Luck
That luck and progress are dependent on frith and honour was a maxim borne out by experience, but the sentence could with equal truth be read conversely: Luck is the condition that determines frith and honour.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
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That luck and progress are dependent on frith and honour was a maxim borne out by experience, but the sentence could with equal truth be read conversely: Luck is the condition that determines frith and honour.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
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Typically in this society rural people have been looked down on. It's not surprising socially we've been programmed to aspire to be anything but rural people. Hillbillies, rednecks, hicks, whatever you wanna call them. People with chickens and goats and a garden, who work on their own cars and their homes, help their neighbors when they need it, do odd jobs when they can. Country bumbkins, woodsmen, yokels.. Call them what you want, but they will be the ones who come to the rescue.. If more people understood the value of just being down home folk people they'd realize we wouldn't have been able to be put in this mess.
Luck
To form a happy couple, the bride and bridegroom need luck. Hrut, an Icelander of unusual qualities and high extraction, and also a man of great insight, was late in marrying; one day his friends proposed a match with a lady of good family, called Unn. Hrut entered upon the plan, but rather hesitatingly, saying: “I do not know whether we two will have luck together.” Hrut did not know at the time, that he would fall under the spell of an imperious woman, but on a visit to Norway he found favour with the Queen Mother, and their intimacy embittered the subsequent conjugal life of Hrut and Unn and finally wrecked their marriage.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
(Moral of the story - don’t be unwise; strive to make good decisions)
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
To form a happy couple, the bride and bridegroom need luck. Hrut, an Icelander of unusual qualities and high extraction, and also a man of great insight, was late in marrying; one day his friends proposed a match with a lady of good family, called Unn. Hrut entered upon the plan, but rather hesitatingly, saying: “I do not know whether we two will have luck together.” Hrut did not know at the time, that he would fall under the spell of an imperious woman, but on a visit to Norway he found favour with the Queen Mother, and their intimacy embittered the subsequent conjugal life of Hrut and Unn and finally wrecked their marriage.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
(Moral of the story - don’t be unwise; strive to make good decisions)
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
Forwarded from Positive Resistance for Quality People
Luck
It is luck which enables men to maintain their frith, their friendship, to keep their promises, and refrain from dishonourable acts. But luck is more. It gives men the will to act morally, or rather, it is moral will itself. When Hrut utters his misgivings: “I do not know whether we two will have luck together,” he is thinking of their power of having and keeping mutual love, and their ability of creating frith in their home, as much as of their power of enjoying each other and having offspring.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
* When slowly and deeply contemplated upon, this passage contains much wisdom. When looking for a mate, or already married, these thoughts should be at the forefront of our minds
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
It is luck which enables men to maintain their frith, their friendship, to keep their promises, and refrain from dishonourable acts. But luck is more. It gives men the will to act morally, or rather, it is moral will itself. When Hrut utters his misgivings: “I do not know whether we two will have luck together,” he is thinking of their power of having and keeping mutual love, and their ability of creating frith in their home, as much as of their power of enjoying each other and having offspring.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
* When slowly and deeply contemplated upon, this passage contains much wisdom. When looking for a mate, or already married, these thoughts should be at the forefront of our minds
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
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The morning drive to work.
Shelf Life of Fermented Vegetables
• Sauerkraut and cucumber pickles are traditionally long-fermented vegetables. They can last for up to a year in a dark, cool location.
• Other pickled vegetables in To retain greater texture, store them in the fridge for up to a month after the initial fermentation, then store in a cool dark location for 6 months to a year.
• Chutney, salsa and relish
Best if stored in the fridge for up to 3 months or in the freezer for 6 months.
• Hot sauce can last for 6 months in a cool dark location.
• Kimchi is typically eaten fresh; 3-5 days after desired fermentation, can easily last up to a year in a cool dark location.
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• Sauerkraut and cucumber pickles are traditionally long-fermented vegetables. They can last for up to a year in a dark, cool location.
• Other pickled vegetables in To retain greater texture, store them in the fridge for up to a month after the initial fermentation, then store in a cool dark location for 6 months to a year.
• Chutney, salsa and relish
Best if stored in the fridge for up to 3 months or in the freezer for 6 months.
• Hot sauce can last for 6 months in a cool dark location.
• Kimchi is typically eaten fresh; 3-5 days after desired fermentation, can easily last up to a year in a cool dark location.
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
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Your culture & heritage are not lost, they're running through your veins. Hear them call!
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When discussing an issue with someone, we must be careful not to hold too tightly onto our biases and preconceived notions of how, what, or why things are. We mustn’t let certain words or terminologies trigger us to the point of not understanding a concept, thus resulting in knee-jerk reactions. As intelligent folk, we must reduce emotionalism, listen open-mindedly, sincerely seek the point being conveyed, internalize and analyze the information, then decide if we need to change our mind.
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Luck
In the Germanic idea, the moral estimate is always ready to rise to the surface; in fact, for the expression of goodness, piety and uprightness, the Teutons have no better words than lucky (Anglo-Saxon sælig*, Gothic séls and similar terms), which embrace the idea of wealth and health, happiness and wisdom. In later linguistic periods, the ethical side of the idea often becomes dominant, and determines the use of the word in Christian writings. Thus the Gothic séls and the opposite unséls, are for the translator of the Bible the best equivalent for the “good” and “evil” of the New Testament.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
* the Old English word sǽlig, means: blessed, fortunate, prosperous, happy
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
In the Germanic idea, the moral estimate is always ready to rise to the surface; in fact, for the expression of goodness, piety and uprightness, the Teutons have no better words than lucky (Anglo-Saxon sælig*, Gothic séls and similar terms), which embrace the idea of wealth and health, happiness and wisdom. In later linguistic periods, the ethical side of the idea often becomes dominant, and determines the use of the word in Christian writings. Thus the Gothic séls and the opposite unséls, are for the translator of the Bible the best equivalent for the “good” and “evil” of the New Testament.
― Vilhelm Grønbech, The Culture of the Teutons: Volume 1
* the Old English word sǽlig, means: blessed, fortunate, prosperous, happy
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
History of Thatching in England
Thatch roofing is a traditional roofing method that involves using dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, rushes, sedge, and so on to create a roof covering.
Gradually, thatch had at one time became a mark of poverty, and the number of thatched properties gradually declined, as did the number of professional thatchers.
In England, thatch roofing has started to become more popular again, as a conscious design choice because of its aesthetics and for its ecologically-friendly credentials as a sustainable material.
The material composition of thatch, with its natural voids and surface irregularities, provides excellent insulation when dry and compact. However, when degraded with an accumulation of moss and rainwater, the insulation properties are less reliable. Thatch can also be vulnerable to fire.
Thatched buildings were very common with primitive English dwellings, using wild vegetation.
Straw is believed to have been used as a roofing material as far back as the Neolithic period when cereal agriculture began to develop.
In some parts of England, thatch was the only commonly available roofing material until the late 1800s, when the commercial production of slate began, and the new network of canals and railways, made other materials more viable.
The use of thatch began to decline towards the end of the 19th century because of the agricultural recession and the urbanisation of previously rural people.
The most common type of thatching material used in England was straw, either longstraw or combed wheat reed. Water reed was used in wetland areas such as the counties of East Anglia. This led to a diversity of styles, with different types of roof being characterised by the type of thatch. For example, combed wheat reed roofs are shallow pitched, whereas longstraw roofs are more steeply pitched.
• Water reed
This is the most durable of the thatching materials, with a life expectancy of around 50-60 years. When re-thatching with water reed, new reed is fixed directly onto the rafters, starting at eaves level, with the butts of the stalks exposed. Steel or hazel sways hold each layer of reed in place. A legget is then used to dress the thatch into shape.
• Longstraw
Longstraw must be made into yealms before it can be used for thatching. A yealm is a tight, compact layer or straw which is level at both ends. This straightens and tidies the straw, making it manageable for thatching.
When re-thatching with longstraw, existing material will usually only be removed back to a base coat, before the new straw is fixed using hazel spars. Netting is usually fitted to the whole roof as longstraw is more susceptible to attack from birds.
• Combed wheat reed
Although similar to water reed, this is a type of straw which has had the grain removed using a combing machine. Applying combed wheat reed is similar to water reed, however, the existing material from the roof doesn’t necessarily all have to be removed.
The Venerable Bede, is the first and one of the best records of England’s early days; In his book Bede makes a few passing references, to thatching;
"In the year 429, near St Albans; one St Germanus is saved. As: ‘the adjoining dwellings which at that place were thatched with reeds from the marshes’, are destroyed all around him. The saint was bed ridden, but his thatched cottage is spared."
In around 651, the pagan, Mercian king Penda, attempts to set fire to a city. By;
"Pulling down all the neighbouring villages, he carried to Bamburgh a vast quantity of beams, rafters, wattled walls and thatched roofs."
At Cadbury, a fortified hillfort in South Somerset; here, on a prominent hilltop position, the remains of a large hall were excavated; dating from around the year 500. Dark Age thatchers once covered a timber building, 63x34ft (23mx12m). That’s a thirty foot (9m) roof to thatch over; a daunting prospect at the best of times. Even more so on a windy hilltop, five hundred feet (152m) above the Somerset marshes.
Thatch roofing is a traditional roofing method that involves using dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, rushes, sedge, and so on to create a roof covering.
Gradually, thatch had at one time became a mark of poverty, and the number of thatched properties gradually declined, as did the number of professional thatchers.
In England, thatch roofing has started to become more popular again, as a conscious design choice because of its aesthetics and for its ecologically-friendly credentials as a sustainable material.
The material composition of thatch, with its natural voids and surface irregularities, provides excellent insulation when dry and compact. However, when degraded with an accumulation of moss and rainwater, the insulation properties are less reliable. Thatch can also be vulnerable to fire.
Thatched buildings were very common with primitive English dwellings, using wild vegetation.
Straw is believed to have been used as a roofing material as far back as the Neolithic period when cereal agriculture began to develop.
In some parts of England, thatch was the only commonly available roofing material until the late 1800s, when the commercial production of slate began, and the new network of canals and railways, made other materials more viable.
The use of thatch began to decline towards the end of the 19th century because of the agricultural recession and the urbanisation of previously rural people.
The most common type of thatching material used in England was straw, either longstraw or combed wheat reed. Water reed was used in wetland areas such as the counties of East Anglia. This led to a diversity of styles, with different types of roof being characterised by the type of thatch. For example, combed wheat reed roofs are shallow pitched, whereas longstraw roofs are more steeply pitched.
• Water reed
This is the most durable of the thatching materials, with a life expectancy of around 50-60 years. When re-thatching with water reed, new reed is fixed directly onto the rafters, starting at eaves level, with the butts of the stalks exposed. Steel or hazel sways hold each layer of reed in place. A legget is then used to dress the thatch into shape.
• Longstraw
Longstraw must be made into yealms before it can be used for thatching. A yealm is a tight, compact layer or straw which is level at both ends. This straightens and tidies the straw, making it manageable for thatching.
When re-thatching with longstraw, existing material will usually only be removed back to a base coat, before the new straw is fixed using hazel spars. Netting is usually fitted to the whole roof as longstraw is more susceptible to attack from birds.
• Combed wheat reed
Although similar to water reed, this is a type of straw which has had the grain removed using a combing machine. Applying combed wheat reed is similar to water reed, however, the existing material from the roof doesn’t necessarily all have to be removed.
The Venerable Bede, is the first and one of the best records of England’s early days; In his book Bede makes a few passing references, to thatching;
"In the year 429, near St Albans; one St Germanus is saved. As: ‘the adjoining dwellings which at that place were thatched with reeds from the marshes’, are destroyed all around him. The saint was bed ridden, but his thatched cottage is spared."
In around 651, the pagan, Mercian king Penda, attempts to set fire to a city. By;
"Pulling down all the neighbouring villages, he carried to Bamburgh a vast quantity of beams, rafters, wattled walls and thatched roofs."
At Cadbury, a fortified hillfort in South Somerset; here, on a prominent hilltop position, the remains of a large hall were excavated; dating from around the year 500. Dark Age thatchers once covered a timber building, 63x34ft (23mx12m). That’s a thirty foot (9m) roof to thatch over; a daunting prospect at the best of times. Even more so on a windy hilltop, five hundred feet (152m) above the Somerset marshes.
Perhaps they cut reeds in the surrounding wetlands, if so that meant carting four thousand or so bundles up the steep tracks to the hill fort.
A large barn fit for a King, at Eastbury in Berkshire is around three quarters of the size, of the building that once graced the hilltop at Cadbury. And gives us some idea as to the scale, of the various regal feasting halls, that once dotted England. The low eaves on the barn were probably replicated, on any royal forebears. As a single story building doesn’t need high walls. And is thus easier to construct.
In Suffolk; at Sutton Hoo one of the many treasures King Raedwald took with him, was the chain that had hung over the fire in his main hall. This remarkable artefact gives an insight, into the buildings of this period; that normal archaeology cannot achieve.
It’s length tells us the approximate height of this ruler’s hall. From any main cross beam to the large cauldron, the chain no doubt supported. A structure, of around twenty three feet (7m) in height has been estimated. (It depends how high you place the cross beam, from which the chain hung.) This would have given the thatcher, a roof of around twenty three foot (7m) to cover. Modest, compared with other royal dwellings. Maybe the chain hung lower in the roof, than is thought.
The living conditions inside are hinted at. The skilled metal worker, who wrought this masterpiece, decided to gradually lessen the rich ornamentation, as the top of the chain is reached. It was so smokey where this hung; not even King Raedwald would have seen it.
https://t.me/TheFrithstead
A large barn fit for a King, at Eastbury in Berkshire is around three quarters of the size, of the building that once graced the hilltop at Cadbury. And gives us some idea as to the scale, of the various regal feasting halls, that once dotted England. The low eaves on the barn were probably replicated, on any royal forebears. As a single story building doesn’t need high walls. And is thus easier to construct.
In Suffolk; at Sutton Hoo one of the many treasures King Raedwald took with him, was the chain that had hung over the fire in his main hall. This remarkable artefact gives an insight, into the buildings of this period; that normal archaeology cannot achieve.
It’s length tells us the approximate height of this ruler’s hall. From any main cross beam to the large cauldron, the chain no doubt supported. A structure, of around twenty three feet (7m) in height has been estimated. (It depends how high you place the cross beam, from which the chain hung.) This would have given the thatcher, a roof of around twenty three foot (7m) to cover. Modest, compared with other royal dwellings. Maybe the chain hung lower in the roof, than is thought.
The living conditions inside are hinted at. The skilled metal worker, who wrought this masterpiece, decided to gradually lessen the rich ornamentation, as the top of the chain is reached. It was so smokey where this hung; not even King Raedwald would have seen it.
https://t.me/TheFrithstead