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jt's avatar

Haha. You slipped this in after I'd knocked off the computer for the day, Michelle. TY, as always. The articles You link to are a breath of fresh air. And, like Alison, I enjoy the Paddy updates.

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Michelle Styles's avatar

An update on the Sycamore Gap -- they have released the 16 year old and have arrested a 60 year man. Local gossip is that it is someone who lost his tenancy on a farm and blamed the NT. I suspect the family will have to move away. Rough justice can be a thing. Remember this is where the Borders Wars happened...

I will remember about the Paddy updates.

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jt's avatar

TY. Sad story, all around.

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Running Burning Man's avatar

Curious about what lead to the rush to judgment of the 16 yo. That seemed odd right off the bat.

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Michelle Styles's avatar

I suspect the 16 yr old was bragging to his mates and a mate told his parents. I don't know if the 16 yr old has anything to do with the 60 yr old. I suspect whoever it was drove in as large chainsaws are heavy. There is all sorts of speculation about what should be done to replace the tree.

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Alison Bull's avatar

When I was in high school, my family had a Springer who looked exactly like Paddy. We still talk about Billy because he was a legend. Lol. My dad is still not over him!

Also, if anyone is inclined and would like to subscribe, I have officially launched my Substack experiment! Still working out the design bugs but it’s a work in progress. Thanks in advance to anyone who wants to read! :)

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Richard Koffler's avatar

Ms Styles, your weekly call and Nellie's weekly TGIF give me hope that there is still some hope left to push back on progressive mental rot.

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Michelle Styles's avatar

I am so pleased you enjoy it.

What the Free Speech Union have started to achieve over here is astonishing. Nobody thought Toby Young would be capable of it but he has proven the naysayers wrong.

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Richard Koffler's avatar

Onwards and upwards. Call me an idealist, but good ideas eventually crowd out stupid ones

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Alison Bull's avatar

I love Paddy updates!

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Michelle Styles's avatar

I will keep that in mind!

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