My Day In Numbers

Thursday, 23 February 2017

In Discworld, Terry Pratchett gave the Trolls a numeral system of their own, based on powers of 4.  The base numerals are one (1), two (2), three (3), many (4) and lots (16).  These can be combined to form higher numbers. When combined, each numeral's value is added to those of the others, with higher-valued numerals taking priority over lower-valued ones, so 20 is written "lots many" rather than "many many many many many".

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Here is my day in numbers.  Using troll counting ...

1 day at work

2 cups of coffee.  1 in the morning and the other in the afternoon with my coffee buddy, S.

3 chapters of my book.  (Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier).

Many projects and too many meetings.

Lots of love and joy at finally getting home to be with the Tubblet and the Rev T.

Many, many pieces of ironing.

I ran out of numbers counting the times I looked at the news and thought, "Flipping heck ..." *  Already!  And it's only February ... 

What has your day looked like?  Let me know in the comments

* Or words to that effect ...
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  1. Becky | Bringing up the Berneys23 February 2017 at 11:43

    lol, I had a day of "many, many pieces of ironing and washing!" the other day! - it's still waiting to be put away too haha. I don't tend to watch the news anymore, makes me sad. I just rely on social media to tell me what's happening haha! Great post, I like the numeral system! - Becky x
    #sharingthebloglove

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    1. Tubbs23 February 2017 at 21:11

      The news makes me sad - in between making me angry. Thank you for the lovely comment. I'm glad you liked the post :)

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  2. Talya23 February 2017 at 14:27

    Oh what a lovely idea for a post. I might try this about my day too. Thanks for linking up with #coolmumclub x

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    1. Tubbs23 February 2017 at 21:12

      Please do :) I'm glad you liked it and thank you for hosting each week

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  3. Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons24 February 2017 at 14:02

    I have to admit you lost me in the opening paragraph, but then I never did get on with either maths or Terry Pratchett! I can relate to many many pieces of ironing though - I hate ironing and never do it unless I can absolutely avoid it! We always have an ironing pile of things that can't be put away without it, and until it's mounted up I don't even think about it! Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove

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    1. Tubbs26 February 2017 at 19:59

      Sorry I lost you, but I do agree with you about the ironing. Neither of us loves it at all and it tends to get left until the basket is full. Thank you for hosting each week

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  4. Claire | Life Love & Dirty Dishes24 February 2017 at 14:07

    0 chores done
    1 clingy toddler
    2 hours sleep last night
    More chickenpox spots that I can count!
    Thanks for linking up to #FridayFrolics

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    1. Tubbs26 February 2017 at 20:00

      Sorry you've had a terrible day. I hope everyone is better soon. :)

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  5. Island Living 36524 February 2017 at 19:48

    1 sick child, 1 sick mummy equals 2 much sickness :-( #FridayFrolics

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    1. Tubbs27 February 2017 at 09:42

      Sorry to hear that. Hope you're all better now.

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  6. Lisa Valentine24 February 2017 at 21:09

    You had me at Discworld! I'm a huge fan of Terry Pratchetts work. I love this idea.

    1 early start
    2 hours commuting
    Lots of coffee!

    Lisa :) #coolmumclub

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    1. Tubbs26 February 2017 at 20:00

      So glad you liked it :) Thank you for commenting

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  7. Barrie Bismark26 February 2017 at 01:34

    Great idea for a post! 3 hours of sports, 2 trips to the store, and 1 sick kid = 1 tired mama.
    #fridayfrolics

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    1. Tubbs26 February 2017 at 20:00

      Hope the sick kid is better soon and you've managed to get some sleep. Thank you for the lovely comment

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  8. Stephanie 139a2 March 2017 at 22:56

    Definitely too many meetings! Always. thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo

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    1. Tubbs3 March 2017 at 13:36

      Thank you both for hosting each week :)

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  9. Morgan Prince24 March 2017 at 11:02

    I don't do meetings but I do have lots many ironing! ;)
    Thanks for linking to #pocolo
    (sorry for the epically late comment)

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    1. Tubbs24 March 2017 at 16:48

      No worries. You have been playing catch up today!

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