Don't know if you are joking or not but to gird your loins is to tie up/secure your loose garment (like a long tunic's lower ends) and secure the loose ends around your legs and or waist to allow greater freedom of movement in preparation for something strenuous like hard work or battle.

It also referred to snugging up securing certain swingly bits that would react with sensitivity to the application of swords, spears, and the like.  Making them a more compact target increases the likelyhood of the owner retaining his aquaintence with them.

I did not understand it but now do!  Thank you!

he'll be girding loins

How does one gird loins?

What she said. 

Thirded!!!   

Sounds..........yummy?

*gigglesnort*

Now I am picturing Harry walking around carrying a feather duster as a new weapon!   

Kind of on the fence about Meat Loaf.  He is talented at singing and his acting isn't bad.  I think it's his name that makes me all, eh about him.

Love Giles!

James Marsters is still Harry for me......



Swoon!

Very true MSD.  I could never even begin to picture Murph without blond hair.

I've seen pictures of Marsters with his natural brown hair, looks good and very Harry-like.