Titbits.

Jimmy Batty , the doyen of the betting ring, according to himself ,never wins, always a hard luck story. He could write a book about his betting exploits. Well! here  is another one. The last trail at Bower on Sunday was won by Ladybird owned and trained by “yours Truly” and what did he back , the second hound Casanova . Casanova , who started life as a professional gambler and lost all his money and was a serial womaniser.

The continuing saga of “Was it Bess or was it Nell” took another twist on Saturday when Nell was rehomed but instead of Nell it was Bess, no! it was Bess or was it Nell. First one then the other.” What do you fancy for Bower on Sunday “? Geoff  “. Kinniside? ” which one ?” Dunno!”

Somebody asked ” How’s Caroline’s sense of direction . “No problem” I replied , She found her way up to Wasdale Head without turning off.

Quote of the week “- Have you seen Emily laying the trail she has walked up that hill on her hands and feet ” M B.