Friday, February 20, 2009

Gnats Ass

As quoted by Lady Ridesalot A.K.A. Glider Rider on Thursday Feb. 19th, in her Too close for comfort post..."He just missed hitting the front of my car by a gnat's ass!"

This reminded me of all of the different things we say for terms of measurement.

Just how big of a distance is a gnats ass anyway?

Maybe it's only about 6".

Maybe It's about 1 foot.

Maybe even a foot and a half

Or two feet even!

Nah, I think it's closer measured in.....
at

11 comments:

  1. Lady R (Di)February 20, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    ROTFLMAO!!!!!! Nice ruler! Every "tool box" should have one.

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  2. Webster WorldFebruary 20, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    No kidding. I was the building maintenance man for a year or so at the regional Girl Scout building. I am working on a ladder and fixing an over head light. The two ladies in the office asked if I was about done. I answered that I just needed to move it about a HAIR. Not thinking much about my answer. And they lit right up about it. They teased me pretty darn good about it pushing me to say it all the way. Oh this old pervert wanted to chime back in but I needed the job and didn't go there. I just did not think they knew. Duh! They were married, like they had never heard it before.

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  3. "Joker"February 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    I've been using and wearing out tape measures for years...never saw that particular model! Did a job once with a couple of young kids on the carpenters crew. When discussing some rough-out measurements, I told the kid we'd be alright if he just moved things "just a CH" to the right. The kid looked at me innocent as an orphan and said, "What's a CH?"

    The whole job crew in earshot burst into tears laughing. The kid's foreman was an old-timer. I clapped him on the shoulder and said, "I'll let you explain that one to him!"

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  4. Willy DFebruary 20, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    How’s that cabin fever thing going? Will that tape measure the number of days ‘till the snow goes away?

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  5. Webster WorldFebruary 21, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Joker I just put my coffee down. That was pretty good. Evan a gnat knows that one.

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  6. Baron's LifeFebruary 21, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Mr. Motorcycle... are u serious man?
    I speciffically like your picture # 5. As a trained mechanical Engineer, I never knew there was such precise measurements in Grant's anatomy book...but then again...live and learn... I shall check this out next time I have a chance to get a go at it. My inch ruler is safely tucked in my belt...I also keep a feather there for special effects....lolo

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  7. Mr. MotorcycleFebruary 22, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Glad you all liked my stupid and twisted sense of humor.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 24, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Whenever a gnat lands on my windshield, they seem larger than I thought they were.

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  9. Mr. MotorcycleFebruary 24, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    RickNiekLikeBikes,

    Just a hair larger right!?!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Now That's Funny!

    Ride on,
    Torch

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  11. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    Loved that tape measure...here's a pic of a gnat's ass for comparison. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4544390306_2ceaed5748_o.jpg

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