A peeve but an important one - 20m is NOT 60ft!

[*dave*]

In 1987, I had a student list his weight in stones.

I once had a student with a kidney stone, but I don't remember the year.

 

[Teamcasa]

I just love fractions and their decimal equivalents. Then, I add in a few drill sizes just for fun.

 

[RonFrank]

I guess folks are getting bored.... it is that time of year. However I really enjoyed RJP's post...

...To abandon his buddy and save himself...or to risk everything. Both our lives flashed before his eyes. He recalled the two of us growing up, fond memories of little league, and high school, then college. He remembered how I was the best man at his wedding, that he was my child's godfather, and then he recalled... that I had his truck keys in the pocket of my drysuit undies!

Taking control of the situation he abandoned all rational thought, and in a "do or die" decision he plunged from 60ft to 65ft! ...

 

[DandyDon]

I kinda remember rods, chains, and links but never used them. I am amazed when I discuss lawn herbicide sprays with friends, suggesting a 1-2% mix of 43% Glyphosate on bare ground or dormant grass with winter weeds, or a 1-2% mix of other chemicals (I start with farm strength on 2-4-D but dilute it to about 8% before I dive it to them) and they ask: "So how much do I mix in a gallon? A pint?" Now I just give them a 2 ounce measure and tell them to use that.

For hikes, I suggest to my really bright daughter that we carry at least 2 quarts each in our backpacks. Then I see her getting out two half-liter bottles each.

 

[SouthSideScubaSteve]

.... Well, if we went apple picking and I brought back 3/4 of a bushel and you brought back a full bushel...you'd be a peck-a-head now wouldn't you?

....I was only posting for the dick joke really....

.... Fortunately my buddy recognized I was in distress. (Not sure how, as I was so out of it that I forgot to put my mask on my forehead.)

...

Now two inches doesn't sound like much, but keep in mind that at that depth two inches is actually 50.8mm! ...

Thanks for the great lunchtime reading!!

 

[Herk_Man]

Ok, can we vote now. Who thinks this thread now takes over as the absolute most useless waste of space on scubaboard? I'll cast the first "Aye" vote.

 

[DandyDon]

Ok, can we vote now. Who thinks this thread now takes over as the absolute most useless waste of space on scubaboard? I'll cast the first "Aye" vote.

It's pretty bad...

 

[jmasin]

Ok, can we vote now. Who thinks this thread now takes over as the absolute most useless waste of space on scubaboard? I'll cast the first "Aye" vote.

I dunno, I got a good laugh out of a few posts... I can always use a good laugh!

 

[miketsp]

There are far worse than this one around.

 

[DandyDon]

There are far worse than this one around.

and what's the good news...?