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Burn the goat!
Alfredo
post 1.Dec.2006, 09:09 AM
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Joined: 1.Dec.2005
Oh yes, it's that time again ...

Only this time, not even napalm is gonna take it out:

http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/nyheter/stor...,944925,00.html

laugh.gif

We'll see about that, matey ...

:twisted:
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Puffin
post 1.Dec.2006, 09:27 AM
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Location: Dalarna
Joined: 5.Apr.2006
Ha ha - it will be interesting to see what happens - I won't hold my breath for the goat's survival

Funniest was a few years ago when an American tourist was convinced by some Swedes in a pub (it probably sounded very logical after a few drinks) that it was a quaint Swedish tradition to burn down the goat. So the American - wanting to follow all local customs - rushed off to the square, evaded the guards and burned down the goat. But sadly not realising that such goat burning should be a covert operation managed to get himself caught and sepnt the entire Christmas holiday at the "police hotel" in Gävle!

I think he remains as the only person ever caught and prosecuted for the deed - i think he was sentenced to prison and damages - but was let off for tme served.
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jim747
post 1.Dec.2006, 10:45 AM
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Location: Umeå
Joined: 12.Aug.2006
Here's what it looks like!

http://www.merjuligavle.se/merjuligavle/mj...cken.aspx?id=52
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Ezpen The Caveman
post 1.Dec.2006, 10:49 AM
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Joined: 27.Oct.2005
Of course it will burn. US napalm must be used in areas where there is about 20 degree celsius...
But if you use Norwegian Napalm, you will make it burn for a long time.
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Ezpen The Caveman
post 1.Dec.2006, 10:52 AM
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Joined: 27.Oct.2005
But I think it will be blown up this year...
I think it's sad people aren't allowed to keep their burning traditions.
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High Priestess Kang - Slu...
post 1.Dec.2006, 02:50 PM
Post #6
Location: Not in Sweden
Joined: 14.Jul.2006
Oooh! It's Gävle Goat time again!!! biggrin.gif

The goat...
the goat...
the goat is on fire!
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Alfredo
post 1.Dec.2006, 02:55 PM
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Joined: 1.Dec.2005
Brinn, bocken, brinn!

I'll be doing the goat dance tonight ...
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High Priestess Kang - Slu...
post 1.Dec.2006, 02:56 PM
Post #8
Location: Not in Sweden
Joined: 14.Jul.2006
Should we start a little pool, perhaps?
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Alfredo
post 1.Dec.2006, 02:57 PM
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Joined: 1.Dec.2005
Pool?
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High Priestess Kang - Slu...
post 1.Dec.2006, 02:59 PM
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Location: Not in Sweden
Joined: 14.Jul.2006
*blushes at Americanism*

Ummmm...we all pick a date when we think the goat will burn. Normally, one antes up some money and the winner takes the pot.

In this instance, it could be about bragging rights and intrinsic pride.
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Puffin
post 1.Dec.2006, 02:59 PM
Post #11
Location: Dalarna
Joined: 5.Apr.2006
QUOTE (Alfredo)
Pool?


you know - bet on how long it lasts!
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Alfredo
post 1.Dec.2006, 03:06 PM
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Joined: 1.Dec.2005
A sweepstake!

Gotya, you americano freako!

Good idea, I'll take December 13.
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Faithless
post 1.Dec.2006, 03:09 PM
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Joined: 7.Dec.2005
You can watch the terrorism live on the webcams:
http://epi.gavle.se/gk/t_sida.aspx?id=6782
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Alfredo
post 1.Dec.2006, 03:14 PM
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Joined: 1.Dec.2005
Typical crap kommun site ...

Use Jimbo's, above!
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Faithless
post 1.Dec.2006, 03:22 PM
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Joined: 7.Dec.2005
JIms only updates once a minute, I watched the Kommun one last year and it updates every 5 seconds or something.
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