Wullie i fully understand that the fanciers racing from the east Side are getting it tough also. I also understand that losses are part and parcel of pigeon racing and have been since pigeon racing began and always will be from wherever you race them from. My OPINION on the subject is made up from experience gained from 40 years of continuous pigeon racing and also from experience gained from other genuine fanciers who have the welfare of the pigeons as top priority.