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THE GREAT BEER GOD
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THE GREAT BEER GOD
by bolgios » 16 Mar 2013, 14:03
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Re: THE GREAT BEER GOD
by DaRC » 16 Mar 2013, 15:18
"they take frequent draughts”. When enough refreshment had been partaken of, mealtimes often became quite energetic occasions – “The Celts sometimes engage in single combat at dinner. Assembling in arms they engage in a mock battle drill”. Although mostly good natured, these ‘games’ could often escalate
It reminds me of my rugby playing days
if they'd added in a bit of singing it would be just like it. No wonder that rugby union is the Welsh national game, there's a continuum of cultural expression here.Most dear is fire to the sons of men,
most sweet the sight of the sun;
good is health if one can but keep it,
and to live a life without shame. (Havamal 68)
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most sweet the sight of the sun;
good is health if one can but keep it,
and to live a life without shame. (Havamal 68)
http://gewessiman.blogspot.co.uk
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