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

**CharLac** · 08-26-2019, 10:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

28 more posts and we'll have next year's quota already in the bag.

And we will be out of the Racer thousand soon...69000 et al

RoxnDox · 08-26-2019, 10:55 AM

And is Mrs Charlac the Queen or Joker? Or does she claim both titles?

Racer X 69 · 08-26-2019, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by CharLac

Ms CharLac V3.0 is a bit of a card

What was she doing?

Anything productive?

Or was she just fooling around?

Racer X 69 · 08-26-2019, 12:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by CharLac

Ms CharLac V3.0 is a bit of a card

Originally posted by RoxnDox

And is Mrs Charlac the Queen or Joker? Or does she claim both titles?

The Queen of Hearts.

**clackers** · 08-26-2019, 01:07 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by tim60

Bert has been away a very long time

Reminds me of the quote, 'A gentleman is someone who can play the bagpipes, but doesn't.'

**Ex Finn.** · 08-26-2019, 02:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Do you buy your fish fresh or frozen?

It is previously frozen Norwegian salmon, very good but not as good as Alaskan sockeye.

dbs · 08-26-2019, 05:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

What was she doing?

Anything productive?

Or was she just fooling around?

Hi Racer

Its a question you don't ask when a 'Queen of Hearts' is wielding a nailing gun.

Just say'in

Dave

Racer X 69 · 08-26-2019, 06:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

One other thing.

The tilt of the house?

You did something wrong. Better call in a professional carpenter now, have them take a look at that.

I think all that screwing around has twisted something out of whack.

By the way, wicked screw gun attachment. At first I saw it on my iPod, so it was small, and looked like an electric drill with a crossbow attachment or something. Saw it just now and realized it is a screw magazine attachment.

I gotta get me one of those.

dbs · 08-26-2019, 08:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

One other thing.

The tilt of the house?

You did something wrong. Better call in a professional carpenter now, have them take a look at that.

I think all that screwing around has twisted something out of whack.

By the way, wicked screw gun attachment. At first I saw it on my iPod, so it was small, and looked like an electric drill with a crossbow attachment or something. Saw it just now and realized it is a screw magazine attachment.

I gotta get me one of those.

Hi Racer

Isn't every member of this thread just a little....well......

Dave

RoxnDox · 08-26-2019, 10:03 PM - **2 Likes**

I thought it looked like a crossbow attachment too. First thought was “ooooh, shiny!!”

**savoche** · 08-27-2019, 03:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Doves don't eat popcorn tossed by people sitting on park benches.

I've never had pigeon, but I suspect their breast is a lighter meat than mourning doves due to not flying very far.

Had to look it up. And as with most thing in English.... Pigeon is robbed from French, dove from German, and English made a mess of it all

And there is no consistency in what is what. Pigeon is usually used when a dove is fairly large, while a dove is usually a small pigeon, but it all boils down to whether or not the naturalist naming the bird had had his lunch or not.

The short story: They are the same

It is a bit strange, though. In other contexts the French word is usually used when an animal makes part of a meal. Cow -> beef, calf -> veal, swine -> pork, sheep -> mutton, roadkill -> poultry.

**savoche** · 08-27-2019, 04:10 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

The small size, and twisting flight, of doves make them a challenge to hit, the average is 5 to 7 shots per bagged bird.
I once dropped two with one shot, but only once.

Reminds me of an episode in The Pioneers when Pathfinder would demonstrate some marksmanship:

Quote:

"Do you observe the gulls that are fying over our heads?"
"Certainly, Pathfinder -- there are too many to escape notice."
"Here, where they cross each other, in sailing about--" he added, cocking and raising his rifle-- "the two-- the two-- now look!"
The piece was presented as quick as thought, as two of the birds came in a line, though distant from each other many yards, the report followed, and the bullet passed through the bodies of both the victims."

What? Not documentary, you say?

Hmm, must be at least 20 years since I read the Leatherstocking Tales. Maybe it's time to re-visit them. Mr Cooper did know how to write a good story. He wasn't afraid of keeping his sentences going, either, if I remember correctly

tim60 · 08-27-2019, 04:31 AM - **1 Like**

At Mons-Le Cateaux, 1914, the Germans lined up so close that each British bullet could hit four of them. And by a bonus for rapid target shooting the British had trained to fire 15 rounds per minute with their 100% manual 303s.

**CharLac** · 08-27-2019, 04:40 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

What was she doing?

Anything productive?

Or was she just fooling around?

Very productive...Screw-nailing the flooring planks (in an attempt to reduce squeaks and grinding some screws coming up through the floor in preparation for the subfloor. Yes yes, I know, very fashionable steel toed sandals.

**CharLac** · 08-27-2019, 04:41 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

One other thing.

The tilt of the house?

You did something wrong. Better call in a professional carpenter now, have them take a look at that.

I think all that screwing around has twisted something out of whack.

By the way, wicked screw gun attachment. At first I saw it on my iPod, so it was small, and looked like an electric drill with a crossbow attachment or something. Saw it just now and realized it is a screw magazine attachment.

I gotta get me one of those.

They save you a LOT of time, fantastic tool.

08-27-2019, 04:40 AM - 2 Likes	#69989
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by Racer X 69 What was she doing? Anything productive? Or was she just fooling around? Very productive...Screw-nailing the flooring planks (in an attempt to reduce squeaks and grinding some screws coming up through the floor in preparation for the subfloor. Yes yes, I know, very fashionable steel toed sandals. Attached Images

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CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by robtcorl 28 more posts and we'll have next year's quota already in the bag. And we will be out of the Racer thousand soon...69000 et al

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RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	And is Mrs Charlac the Queen or Joker? Or does she claim both titles?

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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 CharLac Ms CharLac V3.0 is a bit of a card What was she doing? Anything productive? Or was she just fooling around?

08-26-2019, 12:08 PM - 1 Like	#69979
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 Ms CharLac V3.0 is a bit of a card Originally posted by RoxnDox And is Mrs Charlac the Queen or Joker? Or does she claim both titles? The Queen of Hearts.

08-26-2019, 01:07 PM - 3 Likes	#69980
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by tim60 Bert has been away a very long time Reminds me of the quote, 'A gentleman is someone who can play the bagpipes, but doesn't.'

08-26-2019, 02:27 PM - 1 Like	#69981
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by BigMackCam Do you buy your fish fresh or frozen? It is previously frozen Norwegian salmon, very good but not as good as Alaskan sockeye.

08-26-2019, 05:23 PM - 2 Likes	#69982
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by Racer X 69 What was she doing? Anything productive? Or was she just fooling around? Hi Racer Its a question you don't ask when a 'Queen of Hearts' is wielding a nailing gun. Just say'in Dave

08-26-2019, 06:41 PM - 2 Likes	#69983
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 One other thing. The tilt of the house? You did something wrong. Better call in a professional carpenter now, have them take a look at that. I think all that screwing around has twisted something out of whack. By the way, wicked screw gun attachment. At first I saw it on my iPod, so it was small, and looked like an electric drill with a crossbow attachment or something. Saw it just now and realized it is a screw magazine attachment. I gotta get me one of those.

08-26-2019, 08:05 PM - 2 Likes	#69984
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by Racer X 69 One other thing. The tilt of the house? You did something wrong. Better call in a professional carpenter now, have them take a look at that. I think all that screwing around has twisted something out of whack. By the way, wicked screw gun attachment. At first I saw it on my iPod, so it was small, and looked like an electric drill with a crossbow attachment or something. Saw it just now and realized it is a screw magazine attachment. I gotta get me one of those. Hi Racer Isn't every member of this thread just a little....well...... Dave

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RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	I thought it looked like a crossbow attachment too. First thought was “ooooh, shiny!!”

08-27-2019, 03:34 AM - 1 Like	#69986
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl Doves don't eat popcorn tossed by people sitting on park benches. I've never had pigeon, but I suspect their breast is a lighter meat than mourning doves due to not flying very far. Had to look it up. And as with most thing in English.... Pigeon is robbed from French, dove from German, and English made a mess of it all And there is no consistency in what is what. Pigeon is usually used when a dove is fairly large, while a dove is usually a small pigeon, but it all boils down to whether or not the naturalist naming the bird had had his lunch or not. The short story: They are the same It is a bit strange, though. In other contexts the French word is usually used when an animal makes part of a meal. Cow -> beef, calf -> veal, swine -> pork, sheep -> mutton, roadkill -> poultry.

08-27-2019, 04:10 AM - 1 Like	#69987
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl The small size, and twisting flight, of doves make them a challenge to hit, the average is 5 to 7 shots per bagged bird. I once dropped two with one shot, but only once. Reminds me of an episode in The Pioneers when Pathfinder would demonstrate some marksmanship: Quote: "Do you observe the gulls that are fying over our heads?" "Certainly, Pathfinder -- there are too many to escape notice." "Here, where they cross each other, in sailing about--" he added, cocking and raising his rifle-- "the two-- the two-- now look!" The piece was presented as quick as thought, as two of the birds came in a line, though distant from each other many yards, the report followed, and the bullet passed through the bodies of both the victims." What? Not documentary, you say? Hmm, must be at least 20 years since I read the Leatherstocking Tales. Maybe it's time to re-visit them. Mr Cooper did know how to write a good story. He wasn't afraid of keeping his sentences going, either, if I remember correctly

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tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,756	At Mons-Le Cateaux, 1914, the Germans lined up so close that each British bullet could hit four of them. And by a bonus for rapid target shooting the British had trained to fire 15 rounds per minute with their 100% manual 303s.

08-27-2019, 04:41 AM	#69990
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by Racer X 69 One other thing. The tilt of the house? You did something wrong. Better call in a professional carpenter now, have them take a look at that. I think all that screwing around has twisted something out of whack. By the way, wicked screw gun attachment. At first I saw it on my iPod, so it was small, and looked like an electric drill with a crossbow attachment or something. Saw it just now and realized it is a screw magazine attachment. I gotta get me one of those. They save you a LOT of time, fantastic tool.