Mulling over George Pope to STEVE ASHER 29 Jan 2005

Hi George!

SA>  GP> Of course I know what a yardstick is!  How old(young) do you think
SA>  GP> I am, anyway?

SA> I wasn't sure if it was a term used in North America or not, but
SA> obviously it is :)

 GP> Switching more to metrestick here in Canada, which uses a sensible
 GP> system for measurements, rather than one based on a dead king's
 GP> body parts! 

I think they measured the king's body parts before he died! :)
I can't see metrestick taking off ... after 30+ years of metrication,
we still refer to (vehicle) mileage, (film) footage, etc.

SA> I'm sure the children learn that they can cause havoc by switching
SA> the whiteboard marker for a permanent one ... we used to put chalk
SA> in the dusters, among other things.

 GP> *LOL* Sounds like the sorts of things I'd do!
 GP> I'm sure the GOOD teachers know their markers by feel/weight and
 GP> wouldn't get fooled too easily!

The truly determined, like me, would drain the erasable ink & refill the
marker with permanent stuff, if necessary. :)

SA> The PC terminal on every desk will be all well & good, &
handy for many
SA> things, but for some things a book, pen and paper are fine. I never had
SA> a blue screen of death pop up while I was reading "Dick and Dora"!

 GP> Dick & DORA??? I thought it was Dick and JANE???

Hmm... well, it was Dick & Dora here, but probably similar stories.

Cheers, Steve..

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