Four Letter Word Game - Page 101

David · 22 Mar 2010, 06:26 AM

Many believe that Swans (while living) are mute. The term 'Swan Song' did in fact originate because many believed that a Swan would only sing (beautifully and mournfully) just before it died. They obviously were away when your film clip was being recorded.

Perhaps this legend is true

n5bb · 22 Mar 2010, 10:08 AM

I can only imagine a few WAYS that the Trumpeter Swan was named, and silence isn't one. There is also a Mute Swan, which is less vocal than other swan species.

janusz · 23 Mar 2010, 02:20 AM

The name "Trumpeter Swan" indeed SAYS that the bird in question isn't silent. It does not imply, however that it sings (just before expiring, or in other more cheerful circumstances). May be it plays the trumpet?

n5bb · 23 Mar 2010, 10:38 AM

For most animals there are appropriate times when it PAYS to let others know where you are.

SusanUKF · 23 Mar 2010, 10:41 AM

A few thousand DAYS ago my eldest daughter was bit quite badly by a swan at a Children's theme park we went to as a family. Since then she has not really been terribly fond of them.

Yes, one doesn't normally say a few thousand days ago I know.... but it works for the game and it was a few years ago...

n5bb · 23 Mar 2010, 11:02 AM

That sounds worse than an attack by angry blue JAYS.

SusanUKF · 24 Mar 2010, 12:53 AM

I love seeing the Blue Jays and other birds on the grass getting worms after the Spring rains have come, and before all the Sun's RAYS dry the earth again.

She was only about 9 at the time and she wanted to pet it and it attacked her hand and made a few marks and drew some blood but didn't leave scars, just caused her to cry and be distraught at the time and to remember it when she sees any since ofcourse.

janusz · 24 Mar 2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SusanUKF

she wanted to pet it and it attacked her hand and made a few marks and drew some blood

RATS! I didn't know swans can be so aggressive.,,, Was it a female protecting her nest or cygnets?

n5bb · 24 Mar 2010, 07:01 AM

Let's call out the CATS. They will get rid of the rats and the birds!

SusanUKF · 24 Mar 2010, 09:13 AM

It certainly helps to wear HATS in the summer-time when certain birds are flying around!

There were two swans and various types of ducks and some Canadian Geese in a little pond area, and there was a very low-level painted wooden fence, that came half-way on the swans. They were looking quite tranquil and her hand shot out and it happened quickly, before we could even stop her touching it and I am not sure if it was a female or male but it wasn't protecting any eggs or youngsters as far as I know. It wasn't major or anything, it just always comes to mind when I think of Swans is all.

n5bb · 24 Mar 2010, 09:40 AM

Covering your head also helps keep BATS out of your hair. Obviously you don't want to have bats in the belfry!

janusz · 24 Mar 2010, 07:18 PM

Sure, a hat will BATE the force of a bat (crash)landing on your head.

SusanUKF · 25 Mar 2010, 10:07 AM

I would really HATE a bat landing on my head or anywhere on me, that would make me scream!!

n5bb · 27 Mar 2010, 10:27 AM

If bats HAZE you, there are steps you can take to keep them away from your belfry.

David · 27 Mar 2010, 11:44 AM

I would recommend to do the above on one of those hazy, lazy, crazy, days of summer.

22 Mar 2010, 06:26 AM	#1501
David Ultimate Contributor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada. Posts: 10,355	Many believe that Swans (while living) are mute. The term 'Swan Song' did in fact originate because many believed that a Swan would only sing (beautifully and mournfully) just before it died. They obviously were away when your film clip was being recorded. Perhaps this legend is true Last edited by David : 22 Mar 2010 at 08:29 AM. Reason: I 'bolded' wrong letter

22 Mar 2010, 10:08 AM	#1502
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,925	I can only imagine a few WAYS that the Trumpeter Swan was named, and silence isn't one. There is also a Mute Swan, which is less vocal than other swan species.

23 Mar 2010, 02:20 AM	#1503
janusz The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EU Posts: 4,943	The name "Trumpeter Swan" indeed SAYS that the bird in question isn't silent. It does not imply, however that it sings (just before expiring, or in other more cheerful circumstances). May be it plays the trumpet?

23 Mar 2010, 10:38 AM	#1504
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,925	For most animals there are appropriate times when it PAYS to let others know where you are.

23 Mar 2010, 10:41 AM	#1505
SusanUKF Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 5,428	A few thousand DAYS ago my eldest daughter was bit quite badly by a swan at a Children's theme park we went to as a family. Since then she has not really been terribly fond of them. Yes, one doesn't normally say a few thousand days ago I know.... but it works for the game and it was a few years ago...

23 Mar 2010, 11:02 AM	#1506
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,925	That sounds worse than an attack by angry blue JAYS.

24 Mar 2010, 12:53 AM	#1507
SusanUKF Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 5,428	I love seeing the Blue Jays and other birds on the grass getting worms after the Spring rains have come, and before all the Sun's RAYS dry the earth again. She was only about 9 at the time and she wanted to pet it and it attacked her hand and made a few marks and drew some blood but didn't leave scars, just caused her to cry and be distraught at the time and to remember it when she sees any since ofcourse.

24 Mar 2010, 07:01 AM	#1509
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,925	Let's call out the CATS. They will get rid of the rats and the birds!

24 Mar 2010, 09:13 AM	#1510
SusanUKF Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 5,428	It certainly helps to wear HATS in the summer-time when certain birds are flying around! There were two swans and various types of ducks and some Canadian Geese in a little pond area, and there was a very low-level painted wooden fence, that came half-way on the swans. They were looking quite tranquil and her hand shot out and it happened quickly, before we could even stop her touching it and I am not sure if it was a female or male but it wasn't protecting any eggs or youngsters as far as I know. It wasn't major or anything, it just always comes to mind when I think of Swans is all.

24 Mar 2010, 09:40 AM	#1511
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,925	Covering your head also helps keep BATS out of your hair. Obviously you don't want to have bats in the belfry!

24 Mar 2010, 07:18 PM	#1512
janusz The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EU Posts: 4,943	Sure, a hat will BATE the force of a bat (crash)landing on your head.

25 Mar 2010, 10:07 AM	#1513
SusanUKF Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 5,428	I would really HATE a bat landing on my head or anywhere on me, that would make me scream!!

27 Mar 2010, 10:27 AM	#1514
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,925	If bats HAZE you, there are steps you can take to keep them away from your belfry.

27 Mar 2010, 11:44 AM	#1515
David Ultimate Contributor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada. Posts: 10,355	I would recommend to do the above on one of those hazy, lazy, crazy, days of summer.