Fine Timber

[Etienne M Starling]

Greetings,
I have friends, family and Co workers approach me patting me on the back . They all say fine Timber. What does this mean and should I act on something there telling me?

 

[MarkR]

That's not a term I'm familiar with.

 

[Warrior1256]

That's not a term I'm familiar with.

Same here. I'm a new MM and am trying to learn all that I can. I would like to know the meaning of this term.

 

[crono782]

I've not heard the saying. Are these people Masons? Perhaps it's a colloquial saying meaning "good work"?

Edit: A cursory search turns up the usage in poetry by Sylvia Plath. Breakdowns of this metaphor on poetry sites suppose it to mean "good person".


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[Etienne M Starling]

I will need call Philadelphila and do some homework . Thank you

 

[Levelhead]

Im a carpenter. Fine timber means nice wood from a good mill. Straight, no knots select grade.

Its just a compliment. I think everyone is reading into it too far like theres some hidden masonic secret behind it.

Ive noticed a lot of threads are like that here.


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