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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #15Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #14Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #13 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinanthus...and_cultivation
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #17 firstly, I live in Wales not England secondly, we don't all live in mansions with manicured parkland, herds of white cattle and have gamekeepers tugging their forelock.
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #18Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #17 My mistake. Actually, I know y'all don't live in mansions with rolling green lands. Do the names Joe Brown and Don Whillans mean anything to you? Doug Scott? Chris Bonington? Those are the people I think of when I think of the British Isles, not Fitzwilliam Darcy. Signed, Another ignorant Yank |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #19Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #18Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #17 I don't think this is the Joe Brown you mean  My brother is his doppelganger https://www.vintagerockmag.com/2023/05/joe-brown/ As for the names, I know of Chris Bonnington as I was in school when he scaled Everest. Seems he has just turned 90. I'm sure he was not alone on the mission but he had all the limelight on the chat show sofa circuit. I don't think of him as the quintessential Brit. I would hesitate to put a name forward as I am not fond of a stereotype. The others you mention, no idea.
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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #21 Now we're talking. Tut and Nick Estcourt forged the route through the "Rock Band" that was the key to Bonington's expedition that made the first ascent of the southwest face of Everest in, I believe, 1975. Did some climbing, Boxerboy? The late 1970's and early 1980's, my life was defined by climbing. And I read every expedition book written during that time. Good memories... |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #22Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #21 have you watched the exploits of Toby Roberts? He's got quite an impressive record of "youngest person to climb..." as well as an Olympic Gold
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #23Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #22Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #21 First I've heard of Roberts...looks like a good climber. Are you familiar with Alex Honnold? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urRVZ4SW7WU |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #24Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #23Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #22Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #21 no, climbing is not a thing I follow. It's just an Olympic gold medal raises a profile somewhat, especially at 19 years
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Not to mention Tut Braithwaite |
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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #27 That is a great story... And for the comment (from another poster) pondering the connection between Honda mowers and Everest, well...hmmm. But it did lead to the fascinating revelation that Braithwaite lived in Oldham with fellow citizen Boxerboy. We'd never have learned that interesting fact if not for the digression! |
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #1 I imported the same mower from a US supplier a few years ago. Best investment I ever made. Works superbly, never let me down. I'm most surprised that Honda are ceasing manufacture in the US. It's a sad loss to all you lawn mowers over there! If you're thinking of a new mower, don't hesitate! |
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