GREAT BRITISH CIRCUS
July 12th, 2004 Posted in UncategorizedAn English summer of never-ending rain and dark, gloomy clouds is upon us. On the other hand, camels live in the desert.
If I was reading this and not writing it, I too would think that these are two absolutely unrelated sentences and the author was completely and utterly bonklers, but speaking from today’s experience, I can assure you that they are not.
As I drove back from football, just short of half eight this evening, I noticed a huge tent surrounded by several strange-looking animals in one of the local fields, I was momentarily confused and thought my lack of fitness had caused hallucinations.
But no, the strange-looking animals were (you’ve probably guessed it by now) camels grazing merrily in the damp pastures, recently drenched by yet another summer downpour and it was only when I saw an advertisement loosely tied to a gatepost by the side of the road that I finally registered the evidence before me.
Yes, the Great British Circus has arrived. But camels? British? Hmmm, just not cricket.
7 Responses to “GREAT BRITISH CIRCUS”
By Wibbler on Jul 13, 2004
Bonklers. What a tremendous word.
By Mark on Jul 13, 2004
I have just read a good many of the archived events and am in complete stitches. Chicagos and the old birds, I am clearly having withdrawal symptoms. I haven’t seen a smashing blouse in the whole of NZ…
By shifty on Jul 15, 2004
Speaking of out of place animals, did you know that Australia has the largest number in the world of wild donkeys? Strange but true…
By shifty on Jul 16, 2004
Oh… and has Shunta had his baby yet?
By shunta on Jul 16, 2004
Sorry Shifty! No not yet. 1 week 6 days til the due date. Shit scared but very excited all at the same time. Will let you know when she drops.
By Jonola on Jul 17, 2004
and now the circus is playing Chuck Berry’s ‘Johnny B Goode’ which, of course, is SO British isn’t it…
By d on Aug 20, 2004
the circus rules