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Nearly Sane

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The Spirit of Sauntering
« on: March 04, 2023, 03:36:53 PM »
Thoreau on the Art of Walking and the Perils of a Sedentary Lifestyle.

I like a good saunter though I prefer one in an urban landscape, and I would substitute a good pint for the doughnuts


https://www.themarginalian.org/2014/11/17/thoreau-walking/
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Re: The Spirit of Sauntering
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2023, 11:10:28 PM »
Sauntering in a relaxed manner while smoking a pipe is called lunting. From the urban dictionary:
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Re: The Spirit of Sauntering
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2023, 07:37:54 PM »
As I've aged, and taking into account the effects of illness, I enjoy a semi-aimless wander on my own - sometimes it's hard to find the time, but worthwhile when I can.

Close to where we live, and no more than 10 minutes in the car, there are the reservoirs in Milngavie, which contain the water coming from Loch Katrine  - and during the week, when the kids are in school, it is a lovely (and flat) saunter.

https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/In-Your-Area/Visiting-our-Reservoirs/Sites/Milngavie-Reservoir 
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