New Year's Eve - Hogmanay
Posted: Tuesday, 03 January 2006 |
Nevertheless, I know it is one hell of a celebration lasting 2-3 days up here in Yell Shetland. 45 minutes before midnight, we had at least 15 folk visit our home not only to wish us a Happy New Year but also to welcome us to this beautiful island, with an offer to join our new neighbours after the midnight chimes.
I took off later with a few of I hope I can call my new friends to visit other homes in the area, and swallowed every drop of fine Scotch that came my way, not the thing to do I may add because by 5:30 am I was ready for going horizontal, next time yep, there will be a next time I'll know the score.
Hogmanay is an excuse to shake the hand of every man, kiss the cheek of every woman, drink good Scotch Whiskey, and generally have a good time with not an ounce of trouble. In the Midlands where I come from, there would have been tears and blood spilt within the first quarter hour of the year.
Boy am I glad I live here with my Wife and Daughter. (Just need a Job)
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Mike from 成人快手 Glasgow
Welcome from that island just to the north of you.
Far North from Unst
Have you given up blogging or have you returned to England ?
Gordon from Berkshire
Always seems to be after a few drinks I " "Google" the name Buddo and get the Island Blog. Haven't quite figured where Buddo comes into it. Would welcome a response even if no tie in with the name. Regards ...... Ron Buddo
Ron Buddo from Ex Glasgow but 30 years in Kelowna B.C.Canada
Good Scotch does not have an 'e' only the Americans and other inferior types say 'Whiskey'. Proper Scotch is Whisky Glad you enjoyed your First Footing, many more to you.
Laphroaig from Bottom of a bottle
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