Big Davie

Fully understand your point of view on this and simpathise with your own situation Del but especially regards the first Nat I would like to see this dropped, or moved to a later date as I think it is having a negative effect on the gold cup race

Spot on, it should be joint convoying only, from approx 250 mls to the coast for OB,s and then for possibly a couple of YB races at around 180 and 230 mls, any competitive flying for pools or prizes can remain within the confines of each individual Federation, that way it cuts out all the crap about about positional advantage, drag etc, if guys then want sectional or open competition they can get this within their own organisation or with the SNFC / SNRPC where I would also drop the inland OB nationals and go back to the old format of 4 channel races only and let the Feds as part of a convoying ONLY Amal cater for inland racing to the coast. JMO

It is a big hall at a garden centre, only problem is that it's a big GLASS HALL

Pot calling the kettle black springs to mind Jimmy ( Chad )

But not all at the same time

I have absolutely no problem with the site rules, if a fee is required to advertise on the site then I have no issues with this but I do take exception to site members saying that it is crap to run a yb sale for Fed new transportation funds, they should look to the future when their own organisation may one day need to raise funds. !!! While I am on the subject I would just like to commend the new management committee for their drive and tenacity in delivering these for the start of the 2013 season, very well done to all.

FYI, the finances of Lanarkshire Fed were expertly managed for 40 years by the retired secretary Ian Henderson which over this period accrued a healthy bank balance, however can I remind you that last year we committed to purchasing new transportation at a cost of approx £140'000 so I don't understand your attitude that its crap to run a late bred sale to raise some additional funds, the members have and will continue to pay their way for the running costs of the Fed but I don't see the problem with raising some additional revenue towards the cost of our new transporters

Could still be done if you had another in cahoots with you, race marking with ETS or rubbers should be closely scrutinised at all times but we are all guilty of not doing so, the majority of fanciers would never dream of cheating but their will always be one who will take advantage of any slack marking procedures

Gareth Training has been exceptional both old and YB,s and a must have for the future, very well done to all involved, 49/50 yesterday and 49/49 today so another two first class tosses Davie

Stuart Got it, thanks again. Davie

Do any of the members have a phone number for the titled fancier who has one of my youngsters, when he left a message on my answer phone he did not leave his number. Any help appreciated Davie

Hey chad ( Jimmy ) thought you weren't going to make any more posts and just look in, knew you couldn't keep your stupid gub shut for long, it's you who,s been rumbled yo diddy

Hey Chad, ( Jimmy ) now that you've been rumbled in the Burnbank jungle, or could that be Stirling there's no need to go in the huff, on second thoughts maybe that's not a bad idea now that you can't hide behind a veil of anonimity and everyone knows your true identity, ( Stuckie ) Sparrow hawk cock

That's right Jimmy ( Chad ) I've been staying in watching you and your Shiite stirring on here, also been saving up as you suggested but one things for sure I know you won't be getting a penny of it ya fud ye.

Jimmy, why don't you and Peter go train spotting in Stirling !!!

Yesterday had 50 younger 1st timers away with them all home, today same lot away with 49/50 home, again training has been 1st class

18/20 by 1500 hours yesterday but nothing since so still 2 short

Tam, I will second that !!!

It's not East Kilbride, it's Strathaven, again

Bang on Stuart, fe kin mental

Gareth,forget Johnstonebridge, your only asking for trouble, in more ways than one !!! your right the training from Elvanfoot has been great so no need to move, it's training not straining we need with yb,s and my view is your better off with two at 30 mls rather than one at 60mls especially with youngsters

you really are font of knowledge Danny,

Another first class toss today, it was raining doos when they came which gives the youngsters confidence as well as keeping them fit, all home in 15 minutes

Another good toss 52/52

6300 birds, reckon like myself , weather permitting, when they change route from east to west this week , ( Otterburn to Appelby ) their could be quite a few guys waiting to send for the first time, time will tell.