Tuesday filler (easy one)

10/11/05, 6:29 PM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Tuesday filler (easy one)

There are many discussions that go on periodically about different measuring systems. In antiquity, there were many measuring systems in use, many with local usage. What was the first attempt at standardizing measuring systems in England?

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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10/11/05, 7:44 PM #2

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I had an opportunity to visit the site where this document was signed. Attached to one of the remaining columns in the ruins of the Abbey was a plaque commemorating the signers.

I was startled to see one "William Earl of Albemarle" listed. (No relation as far as I know.)

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10/12/05, 4:44 AM #3

Dale Lenz-Tahlequah, OK
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I googled, but my guess would of been correct. Although, I did not know what noble other than a king or the date of the shirt size, : ' >.

Thanks for the question....Dale

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10/13/05, 3:37 AM #4

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Answer *LINK*

As both answers alluded , it is the Magna Carta of 1215;-)

Magna Carta

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Tuesday filler (easy one)

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