Tag: Humour

On Wi’ the Dance

Jan 15, 1937

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mrs Barrowsgate lets her hair down at the Buchan Birl.
Still Mair Win’

Dec 31, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

It’s windy again in Buchan and, this time, Westie gets buried underneath a haystack.
Win’ Byordinar Win’

Dec 24, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress Barrowsgate takes to the air trying to stop the haystack blowing away.
Sales an’ Sookin’ Bottles

Dec 18, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

A church sale of works leads to a bidding war for a baby’s bottle.
Blareonomy – Beuk II

Dec 11, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

On their way back from the dance, Rob falls into a muddy ditch.
In Praise of Postie

Nov 27, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Other verse, Verse, Writings

Drumnadroggit’s postie likes to blether – and sing.
Some News

Nov 20, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Barrowsgate explains the art of being a good listener.
Gladys Len’s a Han’

Nov 13, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

After Barrowsgate made a hash of things, Mistress B sends for her sister Annie to look after her while she is confined to bed. However, Annie can’t come and sends her daughter Gladys instead. After some crossed wires, the mince and tatties turns out a little odd …
Chicken Broth

Nov 6, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

Mistress Barrowsgate is unwell and he is advised by the doctor to make her some chicken soup. Which he does. Eventually.
Kyeonomy, Beuk Two

Oct 30, 1936

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in Bitties Fae Barrowsgate, Observations, Writings

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.