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The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports regarding to the property in the UK owned by Madonna and her husband. CNN uses the word "walkers".
Is this the same as "hikers" or would it refer to a wider range of pedestrian perambulatory pursuits?
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Is this the same as "hikers" or would it refer to a wider range of pedestrian perambulatory pursuits?
Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" (Email Removed) Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com
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[nq:1]The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports regarding to the property in the UK owned by Madonna ... word "walkers". [/nq] Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and haversacks US "backpacks" containing a cagoule and sandwiches) are likely to belong to the Ramblers' Association (not sure about that apostrophe if inappropriate, going free to a needy greengrocer) which takes walking and hiking very seriously and, among other activities, campaigns to keep open any footpaths which might be in danger of closure by unsympathetic new landowners or for other reasons.
- [nq:1]The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports regarding to the property in the UK owned by Madonna ...
- word "walkers".
- [/nq] Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and haversacks US "backpacks" containing a cagoule and sandwiches) are likely to belong to the Ramblers' Association (not sure about that apostrophe if inappropriate, going free to a needy greengrocer) which takes walking and hiking very seriously and, among other activities, campaigns to keep open any footpaths which might be in danger of closure by unsympathetic new landowners or for other reasons.
- "Hiking" generally involves rough terrain, hills, rocks, careful reading of a map, the use of a compass, and some eschewing of footpaths; "walking" is a less hazardous and more, indeed, pedestrian pursuit, and at a pinch can be done in shoes and occasionally even sandals.
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[nq:1]The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports regarding to the property in the UK owned by Madonna ... word "walkers". Is this the same as "hikers" or would it refer to a wider range of pedestrian perambulatory pursuits?[/nq]
Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and haversacks US "backpacks" containing a cagoule and sandwiches) are likely to belong to the Rambler
Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and haversacks US "backpacks" containing a cagoule and sandwiches) are likely to belong to the Rambler
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[nq:1]The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports regarding to the property in the UK owned by Madonna ... word "walkers". Is this the same as "hikers" or would it refer to a wider range of pedestrian perambulatory pursuits?[/nq]
See:
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/ramblers/
See:
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/ramblers/
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[nq:2]The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports ... it refer to a wider range of pedestrian perambulatory pursuits?[/nq]
[nq:1]See: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/ramblers/aboutus.html[/nq]
Yet another coinage of the advertising industry in its struggle against the
[nq:1]See: http://www.ramblers.org.uk/info/ramblers/aboutus.html[/nq]
Yet another coinage of the advertising industry in its struggle against the
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[nq:2]The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports ... it refer to a wider range of pedestrian perambulatory pursuits?[/nq]
[nq:1]Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and haversacks US "backpacks" containing a cagoule and sandwiches) ... less hazardous and more, indeed, pedestrian pursuit, and at a pinch can be done in shoes and occasionally even sandals.[/nq]
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[nq:1]Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and haversacks US "backpacks" containing a cagoule and sandwiches) ... less hazardous and more, indeed, pedestrian pursuit, and at a pinch can be done in shoes and occasionally even sandals.[/nq]
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[nq:1]Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and haversacks US "backpacks" containing a cagoule and sandwiches) ... to keep open any footpaths which might be in danger of closure by unsympathetic new landowners or for other reasons.[/nq]
You translate "haversack," but leave us to figure out for ourselves what a "cagoule" is? Fine. I'm guessing it's a melon, spiked with vodka.
You translate "haversack," but leave us to figure out for ourselves what a "cagoule" is? Fine. I'm guessing it's a melon, spiked with vodka.
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[nq:1]The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports regarding to the property in the UK owned by Madonna ... word "walkers". Is this the same as "hikers" or would it refer to a wider range of pedestrian perambulatory pursuits?[/nq]
Probably an explicit reference to the Ramblers' Association, or to those involved in campaigning activities similar to theirs. From :
The Ramblers' Associa
Probably an explicit reference to the Ramblers' Association, or to those involved in campaigning activities similar to theirs. From :
The Ramblers' Associa
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Spehro:
[nq:1]The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports regarding to the property in the UK owned by Madonna and her husband.[/nq]
Well, since it's Madonna we're talking about, "rambler" must mean ******.
[nq:1]The word "ramblers" has come up in UK news reports regarding to the property in the UK owned by Madonna and her husband.[/nq]
Well, since it's Madonna we're talking about, "rambler" must mean ******.
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Sara Lorimer typed thus:
[nq:2]Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and ... of closure by unsympathetic new landowners or for other reasons.[/nq]
[nq:1]You translate "haversack," but leave us to figure out for ourselves what a "cagoule" is? Fine. I'm guessing it's a melon, spiked with vodka.[/nq]
It's a lightweight rain-proof outer garment with a hood, which you don
[nq:2]Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and ... of closure by unsympathetic new landowners or for other reasons.[/nq]
[nq:1]You translate "haversack," but leave us to figure out for ourselves what a "cagoule" is? Fine. I'm guessing it's a melon, spiked with vodka.[/nq]
It's a lightweight rain-proof outer garment with a hood, which you don
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[nq:2]Inn the UK, serious walkers (those wearing proper boots, and ... pinch can be done in shoes and occasionally even sandals.[/nq]
[nq:1]As Katy hints, "rambler" is an apposite label in the case of this Madonna stuff, because the latter is attempting ... serious walkers find the activities of the Ramblers' Association a bit counter-productive, and its membership has suffered in recent years
[nq:1]As Katy hints, "rambler" is an apposite label in the case of this Madonna stuff, because the latter is attempting ... serious walkers find the activities of the Ramblers' Association a bit counter-productive, and its membership has suffered in recent years
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[nq:1]Sara Lorimer typed thus:[/nq]
[nq:2]You translate "haversack," but leave us to figure out for ourselves what a "cagoule" is? Fine. I'm guessing it's a melon, spiked with vodka.[/nq]
[nq:1]It's a lightweight rain-proof outer garment with a hood, which you don by pulling over the head. Rather like a ... are suitable for carrying in case of rain as they are not too heavy and don't take
[nq:2]You translate "haversack," but leave us to figure out for ourselves what a "cagoule" is? Fine. I'm guessing it's a melon, spiked with vodka.[/nq]
[nq:1]It's a lightweight rain-proof outer garment with a hood, which you don by pulling over the head. Rather like a ... are suitable for carrying in case of rain as they are not too heavy and don't take
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