an alternate meaning, and I sure as heck didn't see any long oars near that car. ;-P
By the way, I don't think I ever replied, but I did get your ceiling fan pictures and appreciate them - they WILL get into the Photoguide! I've had to deal with that stupid fan myself. While Dave may think the most annoying sound is "EEEEEAAAAAAAANNNNNN!", I'd say the sound of that fan needing lube probably trumps it.
"Jspeck". I like that one. A little eensy Japanese speck.