A Warning to Young Mr Hoskins

It would appear that Young Mr Hoskins, friend and confidant of the Boy Wonder, doubts the sincerity and seriousness of the PO's recent threat warning to him. What is more, he has chosen to express his indifference to said warning in a most provocative manner here on this very blog.

Now, good readers, I am sure it will not surprise you to learn that the Paternal Optimist didn't get where he is today by turning a blind eye to provocation. Oh, no.

Nor did he get where he is today by issuing idle threats warnings.

So, much as it pains me to wash the dirty laundry of others (and particularly that of small boys, grubby as they are inclined to be) in a public place, I regret that I am obliged to share certain information with my readers.

Let it be known that :

1. Young Mr Hoskins did once turn up for a cup match with his out of school football team, Ryhall, without his boots. (Oooh !)
2. Young Mr Hoskins has been known to swap healthy oat biscuits, made by his own dear and long-suffering  mother's own fair hands, for Pringles. (Aaah !) On a regular basis. (Ssss !)
3. Young Mr Hoskins recently bought a packet of mints for 58p in a shop in Oundle, and sold them on to a "friend" for an undisclosed sum greater than 58p. (Booo !)

I think that will suffice for now. But believe me, Young Mr Hoskins, there is plenty more far more entertaining material where that came from. Let this be a warning to you (and to any other small boys tempted to diss the PO).

Oh, and I should think twice before you try to pass any of that organic dried mango off on to anyone, if I were you...

PS For anyone who hasn't already spotted it, there is a ripping account of the BW's and Young Mr Hoskins' debut match for the Hogwarts Under12 A team, posted by a Miscellaneous Other Parent, here.