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pdurrant · 05-13-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MickeyC

You will learn for example, what the single most understood word in the world is, spoken in every language in every country. It is an artificial word, invented by schoolboys at the turn of the century; that's 1800 to 1900 for you millennials.

OK. OK?

Stitchawl · 05-13-2015, 11:15 AM

Most folks who walk the AT don't do it end-to-end in one go. I've walked its full length, doing sections at a time, over the course of four years, and many times doing the same sections several times just because we liked them and they were close by. The AT uses the same foot path as the lower half of Vermont's "Long Trail," and the Killington section of the trail was just a few miles from my house. In New Hampshire, the AT follows the ridge line of the Presidential Range, and that section can be walked in three days, not even needing a sleeping bag nor tent as there are mountain huts every five miles along its length. That leads into the Franconia Range. Both surround the Pemmigewasset Wilderness Area, and these three were my playground for more than 20 years, both summer and winter backpacking, camping, climbing, and XC-skiing.

The book was remarkable for its ability to convey the mind-set of the different sorts of hikers one will encounter on the trail, and for the descriptive skill in relating the feel of the AT when one is walking along its paths. There is just something wonderful that fills you when you are 3-4 days away from the trail head, knowing that you won't encounter civilization for a week or so. Unfortunately, the AT cuts across various highways every 3-7 days, so you never really get the wilderness feeling while you hike it. At almost every point in the trail there are side trails one can take that lead back to a main road in less than a day.

Stitchawl

Hampshire Nanny · 05-13-2015, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

I've also started The Virgin in the Ice by Ellis Peters, her sixth Cadfael novel.

I'm just a wee bit ahead of you. Currently reading The Devil's Novice, book #8. I have a goal of completing all 20 books in the series by the end of the year. I really like the books, but for some reason, these books are "slow reading". Other books of similar length go much faster. I wish I could analyze why this is, but it's more a case of simply recognizing it as a truth.

MickeyC · 05-13-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

OK. OK?

Okay!

Also, after 1066 and all that, a battle royal waged between the cities and the countryside in Britian over how to form the plural. Cities wanted to stick with the German method, i.e., adding the letters en to the word. Example: One house, two housen. The countryside wanted to use the French way by adding the letter s. Ironically, the countryside won and we use the letter s. But there are at least four words in the English language that we still form the plural by adding en.

You know all four of them. Three you use everyday.

HarryT · 05-13-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyC

Okay!

Also, after 1066 and all that, a battle royal waged between the cities and the countryside in Britian over how to form the plural. Cities wanted to stick with the German method, i.e., adding the letters en to the word. Example: One house, two housen. The countryside wanted to use the French way by adding the letter s. Ironically, the countryside won and we use the letter s. But there are at least four words in the English language that we still form the plural by adding en.

You know all four of them. Three you use everyday.

The obvious ones are "oxen", "children" and "brethren"; what would you consider to be the fourth?

Bilbo1967 · 05-13-2015, 12:22 PM

"men" and "women"?

MickeyC · 05-13-2015, 12:23 PM

Correct. Man and woman

HarryT · 05-13-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

"men" and "women"?

No, man/men is a plural formed with a vowel-shift, such as foot/feet, mouse/mice. It's a different linguistic mechanism to adding an ending.

Dngrsone · 05-13-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyC

Okay!

Also, after 1066 and all that, a battle royal waged between the cities and the countryside in Britian over how to form the plural. Cities wanted to stick with the German method, i.e., adding the letters en to the word. Example: One house, two housen. The countryside wanted to use the French way by adding the letter s. Ironically, the countryside won and we use the letter s. But there are at least four words in the English language that we still form the plural by adding en.

You know all four of them. Three you use everyday.

Boxen.

Oh, wait... only computer geeks use that.

Why is the paperback cheaper than the eBook?

HomeInMyShoes · 05-13-2015, 03:39 PM

^Because they know people will pay more. People will hate it, but they will pay more. Did I mention that many people will pay more.

I finished Ali and Nino by Kurban Said. What a great read. One of the best books I've read this year.

Fbone · 05-13-2015, 07:14 PM

I finished The Romulan Way by Diane Duane and Peter Moorwood. This is the second installment in the Rihannsu series. This book mostly detailed the origin and history of the Romulans. There was a little action towards the end that felt somewhat hurried. Kirk and Spock are not present in this one. There was also more advanced tech than in the original series. Overall, this book didn't excite me or hold my interest. Rated C- [2 stars].

Next will be Blue Labyrinth by Preston & Child. I'm anxious to start this.

Stitchawl · 05-13-2015, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyC

Okay!

Also, after 1066 and all that, a battle royal waged between the cities and the countryside in Britian over how to form the plural. Cities wanted to stick with the German method, i.e., adding the letters en to the word. Example: One house, two housen. The countryside wanted to use the French way by adding the letter s. Ironically, the countryside won and we use the letter s. But there are at least four words in the English language that we still form the plural by adding en.

You know all four of them. Three you use everyday.

And how about the switch from 'ess' or 'ass' to 'ai' ending in use, such as stewardess to stewardai, or Jackai!

Stitchawl

meeera · 05-14-2015, 02:09 AM

I use "fen" and "boxen" more often than I use "oxen" or "brethren"...

HarryT · 05-14-2015, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

And how about the switch from 'ess' or 'ass' to 'ai' ending in use, such as stewardess to stewardai, or Jackai!

Stitchawl

I've not encountered this. Which language are you talking about?

melmac · 05-14-2015, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by CRussel

I recently read A Walk in the Woods, and really enjoyed it. It's the story of his walking the length of the Appalachian Trail, all the way from the South up to Maine. Fascinating and extremely well written.

OT Fyi they have made A Walk in the Woods into a movie it's due for release in September and stars Robert Redford. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1178665/

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05-13-2015, 11:15 AM	#22232
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Most folks who walk the AT don't do it end-to-end in one go. I've walked its full length, doing sections at a time, over the course of four years, and many times doing the same sections several times just because we liked them and they were close by. The AT uses the same foot path as the lower half of Vermont's "Long Trail," and the Killington section of the trail was just a few miles from my house. In New Hampshire, the AT follows the ridge line of the Presidential Range, and that section can be walked in three days, not even needing a sleeping bag nor tent as there are mountain huts every five miles along its length. That leads into the Franconia Range. Both surround the Pemmigewasset Wilderness Area, and these three were my playground for more than 20 years, both summer and winter backpacking, camping, climbing, and XC-skiing. The book was remarkable for its ability to convey the mind-set of the different sorts of hikers one will encounter on the trail, and for the descriptive skill in relating the feel of the AT when one is walking along its paths. There is just something wonderful that fills you when you are 3-4 days away from the trail head, knowing that you won't encounter civilization for a week or so. Unfortunately, the AT cuts across various highways every 3-7 days, so you never really get the wilderness feeling while you hike it. At almost every point in the trail there are side trails one can take that lead back to a main road in less than a day. Stitchawl

05-13-2015, 12:22 PM	#22236
Bilbo1967 Not scared! Posts: 13,424 Karma: 81011643 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Device: Kindle Paperwhite 10, Huawei M5 10	"men" and "women"?

05-13-2015, 12:23 PM	#22237
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,731 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	Correct. Man and woman

05-13-2015, 03:39 PM	#22240
HomeInMyShoes Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,226 Karma: 67780237 Join Date: Jul 2011 Device: none	^Because they know people will pay more. People will hate it, but they will pay more. Did I mention that many people will pay more. I finished Ali and Nino by Kurban Said. What a great read. One of the best books I've read this year.

05-13-2015, 07:14 PM	#22241
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,296 Karma: 101697116 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I finished The Romulan Way by Diane Duane and Peter Moorwood. This is the second installment in the Rihannsu series. This book mostly detailed the origin and history of the Romulans. There was a little action towards the end that felt somewhat hurried. Kirk and Spock are not present in this one. There was also more advanced tech than in the original series. Overall, this book didn't excite me or hold my interest. Rated C- [2 stars]. Next will be Blue Labyrinth by Preston & Child. I'm anxious to start this.

05-14-2015, 02:09 AM	#22243
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,824 Karma: 68407974 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	I use "fen" and "boxen" more often than I use "oxen" or "brethren"...

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