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« Reply #52035 on: April 02, 2020, 06:35:49 AM »

I'm afraid you're all talking about gallons aren't you?
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« Reply #52036 on: April 02, 2020, 10:57:18 AM »

I'm afraid you're all talking about gallons aren't you?

Yup. Metric gallons and not imperial gallons though or 3.785 litres if you're the rest of the world Wink
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« Reply #52037 on: April 02, 2020, 12:08:50 PM »

I'm afraid you're all talking about gallons aren't you?
Yup. And you're probably paying more per liter.

Yup. Metric gallons and not imperial gallons though or 3.785 litres if you're the rest of the world Wink
I didn't even know "metric gallon" was a thing.
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« Reply #52038 on: April 02, 2020, 12:12:08 PM »

Tell me about your gas prices. Due to a combination of world events, gas is reaching lows that we haven't seen in almost 20 years. This morning I drove past a cluster of stations that had regular for $1.34. Shocked Shocked Shocked I never thought I'd see gas this cheap again in my life.

So what is everyone else seeing?

Around $0.65/L here - which is pretty much in line with the 20 years part.

(with some math: $0.65 x 3.8 = $2.47/U.S. gallon)
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« Reply #52039 on: April 03, 2020, 04:12:48 AM »

Why does America have to have a different measuring system than the rest of the world? Why must we be different. It's time the rest of you got in line and used imperial like us.
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« Reply #52040 on: April 03, 2020, 11:51:11 AM »

Why does America have to have a different measuring system than the rest of the world? Why must we be different. It's time the rest of you got in line and used imperial like us.

You can thank the British for that since the British Empire used the Imperial System back then but the U.S. choose not to adopt the metric system due to time and money during the Industrial Revolution since the Imperial System was used all machinery at the time so many products were made to feature IS units. Big businesses have intervene when Congress tried to change this many times, plus most citizens don't want to go into the hassle and and spend the time of changing the country's entire infrastructure.

Unless you're in the military, most won't learn the metric system which I prefer since 99% of the world uses it and it's easier to get around and understand units of measurements in other countries. The U.S., Myanmar, and Lyberia are the only countries that uses Imperial System.
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« Reply #52041 on: April 03, 2020, 11:55:51 AM »

Why does America have to have a different measuring system than the rest of the world? Why must we be different. It's time the rest of you got in line and used imperial like us.

Just like using the term Soccer it wasn't America that decided to be different, it was the rest of the world and we refused.  Short answer as to why is during the time the change was being discussed the Industrial Revolution was in full swing and all the tools, machines and everything else was done in Imperial.  The Business owners as well as the workers had no desire to take the time, effort and money to switch everything over.
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« Reply #52042 on: April 03, 2020, 12:34:24 PM »

As an engineer, I have to know both. It's really not that difficult.

English -> Metric

(covert measurement to inches) x 2.54 cm/in = cm

Metric -> English

(convert measurement to cm) x 0.0393700787* in/cm = in



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« Reply #52043 on: April 03, 2020, 01:57:32 PM »

Why does America have to have a different measuring system than the rest of the world? Why must we be different. It's time the rest of you got in line and used imperial like us.

I was going to agree with you, but then I read that third last word 'imperial', you must mean 'metric'Wink

Yup. And you're probably paying more per liter.

Last time I filled with diesel it was €1,39 per liter. Gasoline was around €1.60 per liter.

As an engineer, I have to know both. It's really not that difficult.

English -> Metric

(covert measurement to inches) x 2.54 cm/in = cm

Metric -> English

(convert measurement to cm) x 0.0393700787* in/cm = in


*Yes, I have this ratio memorized because I use it A LOT.

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« Reply #52044 on: April 06, 2020, 04:47:06 PM »

Such a good weekend, if only for one simple thing. My church has been doing online services during this time of crisis, so the band met up for music, but there were others there for the Easter Egg "hunt". Before anyone loses their $#!% over social distancing, this year, the egg hunt consisted of parents driving up and getting pre-made goody bags instead of having an actual gathering. Bonus for me came in that one of my toddler buddy's parents were working the egg hunt, and he was there. Now you all are wondering what the hell I mean by 'toddler buddy'. I've had a way with kids since like forever, especially little ones. One in particular, Gunner (age 18-24mo) has an affinity for me. I've suspected due to the fact that I am similar height and octave to his dad, so I get to be surrogate. Last week I was realizing that one of the things I'm not getting, due to this damn COVID bs, is Gunner hugz, and it is wearing on me mentally and emotionally. Well I got my fix. The world is now a little better for a spell, for both of us. It's nice to be missed.

So now I ask that the rest of you take stock of the simple joys in your lives, as well as the lives of those around you. See what simple things you can do to alleviate the mental and emotional stresses of isolation.

I was going to agree with you, but then I read that third last word 'imperial', you must mean 'metric'Wink
Imperial references the British Empire. So English = Imperial.  #darksidebiotches
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« Reply #52045 on: April 06, 2020, 06:33:52 PM »

Such a good weekend, if only for one simple thing. My church has been doing online services during this time of crisis, so the band met up for music, but there were others there for the Easter Egg "hunt". Before anyone loses their $#!% over social distancing, this year, the egg hunt consisted of parents driving up and getting pre-made goody bags instead of having an actual gathering. Bonus for me came in that one of my toddler buddy's parents were working the egg hunt, and he was there. Now you all are wondering what the hell I mean by 'toddler buddy'. I've had a way with kids since like forever, especially little ones. One in particular, Gunner (age 18-24mo) has an affinity for me. I've suspected due to the fact that I am similar height and octave to his dad, so I get to be surrogate. Last week I was realizing that one of the things I'm not getting, due to this damn COVID bs, is Gunner hugz, and it is wearing on me mentally and emotionally. Well I got my fix. The world is now a little better for a spell, for both of us. It's nice to be missed.

So now I ask that the rest of you take stock of the simple joys in your lives, as well as the lives of those around you. See what simple things you can do to alleviate the mental and emotional stresses of isolation.
Imperial references the British Empire. So English = Imperial.  #darksidebiotches

Amen, brother. Now stop posting $#&! that makes me cry dammit. Wink
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« Reply #52046 on: April 06, 2020, 07:07:58 PM »

You...come to think of it...I don't have any simple pleasures...huh.  Go figure.  Learn something everyday.
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« Reply #52047 on: April 07, 2020, 06:37:05 AM »

Simple pleasures are the best!
From lightsaber practice with your kids, to getting a cup of coffee with your partner, or as Logos mentioned a hug from a kid.

Point for the story Logos! Thanks for sharing, good one this morning!
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« Reply #52048 on: April 07, 2020, 11:15:33 AM »

Such a good weekend, if only for one simple thing. My church has been doing online services during this time of crisis, so the band met up for music, but there were others there for the Easter Egg "hunt". Before anyone loses their $#!% over social distancing, this year, the egg hunt consisted of parents driving up and getting pre-made goody bags instead of having an actual gathering. Bonus for me came in that one of my toddler buddy's parents were working the egg hunt, and he was there. Now you all are wondering what the hell I mean by 'toddler buddy'. I've had a way with kids since like forever, especially little ones. One in particular, Gunner (age 18-24mo) has an affinity for me. I've suspected due to the fact that I am similar height and octave to his dad, so I get to be surrogate. Last week I was realizing that one of the things I'm not getting, due to this damn COVID bs, is Gunner hugz, and it is wearing on me mentally and emotionally. Well I got my fix. The world is now a little better for a spell, for both of us. It's nice to be missed.

You have a soft side, imagine that.  Tongue

Good stuff, I've always had an affinity for children myself, the wife calls me a kid magnet. It's probably because I'm a big kid at heart and will play with them.
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« Reply #52049 on: April 07, 2020, 12:23:23 PM »

You have a soft side, imagine that.  Tongue

Good stuff, I've always had an affinity for children myself, the wife calls me a kid magnet. It's probably because I'm a big kid at heart and will play with them.
It is the world that has hardened me. Children have not grown yet, and learned the ways of the world. Therefore, they still offer comfort.
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