Issue 61

Big Dig Down Cow Lane

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Feature, Issue 61, Volume 1

Whilst walking the dogs on Wednesday I discovered Anne enthusiastically moving hardcore for her latest project. A huge ditch has been re-dug and drainage pipes laid. She tells me that this will be followed by the construction of a pound, which may mean we shall no longer see the sight of Anne chasing her errant [...]



Massive Greek Portico Planned

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Feature, Issue 61, Volume 1

‘Big John’ Newton MBE plans a classical Greek portico with Doric columns for the old Blissford Tomb entrance at Thyme Cottage. Agents are scouring the grey markets for scantily clad, armless marble women. “It will certainly draw attention from the Darnley Memorial!” Big John M.B.E. huffed. Maureen admitted shed originally thought it was just going [...]



Issy To Health Spa

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 61, Volume 1

A day of languorous swanning about was Issys on Friday. One of her birthday gifts was a day at luxury retreat Chewton Glen (next to Bunny Glen). “With the weather and the worry over the chickens, I thought a day at Chute (as it is known by habitués! -Ed) would be nice.”



BV Knicker at Large!

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 61, Volume 1

There is a growing band of evidence to suggest that the BV Disseminator was raided last week-end. Two readers have reported that all the tubes were empty by late Sunday. Mad A had a bath with no giggles as result. Kate has offered to turn Blissford’s massive CCTV cameras on the Darnley Memorial and the [...]



Blissford Baby Doctored

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 61, Volume 1

Sarah called in help to doctor Alice on Friday and both the baby and the adults were slimed with pink sticky medecine.



Squire and Lady Return

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 61, Volume 1

‘Enery and Marie-Anne have returned to Yewhurst Manor from a golfing get-away in the west country where Enery is accused of having continued his various excavations on greens and tees. This means that Watersplash Pipes clearance will be ensured.



Poppy Puppy Pees on Poets Pad

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 61, Volume 1

Nelson was exhausted shepherding his protege last week and was patently distressed with some facets of Poppys youthful exuberance at BOONOO 2.



Holly Alive!

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 61, Volume 1

A postcard has been received from Sydney Australia where it has been hot and stormy. Following the information that thjey have been out on Bruces Boat, is the cryptic message, “Talk to Nelson!”



The Colonel Escapes (contd.)

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 61, Volume 1

The Colonel having slipped away from the Sydney suburbs has found a haven on the fringes of the outback, and a few intelligence reports are being assessed. Some facts that have been cleared by the censors.
The settlement that is giving sanctuary is so quiet that the noise of washing dishes after 8p.m., where all windows [...]



Re-Fencing Drama

Dec 4th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 61, Volume 1

The absence of the Colonel (reckoned the foremost fencing specialist of his time) has caused difficulties at Brook Farm where Dexter cattle leaning on the antique listed fence posts have been able to wander freely. The post hole driller (Boonoo Two) and two handled gazomper (Yewhurst) are booked for this week-end. The High Sheriffs four [...]