Sheepskin rugs and memories

A few days ago i recalled a memory regarding my uncle that has passed away , on a visit to his house as a child there was a new sheepskin rug on the floor. It was just calling out for me to run up and give this sheepskin a big hug. Well did i get shouted at, i never ever went near that rug again, i hated it from that day on and kept my distance. Well on attending his funeral today, the vicar asked if anybody remembered the famous 45 year old rug, that no one was ever allowed to touch or step on, and was always removed for family parties, well the rule had been broken for the grandkids, they are allowed to do what they like with it. Memories ah.