My Dad reported a bit of wisdom related to him, from the days of horse drawn transportation. In those days, in the winter, the drivers of buggies and maybe sleighs would gather to pass the time, outside the venue to which they had transported their employers. Strong drink was the favored libation, but it could not be kept on one’s person. Concealing it somewhere on the coach was a possibility except a quick shot of 40 below whiskey could cause interior frostbite. Somewhere within the harness of the horse was ideal. I don’t know harness well enough to say exactly, where. On a pack animal, it would be between the saddle and the blanket, where the horse would keep it warm.
My Dad reported a bit of wisdom related to him, from the days of horse drawn transportation. In those days, in the winter, the drivers of buggies and maybe sleighs would gather to pass the time, outside the venue to which they had transported their employers. Strong drink was the favored libation, but it could not be kept on one’s person. Concealing it somewhere on the coach was a possibility except a quick shot of 40 below whiskey could cause interior frostbite. Somewhere within the harness of the horse was ideal. I don’t know harness well enough to say exactly, where. On a pack animal, it would be between the saddle and the blanket, where the horse would keep it warm.
Great story! Thanks!
Merry Christmas, Richard
You too Linda. It's been a while since Christmas 1980 in Saudi Arabia!
Merry Christmas Richard!
And to you too!