And, Hortensia also - another favourite,
Ad Gefrin - The Ancient Capital of Northumbria
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fulltimestudent
and , from OZ, this iconic verse by Dorothea Mackellar - that brings back memories of my youth (pre-Yahweh/Jesus) - when I was young and free. My kids and I used to sing it when we travelled to conventions. I think I likely overdid it, and they may have got sick of it.
a verse version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgfciOVuuL4
and another adapted to be sung.
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fulltimestudent
So what was I trying to add to Cofty's conversation?
Simply how profound our attachment to the land can be.
The original Australians had that attachment, and certainly my generation of white Aussies seemed to have it. I can't read or hear those words without 'feeling' deep emotions. (As an aside, I used to reason that was how I knew - in my JW days - that I was an OS. I wanted to live forever on this earth, I had simply no wish at all to be with the Yahweh/Jesus combo god in heaven)
But, in spite of a being able to yell Ozzy, Ozzy, Ozzy i'm not sure that the latest generation has the same feeling.
Funny thing, I can also appreciate (emotionally) the landscape of the UK. I'm an habitual viewer of the English TV program, "Escape to the Country." I watch twice a week and always feel moved by the landscape, as in Cofty's posts
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Quandry
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I have a degree in History and find English history particularly fascinating.
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cofty
Simply how profound our attachment to the land can be.
I agree. I am Scottish but my ancestors came from the borders. I love the wild places here.
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galaxie
Good post cofty... I too am a Scot. I just purchased a motorhome so looking for interesting places to visit.
A trip to the border country /cheviots could be on the cards.
Best wishes.
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cofty
Be sure to let me know if you ge to the eastern borders, I will buy you a pint.
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galaxie
Cheers.