On 08/03/2018 12:23, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 8-3-2018 10:34, Stephen wrote:

>>>>
>>>
>>> Easy peasy indeed. I imagine the guys calibrating those data sheets: 

>>>
>>
>> More likely Pop. The materials used are designed to take the weight 
>> and are over rated.
> 
> Sad. I would like a bit of drama ;-)
> 

Your slightest wish is my command.

https://youtu.be/CjzykTQM-4w?t=78

A similar incident happened on the platform I was on. Unfortunately the 
crane driver was not so lucky. He got trapped in the cabin for hours and 
lost a foot and part of his lower leg.

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>>
>>> I am always surprised that we got to the Moon at all, or Mars for 
>>> that matter, where we were able to crash at least once because of 
>>> imperial/metrics confusion... ;-)
>>>
>>
>> Big mistake mixing units. I may think in imperial but work in metric 
>> when I can.
>>
> 
> smart. But then you grew up with imperial of course. I find it difficult 
> (not that I need it).
> 

It is difficult and took years of repetition before it became second 
nature. But after learning things like there are 5280 ft in a mile and 
60 mph is 88 ft/s. Not to mention the currency. The metric system is a 
walk in the park.
Also we oldies can add up in our head. Unlike the youth of today.


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Regards
     Stephen

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