Leatherjackets And Pods
Sitting in the production office in Aberdeen this afternoon I was suddenly confronted by Frieda Morrison asking me what I knew about leather jackets. Well, that was a conversation that could have gone in so many different directions. The first thing that came to my mind was a gang of Hell's Angels, then I though about that iconic image of Marlon Brando in the peaked cap and then...
"No, no, " said Frieda, " I mean the crawly things. The insects. Those things that grow into a Daddy-Long-Legs if they live long enough."
Apparently these particular creepy-crawlies have been causing havoc with the football turf at Pittodrie - they attract crows - and Frieda has been suggesting various experts who could provide information to the Aberdeen newsroom. Frieda, in case you don't know, presents our gardening programme The Beechgrove Potting Shed, which returns this Sunday after its winter hibernation.
And speaking of iconic images, there's one of Frieda herself to accompany the new Scotland's Gardens podcast which is also being launched this Sunday. Frieda tells me that many people have been just a little bit too impressed by her new photo.
"You look great, " they say, "how many years ago was that taken?"
Hmmm, yes, I see what she means.
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Bought a leather jacket in 1974 and it still hasn't turned intae a daddy-long-legs.How long does it take ?
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Jeff,
My baby-sister's boyfriend is a Hells Angel.
I was invited to their clubhouse for a beer or three and a guided tour. Looking at their 'colours' on the back of their leather jackets, the death-head logo with the legend 'Hells Angels' I innocently asked, 'Where is the missing apostrophe?'
I never did receive a reply.
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Presumably they have eaten anything worthwile at Fir Park and are moving North! Hopefully they will finish their journey at the TC Stadium and leave the hallowed Victoria Park surface alone!
That was a bit of an uncharitable comment about Frieda.
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Norrie
It was Frieda's story...not meant to be uncharitable. I've just told it badly.
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Oh - sorry about that!
Really really enjoyed the radio play.
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Norrie
Glad to hear that.
SG
That's a great Hells Angel story! Glad you're still here to tell the tale.
Jeff
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Jeff,
They were very sweet!
And very tolerant of idiotic, pedantic Sweaty Socks.
>8-D
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Looks like I've found the perfect fusion for your recent programming issues Jeff...
http://www.weaselcircus.com/funnypics/460.shtml
The pillion's obviously gettin as far away fae Scotch's socks as feline possible!
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