ausfire Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I often get visitors from overseas at my demos, especially at this midwinter time of year which is our high tourist season. I can make some sort of amateurish stab at French but know zilch about any other languages. Anyway, it's interesting to note where people come from, and I think they like it if you show an interest in their part of the world. We have erected a chalkboard in the smithy, and I invite visitors to contribute their word for blacksmith. The list is growing every day. We added Spain today. One character suggested that I place New Zealand there as well. When I said that I thought New Zealanders spoke English (well, nearly) he said no, I would have to write 'smuth'. That got a bit of a chuckle from visitors,. Might do it just as a joke. Here's the set up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 That's a great idea, aus, and it's nice to see your setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Over at anvilfire they have an international glossary with a lot of smithing terms in: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Latin, Dutch, Afrikaans, Portuguese and Hungarian. (I found it off the FAQs page). Remember folks that Jock doesn't allow direct linking to his site so please don't put one here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 not had many visitors from far away places at my shop but a few years ago a guy from australia came to see me at a local event I was demoing at, not because of blacksmithing though, he was a fan of a certain author who has used me in his books and my name was mentioned in the advertising for the event. he was visiting the town at the time with his wife who came from there, the came over here to meet her family. upon seeing my name and a mention of the author he wanted to meet me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Herr Ausfire, New Zealanders speak English. But many speak the Maori language (... 's ?). It would be a nice addition to the collection. Regards, SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Neat idea, and wow you get visitors from all over the world. Keep it up and you'll need a bigger sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I like the idea but maybe a sign for each language and country. That way you can point to the appropriate one and say . . . Here's your sign. Okay, sure that's probably not part of a good business plan but it's fun to think about. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I will share this with my daughter- in- law, a native (not Maori) Kiwi. Thanks. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 I did actually add the New Zealand 'blecksmuth' to the chalkboard. Had some visitors from N.Z. at today's demo and they were highly amused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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