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Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:33 pm
by South West Claret.
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:38 pm
by elwaclaret
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.
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:16 am
by randomclaret2
Popular in Kazakhstan as well of course
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:48 am
by dsr
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?
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:14 am
by CharlieinNewMexico
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:53 am
by TheOriginalLongsider
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
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:09 am
by Lip
My wife has carried me for years.
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:12 am
by Im_not_Robbie_Blake
It happens in this country too. I know someone who takes part.
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:41 am
by Clarets4me
dsr wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:48 am
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?
Yes, Norway, Finland and Estonia particularly ...
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:44 am
by Peter Loo
Clarets4me wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:41 am
Yes, Norway, Finland and Estonia particularly ...
Getting so popular these days don't you think
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:53 pm
by TheFamilyCat
Im_not_Robbie_Blake wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:12 am
It happens in this country too. I know someone who takes part.
Carrying her home from the pub because she's ****** doesn't count.
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:54 pm
by TheFamilyCat
Peter Loo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:44 am
Getting so popular these days don't you think
Surely only a matter of time before it's in the Olympics
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:40 pm
by JohnMac
I think the full range of Scandanavian flags may shed some light on the origin.
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:50 pm
by bobinho
I will most definitely NOT be taking part in this….
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I will most definitely NOT be telling her I said that….
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:16 pm
by Wokingclaret
I can't lift mine
Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:24 pm
by Bosscat
I'm saying nowt she is sat next to me ...
OW! That hurt
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