[USMA:31353] RE: Guz

[Bill Potts]

In message 31341, Euric was referring to the general use of Fred Flintstone Units (FFU) and thus arguing, in general, against your use of them in 31332. In 31336, he was simply converting the information you had supplied on the guz to metric (SI) units.   Maybe, in 31341, it would have been better if he said "difficult," rather than "impossible." However, with some Fred Flintstone units (e.g., bushel), it really is impossible unless one knows what is being measured. Even when one does know what is being measured, one needs either a great memory or some reference material. Bill Potts, CMS Roseville, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator]     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of ewc Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 00:55 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:31352] Guz Hi Euric   If it is "impossible" to know what I meant (message 31341) then how come you worked it out (message 31336)?   There are valid arguments to put forward supporting metrication - but the case is badly undermined when supported by false claims - especially when they are presented in a supercilious manner.   I recommend you study Princep on the how the Liberal minded administration of India in the 19th century brought about its standardisation of measure.    Rob   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     Euric wrote:   <<With so many meanings and variations of FFUs it is impossible to know what is meant when an FFU is used.>>