Well - I might as well upset everyone else on the forum with this reply.
I didn't read the hunting with doggies subject as I feel very strongly about it and didn't want to engage in strong arguments.
I'm pro hunting, went to London on all the big marches with my local hunt which were organised by the countryside alliance. (Witnessed extreme violence from the police aimed at protestors on the last one). I can't believe that hunting with dogs has been banned. It's a very sad state of affairs indeed. I visit most of the agricultural shows in this area and sometimes further afield. Sadly, my hunter wellingtons gave up the ghost last year and I've now resorted to B&Q's own brand - how sad is that?
I've done a bit of shooting (clays) but don't have the time now. Anyway - I was a rotten shot but my dauther was quite good.
Lisa.