Saturday....

Saturday the old English Sætern(es)dæg, translation of Latin Saturni dies ‘day of Saturn’, the ancient Roman god of agriculture. 

Into Today's Issue

New Serial - Merlin and the Evil Spellbook by Sue McCartney
Merlin
Random Joke
Question Impossible
Advice from Ms Mel O'Drama
Finish with a Song

New Serial.
Here is a daily serial from The Pocket Rocket, Sue McCartney.

MERLIN AND THE EVIL SPELLBOOK

Space Squid:

The servant, Egbert, shook his head. ‘My poor Master Merlin never learns,’ he sighed. ‘That wretched spell book is to blame. I should set it to the fire.’ He rolled his eyes. ‘Master Merlin knew it was a portal to other dimensions but he had to meddle with dark forces.  He called forth some horrible things.  Tentacles so many tentacles.’ He shuddered. ‘They came through the rip in space and time.  All eyes, suckers and mouths.  Master screamed and fled.  It was left to me as usual to sort it out. Space squid make so much mess – all that slime and ink.  Still not to worry there was a silver lining.’  He grinned clutching the frying pan.  ‘Seafood Surprise for supper Master?’ he yelled.

The Spell:

The servant, Egbert, grinned.  He had a plan.  His master, Merlin, had been summoned to the King to discuss battle strategies.  Egbert was alone with the book and determined to have fun.  All night he laboured at chants and incantations.  Creatures of the Night emerged.  Sinister shapes lurked in dark corners and demonic laughter pierced the air.  Strange beings squirmed around his legs – chattering and scuffling.  Weird music played from instruments not of this earth.  A bony finger tapped his shoulder and Egbert froze – he turned slowly.  The skeleton spoke.  ‘This is some great party buddy.’

Part 2 Tomorrow

Merlin

Merlin (Welsh: Myrddin) is a legendary figure best known as the wizard featured in Arthurian legend and medieval Welsh poetry.

The name "Merlin" is derived from the Welsh Myrddin, the name of the bard Myrddin Wyllt, one of the chief sources for the later legendary figure.

Merlin reputedly born at Caer Fyrddin which is now modern Carmarthen. 

Merlin was named Myrddin Emrys for the Sun God of the Celts. For further details, read the works of John Rhys, the Welsh scholar.

Merlin was reputed to be a shape-shifter, a statesman and a magician.

According to legend, Merlin’s father was a demon who raped his royal mother.

Merlin was reputed to have built the Giant’s Dance (Stonehenge) as a memorial to the High King, Ambrosius.  This was eventually proved to be untrue as the structure pre-dated the Dark Ages.

During his youth, Merlin is supposed to have lost his family and to have become quite mad with grief.

Merlin served Uther Pendragon during the High King’s reign.  According to the legends, Pendragon admired the intelligence of Merlin although they had no liking for each other and Uther did not trust his servant.

Merlin is reputed to have the ability to transport himself across the country by the use of his magic.  He is believed to have been preternaturally wise.

Random Joke

Random Joke.

What time does Sean Connery go to Wimbledon?
About Tennish !

Question Impossible

This is where I ask you a question, it's pretty tough, in fact
it's nearly impossible. Can you answer it?

Which country has the lowest population?
Answer Below.

Saturday's Advice Column with Ms Mel O'Drama
Hello, I'm known worldwide for providing help and advice to stars and celebrities around the world. I was the one who gave Henry the 8th marriage advice, bit a failure that one...

Today I've had a letter from Mr Zahut.

Dear Anne,

I'm having terrible problems with my phone bill.
Can you give me some advice on how to reduce my costs.

Many thanks

Pete Zahut

Dear Pete,

Yes I can advise. Simply inform friends and family that you will phone
them at specific times daily.

Then don't. Your friends and family will then be concerned and will ring
you to see if you are OK. 

Then you can simply have the conversation you planned but at their
expense.

Mission Impossible

Earlier I asked ......Which country has the lowest population?
With a population of 451, the European country of Vatican City has the smallest national population in the world.


Finish With a Song...
This is Wizzard with See my Baby Jive, released in 1973.