Editorial

By the time you read this it will be March-. And what a month it is.

Here is a little poem to help us on the way.

“Spring is sprung, the grass has `riss`

I wonder where the Birdies is

Are!, there`s a birdie on the wing

But that`s absurd—cos the wing is on the bird.

At the time of writing the weather forecast is for snow showers. The gales are blowing, and I think the all our subscribers are in bed out of the cold.

I can`t grumble because they people who do write is do it pretty regularly, but this is one month where the articles are sparse..

So I think you will be getting a few more of my “funnies” to fill the pages and I hope you will be around when spring eventually gets here.

First of the funnies

Caller to RAC Motoring services.asked the following question.—

“ Does your European Breakdown cover me when I am travelling in Australia ”

Another caller wondered whether he had to change the steering wheel to the other side of the car when travelling in France .

Caller to Directory Enquiries.

I`d like the number of the Argoed Fish Bar in Cardiff ,please. The operator said there was no listing and asked if the spelling was correct.

Caller replied, that it used to be called the Bargoed Fsih Bar, but the `B` fell off.

Bill

Laugh With Bill

Q. Why can`t you play jokes on snakes? A.Because you can`t pull their legs.

Q.Which pantomime is set in a chemists? A.Puss in Boots.

Q.What do you call a grizzly bear with a soar head, a bad temper and a machine gun? A. SIR

More fun with the computer dictionary

Hard Drive- Trip back home without any cold drinks.

Chip- Something you eat with your fish.

Laptop- Where the cat sleeps.

Mail server- The bloke who brings your lunch

Network –When you have to repair your fishing net.

Keyboard- Where you hang your house and bike keys

Software- Plastic knives and forks,

Hard Ware-Stainless steel knives and forks.

Note from Vince Mackell.(ADC Fellowship)

St Georges day service will be held in the Church of St James and St Basil on the actual day which is Wednesday 23 rd April 2008 . Further Details next month.

Scots`Gap Sawmill Campsite

At a recent executive meeting, it became apparent that although the district knew of the camp site, many didn`t know where it was or the history of it. I asked our wardens of the site, if they could give a short account of it, and the following report came from Laury Badcock.. A great deal of work has recently been done by Laury, Ian Fair and their helpers, and we hope that this report will be interesting.

Gosforth District were fortunate in being given the opportunity to develop this campsite, on land owned by the National Trust for initially a fairly nominal rent.

The original tree felling and landscape works were undertaken under the direction of Norman Barritt, our DC at the time who was the prime mover in achieving usage of this very desirable are of land for the essential part of Scouting---“camping”.

Up until 10 years ago, the site was very much in demand, but sadly it as been underused lately. It is probably fair to say the Girl Guides have used it more than Scouts.

Great North District have recently funded further landscape work and there is more tree felling required to open up the area necessary due to maturing trees over the last 36 years.

For those who have not been to the site, it comprises of two separate areas, the smaller of which is often used by leaders. It is a basic site, with a water tap, paved fireplace areas and an Elsan disposal pit. The intention has always been to have the site as `undeveloped` as much a possible, considering the past frequent use.

It is hoped that the district, in particular, will make use of our campsite. Fees are £1,00 per person per night.

or further information, please contact either Ian Fair on 01661-822059 or Laury Badcock on 01434-322914