Wednesday, March 24, 2004

Good news for all ye HAGGIS lovers out there !!! The lost Haggis stories are lost no more, enjoy !!
AND, New fresh Haggis Hurling pictures from the 47th Annual Geelong Highland Gathering :)

HAGGIS HURLING, an ancient custom revived

Ancient

The women throwing the haggis lunch to her menfolk working in the field or at the peat cutting.

Now - World championship haggis hurling
Events for both men and women; after rubbing hands in damp peat for better grip, they mount a barrel for throwing stance and hurl a 1 1/2 lb. frozen haggis for greatest distance. World record 158 ft not beaten in recent years by competitors of all nationalities. The flying Haggis trophy is presented annually.

Fiction
The habitat of the shy Highland Haggis is at the summit of most mountains, their right legs being longer than their left; enabling them to travel at great speeds in an anti clockwise direction without slipping. However in a change of direction they will roll down the hill and lie in a helpless state to await collection by local Highland Haggis gatherers. The Haggis is sold throughout Scotland where they are considered a great delicacy.