Today - a Bit Rude

I’m not a great fan of metric A system of which I am sceptic To the young it’s ethereal But I learned imperial And so I still speak it... Today I went down to the hardware store I’d better not go there no more An eager young lady assistant Was maybe a little persistent How can I help you... Today I said I need ten eight inch nails She sure put the wind in my sails The nails were near pulleys and winches And then she said how big’s eight inches I’m not getting out... Today