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    Are people getting heavy in modern times

    I say yes , I found 2 scales one from the 1920's other from 1980's
    the DR, scale from the 20's goes up to 250 lb the scale from the 80's goes up to 350 lb . That says it all to me I wonder what the year 2012 standard is?


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    I have a doctor's office scale that I purchased about 10 years ago. It accurately reads to 400.

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    Well, didn't you know that obesity in America has risen to epidemic proportions. The scales didn't surprise me at all...just look around you. Everyone is round !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dumpster-Dee View Post
    Well, didn't you know that obesity in America has risen to epidemic proportions. The scales didn't surprise me at all...just look around you. Everyone is round !!
    some things that are round are sexy!!lol
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    well....that is a fail when it comes to me....do you know how hard it is to find pants that will fit me?!?!?
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    Quote Originally Posted by submarinepainter View Post
    some things that are round are sexy!!lol
    I hope you're not referring to that guy in the Daisy Dukes!
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    sure seems like we're getting larger...ever try to find vintage clothes or uniforms that fit you?

    This reminds me of the space-cruise ship in Wall-E where everyone is 300lbs, rides a hover chair and drinks their meals from styrofoam cups LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by IronPirate View Post
    sure seems like we're getting larger...ever try to find vintage clothes or uniforms that fit you?

    This reminds me of the space-cruise ship in Wall-E where everyone is 300lbs, rides a hover chair and drinks their meals from styrofoam cups LOL
    I can fit into anything for the most part...I only need a door cracked and I stand sideways and I can slide right on it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by easyrecycle View Post
    I can fit into anything for the most part...I only need a door cracked and I stand sideways and I can slide right on it.
    I think my 12 year old is bigger than you easy

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    I can fit into anything for the most part...I only need a door cracked and I stand sideways and I can slide right on it.
    Does that mean that you turn sideways and stick your tongue out and look like a zipper??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scrapette View Post
    I hope you're not referring to that guy in the Daisy Dukes!
    oooh no lol

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    If we played "Hide and Go Seek" easy could hide behind a telephone pole and never be seen !

    Skyline....therapy wouldn't help....someone will bring it up again !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dumpster-Dee View Post
    Well, didn't you know that obesity in America has risen to epidemic proportions. The scales didn't surprise me at all...just look around you. Everyone is round !!
    50% of Americans will be obese by the year 2050

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dumpster-Dee View Post
    If we played "Hide and Go Seek" easy could hide behind a telephone pole and never be seen !

    Skyline....therapy wouldn't help....someone will bring it up again !!
    Lol truth be told...I can hide behind a pole...being skinny has its pros but it also sucks.

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    Well hows this !! I find the old balance scales are very accurate . I have a 10 lb test weight once you set scale to that you are pretty much dead on. I also have a digital scale for weighing people. There is no adjustments but the 10 lb test weight show up as 9.4 lb .Is the scale broke or do they also do this to make people feel better about them selves.
    As to scales, there is something very nice about the old scales ,the needed procedures to get the correct weight is rewarding and dead accurate.


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