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

lesmore49 · 03-29-2020, 05:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

That's OK, the sheriff is ready for those speed demons.

It looks like it takes an Chevy LS engine (Suburban police package) to catch a Chevy LS engine (Weinermobile).

Parallax · 03-29-2020, 06:12 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Boiled biscuits, YUM!

Don't be ridiculous! Who ever heard of ribs 'n dumplings?

FantasticMrFox · 03-29-2020, 06:32 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

With all this HooHaw stay-at-home work going on I decided to stay out of the “office” and do normal stuff this weekend. Yesterday mrs monochrome and I took a drive to the local Bison and Elk Refuge (Lone Elk for @robtcorl ) and the place was packed with mad claustrophobes.

It is nearly April, so in a quest to be normal, today I:

Swept, mopped and debugged the screened porch and raised the storm windows
Moved all the plants from their winter indoor corners out to the screened porch.
Uncovered and cleaned the Grill and refreshed the charcoal bucket
Put out the Patio furniture
Installed a Wind Chain on the new front Storm Door
Re-hung a shutter that had blown off in the near-cyclone last night (see Wind Chain above)
Swapped out the heavy winter clothes for the lighter spring clothes
Took a nap

There - I feel better. Almost normal.

Sounds like work, but the enjoyable kind where you get that special satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from mending things and ticking off tasks.

It's opposite world for me though - after reading and cooking all day for weeks on semester break I'm starting work at a Covid testing station tomorrow. Everyone being curfewed and relaxing in their home office, and suddenly I have to stop lazing around and be a productive member of society ... sort of

**monochrome** · 03-29-2020, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by FantasticMrFox

Sounds like work, but the enjoyable kind where you get that special satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from mending things and ticking off tasks.

It's opposite world for me though - after reading and cooking all day for weeks on semester break I'm starting work at a Covid testing station tomorrow. Everyone being curfewed and relaxing in their home office, and suddenly I have to stop lazing around and be a productive member of society ... sort of

Indeed - the productive members of society who are testing and treating and trucking and delivering the Amazon packages will be known as the heroes when this is over.

MikeyBugs95 · 03-29-2020, 07:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Indeed - the productive members of society who are testing and treating and trucking and delivering the Amazon packages will be known as the heroes when this is over.

Does that include the doctors and nurses and first responders treating the patients of this crisis?

Liney · 03-29-2020, 07:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by monochrome

Indeed - the productive members of society who are testing and treating and trucking and delivering the Amazon packages will be known as the heroes when this is over.

Saw a comment yesterday about truck drivers, after the success of the community showing appreciation for the health services by all going outside and clapping at a set time, people were being asked to do the same for truck drivers.

The exact instructions were "lets all go outside and give a round of applause for delivery drivers, tomorrow at some point between 9am and 6pm....

**monochrome** · 03-29-2020, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by MikeyBugs95

Does that include the doctors and nurses and first responders treating the patients of this crisis?

Grouped generally under treating.

**monochrome** · 03-29-2020, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Liney

Saw a comment yesterday about truck drivers, after the success of the community showing appreciation for the health services by all going outside and clapping at a set time, people were being asked to do the same for truck drivers.

The exact instructions were "lets all go outside and give a round of applause for delivery drivers, tomorrow at some point between 9am and 6pm....

People in Missouri are reportedly delivering bags full of fast food at truck stops - which are overwhelmed because they are understaffed - and not accepting payment. They’re just handing the bags up to the cab. Wish them well and the truckers haul. Logs be damned. Missouri has relaxed weight limits and axle tariffs at the weigh stations.

Racer X 69 · 03-30-2020, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

People in Missouri are reportedly delivering bags full of fast food at truck stops - which are overwhelmed because they are understaffed - and not accepting payment. They’re just handing the bags up to the cab. Wish them well and the truckers haul. Logs be damned. Missouri has relaxed weight limits and axle tariffs at the weigh stations.

A woman in Nova Scotia is giving altruism the recognition it deserves.

'They need me': N.S. woman giving free meals to truckers amid COVID-19 closures | CBC News

**CharLac** · 03-30-2020, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

Well Darth comes out of hibernation today...got the dough all made...homemade pizza tonight!

**savoche** · 03-30-2020, 11:18 AM - **1 Like**

This sure looks like a good one

Made by a Canadian, no less

Coronavirus: the movie is somehow already here ? but are we ready for it? | Film | The Guardian

Youtu.be

robtcorl · 03-30-2020, 01:18 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by CharLac

Well Darth comes out of hibernation today...got the dough all made...homemade pizza tonight!

Moose sausage for a topping?

**monochrome** · 03-30-2020, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

A woman in Nova Scotia is giving altruism the recognition it deserves.

'They need me': N.S. woman giving free meals to truckers amid COVID-19 closures | CBC News

Yep. Like that sort of.

bertwert · 03-30-2020, 03:07 PM - **1 Like**

First bike ride the season, fairly short at around 15km, but my legs were a bit wobbly afterwards, using different muscles than from skiing. Quite dirty riding through mud, ice and slush. Plus I had to use my road bike instead of my real bike, as that one needs some work done that's above my skill level, and I trust the local bike shop to do better. And whoever thought it was a good idea to have plain flat pedals on a road bike, all that wasted energy...

dbs · 03-30-2020, 03:44 PM - **1 Like**

What else are you going to waste your energy on at the minute......
You might get fitter in the process

Dave ( the lounge lizard )

03-29-2020, 06:12 PM - 3 Likes	#76547
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by robtcorl Boiled biscuits, YUM! Don't be ridiculous! Who ever heard of ribs 'n dumplings? Last edited by Parallax; 03-29-2020 at 06:20 PM.

03-29-2020, 06:32 PM - 2 Likes	#76548
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by monochrome With all this HooHaw stay-at-home work going on I decided to stay out of the “office” and do normal stuff this weekend. Yesterday mrs monochrome and I took a drive to the local Bison and Elk Refuge (Lone Elk for @robtcorl ) and the place was packed with mad claustrophobes. It is nearly April, so in a quest to be normal, today I: Swept, mopped and debugged the screened porch and raised the storm windows Moved all the plants from their winter indoor corners out to the screened porch. Uncovered and cleaned the Grill and refreshed the charcoal bucket Put out the Patio furniture Installed a Wind Chain on the new front Storm Door Re-hung a shutter that had blown off in the near-cyclone last night (see Wind Chain above) Swapped out the heavy winter clothes for the lighter spring clothes Took a nap There - I feel better. Almost normal. Sounds like work, but the enjoyable kind where you get that special satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from mending things and ticking off tasks. It's opposite world for me though - after reading and cooking all day for weeks on semester break I'm starting work at a Covid testing station tomorrow. Everyone being curfewed and relaxing in their home office, and suddenly I have to stop lazing around and be a productive member of society ... sort of

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lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	Originally posted by Racer X 69 That's OK, the sheriff is ready for those speed demons. It looks like it takes an Chevy LS engine (Suburban police package) to catch a Chevy LS engine (Weinermobile).

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by FantasticMrFox Sounds like work, but the enjoyable kind where you get that special satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment from mending things and ticking off tasks. It's opposite world for me though - after reading and cooking all day for weeks on semester break I'm starting work at a Covid testing station tomorrow. Everyone being curfewed and relaxing in their home office, and suddenly I have to stop lazing around and be a productive member of society ... sort of Indeed - the productive members of society who are testing and treating and trucking and delivering the Amazon packages will be known as the heroes when this is over.

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MikeyBugs95 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,206	Originally posted by monochrome Indeed - the productive members of society who are testing and treating and trucking and delivering the Amazon packages will be known as the heroes when this is over. Does that include the doctors and nurses and first responders treating the patients of this crisis?

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Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by monochrome Indeed - the productive members of society who are testing and treating and trucking and delivering the Amazon packages will be known as the heroes when this is over. Saw a comment yesterday about truck drivers, after the success of the community showing appreciation for the health services by all going outside and clapping at a set time, people were being asked to do the same for truck drivers. The exact instructions were "lets all go outside and give a round of applause for delivery drivers, tomorrow at some point between 9am and 6pm....

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by MikeyBugs95 Does that include the doctors and nurses and first responders treating the patients of this crisis? Grouped generally under treating.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Liney Saw a comment yesterday about truck drivers, after the success of the community showing appreciation for the health services by all going outside and clapping at a set time, people were being asked to do the same for truck drivers. The exact instructions were "lets all go outside and give a round of applause for delivery drivers, tomorrow at some point between 9am and 6pm.... People in Missouri are reportedly delivering bags full of fast food at truck stops - which are overwhelmed because they are understaffed - and not accepting payment. They’re just handing the bags up to the cab. Wish them well and the truckers haul. Logs be damned. Missouri has relaxed weight limits and axle tariffs at the weigh stations.

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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: 28,067	Originally posted by monochrome People in Missouri are reportedly delivering bags full of fast food at truck stops - which are overwhelmed because they are understaffed - and not accepting payment. They’re just handing the bags up to the cab. Wish them well and the truckers haul. Logs be damned. Missouri has relaxed weight limits and axle tariffs at the weigh stations. A woman in Nova Scotia is giving altruism the recognition it deserves. 'They need me': N.S. woman giving free meals to truckers amid COVID-19 closures \| CBC News

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by CharLac Well Darth comes out of hibernation today...got the dough all made...homemade pizza tonight! Moose sausage for a topping?

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Racer X 69 A woman in Nova Scotia is giving altruism the recognition it deserves. 'They need me': N.S. woman giving free meals to truckers amid COVID-19 closures \| CBC News Yep. Like that sort of.

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