Wednesday, 16 February 2011

Handcut Bacon!

Tad Chomp, spokesperson for the AFSI, has released the following excerpts of a recently compiled report on the activities of the Ragged Ramblers...


RSAR Surveillance Report. St. Peter, Melton Constable. December 2010 - Unit 253a 


Using our directional microphones we were able to record much of the dialogue - and muffled screams - of the Ragged Ramblers as they became engaged in cooking their food (method: frying) and, thereafter, consuming it. Among the many fascinating elements to emerge from this endeavour was the revelation that the Ragged Rambler known as 'Aunty Gary' had provided some spicy tomato chutney purchased from Jarrolds of Norwich. Upon tasting, the Ragged Rambler known as 'Esotericus,' was heard to exclaim, " A triumph Sir! An enthralling kaleidoscope of wholesome flavours." It is recommended that AFSI field operatives ascertain the exact identity of this chutney - a matter of the utmost urgency!


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Laboratory analysis of congealed fat gathered at the site indicate that the bacon was hand-cut, with a 87.45% probability that it was derived from a Gloucester Old Spot. Comparative analysis (combined with photographic evidence) suggests that it had been purchased from Granville C. Bond butchers in Aylsham, Norfolk some days previously. 


Professor Ergo Etsum, Director of the AFSI has made the following announcement:
"Congratulations must be extended to the operatives of Unit 253a for their outstanding work. It is only through the innovation, resourcefulness and courage of our field operatives that we are able to bring to the wider public, such fascinating - and scupulously evidence-based! - details of the Ragged Ramblers' dietry preferences."