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Enjoy the season.
And let the southern hemisphere be on notice: We're taking the sun back!
And let the southern hemisphere be on notice: We're taking the sun back!
PeroK said:
I think there's more to it than that: the first verse introduces the theme: Seven maids move in seven time; in the second verse we have Seven druids dance in seven time; in the final, third, verse we have the link:.Scott said:Is there any specific reason for Jethro's references to seven - including the use of septuple meter?
Actually - I can answer my own question. He is simply offering methods of celebrating the solstice - all reference to 7 refer to dancing (or moving) to a septuple beat.
Wow, there are some credulous people around.Vanadium 50 said:Did you know you can balance an egg on the solstice?![]()
Oh yes, there's plenty of nautical aspects to this time of year - you can measure your speed through the water with a yule log.topsquark said:Okay. There's "Yuletide." Is there a "Yule high tide" and a "Yule low tide?"
Hmm... Never seen a concave solstice. Where can I find one?Vanadium 50 said:Did you know you can balance an egg on the solstice?![]()
I maintain one can balance an egg on the solstice.pbuk said:Wow, there are some credulous people around.
Well, it wouldn't be a Spring Tide, that's for sure.topsquark said:Is there a "Yule high tide" and a "Yule low tide?"
What if I don't have a solstice? Can I balance it on something else?Vanadium 50 said:Did you know you can balance an egg on the solstice?![]()
You can buy one at your local lingerie store, right next to n-tice.DrClaude said:What if I don't have a solstice? Can I balance it on something else?
topsquark said:You can buy one at your local lingerie store, right next to n-tice.
-Dan