Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
I do hope it wasn’t some weird dream but I’m sure Sandy Tozvik did a version of that carrying a pig on her back in Denmark.South West Claret. wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:33 pmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-66025604
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Popular in Kazakhstan as well of course
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When you say "only in America", I take it that you haven't read the bit about it being a Scandinavian tradition since the 1800's?
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Why “of course “?South West Claret. wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:33 pmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-66025604
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
I’ve seen a sprint at Ffos Las racecourse where husbands carried their wives whilst sprinting down the track! Also their is an annual UK championship
https://youtu.be/2wfCkOTqBBg?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/2wfCkOTqBBg?feature=shared
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My wife has carried me for years.
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
It happens in this country too. I know someone who takes part.
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Getting so popular these days don't you think
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Carrying her home from the pub because she's ****** doesn't count.Im_not_Robbie_Blake wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:12 amIt happens in this country too. I know someone who takes part.
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
I think the full range of Scandanavian flags may shed some light on the origin.
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
I will most definitely NOT be taking part in this….🫣
I will most definitely NOT be telling her I said that….
I will most definitely NOT be telling her I said that….
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
I can't lift mine
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I'm saying nowt she is sat next to me ...
OW! That hurt