THE WOOLY OSSA

( THE HUNT FOR FRED SPOCTOBER )


 


 During the Dolores Blizzard of 2009 a seriously wounded "Wooly Ossa" was seen lurking near my
workshop. Some say it wandered off, some say my shovelling demon tenant covered it, or perhaps it
fell into a crevasse where it has remained frozen in time?

 So now it must be found, recovered in it's snowy state, thawed and it's contents put on e-bay where it
may be enjoyed by all. Archaeologists have been found who specialize in these recoveries and very
soon the "Dig" will commence. Sniffer dogs are also on hand should an unwise felon have attempted
to make off with it and unfortunately met his or her demise.



 

Last seen in this area

 With favourable conditions in the Mountains and no forecast of snow Ski Patrol and Doof the dog have
been called upon to scour the area for any traces and CSI are also on hand to investigate any wrong
doings at the crime scene should we discover anything we weren't expecting......... more news as it
breaks!



 

Could this be it ?

 Initial survey of the area located a "Stars & Stripes" possibly a last feeble gesture before it succumbed
to suffocation. Gentle prodding of the snow proved too difficult as there were layers of ice between
snowfalls and tenants demonic shovelling in the area. Nothing for it, better call on the services of Doof
from Ski Patrol. Doof investigated the area and in a short while discovered evidence of motorcycle or
ski clothing but little in the way of human remains. More frantic digging with a little help from a snow
shovel to help save the cold paws and the tip of an antler/tusk/clutch lever came into sight. Further
light digging revealed the decaying side of the monstrous beast. No sign as to what might have
caused its passing but the dig will continue in slow time tomorrow.




DOOF looks for leads (clues...sorry!)





"Over here lads......I think I've got something"







Relentless digging from Doof reveals some goggles






Regrettably no sign of life







"I need a brandy.... wheres that bloody St Bernard when you need him?"






Could this be it ?





Yes, it's an Ossa..... but what Mark ?


 As night fell the team retreated from the glacier and returned to base camp where plans were made to
continue the excavation and recovery op tomorrow. Being frozen we can only hope that damage is at a
minimum.

 Inclement weather caused another digging delay and once more the intrepid team ventured out on the
glacier. Soft spots intermingled with solid stretches of ice have made recovery difficult and caused
much annoyance but progress has been made and yet more debris has been excavated showing
what little remains. The heart of the beast has gone but the skeleton remains along with the heart and
lungs. Front and rear legs are still there and may be salvageable.







 Well its a 1972 Mark 2 Ossa and it will now be dismantled and sold on e-bay in another attempt to
FUND the Pre 65 talking of which  you can now send pledges/donations to Paypal
    downdiversified@aol.com

 Thank you for your support, I will wear it constantly!

TONY DOWN