In article >, dsi1
says...
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> On Friday, October 21, 2016 at 3:50:41 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> > On Thu, 20 Oct 2016 12:52:33 -0400, Gary > wrote:
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> > > Brooklyn1 wrote:
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> > > > 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>
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> >
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> > Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them.
>
> That's a small version of a much loved product. I love those beefy tape measures with the bright yellow and black housing. They're great!

You're stuck in the past. I predict that people will be using self-
measuring electric tape measures in the very near future.