jbg Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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. Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
BubberMiley Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Is a Trudeau unit a Conservative term for a gram of weed? Edited February 13, 2014 by BubberMiley "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
WestCoastRunner Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 Is a Trudeau unit a Conservative term for a gram of weed? I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass. - Maya Angelou
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 Is a Trudeau unit a Conservative term for a gram of weed? No, apparently he invented the metric system.
jbg Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report Posted February 13, 2014 No, apparently he invented the metric system. He invented forcing it on a partially unwilling country. Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
BubberMiley Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 He invented forcing it on a partially unwilling country.Wow. I haven't heard resentment about that in 30 years. "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
jacee Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 He invented forcing it on a partially unwilling country.You're just jealous cos you don't have it.
BubberMiley Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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. "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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.
Black Dog Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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.
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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 Economics trumps Virtue.
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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.
cybercoma Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 For some reason, I know that seven grams makes a quarter-ounce.Is 7 grams a Trudeau unit?
Black Dog Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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.
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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!
Black Dog Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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...
jbg Posted February 13, 2014 Author Report 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"? Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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
Black Dog Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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.
bush_cheney2004 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 Most people in Windsor, Ontario sure would know what 90 degrees means. Economics trumps Virtue.
eyeball Posted February 13, 2014 Report Posted February 13, 2014 So would anyone who can tell a fathom from 216 pieces of barley placed end to end. A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
The_Squid Posted February 13, 2014 Report 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?
jbg Posted May 6, 2014 Author Report Posted May 6, 2014 Update. Foot fully recovered, I am now jogging and playing tennis again. And spending less time on MLW. Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
jbg Posted March 8, 2018 Author Report Posted March 8, 2018 Is MLW alive? Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
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