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They say that's why it has to be washed down with whiskey. A more
recent event at the Highland Games around the US, along with the more
traditional Scottish events, is a "haggis toss." Throwing a whole
haggis for distance. Maybe that gives them an excuse not to have to
cook and eat it.

Nancy

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I was never lost, but I was bewildered once for three days.

--Daniel Boone



On Jan 14, 2007, at 3:19 PM, Melinda Skinner wrote:

> I have to tell you that haggis is pretty foul smelling, too.
> My Scottish husband smuggled a couple of them into the US decades
> ago and, when he cooked them, I had to leave the house.  Worse than
> chitlins, kidney stew, or stinky cheese!
>
> --
> Melinda C. P. Skinner
> Writer and Wonderer
>
>

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