Last hunt of the season

There it was, the last of the season but the first for us.

What a lovely sight - over 50 riders by my count - and generous hospitality from the owners of the farm.

Obviously just a drag hunt but we hope that during this parliament Labours vile, illogical and oppressive anti-hunting legislation will be wiped from the statute books.

All people here - from the wealthy to the poorest - all in support of a truly English cultural sporting event.

Meanwhile......whilst foxhunting is banned (and shooting, poisoning, gassing and snaring encouraged) our government has sent in jets to bomb Libya, killing hundreds. O.K. they may be Gaddafi's troops but they will mostly be ordinary people doing what they are told - sons, brothers, husbands and fathers. And don't say that no civilians will die - they will.

Funny how ordinary people can be snuffed out with impunity whilst Gaddafi's life is being cherished.

But then again - you can't go around killing heads of state and politicians now can you - we might just get a taste for some of that in the UK.

......and be all the better for it.

What a grey day.....

Talbot and Monty regard a wet day in 2009 and wonder when the rain will stop.

Funny, but when we first had the fowl Talbot regarded them as quarry, after just a couple of days and some gentle explanation she "got it" and thereafter regarded them as her responsibility - rounds them up and looks after them.

And who says dogs aren't intelligent?

However - if its not one of the flock - its still prey as rabbits, hares, birds and foxes soon find out.

The end approacheth....

End of the hunting season soon and not been out once.

New Years resolution - a bit late - to get out and get stuck in! Too much crap and nonsense over the last year, mainly courtesy of a deranged kleptomaniac. All sorted now though - hey ho, onwards and upwards. 

The Albrighton Woodland Hunt has it's new website. well done guys - terrific job.

http://www.albrightonwoodlandhunt.co.uk/

The world is changing.....

This morning is bright, frosty and cold and yet you can already feel the warm in the sun.

"Talbot" still after rabbits - no success though - too big to get down the holes so she just sticks her head in and listens. Ah, the simple pleasures of life.

Skylarks present along with a buzzard. Black cat has started to get cheeky - teasing Talbot. I think it wants to be friends but Talbot wants it for dinner.

Good result for Bromsgrove RFC on Saturday - won the match against Longton 23-19 in the dying 3 minutes and so still at the top of the league. Great location... AND you can take the dog in the bar.

Despite shading 6 ft myself I felt like I was standing in a hole when a guy who must have been 6ft 10" stood behind me at the bar. Glad I don't play these days.

Finished up at the New Inn (dog friendly) and Talbot treated to a plate of carvery meat. Its good to spend time with real people - workers, farmers, drivers, builders etc. AND the Thatchers cider is good. Nice open fire, great staff and no trouble (you just wouldn't dare..).

This is the REAL England.