Humour – Barrowsgate

Barrowsgate attended the Drumnadroggit Mutual Swaree but out of discretion and respect for the attendees, he won’t say a word about it. Note: This was published in the Huntly Express in 1950 (date unknown at present)

Fitey Steps Out

Feb 26, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Due to heavy snow, Fitey’s train home from the market isn’t running. He goes into the pub a few times to check the time on their clock before setting off for home on foot along the railway track. Stopping for a smoke after a few miles, he turns his back to the wind to light…

Fitey Among the Dirty Linen

Feb 12, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Fitey writes to the Editor to complain about Barrowsgate, and put the record straight.

The Portable Makes port

Jan 29, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

With his “portable hen house” in the ditch, his hopes of getting home again fade, as his mother, waiting at home, starts to worry.

Fitey Indulges in Het Bannocks

Jan 22, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Fitey’s lady friend is keeping his bannocks warm by sitting on them and, as fog descends, Fitey’s crashes his car into a telegraph pole.

Young Fitey’s Nicht Oot

Jan 1, 1942

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Continuing his journey home, Fitey’s car breaks down again.

Young Fitey Gangs Hame

Dec 18, 1941

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Fitey and his friends head for home, but have to get the car started first. Mistress Barrowsgate helps to push-start the car but it suddenly lurches forward, leaving her face-first in a puddle.

Tag: Humour

Some Vrang Conclusions

The Pedestrian Problem

Thanks

Mutual Consideration

Fitey Steps Out

Fitey Among the Dirty Linen

The Portable Makes port

Fitey Indulges in Het Bannocks

Young Fitey’s Nicht Oot

Young Fitey Gangs Hame