More Stoned in NJ

[Jerome Keller <jkeller@cc-mail.pica.army.mil>]

     To my query on what a "stone" is, Martin responded:
     
     >I just happened to have the conversion tables handy. 
     
     >One Stone is equal to  4900 scruples(apothecary)
     >                   or    14 pounds(avoirdupois) 
                              
     >We usually use them for measuring our own weight
     
     >      ie     '10 stone weakling'
     >             '18 stone bloater'
     
     >Hope this Helps
     
     >Cheers
     >Martin
     
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     Oh. I see. Now, when doubts arise as to my remaining scruples, I can 
     raise my glass righteously and proclaim, "Madam, I have over 75.000 
     scruples.....but in the morning, you'll still be ugly." 
     
     Thanks, Martin.
     
                                      Jerry