WOuld that be three sheets to the wind, Lamarca?*G*

Thanks for the link, Tbird (BTW, some of us have a habit of shortening nicknames, as my was shortened by someone from katlaughing to kat; I shortened Catspaw to 'Spaw; please let me know if you do not like being Tbird:-)

Peter, I find it interesting that you've found a link between the Mill-enium and Squirrelenium. I found an obscure reference in an old Almanac about the last Mill-enium. It warned all Mill-owners to be sure to cease grinding for the duration between midnight of Dec. 31st through midnight of Jan. 1st. It was thought that all the water would stop flowing and their wheels and gears would seize up, as well as get clogged with any grain they might have been trying to grind. There was further suggestion that the authorities, some of who may have understood hygiene, used this as an excuse to encourage Mill-owners to clean up their facilities and get rid of all the rats.

Does your source say anything about this phenomenon?

puzzledkat