RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Talley Ho 
, Playa la Ropa, Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:25 (540 days ago)
It started sprinkling when we were paddling early this morning.
It's now 10:30 and we are up to .12 inches that is 3 mm.
Now huge, but a nice start.
Who had the best guess???
RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:44 (540 days ago) @ Talley Ho
It started sprinkling when we were paddling early this morning.
It's now 10:30 and we are up to .12 inches that is 3 mm.
Now huge, but a nice start.
Who had the best guess???
There are CHARCOS in the streets, so it's an official LLUVIA. ¡Ojalá que continúe!
I missed it by 6 days. It looks like Tere was the GANADORA. She guessed May 17. She's a smart one, that girl! 
RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
by saildawg , Mississippi Gulf Coast, Golfo de Mexico - Norte, Friday, May 16, 2025, 18:19 (539 days ago) @ Talley Ho
Opened the pier Webcam this morning and saw the puddles and rain dripping from the lines. Temp at 83 F. Congratulations.
RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hola
The temp is 29C. This isn’t the USA. This is Mexico. Don’t disrespect it by using USA lingo.
RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
by saildawg , Mississippi Gulf Coast, Golfo de Mexico - Norte, Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:59 (539 days ago) @ victorio
Whatever, Sparky. No disrespect intended and if you choose to see it that way, then the problem lies with you, not me. Have a wonderful day.
RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
by frostbite , Hamilton MT, Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11:35 (539 days ago) @ victorio
As a resident of the US, I'm used to temps being stated in Fahrenheit and know what to expect when I leave the house. How could it possibly be considered offensive to translate Celsius into Fahrenheit for us Gringos?
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
by ZihuaRob , Zihuatanejo, México, Saturday, May 17, 2025, 12:05 (539 days ago) @ frostbite
As a resident of the US, I'm used to temps being stated in Fahrenheit and know what to expect when I leave the house. How could it possibly be considered offensive to translate Celsius into Fahrenheit for us Gringos?
I suspect Victorio was being sarcastic, but you'll notice I never use °F, and as an Austrian immigrant you originally learned the metric system growing up, so I don't understand your faux indignation, amigo. The metric system simply isn't that difficult to learn. Much easier than the archaic imperial measurements.
When in Rome (or Zihuatanejo)... 
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
by saildawg , Mississippi Gulf Coast, Golfo de Mexico - Norte, Saturday, May 17, 2025, 14:19 (539 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
Congratulations on the 28.333 C temp.
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
by frostbite , Hamilton MT, Saturday, May 17, 2025, 15:00 (539 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
No indignation. Just suggesting to deal with reality, i.e. Gringos are used to Fahrenheit. If they move to Mexico, it would make sense for them to learn Spanish and get used to Celsius, visitors not so much.
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
No indignation. Just suggesting to deal with reality, i.e. Gringos are used to Fahrenheit. If they move to Mexico, it would make sense for them to learn Spanish and get used to Celsius, visitors not so much.
Hola. Why are USAers so arrogant when they travel. ? They are from one of two countries in world that uses the Fahrenheit scale, but everywhere they go, everyone must conform to their standards?
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
by Fuceneh , Saturday, May 17, 2025, 20:00 (538 days ago) @ victorio
Let’s face it, they are despised nation driven by a few freaks…
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
by saildawg , Mississippi Gulf Coast, Golfo de Mexico - Norte, Monday, May 19, 2025, 12:21 (537 days ago) @ Fuceneh
Please enlighten me as to which restaurant you own in Zihuantanejo or which fishing charter you run. I want to make sure that you do not have to spend time with or accept payment from someone you despise or consider a "freak" when I visit later this year.
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
by saildawg , Mississippi Gulf Coast, Golfo de Mexico - Norte, Monday, May 19, 2025, 12:16 (537 days ago) @ victorio
I would suggest that the arrogance here lies with you. You know nothing about the people that you castigate, calling them "disrespectful" or "arrogant". I simply made a post, while sitting in my home in the USA and looking at a weather app that reported the current weather conditions in Zihuantanejo and the temperature was listed in Fahrenheit. I'm sorry if that somehow ruined your day. I was certainly not "traveling" in Mexico or anywhere else at the time, was not running through the airport or mercado screaming, "you locals must conform to the measurement system that I grew up with, or else." I have never insisted that anyone "conform" to anything when traveling abroad. When in Mexico I don't complain that items are measured in liters or kilograms, I find it enjoyable to do mental conversions to the measurement system that I grew up with and have lived with for over 60 years. It's not my fault that the US uses the system that it uses, and I doubt that the US government could care less what my thoughts are regarding it.
It might be a good idea to look in the mirror before calling others arrogant or disrespectful.
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
by Keytime , Monday, May 19, 2025, 13:50 (537 days ago) @ saildawg
Touché Saildawg. Right between the eyes.
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
by frostbite , Hamilton MT, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 05:32 (535 days ago) @ saildawg
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
I use Kelvin . Chicks dig it.
Mejor Centígrado que Retrógrado
by Altona Stu , Altona, Manitoba, Sunday, May 18, 2025, 08:36 (538 days ago) @ Yandosan
lol!
RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
by jay , Sunday, May 18, 2025, 14:52 (538 days ago) @ victorio
The temp is 29C. This isn’t the USA. This is Mexico. Don’t disrespect it by using USA lingo.
Why are USAers so arrogant when they travel. ? They are from one of two countries in world that uses the Fahrenheit scale, but everywhere they go, everyone must conform to their standards?
When I have visitors in my USA home I'm perfectly fine if they use terms like 'liters', 'meters' and 'Celsius' if that's what they're most comfortable with. I can do the math. Even aboot and hoser are acceptable. It's aboot being a gracious host and it keeps them coming back.
Man, you get your knickers in a twist over the weirdest things. Chill out.
RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Padrino , Rosarito/Zihuatanejo, Monday, May 19, 2025, 07:36 (537 days ago) @ victorio
The metric system is far superior to what is now called the United States Standard System or more commonly the United States Customary System. The U.S. loses a tremendous amount of economic productivity because of this antiquated throwback to the Middle Ages and beyond. If I were king of the U.S., I would decree that we will move to the metric system. In anticipation of the fits of hysteria that this would engender, the caveat would be that we will take 100 years to complete the transfer. Everyone alive today will never have to deal with the metric system. All measures would sit side by side for generations. Obviously, it wouldn't take that long but perception is so much more important than reality with many low-IQ individuals.
However, having said all this in support of metric, personally I prefer Fahrenheit over Celcius. The units in Celcius are two wide. It is much easier to say "low 70's" than to say "mid-lower 20's."
Metric system
by Ironwood , Monday, May 19, 2025, 15:18 (537 days ago) @ Padrino
The metric system is far superior to what is now called the United States Standard System or more commonly the United States Customary System. The U.S. loses a tremendous amount of economic productivity because of this antiquated throwback to the Middle Ages and beyond. If I were king of the U.S., I would decree that we will move to the metric system. In anticipation of the fits of hysteria that this would engender, the caveat would be that we will take 100 years to complete the transfer. Everyone alive today will never have to deal with the metric system. All measures would sit side by side for generations. Obviously, it wouldn't take that long but perception is so much more important than reality with many low-IQ individuals.
However, having said all this in support of metric, personally I prefer Fahrenheit over Celcius. The units in Celcius are two wide. It is much easier to say "low 70's" than to say "mid-lower 20's."
Canada began introducing the metric system in 1975, but conversion has been a
bit spotty. Weather, (temperatures, wind speed, rain, snowfall, etc), most weights and measures, distances, etc. are all metric.....but for some strange reason, meat is still advertised predominantly by the pound, with the corresponding....and shocking....kilo price in very small print.
I was pulled over by a Washington state trooper, who said I was speeding in a
60mph zone. I replied that I was driving at exactly 100 kph on my speedometer,
which corresponds to 60 mph. He replied: "No, 100 kph is 62.137 mph, so you were speeding. I'll let you go this time, but remember that conversion."
Metric system
by saildawg , Mississippi Gulf Coast, Golfo de Mexico - Norte, Monday, May 19, 2025, 19:55 (536 days ago) @ Ironwood
Very interesting information, I didn't realize there was a conversion in 1975. The interaction with the police made me chuckle out loud. Sounds like the guy knew his stuff.
Metric system
by jay , Monday, May 19, 2025, 20:02 (536 days ago) @ Ironwood
I'm wondering why he pulled you over for going 2.137 MPH over the limit. I'm sure there must have been many going much faster. Must have been a boring day.
Metric system
by Ironwood , Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 13:32 (536 days ago) @ jay
I'm wondering why he pulled you over for going 2.137 MPH over the limit. I'm sure there must have been many going much faster. Must have been a boring day.
I was going to tell him exactly that....then thought better of it.
Metric system
by islandgirl , Cowichan Valley, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 07:55 (536 days ago) @ Ironwood
My dad, born in 1921, (Canada) thought the government was crazy to switch to metric. He pointed out that the country had been surveyed in Imperial measure, miles, not kilometres, by Range and Section. He said they would never re-survey, so what was the point of switching?
I, too, was raised to learn Imperial measure and found it challenging to switch. Sometimes I still do mind calculations to figure out what I am doing. Measure seems toughest for me - how long is 7853 centimeters?? I'd probably need a calculator to figure that one out, so I could actually envision what 7853 cm actually looked like!
But I have to speak metric to younger people. They don't understand Imperial so I have to translate for them! LOL
Metric system
by Keytime , Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 12:31 (536 days ago) @ Ironwood
On I-5 in Washington, You are referred to as "Flying Maple Leaf"
The WSP used to look the other way as you do not want to treat our guests rudely. Now days, there are very few BC plates on WA roads. Hope we can get back to normal someday soon, the outlet malls are starving.
One exception that I know of
The amount of liquid used in a syringe in the States is measured by cubic centimeters...ergo...CC"s
One exception that I know of
The 70s group 10cc was based on a typical volume in a male ejaculation.
I don't remember the conversion.
One exception that I know of
by Padrino , Rosarito/Zihuatanejo, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 18:36 (535 days ago) @ Yandosan
The 70s group 10cc was based on a typical volume in a male ejaculation.
I don't remember the conversion.
I was such a big fan of 10cc. It is a pity that the song that they are most remembered for is, "The Things We Do For Love." Within the industry, they were mostly known for inventing the Gizmo, also known as the Gizmotron. Although eventually it was a commercial flop because of technical difficulties, it was coveted by many musicians for the sounds that it could produce. It was used to great acclaim in their only other song that still gets air time on radio, "I'm Not In Love."
I miss 10cc.
One exception that I know of
"The Things we do for love."
With the keyboards and harmonies and symphonic sound I always thought that was ELO.
One exception that I know of
by Padrino , Rosarito/Zihuatanejo, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 22:49 (535 days ago) @ Yandosan
"The Things we do for love."
With the keyboards and harmonies and symphonic sound I always thought that was ELO.
The symphonic sound comes from the Gizmo. It was an amazing invention for its time.
One exception that I know of
by Quadra Paul , British Columbia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 16:11 (536 days ago) @ Skink
Which is exactly the same as 1 ml (Milliliter)!
One exception that I know of
by Tom in WI , Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:37 (535 days ago) @ Quadra Paul
Well, this thread was certainly entertaining from start to finish - but there sure wasn't much conversation about RAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! was there?
