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

**CharLac** · 10-25-2019, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by savoche

Might be. But it remains to see if I'm able to sort and process them before December hits us

That said, if I don't get enough posts to qualify for a contest or two it's not for lack if photos

I guess that makes you a HPW

dbs · 10-25-2019, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by tim60

I heard it was hot your way recently. How hot?

Hi Tim

It got to 38 C.
It is back to high teens low twentys at the moment,just a bit nicer

Dave

**aslyfox** · 10-25-2019, 09:07 AM

I have only recently returned to this thread

but if memory serves me right we are overdue

no one has mentioned bacon or barbeque lately

Brand X · 10-25-2019, 10:05 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I would get seasick on Mae West too. Floating on her ample bosom would make anyone delirious.

Oh Racer.

Brand X · 10-25-2019, 10:28 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by aslyfox

I had one years ago in the '80s

frame was heavy and massive

and then there was the weight of the water

glad I had good floor support

Guess you missed this:

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The amount of weight that a waterbed brings to bear on the floor of one's bedroom has always been a point of contention. Granted, water is somewhat heavy. Still, calculating the forces brought to bear upon the floor by a waterbed is really a simple and easy thing to do.

We already know the bed is 60" x 84", or 5' x 7', which is 35 square feet. The weight of the bed, water, frame and bedding comes in at about 1,650 lbs.

So, we divide the weight by the area to get the pressure brought to bear upon the floor of the room.

1650 / 35 = 47.14 lbs per square foot.

Any floor in a properly built home should support the weight of a waterbed.

Of course if said home is a rambler, built on a concrete slab, the weight of a waterbed wouldn't even be a concern.

As Racer mentioned, we had ours set up in a single wide trailer house. No problems. Didn't even make it lean to one side.

Then there is this:

Originally posted by Racer X 69

And the weight of the bed isn't a problem at less that 50 lbs per square foot.

Think about this.

A 200 lb man standing on his two feet exerts more force on the floor beneath his feet than the waterbed exerts on the floor beneath the supporting frame.

Feet, about 3.5" x 12" = 42 square inches.

That is 0.292 square feet, multiplied by two is 0.584 square feet.

So 200 lbs / 0.584 = 342.47 lbs per square foot.

So a grown man places more load on the floor than a waterbed. I have confidence in Racer. He used to work as an engineer so he knows about things like this.

Originally posted by aslyfox

I outgrew other childish things as well over the years

Childish?

What's so childish about getting a good night's sleep?

Uf Da!

Du trenger et spark i buksa!

**aslyfox** · 10-25-2019, 11:24 AM

well considering that I posted my comment before Racer posted his explanation
I don't see how you can say that I missed his post

it does indicate that I was wrong though

" childish "

you seemed to have missed the winking emoji

everyone has their own opinion as to what is " childish "

for me my sleep number mattress is good enough for me

**savoche** · 10-25-2019, 01:23 PM - **4 Likes**

Bah. Delayed from Oslo, missed the connecting flight. Now rerouted through Cape Town. Yay for an extra hop and five more hours travel time.

But better than staying the night in London as they first wanted is to do, the bastards.

Now, run to catch the damned flight...

More postcards sure to follow

**savoche** · 10-25-2019, 02:02 PM - **3 Likes**

The buggers sent us off to the wrong terminal, then when we got to the right one and to the right gate they told us that we "had been taken off because we probably wouldn't make it". The tried sending us to another connection desk. I rarely use strong language but this time there might have slipped in a few less-than-polite phrases. They did look a bit taken aback but started making calls. Long story short, they did find seats for us after all.

Still fuming, I am.

robtcorl · 10-25-2019, 02:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

I rarely use strong language but this time there might have slipped in a few less-than-polite phrases

Like "Heck!" "Darn!" "Doggone it!" but in a humble Norwegian way?

robtcorl · 10-25-2019, 02:36 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Brand X

Oh Racer.

Why do I get the feeling Brand X and Racer know each other, in person, both being from the PNW?

**Ex Finn.** · 10-25-2019, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Thanks, I feel it's coming from the heart

Yes it is

**Ex Finn.** · 10-25-2019, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Bah. Delayed from Oslo, missed the connecting flight. Now rerouted through Cape Town. Yay for an extra hop and five more hours travel time.

But better than staying the night in London as they first wanted is to do, the bastards.

Now, run to catch the damned flight...

More postcards sure to follow

Be thankful that did not happen at JFK... Long story... my lady-friend landed at Reagan National day late, after spending a night at Raleigh-Durham International!

**pepperberry farm** · 10-25-2019, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Why do I get the feeling Brand X and Racer know each other, in person, both being from the PNW?

perhaps biblically?

robtcorl · 10-25-2019, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

perhaps biblically?

Ah, once I was blind, but now I see.

**Ex Finn.** · 10-25-2019, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by savoche

The buggers sent us off to the wrong terminal, then when we got to the right one and to the right gate they told us that we "had been taken off because we probably wouldn't make it". The tried sending us to another connection desk. I rarely use strong language but this time there might have slipped in a few less-than-polite phrases. They did look a bit taken aback but started making calls. Long story short, they did find seats for us after all.

Still fuming, I am.

Cant do that here (use strong language), our TSA will taze you and have you jailed for disturbing/endangering traveler peace/safety...
Not sure which is worse, MVA or TSA

10-25-2019, 11:24 AM	#71481
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	well considering that I posted my comment before Racer posted his explanation I don't see how you can say that I missed his post it does indicate that I was wrong though " childish " you seemed to have missed the winking emoji everyone has their own opinion as to what is " childish " for me my sleep number mattress is good enough for me Last edited by aslyfox; 10-25-2019 at 11:31 AM.

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10-25-2019, 08:55 AM	#71476
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by savoche Might be. But it remains to see if I'm able to sort and process them before December hits us That said, if I don't get enough posts to qualify for a contest or two it's not for lack if photos I guess that makes you a HPW

10-25-2019, 08:59 AM	#71477
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Originally posted by tim60 I heard it was hot your way recently. How hot? Hi Tim It got to 38 C. It is back to high teens low twentys at the moment,just a bit nicer Dave

10-25-2019, 09:07 AM	#71478
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	I have only recently returned to this thread but if memory serves me right we are overdue no one has mentioned bacon or barbeque lately

10-25-2019, 10:05 AM - 2 Likes	#71479
Brand X Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet Posts: 67	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I would get seasick on Mae West too. Floating on her ample bosom would make anyone delirious. Oh Racer.

10-25-2019, 10:28 AM - 2 Likes	#71480
Brand X Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet Posts: 67	Originally posted by aslyfox I had one years ago in the '80s frame was heavy and massive and then there was the weight of the water glad I had good floor support Guess you missed this: Originally posted by Racer X 69 The amount of weight that a waterbed brings to bear on the floor of one's bedroom has always been a point of contention. Granted, water is somewhat heavy. Still, calculating the forces brought to bear upon the floor by a waterbed is really a simple and easy thing to do. We already know the bed is 60" x 84", or 5' x 7', which is 35 square feet. The weight of the bed, water, frame and bedding comes in at about 1,650 lbs. So, we divide the weight by the area to get the pressure brought to bear upon the floor of the room. 1650 / 35 = 47.14 lbs per square foot. Any floor in a properly built home should support the weight of a waterbed. Of course if said home is a rambler, built on a concrete slab, the weight of a waterbed wouldn't even be a concern. As Racer mentioned, we had ours set up in a single wide trailer house. No problems. Didn't even make it lean to one side. Then there is this: Originally posted by Racer X 69 And the weight of the bed isn't a problem at less that 50 lbs per square foot. Think about this. A 200 lb man standing on his two feet exerts more force on the floor beneath his feet than the waterbed exerts on the floor beneath the supporting frame. Feet, about 3.5" x 12" = 42 square inches. That is 0.292 square feet, multiplied by two is 0.584 square feet. So 200 lbs / 0.584 = 342.47 lbs per square foot. So a grown man places more load on the floor than a waterbed. I have confidence in Racer. He used to work as an engineer so he knows about things like this. Originally posted by aslyfox I outgrew other childish things as well over the years Childish? What's so childish about getting a good night's sleep? Uf Da! Du trenger et spark i buksa!

10-25-2019, 01:23 PM - 4 Likes	#71482
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Bah. Delayed from Oslo, missed the connecting flight. Now rerouted through Cape Town. Yay for an extra hop and five more hours travel time. But better than staying the night in London as they first wanted is to do, the bastards. Now, run to catch the damned flight... More postcards sure to follow

10-25-2019, 02:02 PM - 3 Likes	#71483
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	The buggers sent us off to the wrong terminal, then when we got to the right one and to the right gate they told us that we "had been taken off because we probably wouldn't make it". The tried sending us to another connection desk. I rarely use strong language but this time there might have slipped in a few less-than-polite phrases. They did look a bit taken aback but started making calls. Long story short, they did find seats for us after all. Still fuming, I am.

10-25-2019, 02:08 PM - 1 Like	#71484
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche I rarely use strong language but this time there might have slipped in a few less-than-polite phrases Like "Heck!" "Darn!" "Doggone it!" but in a humble Norwegian way?

10-25-2019, 02:36 PM - 2 Likes	#71485
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Brand X Oh Racer. Why do I get the feeling Brand X and Racer know each other, in person, both being from the PNW?

10-25-2019, 03:25 PM	#71486
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by savoche Thanks, I feel it's coming from the heart Yes it is

10-25-2019, 03:37 PM	#71487
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by savoche Bah. Delayed from Oslo, missed the connecting flight. Now rerouted through Cape Town. Yay for an extra hop and five more hours travel time. But better than staying the night in London as they first wanted is to do, the bastards. Now, run to catch the damned flight... More postcards sure to follow Be thankful that did not happen at JFK... Long story... my lady-friend landed at Reagan National day late, after spending a night at Raleigh-Durham International!

10-25-2019, 03:39 PM	#71488
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by robtcorl Why do I get the feeling Brand X and Racer know each other, in person, both being from the PNW? perhaps biblically?

10-25-2019, 03:55 PM	#71489
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by pepperberry farm perhaps biblically? Ah, once I was blind, but now I see.

10-25-2019, 03:57 PM	#71490
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by savoche The buggers sent us off to the wrong terminal, then when we got to the right one and to the right gate they told us that we "had been taken off because we probably wouldn't make it". The tried sending us to another connection desk. I rarely use strong language but this time there might have slipped in a few less-than-polite phrases. They did look a bit taken aback but started making calls. Long story short, they did find seats for us after all. Still fuming, I am. Cant do that here (use strong language), our TSA will taze you and have you jailed for disturbing/endangering traveler peace/safety... Not sure which is worse, MVA or TSA