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

robtcorl · 06-12-2019, 10:49 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I dieted, exercised, ate a good whole foods diet, rarely drink, and haven't smoked in over 25 years.

A buddy of mine once said, anyone who can go on a diet, quit smoking and drinking at the same time has got to be the toughest SOB in the world.
Sounds like you qualify, Racer.

Back from getting my ears lowered, thought you'd all like to know.

**savoche** · 06-12-2019, 11:14 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

eh?

I'm pretty sure that's Canadian and not Sard, but hey...

tim60 · 06-12-2019, 11:24 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Asbestos has been outlawed.

Of course I know that.

Even in things of which to be disposed. Remember the story of the French aircraft carrier which was being taken to the subcontinent to be broken up on one of those beaches where they crash old ships. Then someone discovered asbestos in it and said you cannot send it there, so they scuttled it somewhere in the Atlantic. Guess it saved on the charges by the towing contractor, except they probably had a breach of contract condition that required they be paid anyway.

tim60 · 06-12-2019, 11:26 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Back from getting my ears lowered, thought you'd all like to know.

So you saw a barber or a surgeon?

Racer X 69 · 06-12-2019, 12:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

A buddy of mine once said, anyone who can go on a diet, quit smoking and drinking at the same time has got to be the toughest SOB in the world.
Sounds like you qualify, Racer.

Well I gotta tell you, it wasn't easy.

In fact, it is still a daily challenge, but somehow I mange to get through each day, and then wake up the next day, ready to kick some ass again.

Not an easy feat for a guy with the use of only one foot.

Racer X 69 · 06-12-2019, 12:17 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

Remember the story of the French aircraft carrier which was being taken to the subcontinent to be broken up on one of those beaches where they crash old ships. Then someone discovered asbestos in it and said you cannot send it there, so they scuttled it somewhere in the Atlantic.

That is terrible!

I dismays me greatly how so many people treat the Earth as if it has endless resources, and as if it is not the fragile blue and green ball we call home.

MarkJerling · 06-12-2019, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by tim60

Interesting cup. Where from? Not a Chinese tea cup, is it?

No, it's a small espresso cup. One of the three I keep at work for my daily coffees. I would guess it's a bit small for a tea cup. Unless the Chinese tea cups are this small?

MarkJerling · 06-12-2019, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by tim60

Did you give the buyer the key and/or code?

Yes. Both keys. Considering the thing was both drill proof and fire proof it would have been a bit unkind to leave it there as an ornament. There was also a small concealed handgun safe in the master bedroom. Obviously provided keys for that too.

MarkJerling · 06-12-2019, 01:09 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

Where there's a will....

No, you'll bend those puny little forks right off. Plus, you need to get the forks in under the thing first - and that's nearly impossible unless you come equipped with steel wedges you can hammer in underneath to lift it enough to get the forks in.

tim60 · 06-12-2019, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

No, it's a small espresso cup. One of the three I keep at work for my daily coffees. I would guess it's a bit small for a tea cup. Unless the Chinese tea cups are this small?

Chinese tea cups are about 15-20% the size of an English tea cup. Often rather smaller than espresso cups, and round with no handle.

MarkJerling · 06-12-2019, 01:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

I may be swerving away from bacon. Lately I have been into beef jerky. I can get 16 ounces (454 grams) of Jack Links beef jerky for $11. Am I committing heresy?

The bacon gods will forgive you.

MarkJerling · 06-12-2019, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by tim60

Chinese tea cups are about 15-20% the size of an English tea cup. Often rather smaller than espresso cups, and round with no handle.

Ha! Well, so I learn something new every day!

Parallax · 06-12-2019, 01:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

The Canadian Space Agency guy who canoe trips with us sometimes is the same. He corrects every little thing, but he can't figure out how much macaroni is needed to feed 6.

Common sense and intelligence are neither co-defendant nor mutually exclusive.

Parallax · 06-12-2019, 01:49 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

That is terrible!

I dismays me greatly how so many people treat the Earth as if it has endless resources, and as if it is not the fragile blue and green ball we call home.

Look at tbe positive, Racer. Man can't destroy the earth. Before we could do so much environmental damage that the planet couldn't recover it would become uninhabitable and we'd die out.

robtcorl · 06-12-2019, 02:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

So you saw a barber or a surgeon?

Neither.
One of Mrs Bob's lifelong friends is a hairdresser, I think they're called now, used to be beautician.
She's been cutting my hair for about 35 years, well before it turned silver.

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06-12-2019, 10:49 AM - 3 Likes	#67936
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I dieted, exercised, ate a good whole foods diet, rarely drink, and haven't smoked in over 25 years. A buddy of mine once said, anyone who can go on a diet, quit smoking and drinking at the same time has got to be the toughest SOB in the world. Sounds like you qualify, Racer. Back from getting my ears lowered, thought you'd all like to know.

06-12-2019, 11:14 AM - 3 Likes	#67937
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by CharLac eh? I'm pretty sure that's Canadian and not Sard, but hey...

06-12-2019, 11:24 AM	#67938
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Asbestos has been outlawed. Of course I know that. Even in things of which to be disposed. Remember the story of the French aircraft carrier which was being taken to the subcontinent to be broken up on one of those beaches where they crash old ships. Then someone discovered asbestos in it and said you cannot send it there, so they scuttled it somewhere in the Atlantic. Guess it saved on the charges by the towing contractor, except they probably had a breach of contract condition that required they be paid anyway.

06-12-2019, 11:26 AM - 2 Likes	#67939
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by robtcorl Back from getting my ears lowered, thought you'd all like to know. So you saw a barber or a surgeon?

06-12-2019, 12:16 PM - 2 Likes	#67940
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: 28,065	Originally posted by robtcorl A buddy of mine once said, anyone who can go on a diet, quit smoking and drinking at the same time has got to be the toughest SOB in the world. Sounds like you qualify, Racer. Well I gotta tell you, it wasn't easy. In fact, it is still a daily challenge, but somehow I mange to get through each day, and then wake up the next day, ready to kick some ass again. Not an easy feat for a guy with the use of only one foot.

06-12-2019, 12:17 PM - 1 Like	#67941
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: 28,065	Originally posted by tim60 Remember the story of the French aircraft carrier which was being taken to the subcontinent to be broken up on one of those beaches where they crash old ships. Then someone discovered asbestos in it and said you cannot send it there, so they scuttled it somewhere in the Atlantic. That is terrible! I dismays me greatly how so many people treat the Earth as if it has endless resources, and as if it is not the fragile blue and green ball we call home.

06-12-2019, 01:01 PM	#67942
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by tim60 Interesting cup. Where from? Not a Chinese tea cup, is it? No, it's a small espresso cup. One of the three I keep at work for my daily coffees. I would guess it's a bit small for a tea cup. Unless the Chinese tea cups are this small?

06-12-2019, 01:06 PM	#67943
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by tim60 Did you give the buyer the key and/or code? Yes. Both keys. Considering the thing was both drill proof and fire proof it would have been a bit unkind to leave it there as an ornament. There was also a small concealed handgun safe in the master bedroom. Obviously provided keys for that too.

06-12-2019, 01:09 PM - 2 Likes	#67944
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by CharLac Where there's a will.... No, you'll bend those puny little forks right off. Plus, you need to get the forks in under the thing first - and that's nearly impossible unless you come equipped with steel wedges you can hammer in underneath to lift it enough to get the forks in.

06-12-2019, 01:10 PM	#67945
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,743	Originally posted by MarkJerling No, it's a small espresso cup. One of the three I keep at work for my daily coffees. I would guess it's a bit small for a tea cup. Unless the Chinese tea cups are this small? Chinese tea cups are about 15-20% the size of an English tea cup. Often rather smaller than espresso cups, and round with no handle.

06-12-2019, 01:10 PM - 1 Like	#67946
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by gaweidert I may be swerving away from bacon. Lately I have been into beef jerky. I can get 16 ounces (454 grams) of Jack Links beef jerky for $11. Am I committing heresy? The bacon gods will forgive you.

06-12-2019, 01:13 PM	#67947
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by tim60 Chinese tea cups are about 15-20% the size of an English tea cup. Often rather smaller than espresso cups, and round with no handle. Ha! Well, so I learn something new every day!

06-12-2019, 01:44 PM - 1 Like	#67948
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by normhead The Canadian Space Agency guy who canoe trips with us sometimes is the same. He corrects every little thing, but he can't figure out how much macaroni is needed to feed 6. Common sense and intelligence are neither co-defendant nor mutually exclusive.

06-12-2019, 01:49 PM - 3 Likes	#67949
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Racer X 69 That is terrible! I dismays me greatly how so many people treat the Earth as if it has endless resources, and as if it is not the fragile blue and green ball we call home. Look at tbe positive, Racer. Man can't destroy the earth. Before we could do so much environmental damage that the planet couldn't recover it would become uninhabitable and we'd die out.

06-12-2019, 02:11 PM - 1 Like	#67950
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by tim60 So you saw a barber or a surgeon? Neither. One of Mrs Bob's lifelong friends is a hairdresser, I think they're called now, used to be beautician. She's been cutting my hair for about 35 years, well before it turned silver.