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[astroNikon]

but still, really, let's face it, celsius, centimeters, kilometers and kilograms are much much better

Well, it is much easier to count in that system, especially if you use your fingers.

But I use my toes.
So what am I supposed to do now ?

 

[astroNikon]

Back in the early 70s, there was a legitimate push to start teaching ONLY the metric system to everyone in elementary school, and start RE-teaching the rest of us to convert, in preparation for an "official" switch in the US to the metric system that was supposed to take place within the next 10 years. That movement died a quick and ugly death; but the late 70s, nobody was even trying to push it anymore.

We're pretty set in our ways around these parts.

Unfortunately, I actually remember that. they started putting road signs in both metric and standard too ... then it all stopped.

 

[Gary A.]

"... 90+?? We're at 55, dry and sunny, and I'm in heaven Got some Kodak Gold loaded in the Minolta waiting to be picked up for a walk inthe woods."

55 degrees C or F? lol

Okay, 28C presently. So dry that the Weather Channel states it feels like 27C. Just finished walking the pooch, gonna work on the pond, maybe mow a lawn then mosey down to Seal Beach for some food and photos.

What's Kodak Gold?

What's a Minolta?

Okay, time to hop into the pond and mess with some rocks.

 

[Gary A.]

But I use my toes.
So what am I supposed to do now ?

Maybe ... wash your hands?

 

[snowbear154 84]

The "big three" automotive companies started to migrate fasteners (nuts & bolts) to metric in the '70s. Some of them were metric, some were fractional inch; I had to carry two sets of wrenches in case something broke. I think they are all metric, now.

 

[snowbear154 84]

But I use my toes.
So what am I supposed to do now ?

If you do it right, you can count to 110.

 

[snowbear154 84]

but still, really, let's face it, celsius, centimeters, kilometers and kilograms are much much better

Well, it is much easier to count in that system, especially if you use your fingers.

But I use my toes.
So what am I supposed to do now ?

If you do it right, you can count to 110; 120 if you try real hard.

 

[BillM]

.... I'm tempted now to say a thing or two about what I think about Americans... hm..

You were going to tell us how much you love us ? Especially ones named Bill

Figured I'd give it a shot with Raj offline

 

[limr8 6]

I remember that push for the metric system inthe 70s. It's never going to work. Y'know why???
Because FOOTBALL is in YARDS.

 

[BillM]

I have to log off now, have a nice day everyone

 

[limr8 6]

55 degrees C or F? lol

Well, I didn't walk outside and burn to a crisp, so Fahrenheit

Okay, 28C presently. So dry that the Weather Channel states it feels like 27C. Just finished walking the pooch, gonna work on the pond, maybe mow a lawn then mosey down to Seal Beach for some food and photos.

What's Kodak Gold?

What's a Minolta?

Okay, time to hop into the pond and mess with some rocks.

Some say they are proof I'm a Luddite

Not so sure about the lawn mowing part, but beach, food, and photos sounds like a good evening. Have fun!

 

[snowbear154 84]

I remember that push for the metric system inthe 70s. It's never going to work. Y'know why???
Because FOOTBALL is in YARDS.

and pants sizes would more than double

 

[limr8 6]

I remember that push for the metric system inthe 70s. It's never going to work. Y'know why???
Because FOOTBALL is in YARDS.

and pants sizes would more than double

Well, men's sizes anyway. Who the hell knows how women's sizes are calculated. I've got clothes in about 6-7 different sizes and they all fit.

 

[snowbear154 84]

Yeah - size zero? They'll be going to negative numbers, soon.

 

[Gary A.]

Back, edged and mowed the front, had a quick bite, messed with the pond (only fell 2.5 times), presently relaxing back in the patio and drying off (91F but feels like 70F), I'm quite pleased with myself and the modifications/refinements to the pond's waterfall and island.

I've recently acquired a Lee Filter system and a "real" tripod ... maybe I'll pack them up and go to Palos Verdes instead of Seal Beach. Seal Beach has a pier but only sand, PV has cliffs and rocks and tides pool and better stuff for moving water.