Blissford Voice Today » Issue 10

Possible Mink Spotting

Editor — Sat, 24 Oct 1998 10:55:52 +0000

Jude thinks she saw a mink but is not positive. It was dark, and slinky but may have been a rabbit.

Fencing Spectacular Continues

Editor — Sat, 24 Oct 1998 10:54:24 +0000

The Blissford finalists in the World Fencing Championships (to be held Down Under) were out again yesterday, Chris quite natty in his tailored jodphurs while Kate was a bit of fashion item in her Kiss Me Quick hat adjusted to a rakish angle. The Admirable Nelson was about as was Malcs new dog, as this tough competitive couple wrestled with the bale of stock fencing. Bransgore estate agents have been selected to market Blissford Pond Cottage after the failure of the Balloons and Card Sign to attract the right sort of neighbour. Kate found the constant arrivals of small children asking about Malcs birthday party a bit of a trial as well.

Water Board Called In

Editor — Sat, 24 Oct 1998 10:53:29 +0000

The road valve seems to have failed for the Explorer Chicken Centre water point and after informing B & H, they sent a man who thoughtfully sprayed the valve blue. The New Blue Valve can now be enjoyed by all those passing Brook Farm.

Fish Vet on Net

Editor — Sat, 24 Oct 1998 10:52:46 +0000

Engaging fish person, Fiona McDonald, an icon of High Blissford, has contacted the B.V, on the Internet joining Bracken Cottage and Hen Haven.

From Our Own Correspondent

Editor — Sat, 24 Oct 1998 10:51:40 +0000

Scepticism was voiced at the detailed article on “faery shrimp” that recently appeared in the local press. Indeed a poll of the area has failed to turn up a single local who has ever spotted any shrimp in the waterlogged hoof prints of ponies – iridescent or otherwise. It would also seem unlikely that a creature with multiple erectory organs would also live with the inconvenience of having its dual bladder outlets emptying themselves somewhere behind its ears. Pull the other one Mr. Cochand!! or take more water with it!!

Resident Chooks

Editor — Sat, 24 Oct 1998 10:50:47 +0000

The resident Chooks at the Hen Haven have been delighted to be able to treat themselves to a selection of patisserie over the last few days and have been much enjoying traditional afternoon tea, rather than their usual “corn with everything” fare. This peak in their standard of living has been achieved by their thoughtful Supremo striking a deal with Angie the Cake Shop Lady in Lyndhurst. Any unconsumed comestibles from her high class bakery are now donated to the Haven Hens, and a plethora of highly enjoyable pastries have found there way to the grateful beaks behind the wire. (K.L.)

No Warlocks Warning

Editor — Sat, 24 Oct 1998 10:50:00 +0000

Its official as John and Debbie declare Post Box Cottage a no go zone for all but Pixies, faerie shrimp, panto cows, clowns, vampires, ghouls and tramps. Apparently just witches and warlocks are not welcome.