Tag: Country life
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Oor Picnic, Pairt II
Barrowsgate continues his description of the school picnic with an account of the “Mothers Race”.
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The Complete Farmer
Barrowsgate, a mere crofter, attends a farmers’ club and learns how to judge a horse.
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Memories an’ Moralisin’s
Barrowsgate takes a trip down memory lane, and returns to Kildronan, where he grew up.
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Aunty Barry’s Dilemma
Aunty Barry runs a village shop in Kilmaur and stocks almost everything that people would normally want. One day, a lady comes in and asks for Gorgonzola cheese. This being one of those unusual items not normally stocked, Aunty Barry says she’ll get some in, and tells the lady to call back later. The lady…
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Kipperonomy, Beuk Twa
Barrowsgate concludes his investigation of how Kippertoon’s Wine Tower came into being.
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Kipperonomy, Beuk 1
Barrowsgate discovers some old manuscripts that explain the origins of Kippertoon’s Wine Tower. Context: The Wine Tower is thought to be of Fraserburgh’s oldest building and was once owned by Alexander Fraser, founder of the town to which he gave his name. There are various legends surrounding it.
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A bite for Rob
Barrowsgate goes to the cinema with Rob, who takes on a wrestler in a “no holds barred” challenge during the intermission. Rob, getting tied in knots by the wrestler, ends up biting his own bottom. He vows to leave his teeth at home next time he takes on such a challenge.
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Explorin’ Kippertoon
Barrowsgate and his friend Robin explore nearby Kippertoon, with its famous Fire Brigade, who seem to spend most of their time in the Hose an’ Reel pub.
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Concernin’ Kilmaur
Barrowsgate takes a trip to see his mother(in-law) in Kilmaur, armed with some “interesting” books for her to read.