On Sat, 2 Jun 2007 21:11:21 +0100, "Vortex"
wrote:


I want to settle an argument about the weights (relative and absolute) of
our 2 cats. problem is, how do you accurately weigh a cat in a domestic
situation?

Easy.

Because of the uncooperative nature of cats

Cats are very co-operative when you understand their motivation.

Problem is that our (digital) scales have a resolution of 1lb/0.5kg which is
quite simply inadequate for cat weight measurement with any kind of
accuracy!

Kitchen scales have the resolution but not the range (not also forgetting
the cat cooperation issue).

Borrow a set of scales with adequate resolution.

Place large plate on scales - mash a sardine up on it.

Put cat near scales and tell it to go nowhere near sardine.

When it heads for scale put it to one side and repeat admonition.

Make note of cats weight when it settles on scales to eat sardine.

Simple.


--
Peter Parry.
http://www.wpp.ltd.uk/