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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 ☺️

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Val Boyko is originally from Scotland and came to the United States over 30 years ago. At "Find Your Middle Ground" Val brings together her experience as a life coach, yoga teacher, spiritual explorer and mentor, to inspire awakening to the light and greater understanding within us all. This blog is a place of exploration and discovery as we explore opening our hearts and finding harmony and peace in the highs and lows of life 💛

40 comments on “* Lighten Up – death and whisky

  1. Ray V.'s avatar

    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. Karen Lang's avatar

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

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  3. Don's avatar

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

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  4. Indira's avatar

    LOL. Great post.

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  5. A's avatar

    Resting, but not in peace. 😉

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  6. nrhatch's avatar

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

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  7. Ann Koplow's avatar

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

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  8. smilecalm's avatar

    wonderful he lived
    to experience it 🙂

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  9. Hariod Brawn's avatar

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

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  10. Carol's avatar
    Carol Ferenc

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

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  11. Barb's avatar

    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. J. Kelland Perry's avatar

    Thanks for the laugh, Val 🙂

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  13. Eliza Waters's avatar

    😀 Most enjoyable!

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  14. Carrie Cannady's avatar
    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. Jewels's avatar

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

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  16. Chatter Master's avatar

    Ha! THAT man servant was brilliant!

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