Foxgun Tom 75 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 1/ The correct plural of haggis is haggii, although under certain grammatical circumstances it can be haggises or even “wee yinsâ€. The name Haggii comes from the Latin for “harried onesâ€. 2/ The Haggis Hunting season runs from when they hatch (30 November) until 25 January. The 31st of December is particularly anticipated by Haggis hunters as it is when great herds of Haggii migrate north for winter. The correct term for stalking a haggis is “haveringâ€. 3/ Lewis Carroll’s nonsense poem “The Hunting Of The Snark†was originally called “The Hunting Of The Haggis†until he found out the Scottish beast actually existed. 4/ Seeing a live haggis is supposed to be a sign of imminent good fortune. Earl Nyaff of Uirsgeul reputedly encountered one on his way to Ayr races in 1817 and subsequently won £50. True, he was badly trampled by the winner and flogged for race fixing after being falsely accused by his own brother, but at least he made a tidy profit. 5/ An alcoholic drink derived from the haggis has yet to be invented, despite many centuries of intensive research. 6/ The haggis is unusual in that it is neither consistently nocturnal nor diurnal, but instead is active at dawn and dusk (crepuscular), with occasional forays forth during the day and night. 7/ Haggis eggs are inedible, and can be easily confused with deer droppings. On the whole they are best avoided. 8/ Some myths say the spider watched by Robert the Bruce was trying to escape from a haggis foraging for food. 9/ Haggis fur is waterproof but not showerproof. 10/ No-one has ever succeeded in breeding haggii in captivity Every word is true Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 heard they have one set of legs shorter than the others,so they can stand on the side of mountains! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blackntan Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 1/ The correct plural of haggis is haggii, although under certain grammatical circumstances it can be haggises or even “wee yinsâ€. The name Haggii comes from the Latin for “harried onesâ€. 2/ The Haggis Hunting season runs from when they hatch (30 November) until 25 January. The 31st of December is particularly anticipated by Haggis hunters as it is when great herds of Haggii migrate north for winter. The correct term for stalking a haggis is “haveringâ€. 3/ Lewis Carroll’s nonsense poem “The Hunting Of The Snark†was originally called “The Hunting Of The Haggis†until he found out the Scottish beast actually existed. 4/ Seeing a live haggis is supposed to be a sign of imminent good fortune. Earl Nyaff of Uirsgeul reputedly encountered one on his way to Ayr races in 1817 and subsequently won £50. True, he was badly trampled by the winner and flogged for race fixing after being falsely accused by his own brother, but at least he made a tidy profit. 5/ An alcoholic drink derived from the haggis has yet to be invented, despite many centuries of intensive research. 6/ The haggis is unusual in that it is neither consistently nocturnal nor diurnal, but instead is active at dawn and dusk (crepuscular), with occasional forays forth during the day and night. 7/ Haggis eggs are inedible, and can be easily confused with deer droppings. On the whole they are best avoided. 8/ Some myths say the spider watched by Robert the Bruce was trying to escape from a haggis foraging for food. 9/ Haggis fur is waterproof but not showerproof. 10/ No-one has ever succeeded in breeding haggii in captivity Every word is true Tom TOM I NEED A PAIR OF HAGGIS BOOTS ANY CHANCE MATE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BIGPETE 0 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 heard they have one set of legs shorter than the others,so they can stand on the side of mountains! Some years ago when I was working up in Elgin, an old guy told me just that! He also said that you catch them by placing a long net around the base of the hill and chase them with sticks till you get them running then you stop and turn round to run at them as they come around the hill at you, they then try and turn around to run away but because one leg is shorter than the other they roll down into the net...hey presto! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 What time of year does the season open for the shooting of 'Winged' or 'Flying' Haggis? Also, it's been told that the mythical 3 legged Haggis is the best tasting of all haggis', along with it being the fastest running Haggis. Problem is, it's that fast a runner, no-ones ever caught one to try a bit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Never eaten haggis i might try some one day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlbell 0 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Is it legal to hunt them with dogs or is it banned? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blackntan Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Is it legal to hunt them with dogs or is it banned? YOU CAN FLUSH IT WITH TWO CAIN TERRIERS BUT ONLY ON BURNS NIGHT AND ONLY IF YOUR A MEMBER OF THE CAMBELL CLAN, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 heard they have one set of legs shorter than the others,so they can stand on the side of mountains! Some years ago when I was working up in Elgin, an old guy told me just that! He also said that you catch them by placing a long net around the base of the hill and chase them with sticks till you get them running then you stop and turn round to run at them as they come around the hill at you, they then try and turn around to run away but because one leg is shorter than the other they roll down into the net...hey presto! LMAO did you believe him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Never eaten haggis i might try some one day You should kay,its really nice.Buy a good one though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blackntan Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Never eaten haggis i might try some one day You should kay,its really nice.Buy a good one though. WITH NEEPS AND TATTIES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Where do i get one from & what do i do with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Where do i get one from & what do i do with it Buy it still alive, kill in boiling water.. its the kindest thing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Where do i get one from & what do i do with it A good sujpermarket should do them.I boil mine or you can do it in the oven i think.If you have any probs getting one pm me i will send you one down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blackntan Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Where do i get one from & what do i do with itYOU CAN GET THEM FROM TESCO OR WAITROSE, OR COSTO BUT THE BEST ONE I EVER GOT WAS FROM FORTROSE ON THE BLACK ISLE , BOIL IT , AND EAT WITH NEEPS AND TATTIES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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