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 1.Dec.2006, 10:09 AM
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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 
We'll see about that, matey ... :twisted: |
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1.Dec.2006, 10:27 AM
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Location: Dalarna Joined: 6.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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1.Dec.2006, 11:45 AM
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Location: Umeå Joined: 13.Aug.2006 |
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1.Dec.2006, 11:49 AM
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Joined: 28.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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1.Dec.2006, 11:52 AM
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Joined: 28.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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1.Dec.2006, 03:50 PM
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Location: Not in Sweden Joined: 15.Jul.2006 |
Oooh! It's Gävle Goat time again!!!
The goat... the goat... the goat is on fire! |
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1.Dec.2006, 03:55 PM
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Joined: 1.Dec.2005 |
Brinn, bocken, brinn!
I'll be doing the goat dance tonight ... |
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1.Dec.2006, 03:56 PM
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Location: Not in Sweden Joined: 15.Jul.2006 |
Should we start a little pool, perhaps?
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1.Dec.2006, 03:57 PM
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Joined: 1.Dec.2005 |
Pool?
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1.Dec.2006, 03:59 PM
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Location: Not in Sweden Joined: 15.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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1.Dec.2006, 03:59 PM
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Location: Dalarna Joined: 6.Apr.2006 |
QUOTE (Alfredo) Pool?
you know - bet on how long it lasts! |
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1.Dec.2006, 04:06 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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1.Dec.2006, 04:09 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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1.Dec.2006, 04:14 PM
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Joined: 1.Dec.2005 |
Typical crap kommun site ...
Use Jimbo's, above! |
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1.Dec.2006, 04:22 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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