Fox and Hounds Weekend 2007

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

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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