From Inverness, Scotland, we have today’s story of unintended consequences:
Hardy Highlanders taking part in a giant charity zip slide this weekend are being asked to cover their modesty to avoid scaring tourists.
Marie Curie Cancer Care has organised the event for the Inverness Highland Games to raise money for terminally-ill nursing care in the region.
A huge zip slide towering 130ft above the ground and stretching for 585ft will be set up in Bught Park, offering daredevils the chance to raise funds while raising their adrenalin levels. But organisers have issued a request to people planning to slide down the route with kilts to put on underwear.
Highland Council events manager Gerry Reynolds said: “We are asking true Scots to make appropriate arrangements so that visitors from foreign countries don’t get jealous.
“Highlanders have a lot to be proud of and that is allegedly one of them. However it is a fun day out for the whole family so people should cover themselves up. Also the wind-chill factor high up at the top of the slide could be potentially damaging.”
Thanks for sharing that… it’s been another bad week, so I appreciate a chancer to start the day with a chuckle!
— Bob
ps: I’d like to thank you and Takaza for a well-run meeting Sunday evening. I was quite impressed by that, and by the staff’ preperation. I’m looking forward to working with everyone again at MFF! (I may not be able to make MFM, unless my mother’s health improves.)