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I've been poring over the map of Scotland, but no sooner to I begin to
develop an idea of where I might like to walk than I forget where it was, because I can't begin to pronounce about 95% of the place names. Is it all a malignant plot to keep nesh Southerners out? How on earth does anyone ever tell anyone else where they've been? Or do those in the know just make a few gutteral grunting noises and make it up as they go along? Enquiring minds want to know... (And can anyone please tell me how to pronounce Lairig Ghru??) Thank you. Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ |
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On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:33:16 +0000, Peewiglet
wrote: I've been poring over the map of Scotland, but no sooner to I begin to develop an idea of where I might like to walk than I forget where it was, because I can't begin to pronounce about 95% of the place names. Is it all a malignant plot to keep nesh Southerners out? How on earth does anyone ever tell anyone else where they've been? Or do those in the know just make a few gutteral grunting noises and make it up as they go along? Enquiring minds want to know... (And can anyone please tell me how to pronounce Lairig Ghru??) Larrig Groo, if you want an Englsh person to have any idea where you're talking about. I find the names difficult to remember, for the same reason. -- R o o n e y |
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On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:36:07 +0000, Rooney wrote:
[...] (And can anyone please tell me how to pronounce Lairig Ghru??) Larrig Groo, Thanks ![]() if you want an Englsh But look: it's swallowed half your vowels already.... person to have any idea where you're talking about. I find the names difficult to remember, for the same reason. You can say that again.... Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ |
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![]() "Peewiglet" wrote in message ... I've been poring over the map of Scotland, but no sooner to I begin to develop an idea of where I might like to walk than I forget where it was, because I can't begin to pronounce about 95% of the place names. Is it all a malignant plot to keep nesh Southerners out? How on earth does anyone ever tell anyone else where they've been? Or do those in the know just make a few gutteral grunting noises and make it up as they go along? Enquiring minds want to know... (And can anyone please tell me how to pronounce Lairig Ghru??) Thank you. Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ There's a series starting on 13th January (BBC 2) on that very subject. In Gaelic with subtitles Not sure if will be visible all over UK Regards Pat Macguire |
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![]() "Peewiglet" wrote I've been poring over the map of Scotland, but no sooner to I begin to develop an idea of where I might like to walk than I forget where it was, because I can't begin to pronounce about 95% of the place names. Is it all a malignant plot to keep nesh Southerners out? How on earth does anyone ever tell anyone else where they've been? Or do those in the know just make a few gutteral grunting noises and make it up as they go along? Try http://www.munromagic.com/ You can click and listen to the pronunciation. Graham |
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Peewiglet wrote:
I've been poring over the map of Scotland, but no sooner to I begin to develop an idea of where I might like to walk than I forget where it was, because I can't begin to pronounce about 95% of the place names. Is it all a malignant plot to keep nesh Southerners out? How on earth does anyone ever tell anyone else where they've been? Or do those in the know just make a few gutteral grunting noises and make it up as they go along? Enquiring minds want to know... (And can anyone please tell me how to pronounce Lairig Ghru??) Thank you. Best wishes, Someone posted a web page here a while back. It had a list of Scottish mountains and .wav files so you could hear the correct pronunciation. I'll see if I can dig it out..... -- Dave McLaughlin Homo Sapiens Non Urinat In Ventum |
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On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:52:55 GMT, Dave Mclaughlin
wrote: [...] Someone posted a web page here a while back. It had a list of Scottish mountains and .wav files so you could hear the correct pronunciation. I'll see if I can dig it out..... Thanks ![]() Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ |
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On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:49:55 -0000, "Syke"
wrote: [...] There's a series starting on 13th January (BBC 2) on that very subject. In Gaelic with subtitles Not sure if will be visible all over UK Thank you! Synchronicity or what?! ![]() Best wishes, -- ,, (**)PeeWiglet~~ / \ / \ |
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Peewiglet wrote:
I've been poring over the map of Scotland, but no sooner to I begin to develop an idea of where I might like to walk than I forget where it was, because I can't begin to pronounce about 95% of the place names. Is it all a malignant plot to keep nesh Southerners out? How on earth does anyone ever tell anyone else where they've been? Or do those in the know just make a few gutteral grunting noises and make it up as they go along? Enquiring minds want to know... (And can anyone please tell me how to pronounce Lairig Ghru??) Thank you. Best wishes, Knowing how much you like to shop, these might help ![]() http://www.hillwalker.org.uk/Products/Hillwalker/Munros/4/Reviews%20by%20Professionals/TM4%20Montagnes%20et%20Collines(in%20English).htm I don't know how good they are, maybe someone else does. -- Don`t Worry, Be Happy Sandy -- E-Mail:- Website:- http://www.ftscotland.co.uk Looking for a webhost? Try http://www.1and1.co.uk/?k_id=2966019 |
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Dave Mclaughlin wrote:
Peewiglet wrote: I've been poring over the map of Scotland, but no sooner to I begin to develop an idea of where I might like to walk than I forget where it was, because I can't begin to pronounce about 95% of the place names. Is it all a malignant plot to keep nesh Southerners out? How on earth does anyone ever tell anyone else where they've been? Or do those in the know just make a few gutteral grunting noises and make it up as they go along? Enquiring minds want to know... (And can anyone please tell me how to pronounce Lairig Ghru??) Thank you. Best wishes, Someone posted a web page here a while back. It had a list of Scottish mountains and .wav files so you could hear the correct pronunciation. I'll see if I can dig it out..... Spongebob beat me to it - by about 30 seconds!! http://www.munromagic.com/ -- Dave McLaughlin Homo Sapiens Non Urinat In Ventum |
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