JohnQuinn

It's clear the majority of fanciers want their birds in the basket for as little time as possible, so on that basis i think it wise to hold basketing until there is a good chance of a race the next day. Only the controllers can decide when they go and that is as it should be, the rest of us should support them in whatever they decide. If its a stinker of a race we should show them even More support because not one of us is more sick about it than the controllers themselves are, and ave never been one for kickin a man when he's down and i believe a bad race leaves all controllers feeling down.

Some might find my response a bit strange considering i have little or no interest in the Inland Nationals and wouldn't miss them one bit if they were thrown out, BUT!! a National club should appeal to, and cater for, everyone in the country including the sprint/mid distance fanciers. We (distance minded fanciers) have 4 channel races to send to, and no one holds a gun to our heads to enter these shorter races, however i think that there should be separate Averages to compete for within the club that would identify the best fanciers at the different distances raced at by the members. Maybe one set of averages for the 2 Inlands plus Ypres, and another set for the other 3 longer channel races plus Ypres. I think Ypres should count in both as it is on the long side of Mid distance into the central belt, but it is very much a long distance race for fanciers farther North, and it is still a Channel race for everyone regardless of distance. That way there is something for everyone to race for. JMO.

I believe Davy has the option to delay basketing a further 24hrs until Sunday if required Wullie.

Basketing for this week has been postponed 24 hours due to the adverse weather forecast.

By FAR the best idea i have come across to promote pigeon racing. I done a wee talk and liberation at my local primary school a few years back but this approach is terrific and has a greater chance of producing a fancier of the future, VERY WELL DONE GARY.

This Yb came in with my lot tonight, has a purple stock ring on so may be one that has changed hands, won't be on here long just now as i'm going out but will be back on later and will organise something with the owner then. Cheers John.

Got the text message earlier with winners on it, Well Done Watty mate, 3000+ doos in yer section, no easy feat winning against those numbers.

Can be sure wee Davy will be watching it Very closely Wullie, but too early to make a judgement yet, but unlike some others he has the option for Saturday basketing :-)

Cheeky bassa

Well done Andy, adequate superlatives fail me

Nice one Chris

Wilson & Cairns are doing 1461ypm, been an excellent race for those who entered, well done Gareth

Its a Greenfield (Hamilton) doo Chris, if your passing Bothwell services on M74 that would be an ideal lib spot.

Nothing wrong with your info sources Derek.

Good win Alex, well out in front of the rest. Really nice to see Mrs Sommerville in 2nd as well, hope she can pick up a win soon.

Lanarkshire ring is fae Blantyre Mick. Sec Willie McDermott 01698 400869 or 07983 254226.

Its an East Kilbride ring, Sec Ricky Jukes, 07890 303114.

Well done on yer win Watty and great to get the added info on the prize/pools winners

At 3,5 or 7mph canny see it affecting the convoy that much this weekend, would think they'll still do 1600ypm but canny see 1900's again. Jmo

A don't think you'd be the only one Alan, could make for a huge entry and make it well worth the winning.

A Buckled when i read that Del, cracker!!

Yes i'll be sending, how many will depend on how the race on Saturday goes. All going well i'll send some i think could win some pools and some i think need it, the Latter being the longer list!!

I sent him a text message telling him about it being on here Paul, so hopefully he'll look in,

Good to see Andrew back at the top after his recent ill health, long may it continue Ps.... Managed to take duplicate thread off Gareth,

Big well done to Jim, nearly a minute clear of the field at those velocities takes a bit of doing, Well Dons.