Mobile Pasty Unit under construction at Much-Piddling

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

My foray into this world of madness comes from being inspired by Doug em4’s blog recounting the exploits of Sir Gilbert Hill, his relatives, friends and dependants which I found to be utterly enthralling. So, it’s all your fault Doug!

Shamelessly copying Doug’s ideas I am creating a stalwart force of Devonians to fight under the banner of the 10th Earl of Snapcase based at his ancestral home, Snapcase Hall near the village of Much-Piddling (under construction here: Much-Piddling). As every good commander knows, morale is vital and to that end the Mad Lord has commissioned the construction of a Mobile Pasty Unit (MPU) to accompany his troops as they attempt to stem the insidious rising tide of fascism in the county. “That’s the stuff to give the troops!” he was heard to mutter when commissioning the MPU. The vehicle is still under construction with Chippy Minton the village carpenter adding all sorts of innovative ideas and Dibble (one of the village firemen) has managed to fit an outsize Aga to the vehicle so that pasties can be baked on the front-line. Here it is, under construction parked outside the village pub. The Mad Lord is still debating where his sympathies lie but they are certainly not with the likes of the Mosely cad. Particularly abhorrent to Snapcase is Mosley’s lieutenant the Earl of Sidcup who he knocked into a cocked hat at the croquet tournament at Totleigh Towers in 1928! Spode has never forgiven him for that trouncing!








Lord Snapcase has also commissioned a colour to act as a rallying point for his volunteers. Currently, Mrs. Ena Rancid, Chairwoman of the Much-Piddling Women’s Institute and her ladies are embroidering the banner in the village hall. The design looks something like this.

[Eric the Shed]

I just love it....

[gamer Mac]

Madness 

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

I just love it....

Thanks! I was also very inspired by your VBCW reports from The Shed!

Madness

Indeed!

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

Chippy Minton has been busy on the MPU and has added some cupboards to keep the turnips safe when mobile! So many village housewives have asked Chippy if the same cupboards can be 'fitted' in their kitchens, that he is considering a new direction for the Minton Carpentry business after the cessation of hostilities!

[Rob_bresnen]

I love it. Great stuff.

[Doug ex-em4]

Bloomin' brilliant - love it....!

Doug

[Anna Elizabeth]

Excellent! I'm really starting to love VBCW.