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Think it is exactly the same here. Have been to many A.G.M's and in different walks of life, and it hase been the same every time. Will tomorrow check out the exactness of this purely for interest sake. Who's interests remain to be seen lol. But will ask our Fed president who is a stickly for rules and is on comittee of the RPRA Region.

Thanks Bakes, I have too. You don't miss much do you lol ;D ;D I have a necleus of birds now. Also with some from Dooman, Albears, Fletchlives, plus have just agree now with Tammy's for that 'Black Pair' of proven breeders too. Then that Red off Lewadebob, which certain looks the part too. I also have to visit Frank Bristow for some birds, which I have also, only trouble is I am pretty well up to full quota. I have, as I've often mentioned, have a lot of crap down the shoot these last 4 years. Have had to re - access and put the situation right. These will stay with me 1 - 2 years tops. I don't like prisoners, and further see no point in them. If one feeds and looks after the genes / blood every year 'Just Incase' or to offset losses etc. then pretty soon you lose any progress you may make by simply having too many birds. In general I liken it to a Mum and Dad parent situation. One couple have 2 kids, the other couple 11. Now all are loved and cared for to both parents best abilities. Nothing is too much trouble or expence to either ... within their' means. Which kids prospers most? Most of us can't afford to be big team players, so we have to clip and hone and devise certain traits and systems within our means to obtain and to reach our goals. Every bird is welcome to stay at my 'Hotel'. each has good feed and fresh clean water. A good clean air circulation. Plenty of chances to prove themselves under Mr Baskets' regime when fit and healthy. The only yard stick first off of course is against 'Loft mates' then Club and Fed etc. Each one decides whether it wants to stay or leave. All I ask is that they fly for me, after all I have built into them some contentment and love of Home. Hopefully a desire to be here. But they will have to earn their' perch in return, then a 'Nest Box'. is awarded those that deserve one on merit. So once I have 15 pairs of proven racers that want to be here, like and appreciate my system, I hopefully will be in the good position of not needing 'Stock birds, a not needed drain on my time, effort and wallet lol.

I was depressed last night so I called Lifeline Got a freakin' call center in Pakistan I told them I was suicidal. They got all excited and asked if I could drive a truck. A London lawyer runs a stop sign and gets pulled over by a Glasgow copper. He thinks that he is smarter than the cop because he is a lawyer from LONDON and is certain that he has a better education then any Jock cop. He decides to prove this to himself and have some fun at the Glasgow cops expense!! Glasgow cop says, ‘Licence and registration, please.' London Lawyer says, 'What for?' Glasgow cop says, 'Ye didnae come to a complete stop at the stop sign.' London Lawyer says, 'I slowed down, and no one was coming.' Glasgow cop says, 'Ye still didnae come to a complete stop. License and registration, please.' London Lawyer says, 'What's the difference?' Glasgow cop says, 'The difference is, ye huvte to come to complete stop, that's the law, License and registration, please!' London Lawyer says, 'If you can show me the legal difference between slow down and stop, I'll give you my license and registration; and you give me the ticket. If not, you let me go and don’t give me the ticket.' Glasgow cop says, 'Sounds fair. Exit your vehicle, sir.' The London Lawyer exits his vehicle. The Glasgow cop takes out his baton and starts beating the lawyer and says 'Dae ye want me to stop, or just slow doon?' Assholes..................

I feel lucky! I also have bought the Busseart hen of Rasbull to mate with this cock bird. I feel that they will make a nice matched pair. Am surprise at the price as I thought I'd have to go a lot higher for 'Rasbull' birds. So I am more obviously more than happy.

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Don't think that is strictly true. Yes most Fed meetings means anyone can go, voice an oppinion etc. but only the Delegates can vote. Then there are 'Meets' called for where everyone present can vote, Ie. our last one was for support in leveling everyone to pay £40 for a new transporter. This got through on a 2 - 1 vote. Then any thing proposed 2 weeks before the A.G.M. is and can be voiced and voted on by any and every Member there. Further it is after everyone has had their say / vote etc. and elected a new comittee or retained theold one etc. etc. These are then of course head votes. I believe I am right, and certainly 95% right.

I'd not say your wrong there Stapper. I use emulsion of course as it doesn't resound. Paint will suffercate any and every / all Viruses, Baterial, fungal etc. Indeed anything that breathes. I - personally - and vowed solemnly that this year I will Blow Torch once or twice every week when I scrape out. I am also getting shot of all my best bowls and going back to house bricks. I find the birds are more settled, youngster better suited to them, and they are easier to cleanse and maintain. So will just blow torch a couple or brick from about 7 day old youngsters. Will clean any excessive droppings each day, and replace with warm bricks (Blow torched). Hopefully the youngster will take and be more friendly and use to me.

Simple, when having an established 'Race Team' certainly not. When getting an established team, then yes for 2 - 3 seasons even. Then you will can off load or get shot of for A. you will know their capabilities, and what they have / will likely produce. B. you will already have their genes flying, so don't need the extra costs and seeing them locked up. C. if not got many left for a race team after 2 seasons, then well past get shot off time eh as they aren't breeding the goods. D. Then if you want 'Stock' as a stand by for any reason, you will have proven racers coming through every season for that. E. Then the beauty is just keeping 12 - 15 pairs even which is ample and ALL will have earnt, or will have to earn a perch, even a VNest box. F. Further you will soon have permant 'Yard Sticks' to govern your loft.

Ah well Owen101, join my club lol. A few of us have offended and been a little over the top I guess. Me more than most, and yet some still acknowledge me lol ;D ;D Especially when I've had a couple of sherberts lol.

Two old guys, one 80 and one 87, were sitting on their usual park bench one morning. The 87 year old had just finished his morning jog and wasn't even short of breath. The 80 year old was amazed at his friend's stamina and asked him what he did to have so much energy. The 87 year old said, "Well, I eat rye bread every day. It keeps your energy level high and you'll have great stamina with the ladies." So, on the way home, the 80 year old stops at the bakery. As he was looking around, the lady asked if he needed any help. He said "Do you have any rye bread?" She said, "Yes, there's a whole shelf of it. Would you like some?" He said, "I want 5 loaves." She said, "My goodness, 5 loaves...by the time you get to the 3rd loaf, it'll be hard." He replied, "I can't believe it, everybody knows about this s**t but me"

Sleep? ! :-/ :o ;D ;D ;D

This is what Dc. Karl Franks said on the Alberta Classic site............... Quote 'This sounds like one of the various lactobacilli that are present in various probiotic mixtures. The general consensus is to have as large a variety of beneficial micro-organisms in these mixtures as possible. The GIT should resemble the "United Nations General Assembly" and have every possible niche occupied in order to prevent a pathogenic micro-organism from being able to build a "home". ...end of quote

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Ther approx 25 kg roly, so no bother for you to sling over your shoulder and run away :-) Not worried about the first 50 yards, it's the next few miles.... need a 'Chain gang' to relay them to lol ;D ;D

Just one for starters Tony since you asked. They extended, the NRCC the radius from Near Sutton Coalville to take in the Whole of Norfolk. Of course this suited many more than those of us which it didn’t, hence it was passed. Thus this meant giving way over 150 miles to the boys of the East Coast.... When 85% left they rescinded. But a mite too late for now there are just 7 left in the Northants Fed that fly with the NRCC, whereas nigh everyone did. Now our Fed, and Amalgamation is planning / debating for the NRCC to transport our birds to the longer races again like they used to will better sections. So some may rejoin, whereas others may just say Bog Off and turn South Rd. This of course would mean both feet being shot into. Though one must remember the NFC tried to do exactly the same with our section, it was strongly opposed THEN. Maybe what happened to the NRCC put a block on that? Who knows?

Well now the ‘Silly Selfish Season’ is here, where many put up stupid, and nigh always selfish things to gain a march! Why don’t we start a thread here? Save them thinking too hard as they obviously do have a job thinking, and that’s for sure. Like ‘Let’s ban any clock that is Not a T3 or Et. Then ALL T3’S to become obsolete within 18 months. If a second one is needed for Nationals etc. whereby one must use a Manual, let’s all Lobby for these to be HIRED by the Concern running the race for, say just £25 a time. This will of course put money into their coffers and make - for some reason whatever – better racing. I.e. So only those able to, who can easily afford will race, those that can’t will still be putting a bit of money in to the ‘Better positioned and more affable’ pockets. We can always conn them into think that A. they don’t try hard enough, and B. then sell our culls as their birds aren’t good enough. Perhaps as a special consensus those that can’t afford £25 are allowed to enter, but only as ‘Trainers’ and some sport to see how they would have fared if only ... Why not cut down the marking stations to save money – I thing that’s a good excuse whether it does or not – and have those able to lay on transport at cost, plus a little drinkie or two! Sections of course are suitably placed for those in the right Location, but lets do away with at least 50% of them and put more money still into the more fortunate coffers. The ‘Masses’ may moan a bit and several pack up of course, then again we are used to them moan in futileness so what the heck. But you know, they would have sooner or later any way, and it won’t affect those in the ‘Positioned’ site at all as the extra money from where the old sections were will bring in more money to their elbow. I also propose that every one has to pay an extra £2 – only- for the winner – in case they haven’t pooled right the way through. So please feel free to add your’ ideas of how to skin the masses in good taste. After all it is nothing new. Especially how to squeeze the Grass roots and bit more and take a little more undeserved cash out of their pockets that they can ill afford. Also lets have a bit more openness here. Make easier for the rank and file to lick the backsides of the More affluent without losing too much face. After all we all know that those not very good have a strange fetish of praising them as if some magic will rub of onto them…. geeeshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

The Vets at Retford do. libby@retford-poultry.freeserve.co.uk £50.

Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. 'In honor of this holy season' Saint Peter said, 'You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.' The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. 'It represents a candle', he said. 'You may pass through the pearly gates' Saint Peter said. The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, 'They're bells.' Saint Peter said 'You may pass through the pearly gates'. The third man started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties. St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, ' And just what do those symbolize?' The man replied, 'These are Carols.' And So The Christmas Season Begins......

One of the most distructive little critters out. Who ever introduced them here wanted horse whipping the brain dead cretin. Cunning and evil and wanton killers. Mind would soon clear the rats out and that's for sure lol ;D ;D

How heavy are the. Manageble easily, takes two or can a youngster just sling on his back and run with it?

In the early 90's I had a double glazed front door. A proper one for the house, complete with Letter Box .... over which I painted 'Pigeon post' ;D

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Yep true gentlemen and sportsmen. No two ways about that.

Still have the pictures Chickadee on my Computer. Yes he did say he hated Flat Backs, but for couriers etc. I just feel it is a alternative and personally when asked, a way to go forward with them.

Cos nobody else will take the job. especially when players are only too apt to under perform so the manager takes the rap for their failings. Gosh many Scottish past players - Just look at the 50's 60's and early 70's - would walk to the game and fight to play. Didn't take a backward step but husslte and fought none stop every minute of the game. If they lost, the winners certainly knew they had been there. No quarter asked or given. Showed tremedous individual skills and fight! Indeed their biggest drawback if one is so bold to say, was their lack of team work. Just so many good individual players that on manyoccasions if they had gelled proper were as good as nigh any, certainly most worldwide. I believe 'Player Power' has a lot to do with their poor performances and cover excuses. JMO P.s in the Home country games one never ruled Scotland out for a second, and KNEW that they were there for the endurance win lose or draw to the end. Now, they pose, pull faces and shirk, make excuses and blame managerment. Don't think even Jose Mourino could get half a decent half out of them. Yes some are good players granted, but as the Boxers state, too many are looking for the floor.... an easy way out. JUST answer me this one question: Hands up those that were proud of their players on Saturday? Or the last few games even ..... :-/ Now hands up those that in the 50's 60's 70's etc. who were proud after EVERY game win lose or draw. who were still sing and shouting 'Bonny Scotland' all night and the next week' NOW Thousand of hands have gone up!