Fox and Hounds 2006

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Cats
Date: 11 Dec 06 - 06:27 AM

we have.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: old girl
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 06:29 PM

We will be there---------If the van makes it, if not has anyone got a spare bed? Rose and Dave

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 10 Dec 06 - 06:47 AM

This year, next year...... Yes 2007. See you on Saturday. Wassailing at 11.15.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 07:10 PM

Good news indeed, I take it you mean April next year? 2007? Not long till the anniversary Fox & Hounds!!!!!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Dec 06 - 05:08 AM

Thanks for letting us know Cats, it's good news! Good Health to you Honey!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 08 Dec 06 - 02:32 PM

For all of you who were at the Fox and Hounds this year, I just thought you would like to know that the new Children's Hospice South West, who we collected for this year, has just been completed. It is now being equipped inside and will be taking its first children in April this year. Thanks to all of you who supported us.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Splott Man
Date: 19 May 06 - 11:18 AM

It's a pity I wasn't there, years ago I wrote a parody for a local singer who had a penchant for deaths in songs. I managed to dispense with 329,265 souls.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Abuwood
Date: 19 May 06 - 06:59 AM

Super weekend, fab food, fab ale and good company.
Thanks for all you hard word.
Shame we didn't get round to the sacred tart, next year perhaps.
Date in the organiser already!
Love Ali & Steve

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 17 May 06 - 01:26 PM

OK I'll keep the kettle on!
Cheers, L

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats at Work
Date: 17 May 06 - 09:23 AM

Thanks, Hawker. I didn't sing 'Oaks' or 'All Quiet' with you so we'd better have a rehearsal....

If all goes well next week, I might even drop in on my way back, beg a cup of tea and go to rehearsal from yours............

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 16 May 06 - 06:00 PM

I have a cunning Plan Cats, It involves a special 10 tors - Ill talk to you about it at rehearsal next week!
Or did we rehearse enough last weekend?
Good luck on 24th by the way incase I forget ;0)
Cheers, Lucy
Photos will be ready soon........ some are not too complimentary - sorry!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Scooby doo
Date: 16 May 06 - 02:51 PM

I will be sleeping when you all go up on the Tors.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 16 May 06 - 01:04 PM

I've made a TENtative entry in my diary for next year. But I'm going to ask if that helicopter can drop me off on the Tor Sunday morning!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 16 May 06 - 12:59 PM

Perhaps it ought to be a Tor Relay..... song by song or verse by verse.... One group go to the very top and sing the verse while the others stand at the bottom and join in the chorus, then the next person goes to the top .......

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Jillie
Date: 16 May 06 - 12:22 PM

Couldn't cope with too many more , there wasn't a lot of room. Oh now Hmm could be cozy couldn't it. Yay lets have more.

Jillie

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 16 May 06 - 11:46 AM

A lovely weekend, many, many thanks to Kathy & Jon for all the hard work put in to make it another success.

Excellent singarounds, good company & of course stunning views & great singing on the top of the Tor,

Hope there will be many more singers up there next year for the 10th Anniversary!

Rosie S

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Geoffp
Date: 16 May 06 - 07:51 AM

Must add my thanks for the weekend Kath and John. Singing excellent and company great.

Diary is booked for next year but we will have to think of some more "Ten" celebrations.

Cheers
Geoff

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,GeoffP
Date: 16 May 06 - 07:48 AM

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Jillie
Date: 16 May 06 - 02:01 AM

What 'e said! Best change of mind I've had in a long time.

And Lucy, sorry we didn't say goodbye, thought you were behind us and there you was GONE!!


Jillie

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 15 May 06 - 08:09 PM

Cheers Cats, but I think the thanks should go to Bendigo. He's been doing the job for so long, you just have to point him in the general direction and he wanders his way round the room picking out the singers all on his own.

If Phot had turned up, the weekend could been re-Christened (or is it re-Paganed) as the 'Gerbils & Kittens 2006'

J&B

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 15 May 06 - 07:34 PM

Thanks for such a relaxed and friendly weekend. A proper unwinder.

Andy & Jillie

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 15 May 06 - 05:12 PM

In total £329.90, but we have to take the expenses out of that, i.e flowers for the pub, printing etc, definitley in excess of £250, but how much more I don't know until the final bills come in, and they probably won't be in until the end of May. I'll let you know then.

I think Phot should have come and brought the kittens - would have gone well with the baby gerbils!!!

We have had some other suggestions for next year including the Ten Mini Tors... we make 10 small piles of stones around the campsite and people have to walk between them, camping overnight!!!!!

The Sunday nmorning walk and sing on the top of the Tors is already booked on the 'Programme', led by Snuffy. Thanks for this years walk Snuffy.. brilliant.

Thanks to Jacqui and Brian for driving on Saturday night and for all singers and non singers... and, most importantly, thanks to Dave and Frank at the pub, who actually want us back....

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 15 May 06 - 03:51 PM

And how much did we raise for the Hospice Cats?

Oooh and KB suggested Gerbil baiting be a part of next years events!!!!

Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 May 06 - 03:28 PM

A slight correction - 16.5 actually. OK, so I only made it partway but having set off at least 15 minutes late, at least I got far enough up the Tor to hear you all singing *grin*

What a fantastic weekend!! Major thanks to Kathy & Jon for all their hard work - I'm definitely hooked & would recommend next year to all keen Singers. An excellent venue with a good choice of beers, food & accomodation & also very welcoming - what more could you want? Good company, songs & singing - all present & correct, wonderful.....

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 15 May 06 - 12:22 PM

As Vaughan managed to kill off the entire world twice, that may go some way to explaining how I feel today!!!

Correction to numbers that made it to the top:

Sixteen! Jessie and I were up there on the trailblazing run, and back on the campsite by 9.30 (just in time to miss the noise and the crowds). I was tempted to leave a few chocky bickies up there for you, but not wanting to cause an arguement, ate them myself (it was a pre-breakfast walk). Some of us got to the top last year too - despite the breeze.

A great weekend even though we were late on parade and I was sporting the tankard scar!

cheers

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 15 May 06 - 11:23 AM

Sussex Carole, I have searched through all my wild flower books and have been unable to identify that yellow flower you found, the pink ones with fern like leaves are Herb Robert, the other pink ones are Red Campion. The violet was the common Dog violet, but the smaller ones we saw earlier may have been sweet violet. The white flower is Greater Stitchwort. I think that was all the ones we were not sure about the names of!
Vaughan! You weren't supposed to tell them we didn't really make it last year! - I have photos to prove we did this year and will post them just as soon as I get time!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 15 May 06 - 11:17 AM

So sorry to have missed it - we'll try again next year!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Snuffy
Date: 14 May 06 - 06:41 PM

A wonderful weekend, Cats, but we have come to expect no less.

And I definitely "led" from the rear as those intrepid singers ascended the Tor for their "early morning sing". Well it was early: well after 5 am Mudcat time when the singing started. And the total of 14 who made it to the top was .....

14 more than made it last year!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: SussexCarole
Date: 14 May 06 - 05:51 PM

A wonderful weekend!   Thank you John & Cathy. Friendly people and great singing in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The beer (thank you Lucy) and singing at the top of the Tor was excellent. The "What have you forgotten - let us get it for you in Tavistock" run was unbeievable! Where else do you get that offer from the organisers of a festival. Thanks Cathy for getting us a very much needed tin opener!!!

We'll be back next year armed with a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the Fox & Hounds weekend Birthday.

Carole & Andrew

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 14 May 06 - 03:41 PM

Thanks to all for a wonderful weekend! We managed to 'kill off' 9,876 people by the time I left at 2.30. Unless you count the fact that Vaughan killed the whole world twice.

Lovely to see everyone again and I'm so glad everyone entered into the spirit of my idea of having a death count......made it lots more fun, thanks.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 14 May 06 - 03:21 PM

Yep a great weekend, great singing, good friends and too much beer! (same as usual) not as much hedonism and debauchery as promised, but next year we'll really let our hair down for the 10th. The highlights for me were my 2 babes singing a song penned by my eldest, The top of the Tor sing - beer WAS consumed - was it heard in Lydford? The Passing helicopters gave us wide berth, so we guessed we were too loud for them! Barbara singing her American songs was great too. I really enjoyed the recording of the death toll in the songs, perhaps for next year, as it is the 10th we could count the number of times hanky panky occurs and/or quantity of beer consumed - all in song of course!
How about an apropriate song list for the tor walk - The Lark in the clear air has to be one.
Thanks one and all for a great time, good company and fantastic singing, lets do it all again next year.
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,hawker
Date: 14 May 06 - 03:02 PM

Cats what was the final death toll for the weekend?

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 14 May 06 - 01:56 PM

Glad you made it eventually..
Thanks to everyone for this weekend... it was brilliant to see you all there. Snuffy ~ thanks for taking all those intrepid [?] singers up to the top of the Tor for the Early morning sing... A Definite for next year, when it will be the 10th birthday.   Any ideas? Skittle Alley booked, Cake booked. candles bought .......

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 13 May 06 - 03:02 AM

Mission aborted yesterday. 30 mins to re-scheduled liftoff.

We WILL see you there

J&B

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 12 May 06 - 12:44 PM

Well be off in about an hour see you all there
safe journey all
Cheers Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 12 May 06 - 12:28 PM

Jacqui has 'reminded' me to pack my tankard - I even have the scars to prove it!!!!

Brian

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Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 12 May 06 - 12:26 PM

We're running several hours late, but will be on our way in about 30 mins.

see you there

J&B

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Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 12 May 06 - 12:11 PM

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Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 12 May 06 - 12:10 PM

Never mind George, next year is the 10th birthday so you can't miss that one. The birthday cake is booked already!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: MBSGeorge
Date: 12 May 06 - 10:05 AM

Shame I could have done with some Debauchery and Hedonism - I'll behave this year I can start being the embarrassing mummy next year!!

George

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: MBSGeorge
Date: 12 May 06 - 09:54 AM

We won't be able to make it this year but hopefully next year we shall be there.

George

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats at Work
Date: 12 May 06 - 05:38 AM

It's today... yippeee. Looking forward to seeing you all. It's been a bit of a bugger being so poorly this year that I haven't seen you all yet.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 12 May 06 - 03:28 AM

Hils,

There's a beck/burn/stream to get over (through.) I'd suggest "sensible" walking shoes/boots or wellies, it's lovely up there & well worth the effort.

See you all soon,

Rosie

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 12 May 06 - 01:45 AM

I just been on the weather forecast for Okehampton as thats the nearest and its going to be fine all weekend so keep fingers crossed.
I am off on the start of my travels soon,so i will see you all down there.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 11 May 06 - 05:26 PM

Oh God! The gerbils are coming tooo!

who cares what the weather is like! It was cold last year at the top of the tor, but we were warm from walking - and got back in time for a cooked breakfast in the hotel!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:46 PM

Either that or bring a towel! The weather forcast for this weekend is the usual F&H weather - snow [it did snow at Elephants Nest 10 years ago this weekend, rain, hail, mist, fog, thunderstorms and ..... SUN! Take your pick!!!
see you tomorrow.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:37 PM

Cuppa's abounding, thanks All!!!

Does one really need walking boots? I was going to be using my sandals as normal, but I suppose there'll be a dew in the morning, so maybe wellies will be best :-)

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 11 May 06 - 03:10 PM

No Scooby. We're the realists. We were at the last 'Elephants Nest'.
Wind, Rain, Snow, Floods (at least there was in our tent!), and flying marquees!!!!

All that on the same weekend in May and only 6 miles down the road from the F&H.

Take the sun cream and your thermals, and your wellies, you never know what you'll get.

see yer there

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Scooby doo
Date: 11 May 06 - 02:52 PM

Your a pessimistic

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Jacqui
Date: 11 May 06 - 01:28 PM

Yet!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 11 May 06 - 01:10 PM

no Snow!!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 11 May 06 - 12:57 PM

That sounds good to me.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 11 May 06 - 12:18 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1891

will give you the weather for the weekend.
Fri - sunny
Sat - Black clouds
Sun - cloudy

at the moment.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 11 May 06 - 08:21 AM

Whats the weather like down there,here in Llantrisant we had thunder and lightening last night.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 11 May 06 - 08:19 AM

But you'll be able to stay awake all night singing!!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats at Work
Date: 11 May 06 - 06:48 AM

And our camper too.. at this rate you'll be drinking so much coffee you 'll be in the loo all day, let alone up a Tor!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 11 May 06 - 04:46 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 10 May 06 - 06:47 PM

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 10 May 06 - 05:26 PM

Same offer available from our camper too Hils.

Polly

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 10 May 06 - 04:56 PM

If not, Hils, just come to our camper and said cuppa will be available!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 May 06 - 04:51 PM

Probably a silly question from a Newbie to F&H, but is there a kitchen in the bunkhouse that one can make a cuppa in come morning? And if so, can one put milk in a fridge?

Coffee is Vital first thing, especially if there's a trot up the Tor in the offing :-)

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 10 May 06 - 08:52 AM

Refresh

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 10 May 06 - 06:27 AM

Okay Cats i will put it in to my mobile right now.
Thanks.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats at Work
Date: 10 May 06 - 06:19 AM

Bring them with you!!!! I'm not called cats for nothing!!!!

Scooby _ bring our number with you and if anything goes wrong with your travel plans, phone Jon

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 10 May 06 - 05:24 AM

Looks like we won't make it either as we have 6 newborn kittens to keep an eye on!

Hopefully next year......

Hope you all have a great weekend. See you soon

Fiona and Chris x

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 10 May 06 - 03:32 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 09 May 06 - 03:17 PM

Sorry we can't make it.

Have a wonderful weekend

Love Khatt x

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats at Work
Date: 09 May 06 - 09:25 AM

Great news... see you on Friday

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Scooby Doo
Date: 09 May 06 - 06:33 AM

My train tickets have arrived.So all i need is a festival to go to now.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Abuwood
Date: 09 May 06 - 03:44 AM

This will be our first caravan tow down the motorway but we are looking forward to a lovely relaxed weekend at th F&H.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 08 May 06 - 04:32 PM

I am looking forward to seeing my friends again.Especially you and Jon.

Scooby

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 08 May 06 - 02:48 PM

It will be really good to see you there, Scooby! Yes, the pub does really excellent food, everything from a bacon roll to haute cuisine. Dave, who used to be the chef, now manages the pub and is keeping up the good food tradition. And if all else fails, I'm sure we can find you something in our camper... and that brings us straight back to hedonism and debauchery!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 08 May 06 - 11:58 AM

I am coming by train on Friday,i thought i would miss Tredegar House for once.
cats does the pub do food during the day so i dont need to bring my stove ta.
Scooby

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: SussexCarole
Date: 07 May 06 - 12:44 PM

Looking forward to meeting Barbara again....she came to Upton with us and we had a brilliant time

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Eye Lander
Date: 07 May 06 - 12:03 PM

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 07 May 06 - 11:50 AM

Voice in good working order... Might even find a song or two to sing if you are very lucky!!

Successfully met up with Barbara from USA yesterday at Flora day. She sends her love to all she met last weekend and she will be at F & H on Friday.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 May 06 - 04:37 AM

Sounds great Cats! And good causes too, will bring spare change. Hope all's well & that you'll be able to sing for us!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 06 May 06 - 02:50 PM

Neither. We charge you £5 for entry for the whole weekend[accommodation on top to the pub] to cover the costs and what is left, along with what goes in the glass when Jon and I sing on Saturday night goes to the childrens hospice. In the course of the evening we will sing and pass a glass around, sking you to put in the price of what you are drinking or whatever you want, and that's what goes to the kids.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 05 May 06 - 05:14 PM

do you want raffle prizes (a la Miskin), Cats, or do you just short arm us out of our small change at regular intervals?

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 05 May 06 - 11:37 AM

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 May 06 - 06:08 PM

Really looking forward to it, don't need many reasons personally - just good company, ale & singing!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 02 May 06 - 02:42 PM

... I didn't mention it earlier because it's not something we shout about, it's just something we do, but amongst all this frivolity and 'not what people would wish from small festivals', we have managed to: keep one of the Dartmoor Rescue Landrovers on the road for a year, brought a little girl over from Chernobyl for a life saving holiday, helped raise the money for a teenage boy with severe cerebral palsy go on a sail training ship, helped send a profoundly deaf girl on a cycle ride across Peru, contributed to the work of Rapid UK by raising money for the toys which they pad their boxes with for the children in the areas they send their rescue teams to, helped equip a classroom in a school in Angola, adopted two rescued donkeys and this year we are going to try and raise some money to donate to the building of a second Children's Hospice for the South West [the present one helps 200 children a year and there are about 600 more on their waiting list...] Even more reason why you should come.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats at Work
Date: 02 May 06 - 04:11 AM

Hi Guest,
Yes Jon and I do 'organise' the Fox and Hounds. As others have said before me it is a very small weekend when people gather at a very small pub on Dartmoor, which loves having us there, to sing, relax, and generally have a good time. There is no pressure on anyone to do anything, there are no guests, no performances. There are people who come hundreds of miles to this because it is something which grew from a need ~ somewhere to go purely to relax and sing. If people didn't want this then they wouldn't come. They do, so there must be a need for weekends like this. What it is not is a festival. We book the pub, tell them we are coming, let people know they are very welcome to come and if they turn up we have a weekend and if they don't..... well, we've never had a year yet when there wasn't anyone there. Why don't you come and see for yourself. You ~ and everyone else ~ are Very Welcome.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 01 May 06 - 07:49 PM

Guest. I'm not sure what you believe the F&H weekend to be. If you are suggesting that this is a closed shop restricted to the small number of people who have posted here, then you are mistaken. If it was, then it would not be advertised on a public forum.

It is, as has already been said, a weekend of singing, and as such welcomes people interested in singing. The fact that there has been some banter here amoung F&H regulars does not detract from the standard of the singing, and good singing does not stop people from enjoying themselves.

Festival? I think you were the first person on this thread to use the word. However, it does go on my list of festivals every year, and has done since it started at it's old venue someteen years ago. I wouldn't keep driving 200+ miles for a weekend that wasn't worthwhile.

Polly, there are rumours and there are RUMOURS!! That was well below the belt!!!

cheers

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 01 May 06 - 06:38 PM

Happy May 1st Guest, congratulations for noticing that some people have posted more than once and that yes, Cats is the organiser. If you read the first post, by Cats, the organiser, you will see that it is not so much a Festival as a weekend of song. To me festival conjures up a weekend of music song and dance with other stuff thrown in for good measure. A weekend of song is errrr..... A weekend of singing. If you want to morris dance all weekend or play the banjo till you are blue in the face, then this may not be your kind of weekend, but it is fun, friendly, a superb venue in the heart of Dartmoor, and I have in the past been witness to some fine singarounds and singers at Fox & Hounds, coupled with the great company I have always met with, I think the description does not breach the trade descriptions act and I'll be there.
And as a small observation , several of the people who posted here also posted to the Miskin thread and were there - an 'award' winning festival - 'nuff said
Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Snuffy
Date: 01 May 06 - 06:31 PM

If it were what most people wished it would be a very big festival indeed - and then they wouldn't want it!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 01 May 06 - 03:51 PM

I thought you would like to know that the same people including Cats the organicer writes to this thread.Which makes me beleive that this festival is not what most people wish from small festivals.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 01 May 06 - 12:33 PM

That was debauchery and hedonism, Brian. Buggary WOULD be taking it too far!

Polly

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 30 Apr 06 - 09:35 PM

D&H are back on the programme!!! Oh bugger, I'd better get some sleep, then.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 30 Apr 06 - 06:56 PM

Yippeeee!!!
Cats.....Mental age yes, reality check Nope!
Cheers Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 30 Apr 06 - 12:54 PM

OK, Debauchery and Hedonism is back on the programme!! I'll order the cake for 2011!! [I thought you were younger than that!]

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 29 Apr 06 - 07:04 PM

I thought it sounded quite good actually, then you brought it back down to normality..... Please let there be a bit of debauchery and hedonism, this year will be my 45th birthday and next year... I'll let you do the maths, but Fox & Hounds 2011 will be a good one for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 29 Apr 06 - 04:19 PM

For those of you getting a bit worried about all this, it isn't really that bad. We do have some exceptional singing along the way, the landlord loves having us there and the beer and food are excellent. The pub is on the edge of Dartmoor and is only a few minutes off the main A30. The pub has its own campsite as well as a bunkhouse and hotel rooms. Next year will be the 10th birthday and they put it in the diary last year!
See you all there

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 02:23 PM

Sorry folks, Debauchery has to work at weekends these days, and Hedonism can't make her mind up whether she coming or not. ("You don't know what it's like doing 12 GCSE's!!!")

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 28 Apr 06 - 12:11 PM

I've got the photo's to prove it!!! Now isn't Phot coming this year, I do hope he brings his camera........

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 04:33 PM

Best put Brian in charge of those, Cats......he sounds like a man with experience.*G*

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 01:30 PM

Debauchery and Hedonism aren't actually on the programme... but I could put them on if you want!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 06:59 AM

Probibly not, but I bet your sense of adventure and curiosity will get the better of you.

See you there

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 27 Apr 06 - 06:35 AM

Good heavens, is this a place a gently raised woman such as myself should be attending, with all this hedonism and debauchery?

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 08:14 PM

Polly, you really shouldn't go spreading rumours - Jacqui and early morning drinking, me dressed in rubber. How cruel of you.

It's all lies, lies, damn lies, I say!!!

Exit, protesting too much.........

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 04:20 PM

Now, now, sister. I can't have you talking about my brother in law like that!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 04:03 PM

Amber stall? This just gets better!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 03:21 PM

No, Jacqui, don't leave him behind - just tell HIM to bring all the things HE will need e.g. his tankard, the kettle to make you an early morning drink, the washing-up liquid and HIS rubber gloves to wash up after he's cooked for you and ... the children, plus the dog to accompany HIS walks .....

You just make sure you bring yourself and your lovely voice.

See you there,

Polly

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Jacqui
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 01:59 PM

Just for the record, I did not 'forget' to take the tankard, I chose to leave it behind. Just as I chose to leave the kettle, the washing-up liquid, the children......
Might choose to leave the husband behind this year!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 01:14 PM

Well someone has to provide all those things that everyone forgets ~ even if it means going back home for them! Now, last year we had to go home as so many people wanted to see the new [very old] house we had bought so we had to have the state visit!! We always go into Tavy to get flowers for the pub and it's a good excuse to visit the Cheese shop and the amazing amber stall in Tavy market! I have been up the Tor before but there's early and there's EARLY!!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 26 Apr 06 - 08:23 AM

Polly, What was that about "get a spare tankard because Jacqui forgot to pack Brian's." I wish!! I was left to drink out of damp glasses all weekend!

Morty, I do early. Catters do before lunchtime. Jack and Zak were on the way back when I set out. Damn, does that man never sleep?

I could be doing the walk later this year, Jessie takes a while longer to wake up now. I wasn't expecting him to be up to it this year at all, but he still seems to be ready to take on the world, al be it at a slower pace than before.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Phot
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 05:47 PM

Time off........Check, time off for Pixie.......Check, money.......check, new tyres for the Landy......Check. What do you mean walk to the Tor?.................See you there!

Wassail!! Chris and Fiona

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Morticia
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 05:37 PM

I want to know more about this 'early' malarkey......I may do walking, I may even do hills ( or gentle slopes)...I do NOT do early.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 05:11 PM

Cats, shame on you!!! I guess you can claim exemption this year because you've been ill - but i've never seen or heard any evidence of your going up to the top of the tor.

Now, the speciality cheese shop in the local town, or back home to feed the cats, or to the florists to buy flowers for the landlady. or back home to get the forgotten Bendigo, or get a spare tankard because Jacquie forgot to pack Brian's ... etc., etc. Yes, you've done all those. Admitted you don't need an excuse this year to get out of it - but you better have a good excuse next year!

What about the 'dog' show this year? Do Jack and Zak finally get to win the lookalike owner and dog class?

Polly

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 03:29 PM

2.5 - 3 miles!!!!! Eeeekk!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 09:12 AM

I'm not sure what time catters call early, but I think I was back on the campsite last year before they set out. It was too damn windy up by Widgery Cross to hang around too long.

Cats. On the way back down, I think I met part of your awning going the other way!!!

Seriously. If you're going to do the Tor walk, expect a round trip of about 2.5 - 3 miles and a rise of about 500ft from the ford in the stream (River Lyd) to the cross. It's worth the effort.

cheers

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats at Work
Date: 25 Apr 06 - 04:57 AM

It's a gentle slope....... ish. Not obligatory though and it is early in the morning!!! Great fun and where else is there a mudgather on top of the Tor?

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 06:39 PM

Hills? Nah! It's a lovely gentle stroll on the flat (HeHehe) .... all the way to the top!!!!

cheers

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: SussexCarole
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 04:58 PM

We're booked! See you there

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 04:58 PM

You are hills!!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 04:45 PM

No, the shearing's not for you - nor me neither!!!

Hmm, this TorGather, does it involve climbing Hills? Don't do Hills, me....

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 24 Apr 06 - 12:18 PM

If we're all Shawn (except Bendigo, who will get the brush off), won't it get a bit confusing in the singarounds?

cheers

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 23 Apr 06 - 10:40 AM

Does this mean that we all have to be shorn this year?

look forward to seeing you there. It looks like being a good one!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 22 Apr 06 - 06:58 AM

Hawker. Not sure what a Gtaher is, but it sounds scary!!! We've got the shears out and trying to catch Lucy (without much success), so Tammy won't feel left out!

see yer

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 05:02 PM

See you there Brian,
Three years ago there was a highland cattle Gtaher that was something to behold! if a little threatening!
Tell Lucy Tammy took the plunge and had all her hair cut off! well half of it anyway!
See you soon,
Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Apr 06 - 01:11 PM

Refresh.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 02:06 PM

Oh Polly! Poor Jack! He turned his hand pretty well to corn dolly making at the weekend, after a few false starts. In our house, The dog will do anything for Choclate (even though it is a poison) and Kevin isn't allowed it 'cos it's ALL MINE!!!!!!!!!
BG ;0)
Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 01:40 PM

Count me in for the weekend - but out for anything on top of a Tor first thing in the morning. I'll send my proxies - Jack and Zak instead! Jack will do practically anything for chocolate - Zak musn't have it (being a canine it's poison to him).

Don't on any account - if you value your ears and sensibilities - let Jack sing. Lovely man, can turn his hand to most things - but definitely not a singer or a dancer.

See you there,

Polly

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Bobcat
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 11:00 AM

There's an interesting letter about Fox hunting songs in the new FOLK LEADS magazine..

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 09:51 AM

Snuffy ~ it was when you said 'That seems a good idea' o'clock one morning...!!!!! I jest. It was half past. Anyway, you are so good at it.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 09:36 AM

Mudgather? Nay Lass, You'll find nought up there but rocks and sheep sh*t! There is a bog gather part way up, though. Would that do?

It looks like my annual (weather permitting) jaunt to the top, is going to get crowded and noisey this year. At least the noise might drown out the sound of my wheezy old lungs.

see yer there

Brian

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Snuffy
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 08:35 AM

I am???

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: GUEST,GeoffP
Date: 20 Apr 06 - 07:51 AM

Can't wait just a couple of weeks to go.

Booked a bit of extra time off work as well so Lin and I are going for the long weekend.

Cheers
Geoff

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 05:43 PM

Chocolate before breakfast! I'd just consider it supper! as there won't be much sleeping!
Take care of that voice and get it really better for F&H MGAS.
Cheers, Lucy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 01:38 PM

All booked up & raring to go, my first time but wanted to come along for the past few years!!

Will the Mudgather on the Tor be a goer? I heard a suggestion it'd be before breakfast which is a challenge for me. Can Catters do chocolate before breakfast?

Hope all is well, positive thoughts {{{{Cats}}}}

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 12:33 PM

Snuffy's already booked for it!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Hawker
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 11:08 AM

We'll be there, possibly minus Tamsyn, as she has exams - and may still be getting over the shock of having her gorgeous long locks cut off this afternoon!!!!!!!!! (she still looks Gorgeous though!)
Cheers, Lucy
PS I started a rumour about a mudgather on Sunday mroning on top of the tor, hoping someone will take on the organising bit? Last year it was Snuffy, Selchie & me (and Amber & the other Hawker & a lark - who we serenaded with 'The Lark in The Clear air' if I remember correctly - well it was early in the morning!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Sue the Borderer
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 10:15 AM

And Exmoor, my 'proper' border side are dancing up at Brendon Festival in North Devon, so doubt that I'll make it either. Sorry.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: MBSLynne
Date: 19 Apr 06 - 04:38 AM

Oh Bugger!!! I have the first of my herb workshops on the Saturday!! Damn damn damn!

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Scooby Doo
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 03:08 PM

Hope your better Jon.Thats Tredegar House Weekend so i definately wont be there,but have a great time.
Scooby.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Snuffy
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 02:44 PM

Tickets and acommodation already booked - wouldn't miss this little gem.

Hope you're feeling better now: everybody realy missed you at Miskin.

Subject: Fox and Hounds 2006
From: Cats
Date: 18 Apr 06 - 02:37 PM

Just a reminder that the Fox and Hounds Weekend of Singing is May 12, 13, 14 at the Fox and Hounds pub, Bridestowe on Dartmoor. We look forward to seeing you all there for another cracking, seriously laidback, weekend. If you haven't got the info pm me. See you all there.