Thursday 21 July 2011

The Archers Wednesday 20th July 2011: The Village shop is empty of stock

(that’s why no-one is buying anything, Susan – not a boycott. People go into shops to buy stuff. If you don’t have anything to buy, they don’t come in. Simple)

  • Susan thinks it her
  • And a bridge!!!
  • Not a family affair
  • Run on digestive biscuits
  • Chas shall return?
  • Diplomas Vs Degrees
  • Susan isn’t very subtle
  • Pip wants Adam to market lambs
  • Fishing without a rod?
  • Milk (and David) is down again



Susan thinks it her

Clarrie thinks the E. coli (allegedly) at Bridge Farm is her fault.

Now Susan reckons it could be her fault.

They both feel guilty that they’re sitting around being paid when they’re not working.

But Susan is now worried that the “residue in the cream separator” is to blame, as it was her job to keep it clean.

Well, she should be.

Seems she might not have noticed the residue had been building up for weeks.

Minger.



And a bridge!!!

I thought one goat was interesting.

Three goats – made sense, but getting a wee bit immature.

But Emma is taking this too far.

[Neil] “Well it’s all getting a bit silly … I really should have said no”

She’s now tried to get Neil to make her a bridge.

But for Neil, the extra two goats was two goats too far – so there’s no chance of a bridge.

But not to worry – Emma has just charmed (or bullied?) Chris into building it.

Troll. Three goats. Bridge.

What is there left for Will to now make to keep up?



Not a family affair

Peggy hasn’t been told about bridge Farm’s woes.

Also seems Jennifer hasn’t’ a clue.



Run on digestive biscuits

The fridges in the Village shop are empty – which means no cream, yoghurt or ice cream.

Seems that Ambridge residents turn to digestive biscuits when they can’t get dairy …

No luck for Jennifer, though. She can’t even get digestives. Seems Vicky bought the last two packets.



Chas shall return?

It’s Alice’s graduation next Monday.

Which means Alice, Chris, Brian, Jennifer and co. have to return to Southampton.

Oo-er.

Wonder if Chas will be there.


Diplomas Vs Degrees

Jennifer and Susan had a bit of a face off about their respective kid’s academic/vocational achievements.

Jennifer poo poos Chris’ diploma.

Susan doesn’t actually demean Alice’s degree – but she does point out that Chris has a great career, great job, could be buying his own business soon.

Which neatly takes us onto …



Susan isn’t very subtle

[Susan] “Anyone investing would be guaranteed a very good return on their money”

Jennifer hears that, takes her to her heels, and drives off to ‘town’ to do her shopping rather than cope with Susan in the village shop.

Neil later gave Susan a bollocking:

[Neil] “But talking about money Susan … it’s like asking how much someone earns .. .you just don’t”

[Susan] “Now, it seems like everything I touch goes bad”

No Susan.

It’s not your touch.

It’s that mouth of yours …



Pip wants Adam to market lambs

through Hasset Hills.

Seems David won’t even entertain the idea.


Fishing without a rod?

David saw Josh heading off with a large back pack and a plastic bucket, but without a rod.

Something to do with (what I reckon is) a crush on Kirsty.




Milk (and David) is down again

The milk yield at Brookfield is down again.

[David, doing his best Victor Meldrew impression, but meaning it] “Oh, I don’t believe it”

David starting talking about how he wants to jack it all in – what’s the point – what are they supposed to do next.

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