Tag: Crofting
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Kyeonomy, Beuk Two
In response to brother-in-law Alec’s request, Barrowsgate continues his sermon about cows. This time, Mistress B ends up with her head in a bucket.
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The Buchan Banquet
“Meal and Ale” gatherings were held in celebration after the harvest was completed. The ever-present oatmeal was mixed with whisky and served with mutton or vegetable broth. Afterwards the pipes or fiddles sounded and the dancing began. In Barrowsgate’s version, people came from all over the Buchan district to the “Meal and Ale” gathering, and…
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Explodin’ a Fallacy
Barrowsgate puts city folk straight about the economic realities of farming. Context: By 1936, the UK farming sector had been in decline for several years and the Conservative government elected in 1931 had brought in subsidies and price regulation.
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Clan M’Pork
Barrowsgate is told to wash the pig ready for market, but it ends up being and unexpected colour.
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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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Agricolonomy Ae Beuk
Some bigwigs from the City Council arrive at a rural farmers’ meeting and tell them that the poor state of the farming economy is mostly their own fault.
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Pairties for Pleasure
Since moving to Buchan, Barrowsgate has never been to so many parties. He has learned to arrive with an empty stomach, to make room for as much party food as possible.
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Concernin’ Eggs
Barrowsgate discusses how you can tell if an egg is fresh or not, and then turns to the scriptures to find out why hens make the noise that they do.