MR KETCHUP'S UPS AND DOWNS

A Chapter by ROSALIND

MR KETCHUP'S GETS INTO ALL SORT OF TROUBLES.....

Poor Mr Ketchup's Flower beds...

A Story by ROSALIND

Trouble was waiting for Mr Ketchup at home

At last Wednesday morning had arrived and the men from Yellow market arrived to cut Mr Ketchup's grass trim the lawn and also the hedge but their was no sign of Mr Ketchup or his friends so the men
decided to just carry on with the grass cutting without his permission.
Well that wasn't a good idea at all.
So the work had began on his garden then the fun began.....
The lawn mover lost control and ran over Mr Ketchup's flower bed.
and it didn't look to good with hedge trimmer neither what a terrible job these work men made of the hedge. Oh I would t like to be in there shoes wait until Mr Ketchup gets back from his shopping trip.

Meanwhile Red pepper and Haggis were trying to convince Mr Ketchup
to buy the brown coat with the hood because winter wasn't far behind.
and he already tried on heaps of trousers, most of them were not suitable and the rest to short in the leg He picked up the black trousers
with the baggy legs. moments later Mr Ketchup appeared to still be busy with a pile of jumpers hanging on a clothes rail. There was lots of different bright colourful shirts on the rack behind, finally after
hours of shopping Mr Ketchup had finished. Poor Mr Ketchup struggled
to the counter, and gave a sigh of relief pew that was hard work.
"I think we all deserve some lunch, said Haggis"
"I am hungry to replied Neaps and Red pepper"
meanwhile at the counter Mr Ketchup pulled out his wallet
and pulled out some twenty pounds notes He had over spent a bit.
Oh dear he did look a bit washed out after trailing around Yellow market
He could t wait to get home and put his feet up and watch his favorite
television program.

After the long shopping trip Mr Ketchup wasn't in the mood for anything
He slowly dragged his sore feet up the steep hill and O my goodness
You should of seen his face it looked like he was ready to explode
like a rocket. Haggis Neaps and Red pepper looked at each other
I think its time we were off " Look Mr Ketchup just leave it until
tomorrow its been a very long day you know groaned Haggis.
"Yes we are all rather tired replied Red Pepper.
"Okay okay keep your hair on grumbled Mr Ketchup "
But one thing is for sure I will be getting to the bottom of this in the morning.....

MR KETCHUP'S FORGOTTEN BIRTHDAY.........

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Mr Ketchup had quite forgotten what day it was...

Poor old Mr Ketchup was so down in the dumps
as nobody remembered it was his birthday.
and O dear tears began to roll down his cheeks
like water from a tap, in fact he cried that much
that he went through umpteen packs of tissues.
His face looked like a big red quashed tomato.
and if that wasn't bad enough his hair looked like
he'd been dragged through a bush. O bother he moaned
its no use feeling sorry for myself I am not getting any
sympathy, from the cat neither.
a wee while later after he had found his old torn rain coat
and musty old wellingtons boots off he trotted down a steep hill to yellow market to buy himself something for his birthday.
You see he just couldn't help himself Mr Ketchup had to be the cent re of
attention and he certainly wasn't getting any from his friends
had they forgotten all about Mr Ketchup's birthday.?
well perhaps they might have,!!!
wait a second what day is this is it Saturday
Oh fiddle sticks this is Friday and it isn't my birthday until tomorrow
Oh what a silly sausage I am he grunted to himself
fancy that in that case I better put these things back, I won't be
needing the presents anymore and I cannot afford to waste my money
on pointless things. Knowing haggis and neaps they will probably spoil
me rotten I knew something wasn't quite right it would be most unusual
for Haggis and Neaps not to remember my birthday and who knows they might even throw in a surprise birthday party..
Mr Ketchup began to get very excited about is birthday at least he didn't
appear to have a face like a quashed tomato.
Oh dear Mr Ketchup You are such a funny person what are we going to do
with you.

The five legged spider "

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BANG BANG THUD THUD CRASH CRASH. "Eek, Mr Ketchup woke up rather
started. Help Help,!! he shot out of bed and darted so quickly
like an acrobatic on a trampoline however, His foot became trapped,
between the wardrobe. well as you can imagine how painful it was
for poor old Ketchup not a pretty sight. "Get me out of here he
yelled."
and when finally Haggis Neaps arrived just in the nick of time
by Jove it saved his bacon I can tell you.
"oh, My goodness me. "Whatever, has happened inquired his friends?"
"well, You see "I heard an unexpected noise from the hallway, it may have-----
been Tabby,my cat.I think its a possibility that he knocked over the trash can. "He sighed deeply,"
"You all wait here a minute until I come back"?
meanwhile Mr Ketchup groaned my foot hurts
Neaps "shouted, Yes it is definitely the cat".
"That cat is a terrible nuisance," its just not probably housed
trained, at all. "Far from it said Mr Ketchup."
"The poor wee..thing, (sympathized) Neaps, "what a shame for Tabby" Really, "Mr Ketchup You ought not to be so selfish, you know.!!
I'd better take him home to my place for now, okay"?
"Come come now Mr ketchup." At this remark Mr Ketchup just frowned.
"Good riddance, I am very glad to see the back of that cat"
after that haggis attended to his friends foot of course he just
gave him an awkward look.

The very next day Mr Ketchup threw the curtains ajar and Oh my it
looked dull and over cast and all of a sudden the hail stones hit
the path like Goff stones that is so annoying he thought. and Oh how
he hated the hail stones it wasn't his cup of tea absolutely not,
He hadn't much of a choice as Haggis and his friend Neaps were picking him up in their rusty old banger, it would be lucky to make
it to the surgery and back again.

After a long visit to the doctors Mr Ketchup decided to have a cat nap, but just then a spider ran across his cover at top speed how
crazy was that, but Mr Ketchup could spy it from the corner of his eye before it escaped he grabbed a jam jar and threw it over the poor legless wee thing. Well I never he thought this black ragged we thing has only five little hairy legs, aren't they supposed to have eight,!! Mr Ketchup felt really bad because, he acted rather hasty he uttered to himself. "If only I hadn't been so cruel the wee thing didn't stand a chance, "DID IT NOW" OH Red Pepper I have been so stupid haven't I,"
"Come on Mr Ketchup that is quite enough drama for one day. "Answered Red Pepper fetch your new red coat,"
"Okay Okay, stop fussing" and at this they both trotted down the road with the five legged spider to the vet.

© 2012 ROSALIND

Mr Ketchups nasty cold .........

A Story by ROSALIND

Mr Ketchup was up to no good ......

Poor Mr Ketchup felt a bit under the weather today, his head hurt so bad and Oh dear he really felt so
ill. and suddenly he began sneezing so loudly a tissue he sneezed again." Haggis said I'd better get you
back to bed,' before You sneeze anymore of these nasty germs all over the place."
Mr Ketchup wasn't to pleased at haggis comment in fact he thought to himself he just wants to get rid
of me, Ah well if that's the way he wants it. Mr Ketchup slid quietly back into bed and pulled over his moth eaten sheets.
"Are you still in the huff with me shouted haggis,"
"I suppose not replied Mr Ketchup..."
"Would you like me to make you a hot water bottle,? then"
"Okay he moaned" ah tissue he sneezed again.
Quickly he trotted down the stairs to make him a hot water bottle.
just then Neaps arrived with Mr Ketchup's with a bottle of lemonade and his favorite comic called the beano. that put a big smile on his face suddenly he felt a little bit better. Well he certainly looked
brighter
" Glad to see you perking up a bit said Neaps"
Perhaps in a little while we should head off
"I better get my skates on interrupted Neap,
I really need to get going to catch my bus to Yellow market
its a long way and the shops will be closing soon.
bye bye for now sighed Mr Ketchup .....
is there anything else
" No answered Mr Ketchup nothing"
"Well I will visit you in the morning about 10 o clock
please leave the spare key underneath the brown mat okay"
Okay he muttered.....
Mr Ketchup's cheery mood began to ware off very quickly
I think that Mr Ketchup rather liked his friends running after
him fetching and carrying everything for him just because he
had caught a nasty cold, he just pulled a fast trick on his friend's
as he pulled out his sneezing powder from under his bed
Mr Ketchup had the last laugh
What do You think?

Mr Ketchup's nasty cold .........

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Mr Ketchup was up to no good ......

MONDAY MORNING BLUES..FOR POOR OLD MR KETCHUP...

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Mr Ketchup hated housework never mind decorating the house it just wasn't his cup of tea..................

MONDAY MORNING BLUES..FOR POOR OLD MR KETCHUP...

Monday morning blues, and poor old Mr. Ketchup.
had a lot on his mind. The bedroom next door
was in a utter mess, and as for his room, that
remained to be seen. There were piles of boxes
lying in a heap all over the floor.
Oh for goodness sake, there wasn't room to move
a muscle. Mr. Ketchup gave a loud sigh “O dear,
why is life so complicated?
I certainly won’t be able to sleep with this lot
in my bedroom tonight.”

Meanwhile the door bell kept on ringing.
“O bother who is that now at the door?”
It is Red pepper your cousin. He has very
kindly come to help with clearing out
in your spare bedroom. Then it will all be
ready to decorate.”
“I suppose so,” said Mr. Ketchup.
“The more hands on deck the better. It will
be finished in plenty of time.
Red pepper you can make a start on that pile
of junk and I will sort out the clothes.”

A little while later Haggis and Neaps arrived
with some floor cleaner and
what was left of the chewed up mop.
Haggis shouted “I will make us all a nice cup
of tea and Neaps can you look for the chocolate
cookies? Oh yummy for my tummy.
Didn't you have any breakfast then?”
“No,” replied Mr. ketchup.
“Why is that?” Haggis asked, with his head turning away
from Mr. Ketchup’s face.
“I have forgot to do my Monday morning
shopping.
O Dear, poor old Mr Ketchup. What ever shall
become of him?

© 2012 ROSALIND

PUFFING AND PANTING ALL THE WAY HOME .....POOR OLD MR KETCHUP

A Story by ROSALIND

What an evening it had been for poor old Mr Ketchup and his friends .

"Lets all take a trip down to Yellow-field market to buy some
shopping, answered Red pepper the cousin of haggis "
"Oh do get a move on complained Mr Ketchup its nearly 5 o'clock and its getting
very dark outside I shan't be able to see without my glasses, "He moaned.....
A little while later they were all struggling up the bum-pie road.
"How much longer now replied Mr Ketchup," his feet were killing him
and looked so washed out and definitely ready to put his feet up and watch his
favorite television program called the daisy family.
"Pew at last said Mr Ketchup with a big sigh of relief"
"You sit now haggis and Red Pepper, and let me be mother for a change"
At last every-one sat down slipping their tea Mr ketchup had a bad habit of
dipping his biscuits into his tea and making an awful mess of his jumper.
"Oh really do You have to eat your biscuit like that it is very rude of you.
A little while later and he apologized for his behavior.
Far away over the hill gleamed a beautiful sunset and Mr Ketchup's friends
were in a hurry to catch a wee glimpse of it before it disappeared into the distance
" goodnight they all shouted" Have a very nice evening and be careful and well you can
work that one out for yourself...........

© 2012 ROSALIND

NO TRIP TO THE SEASIDE TODAY FOR MR KETCHUP ...!!!!!!!!!!

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Poor old Mr Ketchup nothing went right for him ..........

Saturday morning arrived. and Mr Ketchup was fast asleep
in his bed unaware that he might be snoring loudly.
Oh dear Poor old Mr Ketchup" seemed to be in for a shock:
The hands of the grandfather clock stuck 1 o'clock.
Mr ketchup stumbled out of his bed. 'that's torn it now:
He thought. better get a move on or I might miss the bus
for the school summer outing. quickly throwing off his moth
eaten night shirt. Mr ketchup made a quick exit downstairs.

Meanwhile in the bathroom Mr Ketchup seemed to be in a spot
of bother with the shower tap it had come right off
and rolled all the way under the basin, that takes the biscuit.
soon he had screwed the shower tap back on but before he could
the water suddenly sprinkled everywhere; well that is life he
thought to himself their is no use in moaning.
Poor old Mr Ketchup well time just wasn't on his side.
If he only just knew! minutes later he pulled the fridge door
ajar and to his dismay: its empty 'Oh no he cried' what shall i
do now,' Poor old Mr Ketchup nothing ever went right for him.

Just then he flew up the stairs in a rage and moved towards
the bathroom and opened the door forgetting the wet floor
and O dear Poor old Mr Ketchup:
WHOOPS down he slipped all the way to the floor looking
dazed. What a dreadful morning it had been for him.
Well as you can't imagine the look upon his face.?
He wasn't going anywhere except to the hospital.

MORE LAUGHS FROM POOR OLD MR KETCHUP

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Mr ketchup made his way down to yellow market to buy some ant killer. Well that's torn it now he thought" I seem to have forgotten my purse Then to his surprise Mr Ketchup bumped into a friend of haggis called Neaps. Hello" Neaps you couldn't do me a favor please can you lend me a couple of pound for ant killer? Because ants have raided my kitchen, Why that is terrible and Neaps looked into his rack sack and pulled our some change here you are. better run now ketchup or you're miss the yellow market and before he had a chance to say goodbye off he went quickly into the distance.

Poor old Mr Ketchup ..
Puffing and panting strolling up Yellow market lane he stumbled upon some half price ant killer
he could not believe his luck he must have been his lucky day, after all this it hasn't been such a bad day
after all. Just then he spotted haggis near by in a crowd and to his surprise haggis had bought him
a new red duffel coat .
Why thank you very much replied Mr Ketchup this has truly been a most exciting day one that I will
never forget .
Well thank goodness for that Mr Ketchup had a better day
thank goodness for that said Haggis.
and sighed with relief.

Breakfast or perphaps some fireworks instead..

A Story by ROSALIND

Sunday morning and the sun shone ever so brightly.
Mr Ketchup appeared to be busy tidying up the left
over dishes from the night before. Haggis was busy
cooking breakfast the smell of bacon sizzling in
the frying pan and a half of dozen eggs cooking
in the other pan it almost sounded like fireworks
taken off in the air.
Neaps can you keep an eye on the toast and butter four
slices, and leave one plain?
Well you should of seen Mr Ketchup face
He almost fell off his chair with laughter.
What is so funny "said" Haggis.
You: I never knew that cooking eggs sounded like
they where about to explode.
Neaps began to giggle loudly.

Meanwhile haggis returned to the table and served up
the breakfast.
As they were about to eat their food more fireworks
seemed to be taken off.
Haggis you have left the frying pan on and forgot
to put the gas off?
Quickly the pan has caught fire.
Neaps leaped off his seat and grabbed the fire extinguisher.
and pulled off the cap and whoops the foam just sprinkled
everywhere all over the floor the cooker and O dear
even on Mr ketchup breakfast and all the rest.
O FIDDLE STICKS I WAS SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT.
O dear nothing went right for poor old Mr Ketchup..

© 2012 ROSALIND

MORE LAUGHS FROM POOR OLD MR KETCHUP

LAUGH YOUR COTTON SOCKS OFF

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Poor old Mr Ketchup trying to cook himself some pancakes or perhaps not

Tuesday pancake day.
Mr Ketchup raced along the kitchen
floor. He began hunting for some
plain flour,Oh fiddle sticks He-
cried' The flour is past its sell
by date and the eggs that were left
in the fridge smelt like rotten
veg. Mr Ketchup grumbled to himself.

This will never do he thought.
to himself. You see Mr Ketchup.
hates going out doors.
Mean while their was a loud clutter
coming from the hall way.
well guess what?
Poor old Mr Ketchup seemed to be in
a spot of bother.
lying all around him in a heap
lots of odd shoes,
Oh no that's torn it now.

All over the lino floor
where lots of boots, shoes,
slippers,He picked up a pair
of black boots with holes
in the soles.
and looked at all the others.
well I will just have to wear
the boots. Mr Ketchup
reached up for his torn
jacket and off he went
slowly walking towards his
front gate.
But Mr Ketchup
wasn't thinking straight
and just then the rain
began to pour down
poor old Mr Ketchup
What would become of him?

© 2012 ROSALIND

MR KETCHUP FLYING MOMENT WITH A BANANA SKIN ...

A Story by ROSALIND

Mr ketchup is actually about myself he gets himself into a lot of mishaps ...

The following morning Mr Ketchup decided
to rise early and catch clothes sale. It was
6 am in the morning and poor old Mr Ketchup
thought he would begin his day with some
left over porridge from the night before
but O dearly me the flies made a right meal
of it the night before, as Mr Ketchup forgot
just one thing to put his left overs into
the fridge O bother he muttered to himself
just then the clock stuck 7am is that the time
already he thought I'd better get a move on
before I miss the bus to take me to Yellow
market.

Down down the steep hill he trotted
and oh dear he'd forgot about just
one thing he left his bus pass on the
kitchen table. Poor old Mr Ketchup
nothing seemed to go according to plan

after trekking for some miles
he decided to call it a day and made his way
to the nearest coffee shop.
At last about time too I am gasping on a
hot drink and those sandwiches look yummy
I will have egg with no mustard please
and a large mug of tea with plenty of milk
only one sugar thank you. lying on
the floor at Mr ketchup feet lay a banana skin
and you can guess what happened next?
Mr ketchup took one step and forward
he leaped, Oh my goodness Mr ketchup and
the teacup took of like a flying saucer
from outer space poor old Mr ketchup
appeared to be in a daze just then
both neaps and haggis seemed to come in the nick
of time. out of nowhere.

Look Mr ketchup you have had quite an ordeal
for one day now we better get you home
please don't worry we will take
care of You what are friends for.
As you can quite imagine Mr Ketchup was feeling
rather annoyed with himself why is life so
complicated he groaned to himself ...

© 2012 ROSALIND

WHAT EVER NEXT...MR KETCHUP HAS FORGOTTEN HIS WALLET......

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Poor MR Ketchup was always in trouble his rudeness got him nowhere

"Oh fiddle sticks cried Mr Ketchup" has he fell head first
out of his bed that's torn it now, He thought to himself.
O dear Poor old Mr ketchup seemed to be in a spot of bother?
He had forgotten all about his washing from the night before. No dry washing it was dripping wet
O bother he said has he dragged it in doors and O dear the
washing was dribbling all over his clean floor poor old Mr Ketchup
nothing went right for him.
Just then someone knocked rather loudly on his door.
Oh just a minute he shouted, Mr ketchup threw the washing back
into the washing machine for a spin but something wasn't just quite right
The washing machine seemed to be making a funny noise
Oh what ever next he groaned! and if you think that was bad.
well the water leaked out everywhere leaving poor old Mr
Ketchup looking rather bewildered, indeed
nothing went right for him and O dear he had forgotten about
one thing he left his poor friend standing at the door
frozen stiff, what a morning it had been for him.
Haggis sat in the chair thawing out meanwhile Mr ketchup
made a hot cup of tea without the teabags what ever shall
we all do now
Why don't we all take a we stroll down to butter field farm
shop and see if can buy some there replied Mr haggis
Wait for me cried Mr ketchup as he grabbed his old blue moth eaten
coat Oh dear said Mr Ketchup I really do need a new coat this
jacket is for the wheelie bin
about time too laughed neaps and as for these boots well
don't You think its about time we went shopping for some
new boots too Oh do hurry up said Mr ketchup getting rather annoyed
A little while later as they all panted for some breath oh fiddle sticks moaned Mr Ketchup I haven forgotten
my wallet what ever next sighed Neaps..........

© 2012 ROSALIND

BAGS OF LAUGHS

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Early next morning, Mr Ketchup darted out of his bed.
He was already in a cross mood from the night before.
having walked for endless miles his legs and feet
ached from the night before.All for nothing a wasted
trip." poor" Mr Ketchup nothing goes right for him.
mean while little did he know? while down in the
hall landing their seemed like something black on the
floor, Oh what now aah Mr ketchup looked the ants in
the face and he quickly ran out at top speed and quickly
shut the door behind him.

Banging on his friends door, Haggis appeared at the front
Hall What ever is the matter he replied?.
Do you have any ant killer' Yes do you mean ant spray.
Said Haggis, He thought to himself this is a hassle.
Wait, here just NOW! Haggis looked into his cupboard
under neath the sink and he looked as if he had seen a
ghost, By this time Poor old ketchup began to be impatient.
Haggis looked at the ant spray. Oh dear me I don't appear to
have any left.Oh that's torn it now Mr Ketchup will be most
annoyed Oh well it can't be helped.!!

Haggis made his way slowly towards the door.
What took you so LONG,'
Well Haggis found it hard to be honest with his
friend.
Haggis often had fall outs with Mr ketchup, you see he nearly
always had out bursts at the smallest things.
Just then haggis tried to explain but still Mr Ketchup walked
away in a huff.

Wait until the next time I see him,' haggis said to himself.