Leatherjackets And Pods
Sitting in the production office in Aberdeen this afternoon I was suddenly confronted by Frieda Morrison asking me what I knew about leather jackets. Well, that was a conversation that could have gone in so many different directions. The first thing that came to my mind was a gang of Hell's Angels, then I though about that iconic image of Marlon Brando in the peaked cap and then...
"No, no, " said Frieda, " I mean the crawly things. The insects. Those things that grow into a Daddy-Long-Legs if they live long enough."
Apparently these particular creepy-crawlies have been causing havoc with the football turf at Pittodrie - they attract crows - and Frieda has been suggesting various experts who could provide information to the Aberdeen newsroom. Frieda, in case you don't know, presents our gardening programme The Beechgrove Potting Shed, which returns this Sunday after its winter hibernation.
And speaking of iconic images, there's one of Frieda herself to accompany the new Scotland's Gardens podcast which is also being launched this Sunday. Frieda tells me that many people have been just a little bit too impressed by her new photo.
"You look great, " they say, "how many years ago was that taken?"
Hmmm, yes, I see what she means.
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