"Steve Turner" wrote

Aye. I also need to carry a little pocket-sized tape measure with me
(like my Dad does), but knowing me I'd probably forget the dang thing. I
usually have to wander over to the tools section and "borrow" one of their
new tape measures, then put it back when I'm done. :-)

I have a tape mesure and an inexpensive caliper in the glove compartment of
all my vehicles. Those calipers have save my ass again and again. I don't
leave home without them.