Back to reading the Vancouver Island Book Of Everything. Today’s lesson Vancouver Island Slang. (Most apply to logging so bear with me) A-frame – A rig with long cables attached to a donkey engine, often on a raft floating in the Chuck Chuck – Chinook jargon term for salt water Chinook – Trading jargon or creole that evolved between first Nations and immigrants entrepreneurs as early as the 18th century. Originally Chinook was the name of an Oregon First Nations; in Canada the name of a species of salmon Donkey Engine – Steam – powered winch, often mounted on sleds for yarding (pulling logs to a landing) Bongo Brush – Forest-workers talk for the thick vegetation that takes over plantation. Caulks – Pronounced “corks” high lacing logging boots with studded soles for traction on wet logs Alberni Toothpick – a big log; old-timer logger talk. And finally The Goat Ranch – a rather popular Old - time brothel from back in the day - right here in the Valley
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 23:26:23 +0000
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