Author Topic: Stevo7's Gävle Goat Watch, ft. 2023's Bird Watcher, Barneys Daughter (Read 257360 times)

scatman · « **Reply #161 on:** January 6, 2011, 02:50:23 am »

Lucky bastard, no wonder the northern hemisphere is so cold this winter, bastard pollution from goat was not there to keep atmosphere stable

djphal · « **Reply #162 on:** November 29, 2011, 01:18:46 pm »

Welcome back goat fans!!

I am pleased to announce that the festive season is well and truly upon us! the goat has returned

http://www.merjuligavle.se/Bocken/Bockenkamera/

welcome back old friend

For anyone who hasnt got a clue what I am on about, here is a breakdown.....

Quote from: djphal on December 11, 2009, 11:41:37 am

Seasons greetings, Its that time of year...........

You have probably never heard of the Gavle Goat but between now and new year I hope you will keep an eye on him and see that he comes to no harm

The Gävle Goat (known in Swedish as the Julbocken i Gävle or Gävlebocken) is a giant version of a traditional Swedish Yule Goat figure made of straw that is located at Slottstorget ("Castle Square") in central Gävle. It is erected each year by a local association called the Southern Merchants, and another version is erected by a group of students from the Natural Science Club of the School of Vasa. The Natural Science Club's goat holds the world record for the largest Yule Goat, but since 1994 the Southern Merchants' goats have been larger and had more publicity afforded them. Both goats have famously been the targets of frequent arson attacks and vandalism, so much so that over the years they have been guarded by the police, webcams, soldiers, volunteers and dogs; whilst the city officially discourages the attacks on the goats, those attacks have brought it recognition and tourism from around the world.

History of the Goat

History

In 1967 the goat was left unmolested.

In 1968 the goat was again left unmolested.

In 1969 the goat was burned on New Year's Eve.

In 1970 the first goat burned six hours after it was erected. Two heavily intoxicated youths were tied to the crime. With contributions from several donors, the goat was rebuilt, this time of reeds.

In 1971 the local merchants who had previously built the goat abandoned the project, tired of seeing it burn each year. The science association at the Vasaskolan upper secondary school took over. Their little goat was broken to pieces.

In 1972 the goat collapsed due to sabotage.

In 1973 the goat's fate is unknown.

In 1974 the goat burned down.

In 1975 the goat's fate is unknown.

In 1976 a car crashed into the goat.

In 1977 the goat's fate is unknown.

In 1978 the goat was broken to pieces again.

In 1979 the goat was burned before it was even put together. A new one was built and treated with fire-proofing, but was later sabotaged and broken to pieces.

In 1980 the goat burned down on Christmas Eve.

In 1981 the goat was spared.

In 1982 the goat burned down on St. Lucia Day, 13 December.

In 1983 the goat's legs were broken off.

In 1984 the goat burned down on St. Lucia Eve.

In 1985 the 12.5-metre high goat first made the Guinness Book of World Records. Burned down in January.

In 1986 the local merchants took over building the goat again. From this date on, two goats are built each year, one by the merchants and one by Vasaskolan. The big goat was burned down the night before Christmas Eve.

In 1987 the goat was carefully treated with fire-proofing. It still burned down the week before Christmas.

In 1988 the goat was spared. Its survival was now included on British betting lists.

In 1989 the goat burned down before it was even built. A public collection was taken up and a new goat was built, which burned down in January. In March 1990 another goat was built for the premiere of the film "Black Jack".

In 1990 the goat was spared. Many volunteers guarded it.

In 1991 the goat was accompanied by an advertising sleigh - which turned out to be an unauthorised construction. It burned on Christmas Eve morning. It was rebuilt to be sent to Stockholm in a campaign to stop the closing of the I 14 regiment.

In 1992 the goat burned after eight days. The Vasaskolan goat burned the same night. It was built again, but burned again on 20 December. The starter of all three fires was arrested.

In 1993 the Vasaskolan goat made the Guinness Book of World Records, measuring 16 metres high. It was spared this year.

In 1994 the goat was spared.

In 1995 the goat burned down on Christmas Day morning. It was rebuilt for the town's 550th anniversary.

In 1996 the goat survived. For the first time it was monitored by a web camera.

In 1997 the goat survived with minimal damage by fireworks.

In 1998 the goat burned on 11 December, despite a snowstorm. It was built again.

In 1999 the goat burned a few hours after being built. A new one was in place for St. Lucia Day.

In 2000 the goat burned a few days before New Year's. In 2001 the goat burned on 23 December. The starter of the fire, a 51-year-old man from USA, was arrested.

In 2002 the goat survived.

In 2003 the goat burned down two nights before St. Lucia Eve. A new goat was in place about a week later and it survived in one piece.

In 2004 the goat burned down on 21 December, three days before Christmas. The goat was not rebuilt.

In 2005 the goat burned down on 3 December. A new goat was in place on 8 december and managed to survive.

In 2006 the goat survived a pyromaniac attack on December 15th. It was minor burned on its right leg. After that the goat survived in one piece.

In 2007 The goat was impregnated with flame retardant chemicals and was not attacked by arsonists.

In 2008 was the goat not impregnated with flame retardant chemicals. The straw was delivered by Mackmyra Whiskey and the goat was burned down on 27 December.

http://www.merjuligavle.se/English/VISIT-GAVLE/THE-CHRISTMAS-GOAT/Web-cam/

http://www.merjuligavle.se/English/VISIT-GAVLE/THE-CHRISTMAS-GOAT/Web-cam-2/

Imagine my shock last year when I logged on and saw a black skeleton of the Goat!

This thread is for people to report any suspicious activity or even better someone may actually be lucky enough to witness history in the making when the goat is either beaten to death or set on fire

keep your eyes open, stay alert, together we can make sure the goat lives to fight another day

24/7 · « **Reply #163 on:** November 29, 2011, 01:38:52 pm »

Quote from: djphal on November 29, 2011, 01:18:46 pm

Welcome back goat fans!!

I am pleased to announce that the festive season is well and truly upon us! the goat has returned

Hur hur hur. Goatboy likes this.....

djphal · « **Reply #164 on:** November 29, 2011, 02:01:07 pm »

Quote from: 24/7 on November 29, 2011, 01:38:52 pm

Hur hur hur. Goatboy likes this.....

I was waiting for you to make an appearance

I hope you aren't anywhere near him this year?

Ginamos · « **Reply #165 on:** November 29, 2011, 02:14:25 pm »

Excellent! Another year another Gavle Goat.

djphal · « **Reply #166 on:** November 29, 2011, 02:38:09 pm »

Quote from: Ginamos on November 29, 2011, 02:14:25 pm

Excellent! Another year another Gavle Goat.

doesnt time fly!

Need_a_bevvy · « **Reply #167 on:** November 29, 2011, 05:09:12 pm »

It's been up a few days already.

Unfortunately for the Gavle goat, the cunning plan this year was to spray it with water to virtually make it solid ice. Unfortunately - because it's currently +5 degrees Celcius

djphal · « **Reply #168 on:** November 29, 2011, 05:53:05 pm »

Quote from: Need_a_bevvy on November 29, 2011, 05:09:12 pm

It's been up a few days already.

Unfortunately for the Gavle goat, the cunning plan this year was to spray it with water to virtually make it solid ice. Unfortunately - because it's currently +5 degrees Celcius

struggled to find it this year, there is no webcam on the english page, good job i speak fluent swedish

24/7 · « **Reply #169 on:** November 29, 2011, 06:09:46 pm »

Quote from: djphal on November 29, 2011, 02:01:07 pm

I was waiting for you to make an appearance

I hope you aren't anywhere near him this year?

We moved from Söderby/Alunda last year - the goat is safe but I am considering starting a campaign - first move, new Custom Title

scatman · « **Reply #170 on:** November 29, 2011, 06:10:36 pm »

bloody hell, already! cant wait for the goat to burn

djphal · « **Reply #171 on:** November 29, 2011, 07:37:55 pm »

Quote from: 24/7 on November 29, 2011, 06:09:46 pm

We moved from Söderby/Alunda last year - the goat is safe but I am considering starting a campaign - first move, new Custom Title

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #172 on:** November 29, 2011, 08:54:52 pm »

Yeeeeeeeeoooooooooooooooooooo!

payback · « **Reply #173 on:** November 30, 2011, 01:01:41 pm »

i was just thinking about this a couple of weeks ago. found the live webcam here: http://www.merjuligavle.se/Bocken/Bockenkamera/

Bangin Them In · « **Reply #174 on:** November 30, 2011, 01:35:46 pm »

You know it's Christmas when the suspicious townsfolk gather near the goat

evie · « **Reply #175 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:00:15 pm »

Quote from: Ginamos on November 29, 2011, 02:14:25 pm

Excellent! Another year another Gavle Goat.

evie · « **Reply #176 on:** November 30, 2011, 10:01:20 pm »

By the way....."left unmolested"

planet-terror · « **Reply #177 on:** November 30, 2011, 11:23:25 pm »

Whats the reason for this fabled goat?

apart from burning it?

-Nay- · « **Reply #178 on:** December 1, 2011, 12:18:15 am »

It's a goner this year, WATCH!

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #179 on:** December 1, 2011, 07:33:57 am »

Quote from: planet--terror on November 30, 2011, 11:23:25 pm

Whats the reason for this fabled goat?

apart from burning it?

It's a 40 foot goat, what reason do you need.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #180 on:** December 1, 2011, 09:53:22 am »

Hooray!! I always know its getting towards Christmas when DJphal bumps the Gavel Goat thread.

Not had a look on the webcam yet but I'm sure he is looking as magnificent as usual. Next to my missus and son the Gavel Goat runs very close to the top of my affections.

Hope he can outwit the nasty arsonists again this year.

Stay alert RAWKites the Big Fella is depending on us.

planet-terror · « **Reply #181 on:** December 1, 2011, 10:57:59 am »

Quote from: ♠Dirty Harry♠ on December 1, 2011, 07:33:57 am

It's a 40 foot goat, what reason do you need.

True -)

Hudson66 · « **Reply #182 on:** December 1, 2011, 11:08:23 am »

Now I know it's Christmas

djphal · « **Reply #183 on:** December 1, 2011, 11:20:43 am »

Quote from: payback on November 30, 2011, 01:01:41 pm

i was just thinking about this a couple of weeks ago. found the live webcam here: http://www.merjuligavle.se/Bocken/Bockenkamera/

Quote from: djphal on November 29, 2011, 01:18:46 pm

Welcome back goat fans!!

I am pleased to announce that the festive season is well and truly upon us! the goat has returned

http://www.merjuligavle.se/Bocken/Bockenkamera/

welcome back old friend

I can see a good year for the goat!

24/7 · « **Reply #184 on:** December 1, 2011, 01:26:11 pm »

Quote from: djphal on December 1, 2011, 11:20:43 am

I can see a good year for the goat!

...or a michelin, or a Hakkapeliitta - don't matter - they all burn well

conman · « **Reply #185 on:** December 1, 2011, 01:30:46 pm »

Shall we create a poll, to estimate what date we expect this Goat to burn??

djphal · « **Reply #186 on:** December 1, 2011, 11:55:21 pm »

Quote from: 24/7 on December 1, 2011, 01:26:11 pm

...or a michelin, or a Hakkapeliitta - don't matter - they all burn well

haha predictable!

HIF Red · « **Reply #187 on:** December 2, 2011, 06:08:50 am »

No need for that poll. The 15 metre goat up in flames again.

http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article14019693.ab

hallli#9 · « **Reply #188 on:** December 2, 2011, 06:14:01 am »

nooooooooooo

(

Ginamos · « **Reply #189 on:** December 2, 2011, 06:21:26 am »

That was quick, didn't last long this year.

24/7 · « **Reply #190 on:** December 2, 2011, 07:05:58 am »

Quote from: Ginamos on December 2, 2011, 06:21:26 am

That was quick, didn't last long this year.

WTF?! Already?!?! Way to go, Gävle, way to kill the suspension off so quickly - knobheads could at least have waited a couple of weeks so I could wind up a few more people in this thread - shit, fuck, damn, satans små jävlar i helvete, perrrrrrrkele! Now I need to create a new CT.......

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #191 on:** December 2, 2011, 07:06:27 am »

Quote from: HIF Red on December 2, 2011, 06:08:50 am

No need for that poll. The 15 metre goat up in flames again.

http://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/article14019693.ab

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #192 on:** December 2, 2011, 07:12:07 am »

Quote from: 24/7 on December 2, 2011, 07:05:58 am

WTF?! Already?!?! Way to go, Gävle, way to kill the suspension off so quickly - knobheads could at least have waited a couple of weeks so I could wind up a few more people in this thread - shit, fuck, damn, satans små jävlar i helvete, perrrrrrrkele! Now I need to create a new CT.......

Must say I'm goated by the lack of bucking security, he was so young, only a kid. No doubt the police won't bother to find the real perpetrators they'll just fnd a scapegoat.

24/7 · « **Reply #193 on:** December 2, 2011, 07:14:06 am »

Quote from: ♠Dirty Harry♠ on December 2, 2011, 07:12:07 am

Must say I'm goated by this ram-shackle security, he was so young only a kid. No doubt the police won't bother to find the real perpetrators they'll just fnd a scapegoat.

so young he was still being fed milk through a big bock-bock*

(disclaimer - international pun - might not work - deal with it)

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #194 on:** December 2, 2011, 07:17:30 am »

Quote from: 24/7 on December 2, 2011, 07:14:06 am

so young he was still being fed milk through a big bock-bock*

(disclaimer - international pun - might not work - deal with it)

I had to change the ram part due it to it actually being a male sheep, who knew eh?

24/7 · « **Reply #195 on:** December 2, 2011, 12:20:11 pm »

Quote from: ♠Dirty Harry♠ on December 2, 2011, 07:17:30 am

I had to change the ram part due it to it actually being a male sheep, who knew eh?

Woolly thinking.

conman · « **Reply #196 on:** December 2, 2011, 12:59:31 pm »

The new CT

djphal · « **Reply #197 on:** December 2, 2011, 05:09:59 pm »

Oh my fucking god

what the fuck has happened, he was fine last night!!!?!?!?!?!

christmas is over, cancel the turkey, send the tree back

djphal · « **Reply #198 on:** December 2, 2011, 05:13:03 pm »

2 december 2011
The Goat was set on fire

The Gavle Goat was set on fire, a few hours ago. At 02.54 PM someone could not let him stay alive. He was happy to celibrate his birthday yesterday, but of course very sad that he did'nt survive Christmas this year.

We will not replace him with a new goat, but wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Bye for now...

Mavis Cruet · « **Reply #199 on:** December 2, 2011, 07:06:54 pm »

Oh ffs, I didn't even get to see him in all his glory this year!