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Kullas Clung To Uusorg's Back Upside Down With Her Legs Around His Neck Ping


4 posted on 07/03/2006 10:35:54 AM PDT by pax_et_bonum (Whatever happened to Cynthia McKinney?)
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I think (but I'm not positive) that that's the first Kullas Clung To Uusorg's Back Upside Down With Her Legs Around His Neck Ping I've ever gotten.

I must note this for posterity.

8 posted on 07/03/2006 10:40:40 AM PDT by Allegra (A Journey of 1,000 Miles Begins with A Bunch of Security Hassles at the Airport)
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To: pax_et_bonum

Good to know they have rules.

Rules
The original track in the rough terrain with fences, rocks and brooks has been altered to suit modern conditions. These following rules set by the International Wife Carrying Competition Rules Committee apply:

-The length of the official track is 253.5 meters, and the surface of the track is partially sand, partially grass and partially gravel
-The track has two dry obstacles and a water obstacle, about one meter deep
-The wife to be carried may be your own, the neighbour's or you may have found her farther afield; she must, however, be over 17 years of age
-The minimum weight of the wife to be carried is 49 kilos. If it is less than 49 kilos, the wife will be burdened with such a heavy rucksack that the total weight to be carried is 49 kilos.
-All the participants must have fun
-If a contestant drops his wife that couple will be fined 15 seconds per drop
-The only equipment allowed is a belt worn by the carrier, the carried must wear a helmet.
-The contestants run the race two at a time, so each heat is a contest in itself
-Each contestant takes care of his/her safety and, if deemed necessary, insurance
-The contestants have to pay attention to the instructions given by the organisers of the competition
-There is only one category in the World Championships and the winner is the couple who completes the course in the shortest time
-Also the most entertaining couple, the best costume and the strongest carrier will be awarded a special prize
-Participation fee is 50 euro


20 posted on 07/03/2006 11:16:06 AM PDT by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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