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2006-11-23 Afghanistan

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Posted by Steve White 2006-11-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11137 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Excellent!
I first read about this noble sport many years ago in James A. Michener's Caravans. I think we should bring it to the US, but with PETA-dupes substituted for the calf carcass.
Caravans, btw, is a wonderful adventure story set in Afghanistan in 1946.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2006-11-23 01:30|| 2006-11-23 01:30|| Front Page Top

#2 LOL!

Posted by Lancasters Over Dresden 2006-11-23 04:40|| http://www.michaelcalderonscall.com]">[http://www.michaelcalderonscall.com] 2006-11-23 04:40|| Front Page Top

#3 A fine sport, half-time is usually Afghan Hound races.

See you puts 'em all in a big circle.....

Posted by Shipman 2006-11-23 05:53|| 2006-11-23 05:53|| Front Page Top

#4 Lol, Ship. I know you don't inhale so, um, is mainlining your secret?

Posted by .com 2006-11-23 05:55|| 2006-11-23 05:55|| Front Page Top

#5 Never underestimate the absorbing power of the eardrum.

Posted by Shipman 2006-11-23 05:58|| 2006-11-23 05:58|| Front Page Top

#6 Hmmm. I was told to stick it in my ear once. I thought he wuz just joshin' me, though I seem to recall the moment was a might tense.

Posted by .com 2006-11-23 06:19|| 2006-11-23 06:19|| Front Page Top

#7 Not to be confused with The Omak Stampede, where hordes of (usually) liquored up participants ride their steeds down a steep hillside, through the river and into the arena. There are usually 2 or 3 horses killed every year in this and yes PETA is all over them too. But since the majority of participants are of the Native American flavor, the just tell PETA to f-off.
If you have ever been to Omak WA, this is one of the big doin's in that place. Not a lot else to do there (IMHO). they do have a pretty good demo derby and lawn mower race in the Spring however.
And except for the horses, a great time is had by all.

Posted by USN,Ret 2006-11-23 14:20|| 2006-11-23 14:20|| Front Page Top

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