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First class here this morning after an early frost ,the hills look so close you would think you could touch them

I would say if they are hatched in may they would be classed as late ,i have only started to ring youngsters as our first race is mid July but we have four races under 100mls so this gives them an extra four weeks if required ,never be scared to jump them 100mls if they are in top health as it is no probs to them ,I entered three 3yo hens in our first race last week this was ther first ever race ,they were never in a basket until they were 2yo and then they only had six training tosses out to 30 mls this season they had two trainers at 7mls and one at 18mls ,the first i clocked 5 seconds after my first bird taking 6th club with the other two very close behind so i suppose that blows the theory that they must be trained or raced when young .omo

I only tried the darkness myself for the first time a few years ago ,and i have to say with fantastic results,I had to get a system that suited me and not the birds they were darkened at eight o'clock and because i was away to work early relied on a friend a non fancier to open up the shutters and feed and water them ,the only time this was convenient to my friend was 12 noon so that was the system we used but i must point out it was to the second and never missed ,we fed them very lightly at noon but after evening exercise as much as they could eat for no more than ten minutes once training was complete and they had entered the transporter they were then treated as widowhood pigeons i took two weeks holiday and trained them as such taking them to 20 mls on three consecutive days (weather permitting) and released the hens first in two's every 2 minutes then the cocks in two's as the hens ,they then got to run with each other in the boxes until i got home and separated them ,once they had figured it out they always came in order of release unless they were struck never circling when released from my hand this is when you have got them 100% health wise when they are like this you couldn't shut them out ,the hard bit is getting them 100% big tip get them all one age and don't introduce a stranger to the team ,Good Luck

Had intended to go for a few tomorrow with some mates and watch the game ,but seeing the birds were heldover today ,they now take pole position and the fitba comes in a very poor second

Well done all ,good to see i have some ancestors still flying well come on the Currie's

Been Raining here very heavy for last hour visibility very very poor dreadful day

Intend to send them all every week for first few races to get them fit ,looks like SW wind changing to NW ,fresh NW here at present that was not forecast .racing roundabout for only second year must be starting to get it right as i got 8 very quick last week birds in excellent condition with not having reared any young ,good luck to all

Stainmore ,forecast se wind 21 degrees so should be a fast one 73 miles (kiss of death )

I don't no which route you race personally if we have an easterly wind from our race points it tends to be a very fast race with birds being very high lost a lot of good yearling cocks at such races think they have overflown Scotland before they get there brakes on ,tend to send them all regardless now as there luck will run out sometime due to the horrendous falcon problems just lost a two year old hen at first race ,she has never been out of my first five home since her first race also flew national eastbourne last year 352 mls ,as i say nowadays they are only a passing acquaintance ,so i think if they are bred to race don't get attached to them and let them take there chance omo

Good to see jimmy getting his name in ,go to the lanarkshire social events as his guest along with kenny thomson of wamphray we have known each other for many years through the carpet bowling when they used to come down to moffat along with the late jock frood and wilson brown ,great days happy memories good luck with your races .

Is the j warwick jimmy from symington .

Dennis Anderson from Annan never races a youngster and trains them only ,Dennis won the scottish national averages for all races two years running and was also the joe murphy fancier of the year .

Sure Franklin steel ,at dumfries supply that sort of item Dumfries 01387268877 or www.franklinsteelplc.co.uk

Well done Clintpark,you also had a steady race stephen . OOPS STEVEN

LOCKERBIE RPC APPLEBY RACE 16-04-2011 1ST EWAN & ALAN HIND 1177.87 48 MILES 2ND EWAN & ALAN HIND 1177.60 3RD EWAN & ALAN HIND 1155.98 4TH KENNY THOMSON 1125.52 56 MILES 5TH MICHAEL CURRIE 1124.94 62 MILES 6TH MICHAEL CURRIE 1123.98 7TH KENNY THOMSON 1117.92 8TH KENNY THOMSON 1117.29 9TH MICHAEL CURRIE 1078.18 10TH G A & L FIRTH 1076.07 52 MILES 5 MEMBERS SENT 122 BIRDS

With first race now over they will no longer be basket trained .Far to dangerous

Sorry to hear this john as stated on previous posts this is not now a local issue ,god no's the outcome in the next few years as they are breeding unchecked with full protection I Was speaking to a friend who has first hand info and all nest sites are occupied in this area with all having laid successfully bad enough for our old birds the youngsters will get slaughtered this is not racing as we used to no it ITS JUST A LOTTERY

Hills totally covered in low cloud and mist at present although it is dry and there is blue sky above for the first time in days ,looks promising

Our new driver Jordan seems to be keen on the doos

Very well reared youngsters ,looks like a new loft going by the condition of the weaterboarding .

Same to you mate enjoyed the joint marking facilities tonight first class thanks .

See your turning into a bit of a professional Brian well done .

First race from Appleby tomorrow 63 mls sent the lot .

Only five of us sent tonight entering 122 birds mind you weather still c----

Same as fit women