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The Drovers' Route: Keswick to Ambleside

There may be records somewhere, but I have no access to them. In the highlands men received their allocation of land in return for military service to the clan chief. Money did not change hands in the non cash economy of the highlands at the ...

frankbeswick, on 10/16/2024

English Surnames

The spell checker is at its old tricks, converting Wuffing to surfing. i annot change the word, but can draw readers attention to the error

frankbeswick, on 10/16/2024

The Best Christmas Sweaters for Men~ Buy Ugly, Cheesy and Tacky Christmas Jumpers This Holiday

The fourth subheading,Wreath Black Christmas Cardigan with Lights, accounts for my favorite, Christmas, lightable wreath. How does one clean such a sweater?

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

The 100 Episode Review: "Fog of War"

The second paragraph to the second subheading, Secrets Revealed, advises us that "The biggest revelation from this episode had to be the origin of the Reapers. Up until this episode, I had always figured the cannibalistic group was a natural ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

English Surnames

Thank you, Frank and Veronica, for your comments below, in answer to my previous observation and question. Frank, Your answer one comment box down advises us that "The Saxon kingdom's seem to have taken abfierce beast their eemblem. Wessex took ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

English Surnames

Thank you, Frank and Veronica, for your comments below, in answer to my previous observation and question. Veronica, some online sources associate Wuffing with King Wuffa (reigned 570s?). English Wikipedia brings forth an image from Cheshire ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

Religious Liberty: a freedom under threat

Thank you for your comment below, in answer to my previous observation and question. Christians considered as traitors to Roman emperors and Druids choosing conduct "militantly hostile" to such imperial, imperious rulers intrigues me. Might ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

Religious Liberty: a freedom under threat

Thank you for your comment below, in answer to my previous observation and question. Christians considered as traitors to Roman emperors and Druids choosing conduct "militantly hostile" to such imperial, imperious rulers intrigues me. Might ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

The Drovers' Route: Keswick to Ambleside

Thank you for your comment below, in answer to my previous observation and question. Individual clan members renting clan chief-propertied lands intrigues me. Is it known what amounts and mediums such rent involved?

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

The 100 Episode Review: “Remember Me”

A 100th episode equates to a certain endurance for a television series. Your final grade indicates thusly. Your first two summary sentences under the final subheading, Final opinion, suggest no loose ends. You tell us that "There wasn’t as ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

Principles of Moroccan Interior Design; How To Transform Your Living Space into an Exotic Retreat

Thank you for your comment below, in answer to my previous observation and question. Dustcloth, mild detergent and water sound so effectively sensible, so sensibly effective. What cloth material -- since some would streak -- would be best?

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

Septum Piercings on Girls~ Dangers, Healing, Cleansing and Infections

Decorating and piercing nose parts causes me to consider Dune Two. The planetary environment causes its denizens to construct functional, albeit darkly decorative, tubelets from one nostril to along the cheek to the ear and the hairline. Might ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

Gifts for Vegetarians and Vegans for All Occasions

The first paragraph in the first subheading, Gifts for vegetarians, advises us that "many alcoholic drinks, including wine, contain substances which are derived from animal bones, or fish swim bladders or ox blood." Is there any information ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

The Razorbilled Bird; Alca Torda Torda and Alca Torda Islandica, Facts and Pictures

Thank you for your comment below, in answer to my previous observation and question. Author Ragnar Jónasson (my favorite along with Kate Mosse, describes ledge-dwelling razorbills who domicile in a remote domain darkened by such a dastardly ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024

How to Dry and Preserve Chilies for Later Use

Online sources associate chili stems with the same culinary applications as the whole chili. Chili stems correlate with mineral- and vitamin-containing comestibles. Might there be more than chili-stem curries, powders, salads and soups? What ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 10/16/2024