or even live view, burns battery quickly. I've used my level in my K-50 numerous times to level a caravan.... By default the rear LCD is off and if it's displayed in the viewfinder I lose the exposure bar, so when I need it I enable it on the rear LCD in just three presses (INFO, INFO, OK), and the same amount of pressing to turn it off.

11-01-2018, 04:58 PM - 3 Likes	#59216
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by BigMackCam OK... So my 12" Lodge skillet has been ordered (and is here - ready for me parents to gift it to me at Christmas ). Next question: Do any of you folks use a skillet for dishes that need cooking with a lid on to retain moisture and build up a little steam (I realise it has a pouring spout of sorts, so I complete seal wouldn't be possible)? If so, what do you use? Is there a proper matching lid available? I haven't been able to find one over here in the UK. Or do you just use foil, which seems a reasonable idea to me... Duct tape.

11-01-2018, 05:05 PM - 2 Likes	#59217
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by BigMackCam OK... So my 12" Lodge skillet has been ordered (and is here - ready for me parents to gift it to me at Christmas ). Next question: Do any of you folks use a skillet for dishes that need cooking with a lid on to retain moisture and build up a little steam (I realise it has a pouring spout of sorts, so I complete seal wouldn't be possible)? If so, what do you use? Is there a proper matching lid available? I haven't been able to find one over here in the UK. Or do you just use foil, which seems a reasonable idea to me... We have a large non-stick wok that came with a glass lid. That glass lid is pretty good for sticking on other pots and pans and skillets. It's not a perfect seal, of course, but handy as you can see what's happening inside.

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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 What about a dead one? You know what you call 1,000 dead lawyers? ............................... ............................................................................. A good start.

11-01-2018, 05:08 PM - 7 Likes	#59219
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,422	Originally posted by bertwert I've used my level in my K-50 numerous times to level a caravan.... Would it not be better to use a rock or a brick or even a piece of wood under one of the retractable legs?

11-01-2018, 05:09 PM - 5 Likes	#59220
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by bertwert I've used my level in my K-50 numerous times to level a caravan.... It's a robust piece of equipment, for sure, but I doubt it's designed to take that kind of load... EDIT: Mark beat me to it