thinks it was fungi,

Maybe he's right at that given that Mr Noel Dorchester was not only the president of The Rivington Mycology Club but also editor of The Mycologist Monthly so if anyone would know to do it, then he would. Whilst the grisly details of Mr Dorchester's suicide have never been forthcoming, speculation amongst the villagers continues to be rife, as WAV suggests, with many suspecting foul play. The burning question is - why would a man who has everything going for him (a noted fun guy indeed) wish to take his own life after tasting a mouthful of albatross flesh?

Elsewhere - Mr Dorchester's grandson Neil is irritated to discover yet another packet of condoms in his jacket pocket. Who is putting them there? And for why? And what's that shit his father is playing down in the kitchen this morning?

One of these mysteries might be answered, for much to his delight Nigel Dorchester discovered a web-link where one might download And Now it is So Early entirely gratis. This little known album of Sydney Carter songs was recorded by Bob and Carol Pegg (with Mr Carter himself) at some point circa 1970/71 and represents something of a genuine curio in the canon of English Folk Rock. This is the link he used: http://rapidshare.com/files/175356188/sc-aniise.rar - which comes complete with full album graphics though being rar, Nigel found he had to download additional software before he could open the files. A minor inconvenience, because he can now enjoy this rare slab of vintage Wyrd which hitherto has existed only in rumour alone.

Meanwhile - Janice Poulton is making tidy for the arrival of the vicar, one Timothy Tugtodger, who is due at 10.00am...