Gary > wrote:
> sf wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:52:33 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>>
>>> Brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I carry a tailer's tape with me whenever I shop.
>>>
>>> Funny. I've never done that. ;-D
>>
>> I carry a cute little 6ft retractable tape measure in my purse.
>> <http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-6-ft-Tape-Rule-Key-Chain-FMHT33706M/204624587?cm_mmc=SEM|THD|google|&mid=syrjdvt4k|dc_ mtid_8903tb925190_pcrid_50250225219_pkw__pmt__prod uct_204624587_slid_&gclid=CLqLoPCE7M8CFZRffgodaQ8N Kw>
>
> This is very interesting to me. Seems that old ppl here carry measuring
> tapes in their purses or pockets when shopping. Just why is this? I've
> never been out shopping and needed a measuring tape.
>
> Don't you have a measuring app on your smartphone for this? 
>
I do too, and I'm younger than you all.
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