>From: Tee Cashmore <tee.cashmore@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > >Eric D. wrote: > > >Exactly where I'm moving in three months :) > > >Might I ask where to? I know most of England very well & may be able to >give you neat places to see, or drink & eat at. I will be in the UK in >September for 3 weeks. Doncaster (near Leeds). Everyone raves about the beauty of the area (though, I understand it's a former industrial area). I actually have a half-sister who's not too far away, living in a national park so that'll be neat too (about 80 km away). > >I was also stunned to find out that the UK still uses miles for distance >(all the UK-based map sites use miles and those British cop shows show >speeds in MPH). > > >maybe, but the best map atlas show in both & a lot of road signs show >both; a poor way of making a slow change. The fast change from the >original Pounds, Shillings and Pence to a metric equivalent was quick & >successful. How did Canada do it? Or has Canada always been metric for speed (doubtful)? >It's not really illogical if you know the history. Your thumb averages >1" from nail to knuckle & your foot is 12 inches with boots on. 3 feet >to a yard is an easy measure, although an average pace is 3 feet, all >measures stemming from the Army's need to be pretty consistent without >carrying "yardsticks". I have the advantage that I am nearly average sized in measurement respects (though, I am stockier than most... probably the distant Scottish heritage) so my casual stride is a yard, my foot is 12" and my thumb is 2.5 cm (whoops, I am metric, aren't I ;). Eric. _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 _________________________________________________ For information concerning the MUGLO List just click on http://muglo.on.ca/pages/members.html#Joinmuglo Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: http://muglo.on.ca/