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Post by neilm on Mar 31, 2015 12:11:30 GMT
The genealogy database is separate to the mass DNA study/harvesting that Decode is doing, right?
Also, what do you do with a whole sheep's head?
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Post by East Anglian Lefty on Mar 31, 2015 12:18:52 GMT
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Post by Devil Wincarnate on Mar 31, 2015 12:19:56 GMT
The genealogy database is separate to the mass DNA study/harvesting that Decode is doing, right? Also, what do you do with a whole sheep's head? Boil it to death and then reflect on your life. |
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Post by Devil Wincarnate on Mar 31, 2015 12:20:22 GMT
Or get yourself some hakarl.
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Post by East Anglian Lefty on Mar 31, 2015 13:05:21 GMT
Though hákarl is mostly eaten to make a point, whereas svið continues to be popular, especially with older generations.
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Post by neilm on Apr 3, 2015 12:17:42 GMT
I might stick to skyr, which I've actually had. Although hakarl does appeal.
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Post by East Anglian Lefty on Apr 3, 2015 12:37:26 GMT
I only had it once and I don't think it was particularly strong. Don't have anything to drink whilst you're eating it, or your drink will taste of hákarl too.
I'm a big fan of harðfiskur (dried fish), though YMMV. Goes very nicely with butter and a shot of brennivín. Or if caraway-based schnapps is not your cup of tea, they sell some rather excellent Icelandic gin in the duty-free at Reykjavík airport at very reasonable prices.
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Post by No Offence Alan on Apr 3, 2015 12:46:33 GMT
On the subject of Iceland, I take it that you've all heard of... the database? Young Icelanders have a phone app which can tell how closely related they are to some-one they meet and might consider dating. Apparently 3rd cousin is a no-no, but 4th cousin is OK. |
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Post by East Anglian Lefty on Apr 3, 2015 12:51:04 GMT
It's designed for Reykjavík clubs. Because of sky-high alcohol prices, people generally preload for about 6 hours and turn up pissed as newts at about 2am. So it's not really about dating, more disaster avoidance.
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Post by No Offence Alan on Apr 3, 2015 12:56:36 GMT
It's designed for Reykjavík clubs. Because of sky-high alcohol prices, people generally preload for about 6 hours and turn up pissed as newts at about 2am. So it's not really about dating, more disaster avoidance. I was using "dating" as a euphemism. |
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Post by neilm on Apr 3, 2015 13:20:44 GMT
It's designed for Reykjavík clubs. Because of sky-high alcohol prices, people generally preload for about 6 hours and turn up pissed as newts at about 2am. So it's not really about dating, more disaster avoidance. Serious question. As a non-Icelander do you get mobbed in clubs by Icelandic ladies or no? |
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Post by East Anglian Lefty on Apr 3, 2015 13:32:04 GMT
I've only been to clubs in Iceland a couple of times, on both occasions with my partner. So no.
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Post by neilm on Apr 3, 2015 13:46:28 GMT
I wondered as its been reported to me but by the sort of chaps who might embellish that kind of tale.
I might make a trip to Iceland this year.
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Post by East Anglian Lefty on Apr 3, 2015 13:52:41 GMT
Wouldn't amaze me, but I suspect it's probably more down to the fact they're a bit of a meat market than any marked preference. If you do visit, I recommend a trip up to Breiðafjörður. It's a bit off the usual tourist tracks but the scenery on the way is fantastic.
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