> Gee golly guys, can't we respect the aborigines. Are their customs and traditions so fragile that they are
> offended by the mismouthings of silly honkeys who misuse their term "walkabout" ? One would think them
> more the equal to the best of us.

It's nothing to do with "fragility" of aborigine customs. The use of the word "walkabout" is a bit sensitive because it has been used with perjorative intent and, except for the afore-mentioned regal connection, is rarely used any other way. There's still an underlying current of irresponsibility and laziness associated with the word.

Mark Waddington

Mark Waddington