I thought farthings were a monetary unit. Are you sure you don't mean
"furlong"?
Furlongs per fortnight would be a measure of speed.
Len
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> >> You've inspired me! ... And my cars? Those factory-supplied
> >> speedometers are coming out until I can replace the faceplates
> >> with a scale calibrated in farthings per fortnight. <BIG grin>
> >
> >Farthings? Sure you wouldn't be happier with Angstroms?
> ><bigger grin>
>
> Too inconvenient. Do you have any idea how many Angstroms
> there are to a
> Farthing?
>
> Anyone know how many rods there are to a hogshead? I need to
> get my Whitworth*
> tools recalibrated.
>
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> Mark Roberts
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> * Old British Motorcycle enthusiasts will understand.
> (And, yes, the phrase "Old British Motorcycle enthusiasts"
> can be interpreted
> several ways, but they all apply.)
>
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