wellington street cordined off

[linda wallace]

well jocky and i have been up all night....the police cordined off wellington street and captain street.....there has been a murder in the flat across the street...
the man's brother came down the street earlier and the police allowed him through the tape and into the house.....

if our daughter goes out at night i always get her to phone me to say she is home safely.....its frightening its so close to our home.....

we dont know how long the police are going to be here for...the body is still in the house and this has been going on since 4am this morning and is now nearly 9am

[linda wallace]

i see in the telegraph that they now have 3 people in connection with the murder....
has anyone noticed that to be able to read the free read in the telegraph you must first do a survey....stuff that

[harpotheton]

Greetings and Salutations to you all !!

I must apologies for being quiet for some time. In my capacity as an International Man of Mystery I am required to drop off the radar sometimes. Bloody inconvenient - but there you go.....needs must and all that tosh.
I took the opportunity last weekend to pop into Greenock and surprise Mater and Pater - and surprise them I did !! Thought Pater was going to keel over when I walked in the door....the sight of the bottle of Auchentoshan 3 wood that I'd brought him however focused his attention. (Auchentoshan 3 Wood is matured initially in bourbon casks before being finished in Oloroso or Pedro Ximenez casks for an extra layer of rich, sweet fruitiness......apparently - all I know was it saved me the embarrassment of wafting a copy of the Telegraph over pater to bring him round which was the only wafting implement handy).
Where was I ?? Ah yes - I was in Greenock wasn't I? Due to the temporary traffic lights on Regent St and my eagerness to surprise mumsie and dadsie I cantered up past said cordoned off area. I do hope I wasn't spotted as the horse cart passed the scene. Can you imagine the local constabulary putting 2 and 15 together and placing me at the scene of the skullduggery ? It could happen you know...I mean - I'm not exactly inconspicuous when I'm dressed in my finery - and you know how these constables can be jealous of a man who enjoys the finer things in life....
I had no need to fear being 'stitched up guv'nor' as I believe that two or three oiks have been 'lifted'.....it's jolly good to see your taxes are being well spent on an efficient constabulary (ahem....your taxes - most definately not mine !!! ....TAX? Good Lord No !)
Anyway, Greenock wasn't so bad, caught up with a few old friends for a 'frapaccino' whatever the devil that was....won't be doing that again. Even went accross to the Cowal peninsula for a couple of hours to see a couple of aquaintences who were on judging duty at the highland games. On the downside though, I learned of the passing of a dear friend. I shall miss him and his educated arguments. A good all round egg.
So - here I am back in my country pile and wondering what to do on this fine sunny day. I wonder if anyone has been placed in the stocks in the village square ? That should pass some time....being away means I have some fruit from the pantry that may not be suitable for human consumption...I've already relieved 2 maids of their services since my return - just can't get quality staff these days....
Anyway - I bid you farewell for now - but I shall return shortly...as long as I don't have to go off on travels again.

Toodle Pip !!

[linda wallace]

hi harpy...its great to see you back...neartic has been quiet as well, i thought he might have been working for you he was so quiet.....
i see that the 3 that have been caught and up in front of the sheriff are 3 brother's.....this case is going to be interesting.....the police are still coming around the area looking for witnesses.