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

MarkJerling · 11-27-2019, 03:57 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

I can't tell a lie, she didn't write that.................................... Brooke did.

At this rate, Otis will be visiting before long.

MarkJerling · 11-27-2019, 03:58 PM - **4 Likes**

Taupo Cycle Race this Saturday. 100 miles / 160km.

Bike's cleaned, serviced, new tyres and tubes.
I'm not feeling nearly prepared for it as I'm not sure I've trained enough. Time will tell. It hurts from the 100km mark to the end anyway, it's just a question of how much hurt.

**BigMackCam** · 11-27-2019, 04:08 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Lovely story Mike.

I take three things from this:

Do not talk to strange old men when you go fishing on a Sunday morning.
Avoid witches.
Fillet what you catch.

Good observations. I'll add one more:

The business of dairy farming is fraught with risks...

**microlight** · 11-27-2019, 04:10 PM - **1 Like**

Hope you’ve got a decent padded saddle, Mark!

bertwert · 11-27-2019, 04:13 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Bloody hell! Look who the cat dragged in?!?!

Welcome back Bert! Yikes, you only have about 4 million posts to catch up on. Good to have you back.

Guess I better start reading...

bertwert · 11-27-2019, 04:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dbs

Welcome back Bertie...
Did you runaway with the goat..........?
Did someone push you in the river whilst playing the pipes..........?
Are you just back from Scotland.............?

But yes you were missed by the masses

Dave

Just been out and about, not much interest in photography, and busy life.

bertwert · 11-27-2019, 04:16 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Taupo Cycle Race this Saturday. 100 miles / 160km.

Bike's cleaned, serviced, new tyres and tubes.
I'm not feeling nearly prepared for it as I'm not sure I've trained enough. Time will tell. It hurts from the 100km mark to the end anyway, it's just a question of how much hurt.

Good luck, pain is just weakness leaching from the body

**BigMackCam** · 11-27-2019, 04:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by microlight

Hope you’ve got a decent padded saddle, Mark!

Either that or a good set of patented "anal saddle extractors"

bertwert · 11-27-2019, 04:20 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Either that or a good set of patented "anal saddle extractors"

Would be an awkward ER visit.

**BigMackCam** · 11-27-2019, 04:20 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

pain is just weakness leaching from the body

Just wait 'til you're older. You'll eat those words, lad. Eat, I tells ya...

bertwert · 11-27-2019, 04:24 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Just wait 'til you're older. You'll eat those words, lad. Eat, I tells ya...

Another good saying: what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

I experienced it quite literally this summer, so will elaborate later.
Long story short; I effed up in a canoe and learned a lot of lessons that day.

**gaweidert** · 11-27-2019, 04:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Taupo Cycle Race this Saturday. 100 miles / 160km.

Bike's cleaned, serviced, new tyres and tubes.
I'm not feeling nearly prepared for it as I'm not sure I've trained enough. Time will tell. It hurts from the 100km mark to the end anyway, it's just a question of how much hurt.

My neighbor has one of those bikes with an electric assist motor. Might be something to try. You will arrive at the finish line much more refreshed.

**BigMackCam** · 11-27-2019, 04:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Another good saying: what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

I'm struggling to reconcile that with the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, but... OK... I'll see how this plays out...

**BigMackCam** · 11-27-2019, 04:29 PM - **2 Likes**

In other news, Bert's return just nudged me into qualifying for a second entry in the raffle. So, you know... even with the bagpipes... it's all good

**rod_grant** · 11-27-2019, 05:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

hope the instructions are provided in English.

Too bad...

you won't understand them.

11-27-2019, 04:08 PM - 3 Likes	#72453
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,665	Originally posted by MarkJerling Lovely story Mike. I take three things from this: Do not talk to strange old men when you go fishing on a Sunday morning. Avoid witches. Fillet what you catch. Good observations. I'll add one more: The business of dairy farming is fraught with risks...

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Originally posted by robtcorl I can't tell a lie, she didn't write that.................................... Brooke did. At this rate, Otis will be visiting before long.

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MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Taupo Cycle Race this Saturday. 100 miles / 160km. Bike's cleaned, serviced, new tyres and tubes. I'm not feeling nearly prepared for it as I'm not sure I've trained enough. Time will tell. It hurts from the 100km mark to the end anyway, it's just a question of how much hurt.

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microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129	Hope you’ve got a decent padded saddle, Mark!

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling Bloody hell! Look who the cat dragged in?!?! Welcome back Bert! Yikes, you only have about 4 million posts to catch up on. Good to have you back. Guess I better start reading...

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by dbs Welcome back Bertie... Did you runaway with the goat..........? Did someone push you in the river whilst playing the pipes..........? Are you just back from Scotland.............? But yes you were missed by the masses Dave Just been out and about, not much interest in photography, and busy life.

11-27-2019, 04:16 PM - 4 Likes	#72457
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by MarkJerling Taupo Cycle Race this Saturday. 100 miles / 160km. Bike's cleaned, serviced, new tyres and tubes. I'm not feeling nearly prepared for it as I'm not sure I've trained enough. Time will tell. It hurts from the 100km mark to the end anyway, it's just a question of how much hurt. Good luck, pain is just weakness leaching from the body

11-27-2019, 04:18 PM - 1 Like	#72458
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,665	Originally posted by microlight Hope you’ve got a decent padded saddle, Mark! Either that or a good set of patented "anal saddle extractors"

11-27-2019, 04:20 PM - 2 Likes	#72459
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by BigMackCam Either that or a good set of patented "anal saddle extractors" Would be an awkward ER visit.

11-27-2019, 04:20 PM - 4 Likes	#72460
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,665	Originally posted by bertwert pain is just weakness leaching from the body Just wait 'til you're older. You'll eat those words, lad. Eat, I tells ya...

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by BigMackCam Just wait 'til you're older. You'll eat those words, lad. Eat, I tells ya... Another good saying: what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. I experienced it quite literally this summer, so will elaborate later. Long story short; I effed up in a canoe and learned a lot of lessons that day.

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gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Originally posted by MarkJerling Taupo Cycle Race this Saturday. 100 miles / 160km. Bike's cleaned, serviced, new tyres and tubes. I'm not feeling nearly prepared for it as I'm not sure I've trained enough. Time will tell. It hurts from the 100km mark to the end anyway, it's just a question of how much hurt. My neighbor has one of those bikes with an electric assist motor. Might be something to try. You will arrive at the finish line much more refreshed.

11-27-2019, 04:27 PM - 1 Like	#72463
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,665	Originally posted by bertwert Another good saying: what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. I'm struggling to reconcile that with the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, but... OK... I'll see how this plays out...

11-27-2019, 04:29 PM - 2 Likes	#72464
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,665	In other news, Bert's return just nudged me into qualifying for a second entry in the raffle. So, you know... even with the bagpipes... it's all good

11-27-2019, 05:11 PM - 1 Like	#72465
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by robtcorl hope the instructions are provided in English. Too bad... you won't understand them.

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