In a message dated 2/3/2003 8:52:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes:
> In the Black Forest area in Germany it was tradition to roast the ox that was used to haul the timbers for a new barn house, then hang it’s head from the rafter peaks inside the
> barn for good luck and leave it there.
And pray to the Gods that you didn't have to haul lumber anytime soon.
Twyb.
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