One of our frequent contributers tells me that well known all in wrestler St Bernard goes in to hospital today for an op', so best wishes and a speedy recovery to him.
This was kindly sent to me by Mr B. and very grateful I am too x
The Quiz
OK folks, just for fun: Can anyone tell us who this man is?
North Yorkshire Police accused of death by tedious tweeting
Woman assaulted at 4am on Ripon Street
Violent assault at 4am on a Sunday morning - just an hour after Matrix closes. Coincidence?
Responsible Licensee
Bloaters
Americans will soon be too fat to go to war. Hurrah!
Picture Quiz
Just for fun - Who is this buxom lass outside the town hall? My thanks to Jonny from Gallows Hill for: "Is it Pat Butcher from Eastenders?"
DEMANDS!! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...........
Edward Carpenter (1844-1929)
'I was in the Square at the time. The crowd was a most good-humoured, easy going, smiling crowd; but presently it was transformed. A regiment of mounted police came cantering up.'
Indebted to Mr Kev
Regeneration
'I was hoping for a Daimler, like the P.M.'
Katharine Viner
I'm in love with Katharine Viner
She set my spine-a
tingle
Friday's Caption Comp'
Thanks to Bob Wansbeck of Ripon for:
"Mrs Mivvy from Ripon's new ice cream parlour presents a giant Cornetto for the troops to lick".
And thanks too, to 'J.D.' also of Ripon for:
"A random giant fondles a squadie"
Dereliction
Not long now Mr Broon.
Dereliction
Friday's Caption Comp.
Thanks to Mick Filp of Skelton for: "A baker's dozen sir; minus expenses of course"
And from Anon: "These are Pork Pies not to be confused with the Porky Pies you've been pushing on the square all morning."
Thanks to Stan Mooch of Ripon for: 'The ferret in Dave's trousers chose that moment to wake up'.
Thanks also to Steve of Sharow for: She seems a nice enough bird but where's Sylv?
The Booth's Development
A Boon For Ripon or just a boon for Edwin Booth??
Caption Competition
My thanks to 'Anon' of Well for: Lacking a dog, Sid takes a bag of shit for a walk
Gordon Broon
I’ve just been watching a clip of Gordon Broon talking about Swine Flu. The sight of him trying to coax his funereal features into some semblance of a smile because his P.R. people have told him to is nauseating.
'New Coltsgate Hill junction making a difference to our city traffic flow'.
So trumpets St. Bernard Bateman's electoral mag' 'Reporting Back'Damned right there St. B: it has certainly made a difference!
Full Diary Syndrome
Councillor and crooner Andrew (Andy) Williams has been struck down with the highly contagious ‘Full Diary Syndrome’ (FDS) This all too common ailment can strike small town politicos deaf, dumb and invisible and is usually sparked off by the more common ‘Difficult Question’ bug. (Andy) who has worked his way up from nothing to office boy, has done much for his home town of Ripon: he once sat in a model Spitfire on the market place, and on another occasion he said he didn’t want coach parties to go to Thirsk!
The Quiz
Who stands to gain most by the bringing of Booths to Ripon? And here's a clue.
Recycling Plans Dropped by Harrogate Council
The plans have been dropped apparently because the profit margin has decreased.........We thought recycling was less about profit and more about the environment.
This Month's Quiz
John Wailes of Harrogate says: "Is he the new Doctor Who?" Ha ha ha. Good effort John but no. Try a little closer to home!
Mary Spiggot of Gallows Hill says: "Is it the philosopher Immanuele Kant?"...........Way off the mark I'm afraid Mary - I don't think they had photography in Kant's day!
7 comments:
Aye. Get well Bernard
Good luck Bernard. There'll be a glass of wine for you when you get out.....just the one mind!
Yeah all the best St Bernard.
Get well Bernard
Good luck St Bernard
All the best Bernardo
Get well St B.
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