Country life – Page 4

Souter as Authority on Cheese

May 15, 1941

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate has a discussion with the shoemaker about cheese and how it is rationed. Whilst the shoemaker likes home-made cheese, Barrowsgate prefers Gorgonzola. Context: Lord Woolton was Food Minister during the war, responsible for rationing. Amongst other measures, Woolton launched the National Food Campaign, urging people to make weaker tea – ‘one for you, one…

Cushies Mystery Sheltie

Mar 24, 1941

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Cushie loads up his pony and cart with potatoes that he can sell in Kildronan and buy himself some drinks with the proceeds. After several hours’ drinking and well-lubricated, he calls for his pony so he can journey home. He is confused when he sees his pony as it doesn’t look quite right

A Lady Killer Almost Killed

Feb 27, 1941

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Ploughman Oom Paul is in love with the shoemaker’s daughter and, somewhat the worse for wear walking home after the ploughman’s ball, he sees the shoemaker’s window is open so he sticks his head through so he can serenade his love. The shoemaker mistakes him for a burglar, pulls down teh window onto his back…

The Exydus Part Wan

Aug 8, 1940

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate is exhausted after his move from Buchan to Pitcaple. He had to make his way behind the horse and cart, carrying sacks of household goods on his back.

My Day Aff

Apr 11, 1940

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate takes a bus ride into town on his day off, and overhears some interesting conversations.

Tribble Wi’ a Capital “T”

Apr 4, 1940

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate is thrown out of his own house after writing about his recent barbering experiences at the hands of his wife, and Sandy Fitey. To add insult to injury, Mistress Barrowsgate offers to make Sandy some boiled eggs for his tea.