Cyril Squirrel's definitions
Spring-Smithing was originally a branch of the Blacksmith's Trade-Skills.
A Spring-Smith is the Person who Puts The Force of Resilience into the Pre-Formed-Spring-Shape :
By Heating It; and Cooling It Very Slowly:
In a very-care-fully-controlled-manner.
The Traditional Method was to heat the forged mild steel up to a pale-cherry-red colour; and Immersing it in almost-boiling oil;which was then Very Slowly Cooled in a pit; in a packed-straw or hay-insulated box; which was then covered in HOT SAND to retain the heat.
A fire would then be lit on top of the sand, to keep it hot for a week, or as long as required.
WARNING !!! Especially At The Moment Of Immersion :
THIS TRADITIONAL METHOD INCLUDES A HIGH FIRE RISK.
It Should Only Ever Be Attempted Out-Doors, By Professionals, who have Good Fire-Fighting equipment nearby, and the skills to use it Safely.
A Spring-Smith is the Person who Puts The Force of Resilience into the Pre-Formed-Spring-Shape :
By Heating It; and Cooling It Very Slowly:
In a very-care-fully-controlled-manner.
The Traditional Method was to heat the forged mild steel up to a pale-cherry-red colour; and Immersing it in almost-boiling oil;which was then Very Slowly Cooled in a pit; in a packed-straw or hay-insulated box; which was then covered in HOT SAND to retain the heat.
A fire would then be lit on top of the sand, to keep it hot for a week, or as long as required.
WARNING !!! Especially At The Moment Of Immersion :
THIS TRADITIONAL METHOD INCLUDES A HIGH FIRE RISK.
It Should Only Ever Be Attempted Out-Doors, By Professionals, who have Good Fire-Fighting equipment nearby, and the skills to use it Safely.
by Cyril Squirrel April 6, 2007
Get the Spring-Smithmug. Columba is the Genus, or Family Name Given to All Types of Pigeon.
There are very many types of pigeon, and the Latin Name of each type begins with Columba.
They are intelligent enough to have the ability to navigate very long
pre-determined-(repeated)-flight-paths.
They mate for life, or until their mate dies, this shows loyalty.
The Huge Populations of Pigeons World-wide shows that they have had the intelligence to evolve and survive;
And Prosper!
Not all birds are as thick as chickens.
There are very many types of pigeon, and the Latin Name of each type begins with Columba.
They are intelligent enough to have the ability to navigate very long
pre-determined-(repeated)-flight-paths.
They mate for life, or until their mate dies, this shows loyalty.
The Huge Populations of Pigeons World-wide shows that they have had the intelligence to evolve and survive;
And Prosper!
Not all birds are as thick as chickens.
Columba Palumba means Wood-Pigeon.
Columba Livia means Rock-Dove:(The Common City Pigeon.)
There are Thirty or Forty Different Kinds of Pigeon, a few of which are now extinct.
Columba Livia means Rock-Dove:(The Common City Pigeon.)
There are Thirty or Forty Different Kinds of Pigeon, a few of which are now extinct.
by Cyril Squirrel April 12, 2007
Get the Columbamug. Deprecatory Adjective: Someone who is Left-Handed.
Used in North Lincolnshire & East Yorkshire.
Pre-circa.1900AD.
Thought to be Old English.
Used in North Lincolnshire & East Yorkshire.
Pre-circa.1900AD.
Thought to be Old English.
by Cyril Squirrel April 7, 2007
Get the Golly-Wiftermug. The Part of the Year when it is both Legally, and Ecologically, Acceptable to Hunt for Animals,Fish or Game, of a Particular Species.
All the (civilised) Local National Governments set Start and End Dates for the Open Season; and the Closed Season.
These dates can be different for each of the Animals, Fish, or Game Species which a Hunter/Angler wants to target.
In Order to Avoid Being Caught, Arrested and Fined, it is necessary to Find out what the Start and End Dates are for the Open Season; as it applies to the Species of Quarry which YOU want to Hunt.
( The Survival of Species is At Stake; So Don't Risk Being Busted.)
The Fines are, Quite Rightly; VERY PAINFULLY EXPENSIVE.
These dates can be different for each of the Animals, Fish, or Game Species which a Hunter/Angler wants to target.
In Order to Avoid Being Caught, Arrested and Fined, it is necessary to Find out what the Start and End Dates are for the Open Season; as it applies to the Species of Quarry which YOU want to Hunt.
( The Survival of Species is At Stake; So Don't Risk Being Busted.)
The Fines are, Quite Rightly; VERY PAINFULLY EXPENSIVE.
by Cyril Squirrel April 13, 2007
Get the open seasonmug. Descriptive Noun. Pronounced Stowgy.
American Slang;
Stoagie was exported to Europe in 1965 by Roger Miller;
in a top-ten-singles song
called King of the Road.
Meaning = A Partly-Smoked Cigar, or Cigar Butt.
Sometimes Mis-Spelled by Europeans as Stoggy or Stoggie.
Browse/Search Stoggie to Cross-Reference
American Slang;
Stoagie was exported to Europe in 1965 by Roger Miller;
in a top-ten-singles song
called King of the Road.
Meaning = A Partly-Smoked Cigar, or Cigar Butt.
Sometimes Mis-Spelled by Europeans as Stoggy or Stoggie.
Browse/Search Stoggie to Cross-Reference
by Cyril Squirrel April 8, 2007
Get the Stoagiemug. Ecocentric = an adjective used to describe a state of mind;
of a person, or a social group, who is, or are:
Committed to Making a Positive Contribution to The Survival of Mankind And The Eco-System Which Supports Us.
Generally Speaking, this includes most Responsible Parents; because they need to Care about the Culture and Environment which their descendants will have; to live in.
At Grass Roots Level: Efficient Recycling of Domestic Waste is the first positive contribution we can make towards protecting our environment.
When we do so we are acting ecocentrically.
of a person, or a social group, who is, or are:
Committed to Making a Positive Contribution to The Survival of Mankind And The Eco-System Which Supports Us.
Generally Speaking, this includes most Responsible Parents; because they need to Care about the Culture and Environment which their descendants will have; to live in.
At Grass Roots Level: Efficient Recycling of Domestic Waste is the first positive contribution we can make towards protecting our environment.
When we do so we are acting ecocentrically.
Ecocentric Edna eternally endures
the toxic waste pollution made by other peoples cures
for the ills which they think grip the world
or (more probably) just one nation,
the spillages and breakages of the popular libation;
The parties and the dancing, the singing and the fun, and a nine-year-old with a shotgun who would kill to save his Mum from the drunken thug who drove her home, for his, not her, own reason; "For Friends of Mum, We Make Hot-Cross-Buns,
but for Thugs? It's Open Season!
The Randy Fool dies on the floor near the battered woman he'd called Whore, who shreiks, "I Told You Dick, I'm an Ordinary Housewife; I Don't Do Tricks!"
The Nine-Year-Old, Now Traumatised, Sits Ashen-Faced and Glassy-Eyed: "For Friends of Mum, we make Hot-Cross-Buns, But For Thugs ? Its Open Season!"
(by Cyril Squirrel: Spread the Word.)
the toxic waste pollution made by other peoples cures
for the ills which they think grip the world
or (more probably) just one nation,
the spillages and breakages of the popular libation;
The parties and the dancing, the singing and the fun, and a nine-year-old with a shotgun who would kill to save his Mum from the drunken thug who drove her home, for his, not her, own reason; "For Friends of Mum, We Make Hot-Cross-Buns,
but for Thugs? It's Open Season!
The Randy Fool dies on the floor near the battered woman he'd called Whore, who shreiks, "I Told You Dick, I'm an Ordinary Housewife; I Don't Do Tricks!"
The Nine-Year-Old, Now Traumatised, Sits Ashen-Faced and Glassy-Eyed: "For Friends of Mum, we make Hot-Cross-Buns, But For Thugs ? Its Open Season!"
(by Cyril Squirrel: Spread the Word.)
by Cyril Squirrel April 12, 2007
Get the Ecocentricmug. Someone Who is Left-Handed;
Used Before 1900 AD, in Lincolnshire & East Yorkshire.
Thought to be from an either Norse, or Old English Root.
Used Before 1900 AD, in Lincolnshire & East Yorkshire.
Thought to be from an either Norse, or Old English Root.
by Cyril Squirrel April 8, 2007
Get the golly-wiftermug.