Not piping I know but a great tale. For people who do not know Ed's work he is a prolific, witty and thought-provoking song writer - 'Farewell Johnny Miner' & 'Ah Cud Hew' are just two of his. Here's a link for those interested. Cheers Anthony
----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Edward Pickford <guildlo...@yahoo.co.uk> To: "anth...@robbpipes.com" <anth...@robbpipes.com> Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 11:23 AM Subject: From Ed Pickford - As Ah went doon by Alnwick toon I did this yesterday after listening to an interview Kathryn Tickell did on 'Travelling Folk' - a Scottish radio folk programme - if you look for it it is about the last third of the show - Mike Tickell is singing as well - anyway - after listening I added a bit to a story my Dad used to tell me when I was a kid [attached] In case the attached file does not open up for some reason I'll put the text here: The Ballad of the Bedlington Terrier Ed Pickford Nov 2011 "I dreamed a dream", old Annie said To Carter John and then anon As Annie's story did unfold John's heart's blood ran exceeding cold Her toll house there in Alnwick town One evening when the sun went down She dreamt was breached by rogue hell bent On evil work and cruel intent Her ancient bones in dead of night Unequal to resist or fight In plunder of her honest toil All her goods he did dispoil Then up spake John of Alnmouth A carter known North, East, West, South "Now as I am an honest man For such a tale I have a plan My faithful dog trained by my hand Tonight will at your casement stand And by instruction will prevent The happening of such event In Bedlington was John's dog born And straightway then as John had sworn Was by the window duly placed Then John departed in great haste The night was long - the night was cold And as poor Annie had foretold A ghastly noise that night did hear But silence reigned as dawn grew near Blood red terrier then she saw And close-by there dead on the floor A villain and a midnight thief Ann's grief was tempered with relief Throat ripped out as per instruction Architect of his destruction Amazed did Annie gaze upon The face of evil Carter John [47.gif] Ed [47.gif] Ed -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
