Dustin,

I can’t find a translator that will do “Cuidate muchacho!”, so I’m going to assume at this point that it means, “Just kidding, I’m a wuss!”

I always knew that you were a good speller.

;-D

Yes, indeed, I did mean “Symbols”. It’s a reference to the band “Rush”. Neil Pert, their drummer (one of the all time great rock and roll drummers) used to sign things “Neil Pert, Drums and Symbols”.

So, that’s what I meant, indeed.

Symbols are objects, characters, figures, sounds or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. A symbol, in its basic sense, is a conventional representation of a concept; i.e., an idea, object, quality, quantity, etc. In more psychological and philosophical terms, all concepts are symbolic in nature, and representations for these concepts are simply token artifacts that are allegorical to (but do not directly codify) a symbolic meaning, or symbolism.

From the most general systemics perspective, as used on maps, a symbol is a communication means: it is a graphical, written, vocal or other physical object which, usually in a syntetic sense, is used to the representation of another, more complex, physical or abstract object, or an object property. It is also used in various metaphoric notions.

Fundamental application domain of symbols are languages, mathematics and cognitive sciences.

Spoken language, for example, consists of distinct auditory tokens for representing symbolic concepts (words), arranged in an order which further suggests their meaning.

or

“Cymbals”: Cymbals (Fr. cymbales; Ger. Becken; Ital. piatti or cinelli; Por. pratos), are a modern percussion instrument. Cymbals consist of thin, normally round plates of various cymbal alloys; see cymbal making for a discussion of their manufacture. Most modern cymbals are of indefinite pitch (tuned sets have been manufactured but are rare), whereas small cup-shaped cymbals based on ancient designs sound a definite note (see: crotales).

Cymbals are used in modern orchestras and many military, marching, concert and other bands. They are one of the two instrument types that form the modern drum kit, the other of course being the drum, and as such are a basic part of much contemporary music. Even the most basic drum kit normally contains at least one suspended cymbal and a pair of hi-hat cymbals.

Here is half a pic of Dustin with one leg shaved, if you’re still looking for an image. Hope that’s helpful.

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… more later.

-=Russ=-