Yet More Hoy Hills

A further requested update on the Hoy Hills; they have invited the clouds to a party today.

 

Tonight’s featured dance is the Huntsman.  A 4 x 40 bar jig for 4 couples.  Don’t try this without a safety net.  Other dances are available.

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place and dance RH across with 3s 
9-16 1L followed by 3M dance Tandem reel of 3 across with 2s (RSh to 2L) while 3L followed by 1M dance Tandem reel of 3 across with 4s (RSh to 4M), 1L and 3L followed by 3M/1M dance down sides to end 1s in 3rd place opposite sides and 3s in 2nd place own sides 
17-24 1s cross RH, cast to bottom and turn RH (long turn) to end 2341 
25-40 All dance special R&L for 4 couples:- 
' The following 4 bar moves are all danced simultaneously and all the terms used refer to positions not persons:- 
' 1L casts to 4L, 
' 4M casts to 1M, 
' 1M+2L and 2M+3L and 3M+4L all change places RH and persons ending in 2nd and 3rd positions change places LH on sides while those ending at 1M and 4L positions cross over to other side 
Repeat a further 3 times. 2341.  1M+2M retire to bar for large dram.  3L order taxi for all M. Exit reeling to a Jig. Find two bikes and phone welder to perform Tandem Reel.  Lie head on cold slab of cement for 2 daze (sic) in dark room.  No dancers were harmed during the dictation of this update.