NW USA

Schaerleackens say he likes birds that perform well with a headwind and a tail wind. Not one or the other.

That is exactly why I sought out her source, she and another flyer I came across had success with Van Reets and live in similar climate and terrain as me, one in Utah and Linda in Oregon. How long ago were these birds introduced in UK?

All I know about him is he is one of several guys who got Van Reets. How long ago did this take place and does he still race?

Hello, How many flyers in your clubs? Birdage in races? Lofts on your property or on a community lot with others? The birds I purchased as latebreeds last year are off imports from a Dean Pallet, any info on him?

Thanks Les, I'm leaving work for home and should be on in an hour or so. Birds to look after and all first.

Sorry to see the power lines so close in the background............

Cheers tell DeNiro I said hello.

Just wondering if flying pigeons there is made difficult by local councils or other govt. authorities. You seem to have a chip on your shoulder about rules. I don't have any problems where I live as no one tries to impose there will on the sport.

Thats what I'm asking....do pigeon fanciers there feel especially put upon by regulatory authorities? so any of them a particular pain to you?

Honest question for you Les, are pigeons flyers harrassed and discriminated against by the different government agencies?

conspiracy theories abound.............PETA and Pam Anderson are on to you now King Les.....

Thanks Joe, things are good.

I don't doubt you were a jockey, every one I've ever known had more balls then good sense.

Hope it wasn't because of me Joe

At least you bring a sense of humor with your over active imagination. P.S. its the little guys you need to be wary of.

You may think you are top of the food chain, but the guy who kicks in your door and steals your toaster (or gives you a big hug, wink!) because he thinks laws are for everyone but him might be a sight higher on the food chain then you princess.

So whats your point? Are you saying you kill protected species? I'd rather raise a few extra and hope they don't get the best. I've already lost 2 to hawks and have been at this less then a year.

I'm thinking about it like a hawk, if I can get a meal at your house once I'm coming back again and again.

which and why?

Don't keep too many birds.

Who can give some background and current info on the success of Van Reets?

Loft fly them, call them in with a pinch of food then basket them for the training. They will come much better for you. If you feed twice a day like I do, go a little lighter on the evening meal.

A dozen shoudn't be a problem if you have a dry well ventilated loft. Lots of people win with few birds. Too many birds and wet conditions are the conditions too avoid.

Some people take themselves and their duties too seriously. A sense of humor goes a long way. If our clubhouse was this dour I doubt many would fly pigeons....good natured ribbing is not a crime.

I'd like to know who removed my comment from the "HELLO JIMMY WHITE" thread earlier today? I think an explanation of this type of censorship is due.