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* Lighten Up – death and whisky

whisky and gravestone

The elderly Scottish Laird lay near death and called his faithful manservant to his bedside to hear his final request.

“Hamish,” he said, “When I’m gone I want you to take that bottle of single malt Scottish whisky that’s been in the family for thirty years and pour it over my grave.”

“Certainly Sir,” replied the servant in his thick brogue, “But do ye mind if I filter it through me kidneys first?”

… Now that’s a canny man!

This is for all the humorous folk in Scotland who always have time for some banter ☺️

About Val Boyko

Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 25 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and inspiration within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we all explore finding harmony and peace, in the highs and lows of life 💛

40 comments on “* Lighten Up – death and whisky

  1. In addition to being funny, it is not an all that uncommon practice. I personally know of several instances and may have even participated in such events. There is something about single malt Scotch that cements friendships.

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  2. We need a little malt and humor in our life sometimes Val! Great post 😉

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  3. Great stuff Val. Have you removed your like button? Not sure if there’s something wrong on my side.

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  4. LOL. Great post.

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  5. Resting, but not in peace. 😉

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  6. Loved it ~> Scots are frugal in all the best ways!

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  7. You helped me lighten up today, Val, as usual!

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  8. wonderful he lived
    to experience it 🙂

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  9. “180 Christmasses in his own house”? Was he seeing double?

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  10. Carol Ferenc

    Hamish is my kind of Scot! Thanks for the giggle, Val.

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  11. Haha, good thinking on his part, waste not, want not…. typical Scot!
    By the way, where has your Like button gone?

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  12. Thanks for the laugh, Val 🙂

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  13. 😀 Most enjoyable!

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  14. Carrie Cannady

    Thanks for the morning chuckle! I was hoping from the start for some clear thinking to preclude an otherwise wasteful act! 😉

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  15. Haha love it! Love it even more imagining the convo in a Scottish accent. 🙂

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  16. Ha! THAT man servant was brilliant!

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