- David says no to Brian
- Lynda’s busy changing her plans
- Brian’s worried about public opinion
- Borchester already has its Christmas lights up
- Pat reveals her theory about John’s son
- Bert came 5th at Lakey Hill
- Ruth’s making pizza
- Brookfield gets a foot in the door
David says no to Brian
David’s on his way out to tell Brian that Brookfield won’t be supplying crop for the Super Dairy.
[Ruth] “What, that we’re not going to grow crops for his cynical, disgusting, immoral, intensive dairy unit!”
[David] “Well, I’ll probably out it a bit more tactful than that”
[Ruth] “He won’t respect you for it”
When David tells Brian, he does go gentle. He tells Brian that they don’t want to be tied to a long term contract, as well as their commitment to their way of dairy farming.
It was probably better David told Brian rather than Ruth – especially as he is NFU president.
Brian’s worried about public opinion
Brian always has his eye on PR – though it’s more out of ensuring profitability than giving a damn about what people think of him.
[Brian] “Our main is the strength of any local opposition. There’s so much hysterical nonsense being peddled in the media these day … bionic farms, Frankenstein cows you know the sort of thing”
David reckons there are also “reasoned arguments” against Super Dairies, but Brian isn’t interested in those debates. He asks David to sound out opinion of NFU members.
[David] “I think you’re right. You could end up with a fight on your hands”
I’ve said it before – but wait until Lynda hears about this one! Fury and posters, methinks.
Lynda’s busy changing her plans
Well, her “masterplan”, in Lynda’s own words.
She’s working out the food for Christmas around the World – which is set to take play on 28th December.
Four courses (starter, main, pudding and cheese), which will be serves as bite sized portions between the stage entertainment. When nothing is happening on the stage, they’ll play CDs of carols from around the world.
Lynda has roped Kathy in to help make the food (they’ll pre-done a lot of it and freeze it), and is also trying to track down Freda.
Lynda will be kept extra busy with having to change all the advertising and publicity for the show.
Here’s hoping it all shifts a few more tickets.
Borchester already has its Christmas lights up
Seems Nic and Will’s kids were off to see them.
And Ambridge’s will also be up soon.
*sigh*
Far too early, in my humble opinion.
Pat reveals her theory about John’s son
Or, who she thinks is John’s son.
She’s round to see Kathy. Seems she can’t cope just mulling it all round in her own head.
[Pat] “You’ll think this is totally crazy. It started because I went to Ivy Horrobin’s funeral. You know Sharon’s daughter, Sharon Richards … well, you know she came down for the funeral … well, apparently she’s got a younger brother …
“the boy’s called Rich, he's a teenager … this is the crazy bit … do you remember in 1997, a few months before John does, Sharon came back to the village, she didn’t waste any time of course, she and John had a fling”
[Kathy] “Yes, while he was supposed to be going out with Hayley”
[Pat] “Well, according to Susan, Rich is 13 now, and Sharon moved away again after Christmas that year, so if you do the sums … I don’t know, but according to the dates, it’s just possible this boy could be John’s son”
[Kathy] “Oh Pat, but why … the boy must be Eamonn’s. You’re no reason at all to think he might be John’s”
[Pat] “Yeah, I suppose you’re right, and as said it’s all pretty mad”
[Kathy] “It is a crazy idea. It’s so unlikely. The best thing you can do is forget all about it”
[Pat] “Yes. You’re right. I must”
So Kathy gives Pat more wine, and tells her about how Jamie has just done his maths resit and is working really hard again at his school work. That’s why he’s been so quiet.
But Pat isn’t listening. Nor is she interested in Kathy having seen a “perky” Harry back in the village, after his visit to Poland to see Zofia.
[Kathy] “You can’t let it go, can you? … so let’s go through it again. Calmly and rationally”
[Pat] “The dates do work out Kathy,. That’s the trouble”
[Kathy] “So let’s say, for the sake of argument, in their there’s a chance it could be John’s … but far far more likely to be Eamonn’s … so why even think about it. It’s not going to lead anywhere. Only to place you don’t want to go”
[Pat] “You’re absolutely right. It’s a ridiculous idea … on someone who prides themselves on being clear headed and logical, it’s all rather sad and pathetic isn’t it .. thanks Lathy, I do feel much clearer about it now”
How many of us think that will be the last we’ll be hearing of Pat’s theory?
Bert came 5th at Lakey Hill
Seems something went wrong with his tractor.
Poor Bert.
Ruth’s making pizza
Again.
Brookfield gets a foot in the door
Ruth has finally made progress in Brookfield trying to secure a direct contract for their milk.
A Dairy processor has asked them to pitch.
[Ruth] “We’ve got a fantastic product. How can they possibly turn us down?”
I wonder. If they don’t get a milk contract soon, will Brian’s offer for Brookfield to supply the Super Dairy will become more attractive … actually, could become a necessity.
4 comments:
I still think that there's a good chance that pat's sums is 2 + 2 = 5. And if the sprog is John's, wouldn't Kylie know something - like "his dad died", even if not the full story. After all, most children would want to know details of their biological father. And even if he is John;s it seem fairly obvious that Sharon want nothing to do with the Archers
Missing yoooo! Dying to hear what you have to say about Lilian's peculiar noises in the latest Ambridge Xtra.
Sorry anon - back to normal now. Also taking a whopping month off of work over Christmas, so shall be uber service then! Lilian's noises are just marvellous ;)
It's an odd one, Ruby. Pat is obviously not going to let it drop - but she's now (as of 5th Dec) tearing her family (well, Helen at least) apart. Did Sharon hate the Archers that much that she has kept quiet all these years? Or wishful thinking from the Archers?
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