On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:21:32 GMT, Jose
wrote:

Why would anyone time a hold in this day and age?

To make sure that it remains part of your habits. One day you'll fly an
airplane without GPS, or the box will go TU, or for any number of
reasons you won't be able to rely on it. Stay in practice and you'll be ok.

Jose

I have to practice starting a stopwatch?