Issue 56

At The Aquadrome

Oct 29th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 56, Volume 1

(The Boys want to know why it wasnt called Lightlands Aquaduck?)
First an update, Pebbles the hand reared wild duck is no more. She ventured to greener pastures and Buster didnt take kindly to the intrusion. (Was it chalked up? Ed.)
Beware all those that venture down Anns Cow Lane, with the exception of inahabitants! Blissford barracks [...]



Short-Lived Chicken Drama at Brook Farm

Oct 29th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Feature, Issue 56, Volume 1

Gordon and two were missing at round-up Monday night. Two bereft sad hens were in the Explorer Chicken Centre. Using the fabulous MVP Chicken Finder (a gift/ bribe from a grateful reader) Gordon was found in an apple tree. Of the two venerable hens … no sign! Three eggs, undoubtably their last, were in the [...]



Error Corrected

Oct 29th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 56, Volume 1

Neighbours Demur – Apparently Izzy in discussion discovered that Dave was house-cleaning! and has now moved into his spotless historic Victorian Septic tank on retreat and can be reached there if anyone desires to acquire the essential MVP Chicken Finder. If no one is in, just drop the note down the hole, but just notes [...]



Letter from America

Oct 29th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Feature, Issue 56, Volume 1

This is to keep all your good selves informed of the latest developments in transatlantic culture as observed by the Shepherds during their sojourn in Palisades, NY. This area is of course the home of Rip van Winkle (a real historical character, honest, I’ve met one of his descendants (J)). [Is it Fuzzy? Ed]
Yesterday we [...]



Disseminator Escargot?

Oct 29th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Feature, Issue 56, Volume 1

Unable to collect the B.V. until Sunday, we removed it from its tube, returned home, made ourselves coffee and sat down to read – but on unrolling our treasure we found that it had been edited – a very beautiful snail had devoured large selections of local news and was now sleeping on it. Does [...]



The High Sheriffs Report

Oct 29th, 1999 | By Editor | Category: Issue 56, Volume 1

Two ducks have been cited for contempt. Izzys ducks were being minded and refused to bed down when ordered by the High Sheriff in full police uniform. Ann had to curl the wire and chase them in! A Commendation is awarded to John & Penny (Hillsiders) who helped with the Drift Wednesday and to Izzy [...]