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"Free" TU’s

Post in 'The Inglenook' started by joecool85, Nov 27, 2011.

  1. joecool85 Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 24, 2010
    834 posts
    Central Maine
    My brother told me a couple days ago when he was helping me load some wood that I "don't burn BTUs here, just Free TU's". He said it because "I'll burn anything" (referring to any type of seasoned wood). I thought it was classic and now tell everyone I burn "Free TU's" haha.
    joecool85, Nov 27, 2011
    #1

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  2. LLigetfa Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 9, 2008
    7,310 posts
    NW Ontario
    Is that a slight against the Brits like "Freedom Fries" is against the French? How American!

    You're free to use any other unit of measure such as calorie, joule, or even horsepower.
    LLigetfa, Nov 27, 2011
    #2

  3. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,433 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    In Europe they use KWs. America is stuck in old, traditional systems. Wish we would finally go metric. It would help standardize our industries and make them more competitive.
    begreen, Nov 27, 2011
    #3

  4. Danno77 Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2008
    4,751 posts
    Hamilton, IL
    lol. I like the FreeTUs. I think I might use that...
    Danno77, Nov 27, 2011
    #4

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