I once watched a TV programme called 3-2-1, from memory it starred a bin called Dusty. No-one wanted him which was a shame as, for a bin, he seemed to be a cheery fellow. Can't remember any stenciled letters on him, or any other kind of alphanumeric markings for that matter. I wonder what he's doing now?
And all this reminds me that I need to pop out at some point for some "o"s - thanks, chaps.
Like CardShark, I too wonder what happened to some of the characters from our past. When I were a lad I used to read the Eagle comic, and some of the strips were sponsored by manufacturers. For instance there was a strip called The Adventures of Tommy Walls, a lad who did heroic feats, and then made a W sign with his hands - he was sponsored by Walls Ice Cream.Originally Posted by CardShark
Rowntrees sponsored the adventures of three sailors called Minty, Fruity and Scotty, named after the three flavours of their Polo brand.
Now we all know that Minty Polo is still around, and I'm pretty sure that Scotty went on to be the chief engineer on a space ship, but does anybody know what happened to Fruity?
The last I knew was that he was going to Tangier for some important surgery but I've not heard a word since. Anyone?
He retrained and later appeared in Viz as Fru T Bunn
The steward at my local watering hole advised me of a new arrival in the gin section last night, Hoxton Gin, infused with grapefruit and coconut, served long with fever tree naturally light tonic and slice of grapefruit.
I though it was a jolly refreshing drop, Bernard however suggested that it bordered on a cocktail, was suspiciously camp and definitely too european for our small south coast village and if I wanted to drink such things Brighton was but a short train ride away.
Obviously I apologised immediately to Bernard for the shock caused and advised that I deferred to him on all matters camp and Brighton given he spent his formative years as a active resident.
Bernard the Brighton Barsteward. Perhaps you could keep us updated periodically on his pronouncements on what is trending in those parts, e.g. new vocabularies. Since Hugh Paddick died I've been totally out of touch.
It is Thursday, which means - as you all know - the cleaning lady was here today. Unfortunately I was out when she left, so I couldn't give her the annual Easter champagne. I wonder if she already had plans selling it on Sales Corner of the maid's forum?
I wouldn't worry, I'm sure she helped herself to your washing lines.
And your champagne.
Top girl! Hope she left the proper fink well alone ;)
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