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

Racer X 69 · 06-27-2019, 04:25 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

Ironic when people would get copies of their national flag, made in China.

As a teenager I was in the Boy Scouts. For a merit badge I made an example of each iteration of the US flag, from Betsy's original, right up to the current flag with the 13 stripes and 50 stars. I got red white and blue material, cut out the stripes, blue field and stars, and sewed it all up on my mom's sewing machine. Used oak dowels for flagpoles, an oak base wirh routered edges, and used brass eyelets and clothesline cord to make it all look authentic.

A lot of work for just one merit badge. And I don't even remember what it was for.

Interesting to note, I was born when the flag only had 48 stars.

Alaska and Hawaii didn't become states until 3 years after I came into the world.

MarkJerling · 06-27-2019, 04:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

As a teenager I was in the Boy Scouts. For a merit badge I made an example of each iteration of the US flag, from Betsy's original, right up to the current flag with the 13 stripes and 50 stars. I got red white and blue material, cut out the stripes, blue field and stars, and sewed it all up on my mom's sewing machine. Used oak dowels for flagpoles, an oak base wirh routered edges, and used brass eyelets and clothesline cord to make it all look authentic.

A lot of work for just one merit badge. And I don't even remember what it was for.

Interesting to note, I was born when the flag only had 48 stars.

Alaska and Hawaii didn't become states until 3 years after I came into the world.

The 48 star flag was always my favourite - aesthetically. Very neat those rows of stars.

Racer X 69 · 06-27-2019, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

The 48 star flag was always my favourite - aesthetically. Very neat those rows of stars.

I tell ya, I cut out and stitched a lot of stars. Even cut the blue out so I only had to sew each star once.

Tedious work.

dbs · 06-27-2019, 05:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

Right, and the third digit of each hand is just a finger so why would anyone be offended by it if unceremoniously displayed it to them?

Hi

Some are offended
And some don't really see the display of a flag as the only way to be patriotic to ones own country.

In other words you do it your way and we''ll do it ourway

And no way is the right way

Dave

robtcorl · 06-27-2019, 05:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dbs

And some don't really see the display of a flag as the only way to be patriotic to ones own country.

Nor do we.

robtcorl · 06-27-2019, 05:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

In other words you do it your way and we''ll do it ourway

robtcorl · 06-27-2019, 05:38 PM - **1 Like**

In my opinion, sometimes our patriotism is seen by others as being arrogant, trust me, it is not intended to be that way.

robtcorl · 06-27-2019, 05:39 PM - **3 Likes**

Back to bacon, please.

dbs · 06-27-2019, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

In my opinion, sometimes our patriotism is seen by others as being arrogant, trust me, it is not intended to be that way.

Hi Bob

just seen as 'over the top' on occasions thats all

Dave

And yes BACON

Racer X 69 · 06-27-2019, 06:20 PM - **1 Like**

I guess the highest place on Earth is a bit "over the top", eh?

Oh, yeah, and be sure to hide your ~~vegetables in bacon~~ bacon in vegetables.

The only way to get the kids to eat what's good for them.

dbs · 06-27-2019, 06:24 PM - **1 Like**

Yep

but

a pom beat you to it

Dave

Racer X 69 · 06-27-2019, 07:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Yep

but

a pom beat you to it

Dave

Yep.

There are lots of flags up there now.

And a lot of bodies too.

dbs · 06-27-2019, 07:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Yep.

There are lots of flags up there now.

And a lot of bodies too.

Its not my favoured holiday destination

too cold ...for one

don't like heights.......two

Dave

robtcorl · 06-27-2019, 07:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Bob

just seen as 'over the top' on occasions thats all

Dave

If more is better, then too much is just about right, eh?

robtcorl · 06-27-2019, 07:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

If more is better, then too much is just about right, eh?

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06-27-2019, 04:25 PM - 3 Likes	#68356
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: 28,064	Originally posted by tim60 Ironic when people would get copies of their national flag, made in China. As a teenager I was in the Boy Scouts. For a merit badge I made an example of each iteration of the US flag, from Betsy's original, right up to the current flag with the 13 stripes and 50 stars. I got red white and blue material, cut out the stripes, blue field and stars, and sewed it all up on my mom's sewing machine. Used oak dowels for flagpoles, an oak base wirh routered edges, and used brass eyelets and clothesline cord to make it all look authentic. A lot of work for just one merit badge. And I don't even remember what it was for. Interesting to note, I was born when the flag only had 48 stars. Alaska and Hawaii didn't become states until 3 years after I came into the world.

06-27-2019, 04:44 PM - 1 Like	#68357
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,402	Originally posted by Racer X 69 As a teenager I was in the Boy Scouts. For a merit badge I made an example of each iteration of the US flag, from Betsy's original, right up to the current flag with the 13 stripes and 50 stars. I got red white and blue material, cut out the stripes, blue field and stars, and sewed it all up on my mom's sewing machine. Used oak dowels for flagpoles, an oak base wirh routered edges, and used brass eyelets and clothesline cord to make it all look authentic. A lot of work for just one merit badge. And I don't even remember what it was for. Interesting to note, I was born when the flag only had 48 stars. Alaska and Hawaii didn't become states until 3 years after I came into the world. The 48 star flag was always my favourite - aesthetically. Very neat those rows of stars.

06-27-2019, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#68358
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: 28,064	Originally posted by MarkJerling The 48 star flag was always my favourite - aesthetically. Very neat those rows of stars. I tell ya, I cut out and stitched a lot of stars. Even cut the blue out so I only had to sew each star once. Tedious work.

06-27-2019, 05:21 PM - 2 Likes	#68359
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,560	Originally posted by Parallax Right, and the third digit of each hand is just a finger so why would anyone be offended by it if unceremoniously displayed it to them? Hi Some are offended And some don't really see the display of a flag as the only way to be patriotic to ones own country. In other words you do it your way and we''ll do it ourway And no way is the right way Dave

06-27-2019, 05:26 PM - 2 Likes	#68360
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by dbs And some don't really see the display of a flag as the only way to be patriotic to ones own country. Nor do we.

06-27-2019, 05:27 PM - 1 Like	#68361
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by dbs In other words you do it your way and we''ll do it ourway

06-27-2019, 05:38 PM - 1 Like	#68362
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	In my opinion, sometimes our patriotism is seen by others as being arrogant, trust me, it is not intended to be that way.

06-27-2019, 05:39 PM - 3 Likes	#68363
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Back to bacon, please.

06-27-2019, 05:41 PM	#68364
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,560	Originally posted by robtcorl In my opinion, sometimes our patriotism is seen by others as being arrogant, trust me, it is not intended to be that way. Hi Bob just seen as 'over the top' on occasions thats all Dave And yes BACON

06-27-2019, 06:20 PM - 1 Like	#68365
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: 28,064	I guess the highest place on Earth is a bit "over the top", eh? Oh, yeah, and be sure to hide your ~~vegetables in bacon~~ bacon in vegetables. The only way to get the kids to eat what's good for them.

06-27-2019, 06:24 PM - 1 Like	#68366
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,560	Yep but a pom beat you to it Dave

06-27-2019, 07:13 PM - 1 Like	#68367
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: 28,064	Originally posted by dbs Yep but a pom beat you to it Dave Yep. There are lots of flags up there now. And a lot of bodies too.

06-27-2019, 07:45 PM - 1 Like	#68368
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,560	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Yep. There are lots of flags up there now. And a lot of bodies too. Its not my favoured holiday destination too cold ...for one don't like heights.......two Dave

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by dbs Hi Bob just seen as 'over the top' on occasions thats all Dave If more is better, then too much is just about right, eh?

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by robtcorl If more is better, then too much is just about right, eh?

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