Been a great admirer of long distance pigeon men over the years,and have tried with some success over the past couple of years or so, but-this season I've been gutted, only a small team flyer, not clocking in the last 3 races, losing what I consider my best birds, trying to get a long distance team together, has left me disillusioned with the whole ethos of long distance racing. I'm not a fan of the short /middle distance racing, but what do I do now? I can't justify, time, money , and excuses to the family, (can't go here, can't go there, because of the doos) time after time!!! With nothing to show for it week in week out, not looking to be first, but at least a time in would help!!!. Think a silver/gold award winner in the next couple of years is gonna be be a rarity! Role on the first young bird race , at least I should get a time in, hopefully!!!