Re: [NTLK] [OT] Exact Measurement of King Henry

On 3-May-08, at 8:35 AM, David Arnold wrote:

> Of course, most of my generation learned some from our parents, and a
> 4x2 is still a 4x2 when I talk to my Dad, rather than the 92x42
> (dressed) I buy at the store.

4x2

Even that's upside down :P

I always get a kick out of hearing that way of expressing it.

I work for a local carpenter from time to time and he just gives me a
sideways look as if I'm nuts if I ask for another 4x2 when we're framing

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