jbg Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I will admit it; I ran for my train out of Port Chester (not in New York City but about 40 Trudeau Units away), foot went out on an ankle on the ice, and I got a nice foot fracture. After limping to the office, from 42nd to 32nd Street, a billing coordinator directed me to a medical clinic. Within a few hours I was on the mend, with a heavy therapeutic boot on my foot. Each time since I have ridden the train, people have offered me the outside seat, offered to hold the door for me, and extended all manner of kindness. People have offered to come to my office to discuss matters rather than hailing me to their offices. The fact is that I am not in pain, so I almost always reject the kindnesses, with profuse thanks. New York has a reputation for being a cold, uncaring city. That could not be further from the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Is a Trudeau unit a Conservative term for a gram of weed? Edited February 13, 2014 by BubberMiley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastRunner Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is a Trudeau unit a Conservative term for a gram of weed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is a Trudeau unit a Conservative term for a gram of weed? No, apparently he invented the metric system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 No, apparently he invented the metric system. He invented forcing it on a partially unwilling country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 He invented forcing it on a partially unwilling country.Wow. I haven't heard resentment about that in 30 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 He invented forcing it on a partially unwilling country.You're just jealous cos you don't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I grew up using Fahrenheit, but Celsius is a way better system for telling temperature. Having 0 be the freezing point makes a lot of sense. I still don't know what I weigh in kilograms though or what a good deal is for a kilogram of apples. And I even mix up systems in my head. For some reason, I know that seven grams makes a quarter-ounce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 He invented forcing it on a partially unwilling country. You are ooooold..... I like our mix of systems. People here are fluent in both. It's like being bilingual. It's a win-win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 You are ooooold..... I like our mix of systems. People here are fluent in both. It's like being bilingual. It's a win-win. We don't technically have a mix, though you're right people use both. Imperial is still used for weight and some distances, but that's all. JBG's obsession with the metric system and the Queen's English always makes me chortle. The former was always a bone of contention among my redneck relatives back in the day. I'm sure they've moved on and joined the rest of the world in using the metric system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) We don't technically have a mix, though you're right people use both. Imperial is still used for weight and some distances, but that's all. Nope....as amply demonstrated in this fun metric romp: http://www.mapleleafweb.com/forums/topic/20412-metrication-canada;-how-is-it-working/ But getting back on topic, my brother slipped and broke his leg on an icy sidewalk in NYC about 20 years ago and was promptly cared for by passersby and the local health care facilities. No wonder he loves NYC. Edited February 13, 2014 by bush_cheney2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 We don't technically have a mix, though you're right people use both. Imperial is still used for weight and some distances, but that's all. JBG's obsession with the metric system and the Queen's English always makes me chortle. The former was always a bone of contention among my redneck relatives back in the day. I'm sure they've moved on and joined the rest of the world in using the metric system. I know that officially we don't have a mix. But most people use a mix and understand both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 For some reason, I know that seven grams makes a quarter-ounce.Is 7 grams a Trudeau unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I know that officially we don't have a mix. But most people use a mix and understand both. I doubt anyone born after 1975 uses much Imperial beyond feet, inches and pounds. Miles, gallons, never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I doubt anyone born after 1975 uses much Imperial beyond feet, inches and pounds. Miles, gallons, never. Very true... I never use miles or gallons. Feet and inches I use... but metres, not yards... pounds or kilograms are interchangeable... It's funny in most of Europe they are very much metric. 180cm tall... 90kg... 6 decilitres of milk, not 2.5 cups for the muffin recipe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 I grew up using Fahrenheit, but Celsius is a way better system for telling temperature. Having 0 be the freezing point makes a lot of sense. I still don't know what I weigh in kilograms though or what a good deal is for a kilogram of apples. And I even mix up systems in my head. For some reason, I know that seven grams makes a quarter-ounce. Yeah, I wonder why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 We don't technically have a mix, though you're right people use both. Imperial is still used for weight and some distances, but that's all. JBG's obsession with the metric system and the Queen's English always makes me chortle. The former was always a bone of contention among my redneck relatives back in the day. I'm sure they've moved on and joined the rest of the world in using the metric system. Isn't a "90 degree day" more descriptive than a "32 degree day"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Isn't a "90 degree day" more descriptive than a "32 degree day"? ummm... no. Why would it be? 90 is probably just approximate anyway. If you want precision then say 32.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Isn't a "90 degree day" more descriptive than a "32 degree day"? Not if you don't know what 90 degrees means. And, if you're from anywhere other than the U.S., Liberia and Burma, you won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Most people in Windsor, Ontario sure would know what 90 degrees means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 So would anyone who can tell a fathom from 216 pieces of barley placed end to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 So would anyone who can tell a fathom from 216 pieces of barley placed end to end. don't forget knots, nautical miles and cables! Most people in Windsor, Ontario sure would know what 90 degrees means. Didn't you read my post above where it was explained that most Canadians know both systems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Update. Foot fully recovered, I am now jogging and playing tennis again. And spending less time on MLW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted March 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Is MLW alive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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