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Winners of the HTA’s 200 club July Draw

£75  M. Moorhead  Settle.

£25  Mr Proctor      Chorley.

Subject : Huntsman’s Kooga.

The Committee heard the evidence including that of the representatives of the Cockermouth and Workington area , the owner and the Chairman.. They took appropriate action and from it lessons will be learnt.

Having said that – It’s a sport enjoyed by many including myself BUT ,and I am in favour of free speech, I am not involved, to be cold- shouldered ,subject of petitions,. Life is to short , it’s time that the niggling ,backbiting attitude was removed from the trail field . I Know I can’t make you all one big family but a bit of give and take isn’t hard! is it?

Chair HTA

The Gateman at Kirkstone trails and a nicer man you’d wish to meet, ex church warden, former Mayor but a tad old fashioned . On Wednesday he was on the gate using his pockets as a bag . ‘John’ here use this ‘bum’ bag for change.’ What’s a bum bag’?  he replied

I showed him the bag and he promptly hung it around his neck. Practical !

On the same evening and the senior trailer , on the easy side of sixty five, appeared on the start ,nearly buck-naked, the ladies were well impressed .

Neil wasn’t  happy to lose his restricted class with ‘Night Vision, He should have got dad to catch it!   He could stop a clock!  ( its a joke )

Had occasion to interview the Tunstalls  -the interview is on the website somewhere ,just scroll around until you find it! That’s what I did!

Cathy Lister reckons she has the best looking trailhound anybody disagree ,tell her not me, I’m just the messenger !

Pity about the maidens at Kirkland but it did have its lighter moment’ As the hounds made there way up the fell away from the field , one; out of breath, owner appeared on the road , strained his neck and let out a noise ‘Rooster ,Rooster, Rooster.

Rooster by this time was about to disappear from sight. I turned to Jack who was still insisting on shouting, and said ‘ we couldn’t catch them crossing the road nevermind trying to turn them around , a ,good,quarter of a mile away.

He looked -‘ well ,it was worth a try’, he said, now there goes somebody who cares , the ever optimistic Englishman.

Bought a battery charger ,come in handy on Saturday ,started our lads car , then mine wouldn’t start and the new charger -flat as a pancake. Just a thought , the charger comes with a lead to the cigarette lighter, but if the battery is flat how does it charge a flat charger? it’s not a joke –yet!

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Zac , A black and white hound with brown ears , Male, missing from trails in the  Ennerdale- Buttermere  and surrounding areas. Please keep a lookout and if seen contact; 07711 088697.

Last weeks dog produce provided Les and Jeanette with a real lift that they thoroughly deserve when Remember Me (everytime I log on) won . Apparently the greeting party for Les made his’ leg twitch’ and the ‘news’ had them married.

You have to be careful when your typing ,last week I pressed the K key instead of The L for Full House ,good job I checked it before printing.

Watch out there is a scout about- wasn’t sure where the seniors crossed the fell road and nearly missed them ,literally.

Irish Pride is in front was the report from Ward Hall – the only time (apart from Nw at Bridekirk) she has been in front is when I braked hard and she shot from the back seat to the front seat of my car.. By the way the best looking trailhound is Time Traveller, according to Cathy Lister. They must have held the competition in the Tardis.

Not a very good week ,hound wise, second from last and next to last on Thursday night.

Met some first time trailers at Helton backed Where’s Wallie, tipped them Jazz Singer ( What do I know)

Now , On Saturday at Kirkland I have been reliable informed that they are running left handed and also equally informed they are running right handed. So I have come to the conclusion they will probably run straight on.

By the way there are ten jumps on the senior trail and seven jumps for the juniors ,all railed and all gates will be open.

Good luck to everyone tomorrow !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All roads lead to Waberthwaite on Saturday for the dog Produce, courtesy of the Whitehaven Area. It  is a new venue so I hope all goes well, a lot of time and effort have been spent so it deserves your support.

Last week and ‘follow the signs’ advice was a misnomer. We travelled via Brampton and giving Caroline directions I said ‘follow the signs’! to which she replied ‘what**** ** signs!

Poor Gerard nearly went to Newcastle -the Committee let him run his hound in the restricted trail because it’s a sport and common sense prevailed. What would have been gained by refusing to change grades in the circumstances. Anyway it ran the old dog maiden trail and it ain’t a maiden !

Caroline’s navigational  skills have Improved until Thursday evening ,I woke from a nap to find her flooring it towards Egremont off the A66. I politely inquired we are going to Redmain Caroline you had better turn around or words to that effect.

Winners enclosure first this week Sean Pirie ,David and John with Levitate .

Puzzled look of the week David Hogg ,fourth catcher at Cold Fell, Christine giving directions ‘It went that way’.

Quote of the week ‘Bring back the Colonel’  ‘quick march you are all in detention.’

If you see an Eagle Flying over and about the trail field – it is Billy Birkett in disguise !

Dare I say but the PA system is working – the only trouble is the car must be turning over.In the two times it has been tried this season not one person suggested turning the engine on.!

By the way for Eagle read Red Kite!

 

I was going to write another song but I was told to stop winding up Ian Donaldson, just because I give Marlou a ‘pat’

But I did start – Daisy,Daisy give me your answer do.

My name’s John Toni Palmer

And I’am so in love with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON the agenda.

1. Incident at Buttermere regarding allegation of vice by Huntsman’s Kooga..

. They inquired into why the hound was re-homed rather than destroyed and accepted the mitigating circumstances that surrounded the case. No blame was apportioned to the Cockermouth and Workington area Committee but a tightening of procedure was advised to all area Chairs.

2  A complaint was read out re the change of result at Ward Hall on Thurs June 18th when he altered his original decision from Barton first and Blueboy second to Blueboy winning. It was alleged that the time limit for the Judges decision was ‘up’ and he shouldn’t have altered it. The Judge explained in detail why there was confusion over the result and in his defence said that he was only putting right what in his opinion was wrong. He apologised for any wrongdoing and as a consequence will be stepping down from Judging.

3 The 200 draw is under way and hopefully it will be a success.

4 A letter was sent to the Secretary of the Border HTA regarding the attitude and behaviour of their  president involving one of our junior members. It was felt that an apology was forthcoming and we await their response.

5 Also discussed  was  the behaviour of members of both Associations and the Committee will be monitoring this behaviour at future meetings. It was also remarked that as this was the ‘International’ then all complaints should be addressed to the International  Committee.

6 The Committee welcomes venues  for the Association trails in August but it points out that due to a policy of early booking it has booked that Saturday for Uldale Common.

5  The Committee is also looking into the  possibility of providing perpetual trophies for all the major trails.

HTA 200 CLUB DRAW .

1st NO  tbc  £75            Michael Wilding Kirkbarrow Kendal.

2nd NO  tbc  £25           Alan Coates  Knott House Cottages Grasmere.

Funny old game ,an old saying applicable to hound trailing. Take the river Ehen at Wath Brow cause of many upsets over the years. Monday evening and ‘Jack’ had gone in but hadn’t come out. Malcolm Holmes was getting frustrated as shouted ;’Jack ,Jack,  Jack’ to know avail. Why ? don’t you shout Ann , I remarked , so she did ; once, ‘Jack’ and Jack climbed out of the beck and up the finish . Women power !.

At the same meet and jovial Sean Pirie got his first ticket of the season.

‘Sixth hound ? Celtic Spirit !

No! Keltic Spirit – now remember Sean’s are hard C and Gerard’s are soft C.

And, once again at the ‘Brow’ ,have you ever wondered how Nicola Napier remembers all her hounds names or which one is which. Well wonder no more because she was shouting for the third on Monday – wrong pet name -wrong hound.  She should know her hounds – they are coloured in purple !!!!.

On a final note – There was a cracking view from Cold Fell including the Isle of Man, Scotland,and west Cumbria. James  remarked on it too but still preferred it in the dark! ( it’s a joke)

International on Saturday – all roads lead to Wintershields ( one does)

Viewing isn’t great but all hound catchers will go to the finish in anticipation of a ticket because they will not know whether they are first or last. Ok! it is not ideal but it’s what we’ve got and I hope we have a successful days sport.

To Judge or not to Judge? that is the question! Replaced on Tuesday , back on Wednesday. Saturday? probably the pup trail – no interest !  ( it’s a joke)

Kendal, Produce day and Arizona and Trooper Thorn won for the Cockermouth and Workington area so; come Wednesday at Redmain , up popped Kendal hounds Venus and Razzle Dazzle, to even the score.

.On the ball at Kendal,on Sunday,was James Batty ,kenner of hounds.Coming up the finish I thought I was at a different venue ( its a joke) He did get an odd one right.

Finally I’m delving into song writing so the tune of ‘don’t cry for me Arizona.’

Don’t cry for me I’m the owner.T

Truth is I never paid.

All through my trailing days

My mad existence.

He kept his promise.

To win by a distance.

Next week ‘ Daisy Dream’ ( it’s a joke)

 

Seniors. HTA

Aspire -Black-Eyed Pea -Capetown – Celtic Malone -Dawn -Debra =Endeavour -Endure -Fireman Sam- Galemire Grace – Huntsman’s Hope -Huntsman’s Jenny -Jazz Singer -Jenny’s Choice -Jenny’s Rascal -Jenny’s Rose -Lady Bethan -Ladybird – Langdale Ranger -Littman -Marli – Meadow Dixie -Overwater Arnie – Pip’s Spirit  -Prudence -Serenity -Silver Spangle -Tan Ted -Thorn Fire -Try Again -Washington -Westgate Belle.

BORDER.  Amber Susie -Castle Caledonia – Class McAra – Denton Return – Eagle Chic -Eagle Priya – Gonzofast -Havanna – Spring Dazzler -Test -Text –  Tynedale .Tidy.-

Tips. As you are well aware quite a few hounds are on the easy list and a number wont be running and some that do will be ‘ short of a run ‘.

Langdale Ranger and EW Washington. For the Border hounds the Telford trio wnot be far away.

Senior Maidens: Barmaid -Barton -Bedazzled – Black Mist -Blue boy – Bobby dazzler -Bonny – Casanova -Chavenel – Come home Alfie -Cracking mover -Dark Mist – Eden Rouge -Eshdale Matilda – Explore -Flash Dance – Foxglove -Foxparke  Hurry On-Invisible – Magical Mist -Ronelle -Turbo -Yabadabbadoo – -Full House – Glenwood Mist-Glory – High Stile – Howgill Benella -Huntsmans Jewel – Irish Pride -lady Helen – Lakeland Jan -Layla – Out Of The Blue -Mickledore – Miterdale Force -Prim -Princess – Proper -My way -Persian Sun – Plan B -Rickman -Rooster – Skidaddle -Sparrowmire Lily – Stand On -Sundance –Sunset Ridge -Time Traveller -Titanium -Tommy’s Legacy -Trooper Thorn -Willow Bay – Yogi Bear.

Borders .  Amber Oscar – Border Glory -Border Jasmine -Deepdale Frank – Delta Shimmer -Delta Spice – Denton Eclipse – Freebie – Gambler -Haribo -Hi Jack- Insight – Krypto – Ozzy The Lad – Shellstar Boy -Sparkling Ruby – Splendid Gem – Splendid Zoe -Spring Dancer –

Watch your bets Glory and Border Glory.

Glory and EW Titanium. For the Borders they are on home territory and ‘watch the market’.

Pups : Arizona -Bewitched -Bracelet – Dairy Lightning -Daisy Dream – Huntsman’s Kraka -Jenny’s delight-  Lone Rebel -Menorah – Paloma Faith-Persian Bay – Persian Gold -Persian Sky – Santino -Silver Charm – Thorn Dancer-Try Time –

Borders :  Fire Bolt-Jacko -Tate -Tone.

Arizona  ew  Dairy Lightning  Borders: only four but who knows?

Pup Maidens; Artist -Ben 10 -Bant’s Mist – Billy Bowe -Bluebond _ Chaos -Chinook -Cracking Gold – Cracking On -Dairy Thunder  Delta Dawn -Eden Rocco -Eden Rossi -Foxparke Lovebug-Mystery -Peggy Sue – Tooty Fruity -Yankee Doodle -Hunter’s Dale -Jades Gem -Jazz Band -Kaiser Sosa –   Kinniside Joe -Lady Anne – Marlou -McCoy – Meadow Josie – Mystery Girl -Oban Express – Overwater Tarn -Persian Prince – Remember Me -Silver Lining – Sparrowmire Angel -Stroll On – Summer Glory -The Script – The SUndance Kid  -Venus -Wyatt Earp -Vesta .

Borders: Buzz Lightyear -Chancer – Mr Houdini –

Persian Prince  alt  Marlou. Borders have only three but it wouldn’t take a lot of winning.

OPEN RESTRICTED .

Acacia -Another Bay -Believe – Black Eyed Boy =Cancellara – Carrick -Cartier -Celtic Ty – Cherish -Cracking Thorpe -Doll – Flawless -Foxparke Hallelujah – So Be It -Freya – Get Up -Grange Music -Great Gable – Highness -Howgill Blondie – Hutton Molly -Jimmy Choo – JLS -Kerrymore -Levitate – Little Messy -Miterdale One -Mrs McGregor -Nellie Kim – Night Vision -Olivia -Pip’s Lad – Quiet Linnet -Quiet Siskin – Razzle Dazzle -Rumours -Sental – Simply Rascal -Starlight -Sugar Ray -The Last Man -Thorn Dolly – Thorn Music – Tinkerbelle -Westgate Rose -Keystone.

Borders:  Class McIntosh -Delta Sparkle – Eagle Loyal -Fire Tree – Shamballa -Tyler Moon. Splendid Zac –

Howgill Blondie / Night Vision . Borders Shamballa.

Veterans; Border River -Cavendish – Cinnabar -Coleen-Dairy Diamond – Da look- Foxparke Blackbird – Foxparke Homeward Bound – Freebie -Hutton Toyah – Night Shadow – Roulette – Tagget – The Penny Arcade – Thorn Girl -Westgate Gypsy. Valhalla.

Borders  Border Lily-Border Pal- Castle Corrie – Delta Disco -Eagle Heart – Lotto -Max The Lad -Spring Roamer –

The Borders take a 6 year plus advantage in the vets so –

Lotto / Dairy Diamond

 

Message from the Judge regarding Thursday’s nights result at Ward Hall.

Rule. 64.3 .The Judge may call upon the camera to help him arrive at a decision. He has five minutes to correct any error at the end of each trail.

The onus here is — What constitutes the END OF A TRAIL.

In this instance The Judge gave a decision without the aid of the camera. Immediately after the decision was given the camera was back in action. The Judge then reviewed the finish, decided his first decision might be incorrect . By this time most people had left the field, including the sole bookmaker ,the area Committee and promoting body.

As far as the Judge is concerned his main priority is to get the right result and if he is still on the field and still consulting the camera then it is not the END.!

The camera revealed ,in the Judges opinion, that Blueboy had prevailed by a small margin and the Judges opinion is final.

The Bitch Produce – congratulations to Joanna and Martin and Thorn Dancer ,a great follow-up to last years success with Thorn Fire and commiserations to Lynn and Norman with Persian Bay ,so near, so far.

What else this week-camera for sale – the camera used for assisting the Judge isn’t up to scratch. Do we need a new camera, anybody got a few grand to spare or should we go back to the old system of the Judge and catchers . I once paid out on the fourth at Martindale- the Judge and the first four catchers backed it.

Snap of the week is it  yours truly ‘bad back and all’ or perhaps the wide angle shot of winning owner Jimmy Batty.

Question was Les Reid a scout in his younger days? – answer NO! couldn’t undo knot in dog coat at Ward Hall.

Unfortunate at Grasmere but don’t knock the trailers .They are thin on the ground and most of them are thin on top,

Trainer of the week Jim Batty who had kept Ladybird under wraps that well that even Norman and Mike didn’t know, mind everybody else did!

Plenty of visitors at Grasmere supplied them with binoculars  ,courtesy of Mike Watson.

What about Ken Bunting ,knocking on ninety, up the fell at Grasmere scouting.

Tried to phone me! never heard it.’ bloody useless you are’ he said as he stood by the car. So I rang him from two feet away -phone rang in his pocket and he didn’t take a bit of notice. Tous Chez.!

What was Lisa , Caroline and Sarah laughing at  -at Ward Hall.  Glaister behind a bush.

Failure of the week the bloody PA system- hear it in Staveley ! You ‘d have thought

Norman Collier had made a comeback- you couldn’t hear it in the next car.

Had an E-Mail from Len Birkett -hasn’t been trailing this season- why pay when I can read it all for free,-Tightarse!-oops swore!

Finally – got James Irving going home from Grasmere-‘owt for the trailers’ -he only had a fiver – I grabbed it before he asked for change.

Oh, by the way does anybody know where we can acquire a ski-lift for Cunswick and while were here did anybody see John Toni Palmer’s face when Ian Donaldson shopped him for’ getting in for nowt’ Ta John that  will be 15 quid or 20 fags.!

 

Once again we’ve attracted the media through television and facebook. The cameras were at lazonby on Saturday, with Penelope Keith, filming for Channel 4 and More channel on Sky and Fleety ‘s Kendal video has gone viral all over the globe – I wonder what they make of trailing in Outer Mongolia?

 

On the trailing front we recorded identical times for two trails at  Coniston ,it’s a good job the seniors on Saturday weren’t identical to last weeks time!

Talking point of the week -the International is approaching and what happens? three pup maidens lose their maiden tag- getting them ready ?

.Caroline didn’t need  telling how to find this weeks venues but – there aren’t any videos for Goosewells first three trails- She couldn’t point the camera in the right direction- nice picture of grass, trees and somebody’s rear end(bum), not proper to say arse.

Miss of the week. Catchers of the first two home at St Helena – Try Again  and Celtic Malone – to be fair even Jake couldn’t have tackled Try Again and Gerard , well!

Bitch Produce on Saturday – trying out a re-assembled PA system -tried it out on the front street last week -put all the birds to flight and changed the flight path of a jumbo. Want to know the winner then come to Cunswick Fell and find out ! Alternately you should be able to hear the tannoy in Staveley.

Driver of the week Sharon Taylor with ENID’S car- reversing , mirrors are for make up -aren’t they?

It’s a small world – Deb, the dog world photographer ,has just moved to Bovey Tracy in Devon and lives in the same street as my late wife’s best friend.

Deb was at Goosewell on Monday which is Moor Farms trail ,which is the only trail the friend attended – those with a good memory -she was the blonde in the convertible who drove into a mire and got stuck . She had plenty of willing helpers to push her off the field. I say I say I say!.

International entries CLOSE SAT 13th at 12am

For the record there are 16 Foxparkes entered and one is Halalooya spelt the Napier way.