Definitions by Athene Airheart
airships
A flying vehicle. It is often a type of dirigible, such as a blimp.
A ship that flies.
They can be found in some role-playing games such as Final Fantasy, and are flying vehicles that seem to use a combination of aerodynamic principles and magic.
A ship that flies.
They can be found in some role-playing games such as Final Fantasy, and are flying vehicles that seem to use a combination of aerodynamic principles and magic.
I was very excited when I first acquired the Airship in Final Fantasy 1, it made my travels much easier and more fun. The airship travels at four times walking speed across the world map. That seemed very fast to me at the time.
airships by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004
finger pointing
To draw attention to something. Often used in terms of a person blaming something else. Fairly self-explanatory.
finger pointing by Athene Airheart May 15, 2004
meanwhile, back at the ranch
A humerous phrase indicating a simultanious happening.
Derived from old Western TV shows or movies. Something exciting would be happening out on the range somewhere (or in town, etc), but at the same time something else would be happening at the home base, i.e. the ranch.
Derived from old Western TV shows or movies. Something exciting would be happening out on the range somewhere (or in town, etc), but at the same time something else would be happening at the home base, i.e. the ranch.
The bank is being robbed by Smoky Joe and the Goatnose Gang! Will Whitehat Willy be able to foil the desperadoes in time?
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, little Betsy has discovered a gold nugget in the family's stream.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, little Betsy has discovered a gold nugget in the family's stream.
meanwhile, back at the ranch by Athene Airheart May 3, 2004
Hangar Hound
Someone who spends a lot of time around aircraft. See ramp rat, airport bum.
A "hangar" is a structure in which aircraft are kept. Many times you will find mechanics and/or pilots spending time there, talking about flying and telling stories. A Hangar Hound need not be a pilot or mechanic, but can just like being near aviation.
A "hangar" is a structure in which aircraft are kept. Many times you will find mechanics and/or pilots spending time there, talking about flying and telling stories. A Hangar Hound need not be a pilot or mechanic, but can just like being near aviation.
I had a good chat with the other hangar hounds the other day, we were discussing the air show coming up in June.
Hangar Hound by Athene Airheart May 2, 2004
Hangar
A building or structure used for storing aircraft. Often populated by pilots, mechanics, hangar hounds, and similar ilk. It's kind of like a really big garage, but it's more fun to spend time in.
Hangars can be open on one or all sides, fully enclosed, heated or unheated. Some are quite nice with offices inside, some are very plain without even power going to them. The word "Hangar" comes from a French word meaning "shed."
Hangars can be open on one or all sides, fully enclosed, heated or unheated. Some are quite nice with offices inside, some are very plain without even power going to them. The word "Hangar" comes from a French word meaning "shed."
Hangar by Athene Airheart May 2, 2004
mayday
Some people may be wondering why anybody would yell "May Day" when they are in trouble. Here is why:
It derives from the French "m'aidez", pronounced "mayDAY," and means literally "help me."
It derives from the French "m'aidez", pronounced "mayDAY," and means literally "help me."
If you are in distress while flying an airplane, calling "Mayday mayday mayday" over the radio will give you top priority and any help people on the ground or in the air can offer.
mayday by Athene Airheart May 2, 2004
I could buy you and sell you
Essentially, "I am much richer than you." A stronger form of "I could buy you." Usually a derisive phrase.
I could buy you and sell you by Athene Airheart May 1, 2004