Category: Observations
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The Washing o’ Barrowsgate
Barrowsgate goes out on a dark night to get water from the burn but he trips over Mistress B’s washing and falls head first into the water.
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Peace, Puddens an’ Gweedwill
Barrowsgate’s stomach once again regrets the seasonal overindulgence and he has a strange dream, involving Moosyleeny, Heetler and the Devil.
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Happy Days
As another year ends, Barrowsgate reminisces about the tricks he used to play on people at Hogmanay.
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Barrowsgate’s Bubblies
Turkeys are troublesome creatures and, if he’s not careful, Barrowsgate might not be getting any for his Christmas dinner.
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Hooses an’ Horses
The local butcher comes in to see Barrowsgate and pours out his troubles about his leaky house and an unruly horse.
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Skiddin’ Skinnin’ an’ Scoorin’
A car crashes into a telegraph pole despite as non-skid road surfaces being introduced in the area. Rob of Northie runs off down the hill to see what’s happened and skids all the way on his bottom.
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Peace an’ Quateness
Peace having broken out again, Barrowsgate makes a pudding for Mistress B’s birthday but the kettle might need a polish as a result.
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A Matter o’ Veeracity
A man of the cloth comes round for dinner and Barrowsgate’s son is on his best behaviour – for a time.
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Mistress B Retaliates
Mistress B takes over the column tis week and describes how, at the Gates of Heaven, her wretch of a husband tries to lessen his punishment for telling so many lies.
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Love an’ a Lantern
Barrowsgate is wondering what to write for this week’s column, when Mistress B gives him an idea. Note: This very blurry image is just a placeholder until a better one can be found.