Surely the pencil would have been parted from the ear when it was severed, unless some form of adhesive was preventing such.
If the more accurate 'How long do you want them FOR?' was asked then there would have been less ambiguity.
The gentleman in question is probably worrying unduly as the typical wooden shed lasts 15-20 years with regular maintenance.
What would happen if he got the six bits of four after 2pm?
He's not going to get much of a shed from six bits of wood though.
Too not to.
Weird , that exact same thing happened to Paddy and Mick a few years back.
Metric Shmectrix
Timber generally comes in standard lengths. The lumber yard might offer to cut them for you, but you are probably better off doing it on-site so you can check and double check you are cutting to the correct length.
You mean it should be "A bloke goes to the local timber almost a metre". Doesn't have quite the same ring to it.
A customer is within their rights to request loose goods by the pound but the vendor must weigh them using metric scales.
Jeez. I think your work colleagues need to get out more.
