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

MarkJerling · 11-26-2020, 12:55 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

OK dudes, I'm going off-line and headed for shoulder surgery, entering the great unknown, unknown how long the rehab will take, unknown how long it will be before I can lift a camera, unknown how long before I can post again (actually , even unknown how long before I can take shower again.... poor Tess.)

Good luck with the surgery Norm. Remember to use a sharpie / magic marker / whatever a felt pen is called by you and draw an arrow and write "operate this shoulder" before the op. Make sure to write that at the shoulder that needs the op.

lesmore49 · 11-26-2020, 02:44 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Good luck with the surgery Norm. Remember to use a sharpie / magic marker / whatever a felt pen is called by you and draw an arrow and write "operate this shoulder" before the op. Make sure to write that at the shoulder that needs the op.

I had my knee scoped about a decade ago...old hockey injury. I went into the hospital , the surgeon comes in with his black ink sharpie , says hello and without so much as a bye your leave makes a big X on the wrong knee. I said...it's the other knee...the surgeon replied, it can't be, are you sure ?

I said yes, I've been living with a sore knee for a number of years. Surgeon says well I'll have to read the files....I thought..... you haven't read the files yet ? He came back and said, well you're right, scribbled the sharpie over the wrong X ..........and then did another X on the correct knee.

It all worked out well...though I wish he hadn't used indelible ink.

Racer X 69 · 11-26-2020, 03:10 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Parallax

Shall we start a pool on how long that will last this time?

I'm in at 8 days, 3 1/2 hours.

Originally posted by robtcorl

I think he has a list of contaminated friends to visit, I'll go with 6 days 4 hours.

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I'd bet 11 days, 3 hours.

Well the shortest time back from a quarantine was 3 days, after returning from the first one.

Interestingly, that second quarantine only lasted 3 days, and it was nearly 3 months before getting sent home for the third quarantine.

Just as long as I don't get this thing, I'll sit at home for two week quarantines repeatedly.

MarkJerling · 11-26-2020, 03:18 PM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

I had my knee scoped about a decade ago...old hockey injury. I went into the hospital , the surgeon comes in with his black ink sharpie , says hello and without so much as a bye your leave makes a big X on the wrong knee. I said...it's the other knee...the surgeon replied, it can't be, are you sure ?

I said yes, I've been living with a sore knee for a number of years. Surgeon says well I'll have to read the files....I thought..... you haven't read the files yet ? He came back and said, well you're right, scribbled the sharpie over the wrong X ..........and then did another X on the correct knee.

It all worked out well...though I wish he hadn't used indelible ink.

It happens all to often. We think they're very clever but they're really just carpenters with clean tools.

**StiffLegged** · 11-26-2020, 03:23 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by rod_grant

...speaking of bears...
Polar Bears on the hunt.

When I get you I'm gonna eat you...

**StiffLegged** · 11-26-2020, 03:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

One with a Hemi.

I can't see that without hearing "Number Five is alive!!"

Racer X 69 · 11-26-2020, 03:42 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

I can't see that without hearing "Number Five is alive!!"

If you are standing near one of these when they are running, you can't hear yourself think.

Racer X 69 · 11-26-2020, 03:57 PM - **3 Likes**

By the way:

You Tube

lesmore49 · 11-26-2020, 04:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

If you are standing near one of these when they are running, you can't hear yourself think.

I do recall one day back in the late '60's I was at the local drags and they had brought in a couple of AA/FD......(fuel dragsters) in for exhibition runs. They were powered by , if memory serves me....first generation supercharged Chrysler Hemi engines. They were ground pounders and aptly named as you could feel the ground shake and the depth of engine noise was such that it seemed to go through your body cavity.

Speed, noise, acceleration very impressive...

**rod_grant** · 11-26-2020, 04:15 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

unknown how long it will be before I can lift a camera,

Norm, all the best for the op.
Your photography shouldn't suffer much; Tess carries stuff, sets up tripod, you make images. Tess relocates stuff to new location, rinse and repeat. After that she gets to take half a cooling shower while helping you have a full shower. No problem! (except for me, if Tess is ever is in Oz and finds out where I live).

RoxnDox · 11-26-2020, 04:30 PM

Good luck and a quick rehab, Norm!

**JimJohnson** · 11-26-2020, 05:27 PM - **5 Likes**

Slow grilled bacon wrapped turkey breast tenders. Bits of fresh sage and rosemary put on the grate to add some aromatic smoke.

dbs · 11-26-2020, 07:06 PM - **1 Like**

I think the turkeys in Aus are safe ... for now

rfg · 11-26-2020, 07:14 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by StiffLegged

When I get you I'm gonna eat you...

Reminds me of the old joke:
One polar bear to another, "I love these things, crunchy on the ourside, soft and chewy on the inside!"

**savoche** · 11-27-2020, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by normhead

OK dudes, I'm going off-line and headed for shoulder surgery, entering the great unknown, unknown how long the rehab will take, unknown how long it will be before I can lift a camera, unknown how long before I can post again (actually , even unknown how long before I can take shower again.... poor Tess.)

Best of luck, Norm. I'm sure you'll swing a paddle again in no time.

11-27-2020, 12:05 AM	#82455
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by normhead OK dudes, I'm going off-line and headed for shoulder surgery, entering the great unknown, unknown how long the rehab will take, unknown how long it will be before I can lift a camera, unknown how long before I can post again (actually , even unknown how long before I can take shower again.... poor Tess.) Best of luck, Norm. I'm sure you'll swing a paddle again in no time. Last edited by savoche; 11-27-2020 at 02:46 AM.

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11-26-2020, 12:55 PM - 5 Likes	#82441
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by normhead OK dudes, I'm going off-line and headed for shoulder surgery, entering the great unknown, unknown how long the rehab will take, unknown how long it will be before I can lift a camera, unknown how long before I can post again (actually , even unknown how long before I can take shower again.... poor Tess.) Good luck with the surgery Norm. Remember to use a sharpie / magic marker / whatever a felt pen is called by you and draw an arrow and write "operate this shoulder" before the op. Make sure to write that at the shoulder that needs the op.

11-26-2020, 02:44 PM - 5 Likes	#82442
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,343	Originally posted by MarkJerling Good luck with the surgery Norm. Remember to use a sharpie / magic marker / whatever a felt pen is called by you and draw an arrow and write "operate this shoulder" before the op. Make sure to write that at the shoulder that needs the op. I had my knee scoped about a decade ago...old hockey injury. I went into the hospital , the surgeon comes in with his black ink sharpie , says hello and without so much as a bye your leave makes a big X on the wrong knee. I said...it's the other knee...the surgeon replied, it can't be, are you sure ? I said yes, I've been living with a sore knee for a number of years. Surgeon says well I'll have to read the files....I thought..... you haven't read the files yet ? He came back and said, well you're right, scribbled the sharpie over the wrong X ..........and then did another X on the correct knee. It all worked out well...though I wish he hadn't used indelible ink.

11-26-2020, 03:10 PM - 4 Likes	#82443
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: 28,068	Originally posted by Parallax Shall we start a pool on how long that will last this time? I'm in at 8 days, 3 1/2 hours. Originally posted by robtcorl I think he has a list of contaminated friends to visit, I'll go with 6 days 4 hours. Originally posted by MarkJerling I'd bet 11 days, 3 hours. Well the shortest time back from a quarantine was 3 days, after returning from the first one. Interestingly, that second quarantine only lasted 3 days, and it was nearly 3 months before getting sent home for the third quarantine. Just as long as I don't get this thing, I'll sit at home for two week quarantines repeatedly.

11-26-2020, 03:18 PM - 5 Likes	#82444
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by lesmore49 I had my knee scoped about a decade ago...old hockey injury. I went into the hospital , the surgeon comes in with his black ink sharpie , says hello and without so much as a bye your leave makes a big X on the wrong knee. I said...it's the other knee...the surgeon replied, it can't be, are you sure ? I said yes, I've been living with a sore knee for a number of years. Surgeon says well I'll have to read the files....I thought..... you haven't read the files yet ? He came back and said, well you're right, scribbled the sharpie over the wrong X ..........and then did another X on the correct knee. It all worked out well...though I wish he hadn't used indelible ink. It happens all to often. We think they're very clever but they're really just carpenters with clean tools.

11-26-2020, 03:23 PM - 4 Likes	#82445
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StiffLegged Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,619	Originally posted by Racer X 69 One with a Hemi. I can't see that without hearing "Number Five is alive!!"

11-26-2020, 03:42 PM - 3 Likes	#82447
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: 28,068	Originally posted by StiffLegged I can't see that without hearing "Number Five is alive!!" If you are standing near one of these when they are running, you can't hear yourself think.

11-26-2020, 04:14 PM - 1 Like	#82449
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,343	Originally posted by Racer X 69 If you are standing near one of these when they are running, you can't hear yourself think. I do recall one day back in the late '60's I was at the local drags and they had brought in a couple of AA/FD......(fuel dragsters) in for exhibition runs. They were powered by , if memory serves me....first generation supercharged Chrysler Hemi engines. They were ground pounders and aptly named as you could feel the ground shake and the depth of engine noise was such that it seemed to go through your body cavity. Speed, noise, acceleration very impressive...

11-26-2020, 04:15 PM - 3 Likes	#82450
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by normhead unknown how long it will be before I can lift a camera, Norm, all the best for the op. Your photography shouldn't suffer much; Tess carries stuff, sets up tripod, you make images. Tess relocates stuff to new location, rinse and repeat. After that she gets to take half a cooling shower while helping you have a full shower. No problem! (except for me, if Tess is ever is in Oz and finds out where I live).

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RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Good luck and a quick rehab, Norm!

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rfg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 139	Originally posted by StiffLegged When I get you I'm gonna eat you... Reminds me of the old joke: One polar bear to another, "I love these things, crunchy on the ourside, soft and chewy on the inside!"