tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post7202638479239646347..comments2024-01-29T22:48:07.946-08:00Comments on The Filthy Platen: The lives of Kolibris. (subtitles)Scott Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-13425389143541997842013-08-14T05:10:01.315-07:002013-08-14T05:10:01.315-07:00Oh, I don't think you're alone at having a...Oh, I don't think you're alone at having a frustrated other half! I think Ms Jane has only been vaguely tolerant of my interest. I know that one day it'll come to a bit of an end. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-3853969315027656072013-08-13T21:00:48.411-07:002013-08-13T21:00:48.411-07:00Photo number three made me bust out laughing! I su...Photo number three made me bust out laughing! I suspect my spousal unit has had the same reaction.<br /><br />I do love the look of the burgundy Kolibris. Congratulations!Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-50016070252028908182013-08-12T02:54:23.113-07:002013-08-12T02:54:23.113-07:00Looks like I need to get my arse over to your plac...Looks like I need to get my arse over to your place with a bit of that Tax, for that SP! Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-35838431958878798482013-08-12T02:53:47.482-07:002013-08-12T02:53:47.482-07:00I'd had this idea rolling around in my head fo...I'd had this idea rolling around in my head for weeks! I finally had time to post it. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-52911511398469354822013-08-12T02:52:10.315-07:002013-08-12T02:52:10.315-07:00It is... and the damage isn't all that bad. Bu...It is... and the damage isn't all that bad. But I just feel a dill. Thanks Richard, these are great machines. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-82992675478249528802013-08-12T02:51:27.314-07:002013-08-12T02:51:27.314-07:00You know, after I put a photo of mine up on my blo...You know, after I put a photo of mine up on my blog last week, the two QWERTZ units that I had a watch on, on Etsy, sold within hours. <br /><br />I suspect the one that belonged to our friend in Geneva is on it's way to Singapore.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-5775960796782664882013-08-12T02:49:42.679-07:002013-08-12T02:49:42.679-07:00.... the damage marks that is. .... the damage marks that is. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-69852917480765561072013-08-12T02:49:16.230-07:002013-08-12T02:49:16.230-07:00Well, if you can't have fun at the expense of ...Well, if you can't have fun at the expense of such serious movies, what can you have fun at!?<br /><br />You can 'just' make them out in the photos... Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-55110303018335706212013-08-12T02:46:41.081-07:002013-08-12T02:46:41.081-07:00Thanks Rob!
You have some spare parts? The machin...Thanks Rob! <br />You have some spare parts? The machine is actually working pretty nicely now. But if you have a case (lid)... <br />I didn't realise that you have a parts Kolibri! I'll have to message you. <br /><br />As for the Favorit, I sure did! I sent you an email, but it must have gotten lost somewhere I guess. I'll catch you on Facebook instead. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-85937760420450028442013-08-12T00:14:15.403-07:002013-08-12T00:14:15.403-07:00It looks like I will also get some tax back.....It looks like I will also get some tax back.....Steve Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096720918399327814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-21141782567563768292013-08-11T20:09:13.066-07:002013-08-11T20:09:13.066-07:00Great post, Scott, well done. Let me know if you n...Great post, Scott, well done. Let me know if you need any parts. I think I'm sending John some spare parts for your Gossen Tippa? Did you get the spare parts Adler Favorit from John?<br />Robert Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366507489948676594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-10250006197636471192013-08-11T19:38:00.500-07:002013-08-11T19:38:00.500-07:00The captioned pictures make the post. Hilarious!The captioned pictures make the post. Hilarious!notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-80059358152408577102013-08-11T14:15:42.034-07:002013-08-11T14:15:42.034-07:00Congrats! In the photos, at least, it looks gorgeo...Congrats! In the photos, at least, it looks gorgeous.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-32467585130233547432013-08-11T13:28:26.955-07:002013-08-11T13:28:26.955-07:00...and as one, the massed ranks of the Typosphere ......and as one, the massed ranks of the Typosphere head over to the local'Bay with a Kolibri search on their mind. Well, that's what I'm doing! Bye.Rob Bowkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065940710708289511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-40937905190562401232013-08-11T13:09:44.299-07:002013-08-11T13:09:44.299-07:00All in good time. You'll find one, I'm sur...All in good time. You'll find one, I'm sure. Just might need some patience! I'm still scratching my head as to how this guy didn't sell in two months. Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-32319795884808077062013-08-11T13:05:20.377-07:002013-08-11T13:05:20.377-07:00Ha ha ha ha! Oh, I'm sure you can resist the t...Ha ha ha ha! Oh, I'm sure you can resist the temptation! But I'm sure you won't ;).Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-52898282177426273602013-08-11T13:03:45.773-07:002013-08-11T13:03:45.773-07:00I'll just say this - it is not a Kolibri, and ...I'll just say this - it is not a Kolibri, and it isn't the colour that makes is special.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-73536912001133557982013-08-11T10:42:43.435-07:002013-08-11T10:42:43.435-07:00Yeah, mmkay, it's cute I guess...
No I'm...Yeah, mmkay, it's cute I guess... <br /><br />No I'm kidding you, it looks amazing, despite of the damage you've done with it. Cannot see anything of that in the pictures! Also liked what you did with the subtitles. Very convincing ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-31476799125599184632013-08-11T08:34:07.621-07:002013-08-11T08:34:07.621-07:00Congratulations! That is a wonderful looking Koli...Congratulations! That is a wonderful looking Kolibri. I get envious every time I see some one get one of these. I guess I will need to spring some money loose and buy one, but wait, I promised myself not to buy any typewriters in 2013 unless it has an unusual typeface or is a nice Mill. I wonder how I added 10 to my collection in less than 8 months?<br /><br />Great work Scott. I wish I were lucky enough to be able to find one affordable Groma Kolibri.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-67809104036095431632013-08-11T07:23:01.548-07:002013-08-11T07:23:01.548-07:00That is a pretty little traveler. I like the color...That is a pretty little traveler. I like the color, chrome accents, and the curve of the carriage return lever. And now you have seeded a need for yet another travel typewriter.TonysVisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035849049327300498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-54758883486390806892013-08-11T06:14:03.739-07:002013-08-11T06:14:03.739-07:00Let me guess: silver.Let me guess: silver.Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-86554576973273243572013-08-11T06:13:16.520-07:002013-08-11T06:13:16.520-07:00Those are the original subtitles, those I saw in t...Those are the original subtitles, those I saw in the theater were fake. ( :<br /><br />Handsome burgundy Kolibri. I can imagine how painful it must have been when you damaged the paint, but it's hardly noticeable now. I'm curious about the color of the machine you got from Germany. Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-53996140085729219742013-08-11T04:44:15.363-07:002013-08-11T04:44:15.363-07:00I try not to rub it in... I just love these typewr...I try not to rub it in... I just love these typewriters. Such beautiful machines.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-34177678086633363502013-08-11T04:40:54.239-07:002013-08-11T04:40:54.239-07:00Ah, yes. I have been quiet. I've been sick for...Ah, yes. I have been quiet. I've been sick for most of the week, and a bit of a shambles.Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2120715572940256008.post-22861428446409189122013-08-11T04:08:24.594-07:002013-08-11T04:08:24.594-07:00Well, the desires of the rest of us sans-Kolibri p...Well, the desires of the rest of us sans-Kolibri people haven't been helped tonight with this news of your acquisition of an absolute stunner of a typewriter. Jasper Lindellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615796112573422913noreply@blogger.com