Well me and my generation refused to convert to metric LOL. From the conversations i think we are all about the same ages. They tried to institute Metric when I was in High School if memory serves correctly. After years of learning our measures we were in no mood to do it all again LOL. Fortunately they are internet calculators that can do this for me if needed.

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I had a dear cat with long legs and was incredibly strong. Could/ Would not be "Placed " into a carrier. The only to get her in was to "Net" her with towel or small blanket, wrap her up and "Stuff" her into the carrier. The Vet could get her out but not me (at least if I wanted to keep that hand LOL). She was about 12lbs and no fat