Hello @KeithD and a very warm welcome to the Community Forum 
Yes as you say it’s great to live like a local, I hope you had a lovely afternoon. 
As @botvot mentioned, it would be great to see a photo of a Blue Tick Hound if you are able to and enjoy the rest of your time on this sit. 
Also, and just for fun, I see you have both travelled extensively, it would be great if you could join in with the attached thread.