Category: Observations
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Mistaen Identity
Peter Birley is upset because of rude remarks about his appearance, and Barrowsgate sympathises.
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The Cheenge o’ Time
The clocks go back at the end of October but Peter Birley forgets to change his watch.
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Various Accounts
Barrowsgate is in trouble again – from his wife, for telling everybody about her harvest mishap – and from Jeems, who demands compensation for his bicycle accident for which he blames Barrowsgate.
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James, Jeems, an’ Thunderbolt – Pairt II
As Barrowsgate and his neighbour Jeems are about to see who is the fastest cyclist, a pig escapes and Jeems takes off after it – literally.
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James – Jeems – An’ Thunderbolt
Barrowsgate’s neighbour makes fun of Barrowsgate’s bicycle “Thunderbolt” and challenges him to a race. To be continued …
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Portrait o’ a Leddy
Mistress Barrowsgate has her portrait taken by a travelling photographer and she invites the neighbours round to admire it.
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A’body blames Barrowsgate
Mrs B decides to make some beer and buys some yeast from the baker. When her friend drops in a few days later, Mrs B offers her some beer and shortbread. When the bottle is opened, the beer spurts out and soaks her friend. Unbeknownst to his wife, Barrowsgate had added an extra once of…
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Tractoronomy – Beuk III
Barrowsgate’s biblical tale concludes as the sons, and John Wullie find the tractor that had been in the dream.