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To metric or not?

Currently pencil editing page 266 out of 451 of the first typewritten draft of a sci-fi novel where there’s a discussion of a woman’s figure and what sized dress she should purchase-

So previously in the novel, the distances in space were given either in AU, LY, or parsecs; and those of space stations in meters or kilometers (for a really big one). I’ve no question about that.

Assuming that measurements were standardized by the ensuing time between here and tomorrow when astronomical distances could be traversed in a reasonable time, allowing for interstellar travel and colonization-

But what of a woman’s figure? Will the measurements of 91.44 - 60.96 - 91.44 go over as well as 36-24-36?

By the way the 36-24-36 ideal is based on a height of 5’4”.

To keep with that proportion with a woman of 6’1” as with the one in the novel, the measurements would have to be roughly 41-27-41. Imagine the centimeters for that one!

By the way, she walks out of the store with a 6T-

By the way, to achieve the proper ratio you multiply height in inches or cm by 0.375 to get waist size, then multiply that by 1.5 to get bust and hip size.

With that said, rest assured that this study was done strictly in the interest of science …fiction, that is.

A humorous aside- when I was trying to recommend my Midori Traveler’s notebook to a friend, a former chemical engineer and partner in music, saw the calculations and said, “Let me get a picture of that!”
 
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ectoflanger said:
To metric or not?

Currently pencil editing page 266 out of 451 of the first typewritten draft of a sci-fi novel where there’s a discussion of a woman’s figure and what sized dress she should purchase-

So previously in the novel, the distances in space were given either in AU, LY, or parsecs; and those of space stations in meters or kilometers (for a really big one). I’ve no question about that.

Assuming that measurements were standardized by the ensuing time between here and tomorrow when astronomical distances could be traversed in a reasonable time, allowing for interstellar travel and colonization-

But what of a woman’s figure? Will the measurements of 91.44 - 60.96 - 91.44 go over as well as 36-24-36?

By the way the 36-24-36 ideal is based on a height of 5’4”.

To keep with that proportion with a woman of 6’1” as with the one in the novel, the measurements would have to be roughly 41-27-41. Imagine the centimeters for that one!

By the way, to achieve the proper ratio you multiply height in inches or cm by 0.375 to get waist size, then multiply that by 1.5 to get bust and hip size.

With that said, rest assured that this study was done strictly in the interest of science …fiction, that is.

A humorous aside- when I was trying to recommend my Midori Traveler’s notebook to a friend, a former chemical engineer and partner in music, saw the calculations and said, “Let me get a picture of that!”
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Depends on the reader, right?

Know said reference is to a 6’1” “character”, I can brain math 41-27-41 fast enough to know that’s good. Converting from metric may give me an aneurysm
 
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ectoflanger said:
To metric or not?

Currently pencil editing page 266 out of 451 of the first typewritten draft of a sci-fi novel where there’s a discussion of a woman’s figure and what sized dress she should purchase-

So previously in the novel, the distances in space were given either in AU, LY, or parsecs; and those of space stations in meters or kilometers (for a really big one). I’ve no question about that.

Assuming that measurements were standardized by the ensuing time between here and tomorrow when astronomical distances could be traversed in a reasonable time, allowing for interstellar travel and colonization-

But what of a woman’s figure? Will the measurements of 91.44 - 60.96 - 91.44 go over as well as 36-24-36?

By the way the 36-24-36 ideal is based on a height of 5’4”.

To keep with that proportion with a woman of 6’1” as with the one in the novel, the measurements would have to be roughly 41-27-41. Imagine the centimeters for that one!

By the way, she walks out of the store with a 6T-

By the way, to achieve the proper ratio you multiply height in inches or cm by 0.375 to get waist size, then multiply that by 1.5 to get bust and hip size.

With that said, rest assured that this study was done strictly in the interest of science …fiction, that is.

A humorous aside- when I was trying to recommend my Midori Traveler’s notebook to a friend, a former chemical engineer and partner in music, saw the calculations and said, “Let me get a picture of that!”
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We would take measurements in metric, so 93 etc but always refer to them in imperial sizing. 36-24-36 as you say…
Or for Rosie:
42-39-56 you could say she has it all!
and “Weighing in at 19 stone, which is approx 266 lbs

Height and weight though would be metric.
183cm and 90kg as examples
 
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RedVee said:
We would take measurements in metric, so 93 etc but always refer to them in imperial sizing. 36-24-36 as you say…
Or for Rosie:
42-39-56 you could say she has it all!
and “Weighing in at 19 stone, which is approx 266 lbs

Height and weight though would be metric.
183cm and 90kg as examples
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A whole lotta woman, a whole lotta Rosie!
 
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RedVee said:
We would take measurements in metric, so 93 etc but always refer to them in imperial sizing. 36-24-36 as you say…
Or for Rosie:
42-39-56 you could say she has it all!
and “Weighing in at 19 stone, which is approx 266 lbs

Height and weight though would be metric.
183cm and 90kg as examples
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Thank you for the cultural clarification-

I understand that even in the U.S., metric measurements are used in engineering-

Myself found it made my life easier with boat maintenance regarding mix ratios of polyester and epoxy resins in addition to measurements for modifying openings for the new 316 stainless portlights I used to replace the old crap aluminum (aluminium) ones-
 
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Engle said:
We don't have them in Canada as far as I know. Seems like a lot of restrictions on what you can and can't do with your property.
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They can be a real pain. But there are upsides. Like when your neighbor wants to build something like a barn in a nice neighborhood, or some other thing that makes everyone's values go down. Like parking cars in front yards, etc. The list of things is can be extensive. Those who want near absolute property freedom, they don't buy in HOA areas. Like many things, it's a tradeoff. Generally worth it in my experience, but they certainly can have their downsides when people like to get on power trips. They know how to run their work/business and are convinced they know how to run your "business" as well. Like anything, some are run better than others.
 
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GBassNorth said:
There’s good and bad to everything. I’ve lived in neighborhoods that had HOAs and others that didn’t. Generally speaking, an HOA run properly does nothing more than protect the value of the surrounding homes in the neighborhood by passing and enforcing common sense common courtesy outcome based guidelines vs mandating restrictive rules.

It’s when you get the zealots on the board that assume nobody has any common sense or courtesy for their neighbors and therefore starts creating mandates that go completely overboard. That is an HOA run amuck and unfortunately isn’t at all uncommon. Fortunately there’s a fix for out-of-control HOAs. Just get a couple of like minded neighbors to join you for a run on the board (you’ll need enough to out vote the remaining morons on the board) then when elected flip every stinking rule and resign when your work is done. Repeat as necessary, or vote with your feet (Willy?) and just move to a better neighborhood.
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Well said. Much better than my thrashing around attempt!
 
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Stealth57 said:
Had a Board decide they would stop that by adding Board members in excess of what was allowed by the CCRs. Then hired a relative that was an attorney and said if you don’t like it, sue us. They also switched insurance companies that back a Board regardless…at a premium price.

We just harassed them with constant bad PR with real estate agents until most moved.
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Clear violation of Davis-Sterling. That attorney should be disbarred.
 
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ectoflanger said:
To metric or not?

Currently pencil editing page 266 out of 451 of the first typewritten draft of a sci-fi novel where there’s a discussion of a woman’s figure and what sized dress she should purchase-

So previously in the novel, the distances in space were given either in AU, LY, or parsecs; and those of space stations in meters or kilometers (for a really big one). I’ve no question about that.

Assuming that measurements were standardized by the ensuing time between here and tomorrow when astronomical distances could be traversed in a reasonable time, allowing for interstellar travel and colonization-

But what of a woman’s figure? Will the measurements of 91.44 - 60.96 - 91.44 go over as well as 36-24-36?

By the way the 36-24-36 ideal is based on a height of 5’4”.

To keep with that proportion with a woman of 6’1” as with the one in the novel, the measurements would have to be roughly 41-27-41. Imagine the centimeters for that one!

By the way, she walks out of the store with a 6T-

By the way, to achieve the proper ratio you multiply height in inches or cm by 0.375 to get waist size, then multiply that by 1.5 to get bust and hip size.

With that said, rest assured that this study was done strictly in the interest of science …fiction, that is.

A humorous aside- when I was trying to recommend my Midori Traveler’s notebook to a friend, a former chemical engineer and partner in music, saw the calculations and said, “Let me get a picture of that!”
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Too much math for this simple mind. Just post pics.
 
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Bent77 said:
Depends on the reader, right?

Know said reference is to a 6’1” “character”, I can brain math 41-27-41 fast enough to know that’s good. Converting from metric may give me an aneurysm
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For perspective on her height - mind you shes’s wearing five inch heels - here you see Lenore on the left in a promo still- to the right is hapless bassist/protagonist Caleb Key-

No worries- I assure you it’s a platonic relationship as she’s one of those corporeal holograms chastising him after he did something she disapproved of-

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Gaolee said:
My wife would frown on that. It's why there's no engine blocks in the back yard. Who needs a HOA when you have a SO with class and taste? It's a miracle she puts up with me.
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My late FIL had an HOA on the farm. My MIL. "You're not leaving that wagon, etc., by the house. There's 309 other acres you can keep it."
 
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dagrev said:
They can be a real pain. But there are upsides. Like when your neighbor wants to build something like a barn in a nice neighborhood, or some other thing that makes everyone's values go down. Like parking cars in front yards, etc. The list of things is can be extensive. Those who want near absolute property freedom, they don't buy in HOA areas. Like many things, it's a tradeoff. Generally worth it in my experience, but they certainly can have their downsides when people like to get on power trips. They know how to run their work/business and are convinced they know how to run your "business" as well. Like anything, some are run better than others.
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I've mostly just heard complaints from friends in Texas and California, but there's probably lots of places where they are reasonable.
We have municipal bylaws. For example our new neighbour has a large Doberman cross that was escaping and running amok. A couple of complaints from neighbors to the city, and she got a $500 fine. Hasn't been a problem since!
 
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