A spooky story for christmas

[matticus]

Yes, i used 'Lake' instead of 'Loch' to throw you all off the scent, hehe..
Likewise I used 'house' instead of 'hoose'..

 

[matticus]

Indeed but one is in common use and understood while the other may be correct if you wish to
be pedantic but not being in common use is incorrect.
When I looked at the original post I assumed it was not Scotland since the common name was not
used.
Was that the intention?

Are you very confused when told to "Go jump in a lake."?

 

[C R]

Because the Loch Ness monster rides a singlespeed.

Not a fixed?

 

[rogerzilla]

Apparently David Bowie stayed there once as a guest of Page and couldn't get out fast enough in the morning because it was so creepy.

And that was just Page strolling around in his boxer shorts.

 

[simongt]

The only lake in Scotland is Lake of Mentieth.

And the only lake in the Lake District is Bassenthwaite Lake - !
Yup, all the rest are meres, tarns or waters.
Blame the Victorian tourist industry - !

 

[oldwheels]

Are you very confused when told to "Go jump in a lake."?

And the only lake in the Lake District is Bassenthwaite Lake - !
Yup, all the rest are meres, tarns or waters.
Blame the Victorian tourist industry - !

Windermere gets called a lake I seem to remember even if it has mere in the name.
No idea if I have my very old Swallows and Amazons but interesting to look back.
Just as well I don’t take it all seriously but you are right about the Victorians I think.

 

[matticus]

Just for you @oldwheels x

Simon can try "Cumbrian lakes" !

 

[DRM]

It was the inspiration for his song “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) “

I thought that was after being on Top of the Pops when it was hosted by Jimmy Saville

 

[Slick]

When did the loch become a lake?
The only lake in Scotland is Lake of Mentieth.

Interesting theory.

https://www.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/the-lake-of-menteith-history-explained-4236174