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[Goldenstar]

We are not having meets we knew that before yesterday .
It was to be a meet to get everyone in the right place and then away with no socialising .
I am going out Saturday as long as they go so will hear what’s what then .
I think if you can play rugby it’s foolish not to able to hunt .

 

[Parrotperson]

oh Palo! Our kit are usually drink before they get near a horse. They meet at the landowner/farmers house go in and start on the whiskey/port etc. By 11am I’m usually trying to find inventive ways of getting people on board.
And they all go out with saddle flasks (x2) full of sloe gin or whiskey

I remember once the meet was near our stables. At about 2pm I noticed a horse and rider coming up the road. The horse was literally having to go from side to side to keep the rider in the plate. A little closer and yep! One of mine.
Do we think alcohol fends off coronavirus?! ???

 

[Parrotperson]

lot not kit! and it occurs to me that cricket is being played in a bio secure bubble but football/rugby etc are not. There is a lot of confusion from government on all of this and I think the powers that be will need to bear in mind the public perception of hunting when they make any decision.

 

[palo1]

oh Palo! Our kit are usually drink before they get near a horse. They meet at the landowner/farmers house go in and start on the whiskey/port etc. By 11am I’m usually trying to find inventive ways of getting people on board.
And they all go out with saddle flasks (x2) full of sloe gin or whiskey

I remember once the meet was near our stables. At about 2pm I noticed a horse and rider coming up the road. The horse was literally having to go from side to side to keep the rider in the plate. A little closer and yep! One of mine.
Do we think alcohol fends off coronavirus?! ???

That sounds grim tbh!! I am not saying no one here drinks, or never drinks too much but it's not a very wealthy area so meets are generally modest (but very nice home made grub - no complaints at all ) On the whole no one wants to be pissed up on the open hill nor can any of us afford to lose our driving licenses!! It is very traditional in that sense in these parts with virtually everyone pretty responsible (most of the time lol) !! We are all really anxious to make this work so there is pressure on all of us to get it right and not upset or worry anyone.

 

[Bernster]

I’m tee total and can’t say I’ve noticed quite such a set of lushes in the group I sometimes go out with!

 

[SOS]

There’s been an official hunting office update. Hunting will be continuing as it is an organised activity with a governing body.

 

[Bernster]

Let’s hope so SoS! Although it’s a big group gathering so I do wonder if it can continue particularly if there’s a 2nd wave. But in many ways it’s a much lower risk in terms of Covid, social distancing much easier, open air and generally all travelling and not in close face to face contact. ?

 

[Sealine]

I'm relieved to hear it's official that hunting can continue. It must be very worrying for the hunts. I've not been out yet but planning to get out in the next couple of weeks. I've got a feeling it might be the only thing keeping me sane over the next few months. I need to check I can still fit into my breeches and jacket after gaining a few extra pounds over the last few months

 

[Bernster]

Hahah haven’t tried on my jacket yet - yikes !