lookin' good

[Buddy Brannan]

A 21-rod abacus?! Hey, now that's cool! Only ones I've ever seen were
of the 13-rod variety. No, I take that back. I've seen a Japanese one
where the beads didn't stay put...faster movement, but not very good
for blind folks...and it was really long! I don't remember how many
rods it had. Also saw a Chinese abacus which I guess was numbered in
hex! (It had two 5's and five 1's...hehe) 

I have two standard Cranmer abacuses 9abaci?) around here, both of
which have the odd loose column...maybe I'll replace one of them one
of these days. 
-- 
Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV    | From the pines down to the projects,
Email: davros at ycardz.com | Life pushes up through the cracks.
Phone: (972) 276-6360    | And it's only going forward,
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