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Rog02:
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A few years ago I was on a contract that took me to Scotland for the holidays.  The LOML invited a few friends to the house to celebrate the New Years and I was introduced to the tradition of "First Footing".  At Midnight there was a banging at the door that sounded like the door was going to cave and Linsey insisted that I answer it (unarmed, which was contrary to my Redneck instincts).  I opened the door and was met by our friend Graham, pushing his way into the house with a sack of stuff in his hand, jabbering in Gaelic or Glaswegian (neither of which, I understand).  Graham proceeded to present me with a dram of whisky (to warm the soul in the year to come), a crust of bread (to nourish the body for the year to come), and a piece of coal (to warm the hearth). 

The symbolism of this gesture has stayed with me over the years.

So I wish to "First Foot" the members of this forum and wish you all Happiness, Health, and Prosperity for the upcoming New Year! :beer:

Divided he ad:
HAPPY NEW YEAR to you too Rog'   :beer: 

And to all of the members old and new too.  :thumbup:






Ralph.

pabird:
Happy New Year to all.

dsquire:
To My Friends around the World

May you all have a happy new year and may it be prosperous as well. Most importantly, may you all enjoy good health.

Cheers :beer:

Don

Brass_Machine:
Very Happy New Years to everyone!

I hope this upcoming year is good for us all!

Eric

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