HE IS not old, nor does he have a farm, but he once had a big lime tree with its branches all over the place.
So when he fell out of the tree, the big question was whether someone shook the tree and he came down or whether someone else was in the tree and pushed him straight off the branches.
But unlike Humpty Dumpty, this farmer boy is back on his feet and looking to get back in the midst of things. He likes to have his map of Barbados and to plot his course, bragging all the while that he has it covered. But, after placing a lot of bets – and losing them – on who would win and who would lose in the race which led to Parliament earlier this year, he wants to join the starting line-up next time there is a big race.
He is sure that the distance from Gall Hill is not too much for him and feels that since he is bigger and taller than at least one of the other men in the race, he should not come last.
He has even asked his wife to leave where she likes to be in the east and come join his wagon.
Turkey and ham over
The big question on many lips this year has been: Where were all the Christmas parties held this year?
That is because last year this time, every man jack who held a Christmas party or gave out a few hampers wanted a lot of publicity about the event. After all, the countdown was on, so it was important to let the public know that you had a heart and that you cared so much that you were reaching out to help.Some got their people to call, others took no chances and they themselves informed the public of the events.
This year, it seems as if the hard times have knocked the kindheartedness out of some people. So the parties seem few and far between. As one politico has loudly stated: “This is no turkey and ham year.”
In any case, those who had secured victory have no need to worry, at least for now, while amongst the vanquished some are still licking their wounds and counting their losses.
Great non-communicator
His oratory skills are in no way lacking, but he’s not a great communicator. In fact, he seems to have a disdain for talking to everyone all at once.
So for the first time in over 35 years there is no communications official with an office looking out to Carlisle Bay. Some are wondering whether it was a cost-cutting measure that this position which requires the holder to interact with the news hounds is now vacant.
But money can’t be the problem under this big man’s watch. Not when as much as $60 000 was spent to celebrate the odd number of 55, while workers in that same department complain about not getting their travel allowance and overtime. No wonder a lot of what is said to them gets lost or is overlooked.
