Audi! - as the cowboy said when he walked into a German garage.
It's back by popular demand - the Birtley News Christmas special. No reports of fellracing or sailing this year - strictly off limits. And no reports of any beer for Old Cheviot (OC) this month - a recent gout attack has put paid to that. Crumbs! But despite all this, BN is here to bring you some Christmas cheer.
OC takes dress down to a new level with a bracing October dip in Hethpool Linn. Decorum is restored as he sports his recently acquired "Duff buff" - thanks to Rev E for supplying the family tartan buffs and swimmer Barry for suggesting them.
The Lakes became Mr & Mrs OC's summer destination of choice. The banner photo (also shown below) was our regular route to escape the madding crowd. Can any sharp-eyed reader identify it?
Windy Gyle in The Cheviots - still as windy as when OC was last there 6 years ago. With James & co, he enjoyed a wind-blasting along the ridge.
Readers can claim an extra bonus-point if anyone can identify the 2,000 ft hilltop on which the welly boots sit - as seen earlier this month.
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And finally, why are Santa's reindeer allowed to travel on Christmas Eve? They have herd immunity.
Unto us a son is a born, unto us a child is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulders.
So at least that's some cheery news.
Happy Christmas!
