> On 2/19/2013 7:33 AM, RussellMc wrote:
> > Serendipitously, just before I 1st heard about the hockey puck power
> > generator I had ordered a bargain priced copy of (the great) Senft's
> > LTD Stirling book from a British bookshop. It may be a few weeks more
> > before it comes. I think they must use Fairy Swordfish as mail
> > carriers when you choose the cheap rate.
> >
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> Is the reference to Fairy Swordfish related to the low stall speed of the=
 torpedo
> bomber?  I had never heard the expression.  "Pony Express"
> might be more common around here.
> My speculation makes me wonder whether what I appreciate more about
> piclist:  technical content or regional references.
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> Joe W

Round here it is known as "snail mail" for a reason .... ;))))




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