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| Posted by: Roberto Phoenix 10-Dec-2006, 10:56 PM |
| This is a yearly contest put on by the Scotsman website. It's all explained on the website. Just click on the "I spotted a haggis" button when you spot a haggis on one of the webcams. You do have to register to play and get prizes. http://haggishunt.scotsman.com/ |
| Posted by: sisterknight 11-Dec-2006, 08:20 AM |
| i played this year, it was a hoot just watching what was going on in the camera world!!!! thanks for the heads up... |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 02-Nov-2007, 06:13 PM |
| Just a reminder: ONLY 28 DAYS TO GO UNTIL HAGGIS SEASON It's nearly haggis hunting time again!. The Hunt begins on 30 November at 12 noon GMT. I'll keep everyone updated as we get closer. |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 02-Nov-2007, 06:17 PM |
| Did you know Haggis is also used in a sport called haggis hurling. The present Guiness World Record for Haggis Hurling has been held by Alan Pettigrew for over 22 years. He threw a 1.5 lb Haggis an astonishing 180 feet, 10 inches on the island of Inchmurrin, Loch Lomond, in August 1984. Haggis juggling takes place at the Scottish Juggling Convention each year, with competitors competing for how long they can juggle three, four, or five large haggis. |
| Posted by: leenieww 03-Nov-2007, 08:52 AM |
| Not a big fan of eating haggis so am very happy that they have found other uses for it. |
| Posted by: Haggishead 07-Nov-2007, 02:01 PM |
| Been doing the hunt for a few years now. It is a lot of fun and is great for killing time. Only a few more days to go! |
| Posted by: sisterknight 08-Nov-2007, 01:11 PM |
i'm counting the days!!!!!wonder where the cameras will be put this year??  |
| Posted by: pflanary 09-Nov-2007, 01:20 PM |
| I'm new to this. Would someone be kind enough to explain what this is all about? |
| Posted by: pflanary 09-Nov-2007, 01:58 PM |
| never mind, I found the website. |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 23-Nov-2007, 05:13 PM |
| Only 7 more days |
| Posted by: Haggishead 23-Nov-2007, 05:21 PM |
| Can't wait. It gives me something to do at the office. |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 01-Dec-2007, 11:52 PM |
| Ladies and Gentlemen-THE HUNT IS ON!!! |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 01-Dec-2007, 11:58 PM |
| Whoo hoo! Already spotted a golden one-have to rmember not to walk straight so they cna't see me. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 02-Dec-2007, 12:05 AM |
My first Haggis Hunt!!! I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself.  |
| Posted by: sisterknight 03-Dec-2007, 08:50 AM |
| they've got a camera in a distillery this year??!!! can you imagine?? |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 03-Dec-2007, 01:10 PM |
| It's always dark when I get online to look for the little buggers. Times Square is interesting to keep an eye on, though. Haven't seen one yet...sigh. |
| Posted by: Haggishead 03-Dec-2007, 01:17 PM |
| Just keep watching. When a haggis shows up, the location screen will turn a lime green in color. Kind of like using night vision glasses to spot them. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 03-Dec-2007, 01:44 PM |
| Thanks for the tip! Last night it was rather odd - there looked to be something lying in the road at one of the camera sites. I wondered if it was somebody's garbage or a dead body. Wouldn't that have been awful! I'll have to sneak a peak at work today so I can see what some of those locations look like in daylight. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 03-Dec-2007, 09:02 PM |
Yeehaw!!! I spotted two of the little buggers tonight!! And one was a golden haggis. I'm tickled pink! |
| Posted by: Robert Phoenix 03-Dec-2007, 09:26 PM |
| I'm hoping to be able to order one of the tee shirts sometime. They are great conversation starters |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 06-Dec-2007, 03:23 PM |
OMG! There are tee-shirts!!! I'm going to see if they have something that will look good on a wombat. |
| Posted by: Perkeo 06-Dec-2007, 04:12 PM |
| just saw him in the Royal Mile, Edinburgh! |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 06-Dec-2007, 05:57 PM |
| You know, I'm wondering about the guy I keep seeing in the distillery. Either he works there, or he certainly hangs out there a lot. I think I'm going to order a personalized coffee mug - perhaps several. They would make cute gifts. Well, back to the Hunt! |
| Posted by: Perkeo 07-Dec-2007, 06:10 PM |
Great! another addiction!!!!  |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 07-Dec-2007, 10:56 PM |
| I wish they had a haggis stuffed animal that I could keep on my desk. What a conversation starter that would be. I guess I'll have to settle for a mug, though. |
| Posted by: Haggishead 08-Dec-2007, 01:11 PM |
| I'd buy one too. Why not send The Scotsman an email. Maybe they can work on it for the store. |
| Posted by: pretentiouswombat 08-Dec-2007, 03:05 PM |
| Great idea. I'll get right on it. |