Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007

Subject: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Broadside Man
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 09:47 AM

Hi All

Its not long now till the Fox and Hounds weekend, 11th to 13th May 2007, so just to get you in the spirit and ready to sing on the Tor some photos from last years event can be found at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/geoffpayne62a/my_photos

Enjoy !!

Geoff
(PS sorry coul'nt get the blue clicky thing to work!)

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: nutty
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 11:07 AM

Try this .......

CLICK

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 11:23 AM

Where ????

There are 3 Fox & Hounds pubs within 10 miles of my abode but I don't think you mean any of them!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Crane Driver
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 02:29 PM

At Bridestow, on the edge of Dartmoor. Lovely singing weekend, wouldn't miss it.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: old girl 1
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 05:18 PM

Kathy we will be there, even if its will the help of the AA

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 08:03 PM

Alcoholics Anonymous!!!!!!!!!!!!!
;0)
LOL
Cheers Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 08 Apr 07 - 08:04 PM

Opps! forgot to say Geoff, Nice piccies!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats at Conference
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 05:22 AM

Hi from Belfast. Thanks for ptting the pics up. Where else can you have a mudgather on the top of the Tor in such a fabulous setting? All welcome. I'll put the details up at the weekend when we get back home. Love Kathy & Jon

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 05:24 AM

Kathy,
I came accross something Jon Might find interesting! contact me when you get home!! - I'll pm you
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Jock O' Dreams
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 12:04 PM

Anne and myself will be there. It was my first time last year and it is now firmly fixed into my calender! I am determined to sing "Where Ravens Feed" on top of the Tor this year!

               Luv,
                     Jim

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Psychomorris
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 01:33 PM

Help Do you just turn up at the campsite? Is there limited camping?
      This could be my first visit. However I said that about Miskin.
Any more information would be most appreciated. Psychomorris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 12 Apr 07 - 03:47 PM

We're hoping to make it this year, looking forward to seeing everyone and being on Dartmoor again for the first time in a few years
Ann

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 06:36 AM

Hi, I'm back from Belfast and sort of in one piece... so tired!! Fox and Hounds is at the F&H at Bridestowe from 11 - 13 May. The pub offers hotel rooms, a bunkhouse where you can book a bunk in a shared room or book a whole room for a group or family (very useful if the weather is bad), an excellent campsite with hook-ups for campers and caravans if you want them. The hotel rooms, bunkhouse and hook-ups need to be booked in advance. To book accommodation phone Frank, the landlord, on 01822 820206 or Dave the manager. This makes you a resident of the pub for the weekend. Pay him on arrival. The tickets for the weekend are £5 or if you can only come fro a bit then we ask for a donation. Just let us know you are coming you don't have to book in advance but we do like to know about how many to expect. We sing in the Skittle Alley, which is separate from the main pub and is, therefore, quiet. Frank is Irish and loves having us there, not just because we drink lots of beer but he loves 'the craic'. The sessions tend to be Friday evening, Saturday lunchtime, Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime until about 3pm. We take it in turns to sing around the room, ably assisted by Bendigo the Fox. Beginners are very welcome. We all have to start somewhere, and, we are very proud to be able to say that there are people who are now singers who started at the Fox and Hounds Weekends. The whole ethos of the weekend is that it is not a festival but a very informal weekend and there is really no pressure to do anything. If you want to play there are no separate sessions, you take your turn as we go round, poems, stories and monologues, even the odd spot of juggling, are all welcome. (Fire eating outside, please). On Sunday there is a leisurely walk up the Tor at the back of the pub for an early morning sing – quite spectacular and worthy of a special song! All proceeds from the weekend go to local charities or children's charities that local folkies are involved with. In past years we have made donations to the Dartmoor Rescue Team, helped bring a child from Chernobyl for a holiday in Cornwall and, last year, helped set up a school in Angola. On Saturday night it is the tradition that Jon and/or Kathy sing a song and as we do we put round a glass for you to put in donations towards a specific charity. The collection ends when we stop singing whether or not we have got round the room! If you want directions on how to get there either pm me or put a post on here and I'll put them up. Love to see you.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 14 Apr 07 - 06:39 AM

Sorrry it wasn't last year we helped set up the school. That was 2 years ago. We gave all last years money to go towards building a second children's hospice which opened this year. Then, of course, there are the rescued donkeys we adopted.....

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Phot
Date: 15 Apr 07 - 06:17 AM

If I'm still in the country, Pixie and I will be there, and so will probably Jack..................

Bendigo dosn't drink as much as Jack.............Hopefully!

Wassail!! Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Psychomorris
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 02:21 AM

Cats   Many thanks for your information. I am planning to come along. Not sure who will be with me at present. But am looking forward to the weekend given what has been said about it by MBS and Wail singers. Psychomorris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 17 Apr 07 - 02:44 AM

You will be very welcome.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 09:43 AM

OK, so now we have been voted Best Song and Ale, whose coming this year? Thanks to everyone who voted for it.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 11:10 AM

Having managed to pin Richard down at lunchtime to a session with our calendar, I'll be phoning to book our bunks later today - Yippee!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 11:21 AM

We'll be there and so will our neighbours Jim & Mary, We wont be there too early this year as Tam has a GCSE exam on the Friday ;0(
she still wants to come - and the gerbils will be there too! - but hopefully no hamsters Tee Hee
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: SussexCarole
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 03:12 PM

There's no way that we would miss this weekend! See you there

Carole & Andrew

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: North/South Annie
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 06:31 PM

I'll be tagging along with the 'Best Pub/ Folk Club singer of the year' assuming he'll still let me!!
Annie

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 08:51 PM

Guru could change my mind then !!!! see you all there

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 25 Apr 07 - 02:50 AM

I'll get a bigger cake!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 25 Apr 07 - 05:06 PM

Zak's looking forward to his walk up the tor
And about it Jack is becoming a bore
I'm looking forward to seeing old friends
And learning of the latest folkie trends
But I think I'll give the tor climb a miss
Now before you all start taking the p---
Kindly remember if you please
The operation on my knees
The stumbling gait which you might see
Is not the result of the alcohol in me
I'm doing my best to restart walking
But a trip up the tor! I'm afraid I'm baulking.

See you there,

Polly, Jack & Zak.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 02:37 AM

JOn has offered to stay down and look after you. He has his op today and won't be doing very much for the next few weeks.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 03:40 AM

Sending positive thoughts for jon today!

Fab pome Polly!! So glad you're though the worst, see you there!
Hil

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 03:47 AM

Polly Squeezebox the poem was great to read.
Good Luck Jon today,i will be thinking off you.
Have safe Journey down next week.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 03 May 07 - 07:49 AM

Not long to go now.... Has anyone any idea what they will forget to bring this year as I might not be able to drive home and get it for you, it depends on if Jon is driving yet or not! I might just have to bring loads of spares of everything. [For those who don't know about this, Every year on Saturday morning I go round the campsite to find out what everyone has forgotten, drive home and fetch it for them. In the past it's been wine, towels, frying pan, cutlery, groundsheets...]

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Splott Man
Date: 03 May 07 - 08:32 AM

I've forgotten to be there.

Have you got one of those?

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 04 May 07 - 04:58 AM

I'll send you a reminder or come and fetch you. Failing that I'm sure i've got a cardboard cutout or an inflatable........

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 04 May 07 - 05:11 AM

If I forget the gerbils, Cats, please promise that you wont go and get them!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Splott Man
Date: 04 May 07 - 07:37 AM

An inflatable Splott Man? Don't tell Pat!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 04 May 07 - 08:02 AM

I WILL UNLESS YOU BRIBE ME SPLOTTY.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 06 May 07 - 11:49 AM

Only 5 days to go....

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 07 May 07 - 10:45 AM

4 days....

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cllr
Date: 07 May 07 - 11:17 AM

Sorry we (champagne Carol and I ) can't make it,
I ruptured the ligaments on my leg and the travelling would not be kind!
Have a great time every one!

Cllr

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: old girl 1
Date: 07 May 07 - 05:52 PM

Hoping the van is back on the road by then, It must be the dates it dislikes not the Fox & Hounds as it failed to get us to Upton this weekend,keeping our fingers crossed that we'll be there, Hope Jon is feeling better?    Rose

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:00 AM

We'll save you a bit of cake!

PANIC STATIONS EVERYONE ~ Kathy has a sore throat and might not be able to sing after all. Learn more songs quickly!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 08 May 07 - 04:26 AM

That isn't good news Jon.I may get down myself if the weather stays fine.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 08 May 07 - 08:17 AM

We've been getting plastered(!) since Easter, but will be there.

We only have to find the camping gear, clothes, car ...... Now, where did I leave the wife? Oh well, Kathy will go home and get her for me if I can't remember. Remember? Remember what? I've totally forgotten what I was supposed to remember?

Where am I going? When?

cheers

Brian (Or am I somebody else?)

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS
Date: 08 May 07 - 08:23 PM

What's all this about an inflatable Splottie then? I could just blow him up when I need him.....the mind boggles!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Splott Man
Date: 09 May 07 - 04:06 AM

I'll be round later.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 09 May 07 - 05:51 AM

Blow up Splott Man? Now thats serious, this thread could get deleted with threats like that! and it would make an awful mess! There would be splott splatts all over the place!
;0)
Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 09 May 07 - 07:17 AM

If he split there would be splitt splott splatts all over the place! If he leaked then he would only go splutt!

Poor Splott Man, it's all too cruel!

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 09 May 07 - 01:43 PM

Well, we can all stand in line and try this weekend. Make an orderly queue

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Jock O' Dreams
Date: 09 May 07 - 01:55 PM

No offence Splot, but I shall not be joining the Queue!!

                Jim :-)

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Splott Man
Date: 10 May 07 - 03:41 AM

Splutter!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 10 May 07 - 05:55 AM

Jim you could entertain the queue!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 May 07 - 06:03 AM

Really looking forward to seeing & hearing you all tomorrow! Hope your sore throat's improving Kathy & that Jon is behaving himself. Safe journeys everyone!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Splott Man
Date: 10 May 07 - 06:35 AM

Have a good weekend.

Me and her Dameship are off doing missionary work in Holmfirth.
We'll be doing a spoons workshop in yer actual Sid's Café from Last of the Summer Wine.
Do we get folk points for that?


I'll work on the inflatable idea for merchandising. I once made a flat me out of a foam bedroll (for a panto - ask me sometime!).
The Victorians used to use cut out people to fill a room, and you can buy inflatable "companions" for in the car (Driving! Wipe that smirk off your face!).


Inflatable Pattie? - not too difficult.
Inflatable George? - you'd need a foot pump.
Inflatable Shellbacks? -    hang on...

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Snuffy
Date: 10 May 07 - 09:13 AM

Blow, me bully boys, blow ....

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 10 May 07 - 11:14 AM

Slotty. I'll look forward to seeing the prototypes at West Somerset FF.

cheers

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 10 May 07 - 11:29 AM

Slotty!!!!!
Now that is funny LOL
From blow up man to slot machine - there must be a song in there somewhere.......
Put another nickel in........
See you tomorrow Brian
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 10 May 07 - 11:47 AM

Ok so my sleplnig has gone to Piscies.

Cheers.... still plastered!

See you tomorrow.

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 10 May 07 - 11:59 AM

It might be wellie weather this weekend, although Saturdays forecast is good. Great pity that we don't have a prototype inflatable, it might have come in handy to sail in. 'I name this inflatable The Indefatiguable Splotty. May the Gods bless her and all who sail in her'

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Splott Man
Date: 11 May 07 - 03:27 AM

Her?!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 11 May 07 - 04:07 AM

All ships are her.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 May 07 - 04:10 AM

I wonder if an inflatable Cat might be welcome? A strange MadCat who likes to think of himself as a Twig.....

Safe journeys all!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 11 May 07 - 06:24 AM

Jon used to have an inflatable sheep until it perished one year at Wareham

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Sally Allen
Date: 11 May 07 - 08:38 AM

Wolfy and I will be there.

8)

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 11 May 07 - 08:41 AM

Just got to escape from work, get home, pack the car (remembering the wife!) and we're on our way.

See you there

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Snuffy
Date: 11 May 07 - 09:40 AM

But if you forget her, Will Cats go home and get you a spare one?

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 11 May 07 - 10:22 AM

Of course ~ she's my sister.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 11 May 07 - 03:09 PM

Sorry i can not be with you all but i have liver damage.
Hope you all enjoy yourself,i will be thiking of you all.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 13 May 07 - 11:38 AM

Thanks to everyone who came and stayed singing for the weekend. Really excellent singing. Thanks to Frank, Sue and Dave at the Fox and Hounds for the brilliant birthday cake. Next year we will get to the top of the Tor to hear Jim sing 'Where Raven's Feed'[weather permitting].
PS The sun's shining!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: SussexCarole
Date: 13 May 07 - 04:06 PM

Thanks to Cathy & Jon for another brilliant Fox & Hounds weekend. Wonderful company, superb singing & great beer in a beautiful setting (although somewhat wet) on the edge of Dartmoor. We'll be back next year!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Jock O' Dreams
Date: 13 May 07 - 04:23 PM

Thanks to Cathy & Jon for a wonderfull week-end of Song and frollick! I am planting my rhubarb now for next year when, with its help, I will sing on top of that blinkin' Tor!!

                Ta very much,

                            Jim

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Jacqui & Brian
Date: 13 May 07 - 04:52 PM

We've dripped our way back home safely, and are currently in the process of drying out. We're now tending the little rhubarb patch (I knew there was a hidden motive for buying the new house) with the greatest of care.

Thanks to Kath and Jon for another wonderful F & H weekend - and dinner!

Looking forward to next years session of Bendigo abuse and additional lessons in the benifits of rhubarb.

cheers to all

J & B

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: SussexCarole
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:07 PM

I suspect there will be a glut of rhubarb at the F & H next year. Yipppppeeeeeee    See you there

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:20 PM

Sussex carole ~ Jillie thinks your umbrella is at the pub. Give them a ring and if it is Jon will go up and fetch it before Bude.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:35 PM

What a weekend - wonderful Company, excellent Singing and Songs, Fab Beer and Food, Stupendous Landlord and even a Cake!!

Just hope all the Ten-Tor people were brought down safely - that was a lot of rain!

Thanks so much to Kathy & Jon for keeping this special 'award-winning' event going, fantastic work. Really looking forward to next year and hearing Jim singing on top of the Tor - what a worthy Winner! But in the meantime, see you all at Bude!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 13 May 07 - 08:36 PM

Thanks Jon and Kathy for a wonderful weekend, We thoroughly enjoyed the wettest F & H we have been to, and are too tending the rhubarb patch! Thanks all of you who were there who made it such a wonderful event! and thanks to the landlord for hospitality and cake! Hope to see some of you very soon at Bude (i may have torn all my hair out by then). As far as I have heard all were got off the moor safely, if a little wet! Hopefully next year we can trudge to the tor to sing, practise your bird songs.......
The Lark In the clear air
The Cuckoos nest (heard my first cuckoo this year at F & H)
Carrion Crow
Where Ravens feed
The Old Grey goose
Tavistock GOOSEY fair!
Oh, theres loads! we should all be able to manage one!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 14 May 07 - 04:57 AM

Next years dates will be 10, 11, 12 May which means Hawker can hold Bude on 17,18,19, Chippenham will be the week after and you can all take a weeks holiday and carry on singing all week and we'll have a house full! Book your beds now. How about that for planning!!! [Guess what, it's raining again]. Hils ~ All the kids got off the moor OK. All safe.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 14 May 07 - 06:15 AM

Oooh on my birthday weekend again! The cakes on me then next year!!!!
Sorry Cats but it looks like bude are determined to keep the Bude Festival at Whitsun!
Suns just come out here!
Cheers Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 14 May 07 - 08:11 AM

Wet yes, but at least the rain came down, unlike the last year at the Elephants Nest where it was horizontal. Oh the joys of camping on Dartmoor. You never know what the weather will be, or for how long.

We mustn't complain about the rain, its helping the rhubard along fine.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 14 May 07 - 08:30 AM

Keep trying, Lucy. We'll all support a week early. Anything we can contribute to the debate we will be happy to do so.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 14 May 07 - 09:25 AM

I reiterate the thanks already given - but have to add: Thanks to MGAS for the chocolates - and I was probably the only one who didn't eat any!

Polly

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Psychomorris
Date: 14 May 07 - 09:48 AM

Thankyou very much Kathy and Jon and all the lovely people at the weekend. I went stressed and came back floating.(Ha Ha) Had a great time. Weather doesn't affect you with the warmth of those there, or was it hot air being sung out? Have it in my diary for next year as a must. But before I go a rhubarb tip. Canada Red (long thick stalks) I also believe ladies that it is extra sweet. Crimson Red (for the tall and plump. or was that it is tall and plump?)Macdonald cause you to be brilliant red however it is known for its tender skin. oooh. Not sure if any more helpful tips should be given but ensure you have the right bed before applcation of manure or fertiliser. Shouldn't wash your dirty linen in public. Keep your secrets and remember don't cover the crowns. Many thanks to all Allan

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 14 May 07 - 10:32 AM

An excellent weekend once again, very enjoyable & all thanks to Kathy & Jon for your efforts in making it so.

Plenty of good singing, good company, a good result on the collection ~ not so good weather ~ but we were all comfortable, warm & dry.

Well done!

Take care of yourselves & hope to see you somewhere soon.

Rosie S xx

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:33 AM

Rosie, Well sung! Keep it up, pleeeeeeeease.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:38 AM

Why thank you Brian, you're very kind. I promise to keep singing now.

Hope to see you both again soon, & I enjoyed Jackie's song about tents, etc. My sentiments entirely!! :-(

Love to you both,

Rosie xx

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:47 AM

Well Sung Psychomorris, no longer a virgin!!! Both your comfort zone and your cover have been blown and I hope that the Middle Bar will be next on your list for de-flowering!

May your rhubarb always be reaching for the sky *ducks and runs for cover....*

Hil

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:51 AM

BTW, Kathy - any chance we can programme in the candle-lit late spooky sing for next year? we don't really need the excuse of a power cut *grin*

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 14 May 07 - 11:56 AM

I was just thinking the same thing myself, wasn't that a lovely sing in the early hours by candle light! So glad I didnt act all sensible and go to bed early (like I probably should have done!)
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:10 PM

Have just been reading about the wonderful effects of Rhubarb - and discovered this little gem, I thin its supposed to be serious, but the spelling mistake makes it a rib tickling piece.................

What Is Rhubarb Used for Today?
Rhubarb root contains lindleyin, a substance with estrogen-like properties.1 On this basis, extracts of rhubarb have been tried for control of menopausal symptoms. In a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 109 women with menopause-related problems, use of a standardized Rheum rhaponticum. extract significantly improved symptoms as compared to placebo.2 Improvements were particularly seen in rate and severity of hot flashes. While this is meaningful supporting evidence, additional independent trials will be necessary to establish this rhubarb extract as a safe and effective treatment for menopause.

So Guys, if you want your women to improve their HOT FLASHES, give them more rhubarb - especially if they are menopausal!!!!!!!!!
LOL

On a more serious note, another article warned.......................
"Despite its therapeutic properties, it is however good to be cautious in its use, there is some interaction of rhubarb with some medicines for the treatment of heart problems, so go easy on the Rhubarb out there if you are on heart meds! - of course you can still use it as a splint!

Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:16 PM

People with a dickie ticker using it as a splint may be the problem!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:23 PM

Brian, if you have a dickie ticker, are you sitting on a time bomb?
if thatts the case, slinters might be a problem!!!!!!! LOL
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:27 PM

OK Hils... a candle lit sing after midnight it is. I'll try and do the long version of Tam Lin. I'm looking into rhubarb shaped candles....
Psychomorris ~ congratulations on your de flowering.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:38 PM

Hawker. Slinters??? We're not getting back to the Slottie subject are we? He He!

A candle lit sing will be ok as long as nobody sings 'Blow the Candle Out'.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:43 PM

Oh and from the weekend on that note came.......
How many splats can a split splot splat if a split splot could splat splots?
LOL
Cheers Lucy
Who's really trying to finish the programming for Bude festival!!! and cook tea etc!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:46 PM

I hope you're cooking 'peas'!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 14 May 07 - 12:55 PM

Leeks!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Splott Man
Date: 15 May 07 - 04:10 AM

Pshssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Splott Man
Date: 15 May 07 - 04:12 AM

Seriously though. It sounds like you had another fantastic weekend, we're jealous and sorry we couldn't be there.

Splott Man & Pattie

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 15 May 07 - 06:23 PM

Splotty ~ sounds like you are getting a bit let down!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,robinia
Date: 16 May 07 - 04:36 AM

My first Fox and Hounds\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 16 May 07 - 04:41 AM

Hopefully not your last!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 16 May 07 - 05:17 AM

Enjoyed your company Robinia! Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay! It was good to have you there.
Cheers, lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cllr
Date: 16 May 07 - 05:41 AM

Sounds like you hada great time sorry we couldn't make it.
Cllr and champagne carol

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,robinia
Date: 16 May 07 - 05:42 AM

Oops -- that message got prematurely posted, meant to say that it definitely won't be my last. What a lovely circle of singers! Now to get songs properly in my head (including The Griesly Bride for another spooky late night session, hope, hope) and to remember not to race through them quite so fast (thank you, Hilery!). Right now I'm in Sheffield, taking shelter from the rain with cousin Roger and looking about for more good music (the Meadow Street Hotel?). When I get back to Seattle I'll have to take another look at my indomitable rhubarb patch, never realized its erotic possibilities (I'd always associated THAT with asparagus!) See you all next year!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 May 07 - 05:57 AM

Safe journeys Robinia, I'll always remember you when I tend to my Wiggly Tree! Keep up the singing and I hope the words become clearer as your nerves reduce!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,Psychomorris
Date: 16 May 07 - 12:52 PM

Thankyou for your encouragement Hils and for the support I got once sung. I might try that again. Positive stroking being sought ha ha I understand it works without needing rhubarb. Thanks again to all the singers for the weekend. Still chilled out. Never thought rhubarb could put a smile on the grumpy old mans face. grin Allan

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 16 May 07 - 02:51 PM

Really fab weekend, thanks John and Kathy
and everyone else for the good songs and company.
Dave is now a convert, whether he is ever allowed to sing about rhubarb again, I am not sure. I rather like the idea of asparagus although it would scan in the song
love
Ann

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 16 May 07 - 04:20 PM

We had asparagus in our veg box today. I'll give it a try. This could be a new thread Rhymes for asparagus!!! Glad you all enjoyed the weekend. Psychomorris ~ so glad you are a convert to singing out. Well done. The local news has just said we had more rain at the weekend than in the whole of April!! There must be a song in there somewhere... Singing in the Rain?

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: SussexCarole
Date: 16 May 07 - 07:52 PM

Cats

I've only just caught up with your post about my brolly. Thanks - yes it was mine. Thank you for your kind offer to pick it up from the pub - but the brolly only cost us £1 so we'll donate it to the pub. If the weather last weekend was anything to go by they should find a use for it. See you at Bude

Carole

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Eye Lander
Date: 17 May 07 - 07:37 AM

Just been to garden centre. 2 large rhubarb plants about to be planted - yipppppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Andy is plant some special pellets in the ground anyone have any ideas about what he's up to?

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,robinia
Date: 17 May 07 - 01:00 PM

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST,robinia
Date: 17 May 07 - 01:06 PM

oops, did that just post? I wanted to ask if the Fox and Hounds weekend always coincides with the Yorkshire (Holmfirth) Festival. It'd be very nice if it didn't.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 17 May 07 - 01:42 PM

to be honest I don't know but I could find out! Next years dates are already posted.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 17 May 07 - 01:45 PM

How about Growmore Jillie.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Mrs Scarecrow
Date: 17 May 07 - 01:48 PM

Chickenshit would be my guess my rhubarb does well on it and I should know!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Hawker
Date: 17 May 07 - 05:13 PM

Were the pellets purple? LOL He may have got his wires crossed!
Or perhaps it was celery seeds he was planting ..... see pm!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: GUEST
Date: 18 May 07 - 04:02 AM

Ours is planted in large tubs of what the cows next door produced two or three years ago, so it's well rotted by now.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 14 Apr 08 - 05:33 AM

So this is happening again this year? That's 2008 for those who aren't up to speed yet!

x Sal x

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Abuwood
Date: 26 Apr 08 - 02:03 AM

Our caravan space is booked - this is the most wonderful relaxing weekend of the year... I think I will need the rest on 9/10/11th May - we are even staying till Monday this year.

A lovely pub, lovely food, lovely singing all we need is the sunshine to make it just perfect.
Ali & Steve

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 26 Apr 08 - 02:07 AM

Glad to hear you will be there. I won't be wandering up to the top of the Tor this year cos of the poorly leg!
K&J

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 12:16 PM

Ok so it's less than 2 weeks away now... I will be doing the usual 'I have forgotten have you got a spare?' run so if people can give me an idea of what they might forget this year I can come prepared. I have a large bag of marbles......

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 28 Apr 08 - 01:27 PM

What's going on? I thought we had a thread for 2008?

Sal

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: Cats
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 02:02 AM

Yes we do but someone revived this one as well

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007
From: the lemonade lady
Date: 29 Apr 08 - 04:47 AM

I revived it ages ago and then started a new one. It's cos the search doesn't work.


sal