[SOC] Off topic observations and a question

[Jan Clute]

I think Walter has it. `It is such an SOC unit of measure (ironically, we
Yanks are using the so-called "English" units of weights and measures even
after (as I understand it) the Brits have given them up. Most of them are
quirky, but we don't use Stones, which don't seem to relate to anything.
Odd, eh? 73 Jan N0AAA #389

----- Original Message -----
From: "Walter K0TWO" <k0two at accessus.net>
To: "Second Class Operators' Club" <soc at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [SOC] Off topic observations and a question


> > And now the one than confuses me. Why are there fourteen pounds in a
> stone?
> >
> > Paul M3CRQ
> >
>
> Oh Paul, this is an easy one! When placing the stone on a
> scale the fool dropped it onto his feet (= +2). He was still
> seeing 2 stars, therefore a stone was Born! (14pounds).
> ..........your welcome!!.............
> 73,
> Walter - K0TWO - Missouri - USA
>
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