#youngster

[belfastroadster]

The three stages of anger; Calm, Perplexed, Apoplectic.

Fledgling Robin in the Sensory Garden at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre.

[ltwilliammowett]

Youngster and Oldster

The term ‘youngster’ has been used since the 16th century to describe a young person full of vigour. The term has also long been used among the Royal Navy to refer to a Midshipman who has served for less than four years. This usage is linked to the Dutch word ‘younker’, which, like ‘youngster’, refers both to a young person and to a young Midshipman. ‘Oldster’ emerged as a term to distinguish the inexperienced, i.e. the ‘youngsters’, from the experienced ones. More specifically, an ‘oldster’ is a Midshipman with four years’ service.

The following portrayal of midshipman life in the mid-19th century may sound familiar.

An ocean of words : a dictionary of nautical words and phrases, by Jeans, Peter D

[thugguzzler]

"I Got Something Brewing For You"

[boanerges20]

Motolove

[delicious-dream-before-the-storm]

Private club…VIP access only

[ponyotherabbit]

He was so smol

[bynine]

YOUNGSTER

[johnnyslittleanimalblog]

A cutie by Spirithills Via Flickr: two month old lion cub