Category: Observations

Lumbago – Briefly

Sep 21, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate has lumbago and keeps us in suspense as to how he got it.
The Sins of the Slim

Sep 21, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate has no time for slimming as a fashion trend but point outs that there are people who have no choice due to lack of work and/or money and that the Government should get a move on and do something about it. Note: This Bittie later appeared in an English language version on 08 December…
St Pairtrick’s Day

Sep 7, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

As the partridge (“pairtrick” in Doric) shooting season gets underway, Barrowsgate pokes fun at the shooting fraternity.
The Flower Show

Aug 31, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

The residents of Drumnadroggit are very competitive (some would say dishonest) when it comes to flower shows.
The Preserve Game

Aug 24, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Continuing on from last week’s column, Barrowsgate describes how his sister made jam – and set fire to the chimney.
The Soldier’s Friend

Aug 17, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate describes the importance of jam during the Great War.
Public Amenities

Aug 10, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate and Knowsie compare notes on a bus trip into Aberdeen
A Matter of Conscience

Aug 10, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate reflects that there have been unscrupulous characters in the cattle industry since Biblical times.
The Reformation

Jul 27, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate swaps jobs with his wife for the day and realises that she hasn’t got the easy life that he had imagined.
Playing the Game

Jul 20, 1934

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate attends a local football match.