(previously posted at Cumbria Coffee Shop) While Googling "Robert Jefferson", I came across an interesting local activity that Mr. Jefferson was apparently quite active in. Hound trailing dates back to the 18th Century, but it wasn't until 1906 that the Hound Trailing Association was formed under the direction of Robert Jefferson, a Whitehaven man who was also part of the local tourist attraction 'The Rum Story'. Since then the sport has grown from its humble origins, though the rules have remained largely unchanged. If you would like to see some beautiful photos, check out a traditional Cumbrian sport, and possibly find a relative who was active, I suggest googling "hound trailing". I got over 300 results on an 'exact phrase' search -- it will take me a while to look at them. _____________________ Tim Anderson Gaithersburg, Maryland