swilcox

On offer a matched pair of silver shadow van loons from the strain creator Aad Van Berkel. Both from 2009 Grizzle cock Son of 424 he won 13th Niergnies 23,017birds and he is g-sire to 1st and 17th Open MNFC Lessay 2009. Direct from Jolly Jumper, sire of 10 x 1st plus 4 x 1st Combine, when paired to the Superkweekster, a dtr of Silverman. Dam De 43 Down from Blue Champ 1st Ace pigeon Rotterdam 1997 and a sister of Jolly Jumper. Blue Hen Sire is a son of De Morlincort 33rd from 17,139b when paired to a dtr of Silver Bullit. Dam a dtr of the 440, Ace son of Silver Bullit when paired to superkweekster dam of 10 x 1st and 4 x 1st Combine. A lovely pair and well matched, price £250.

The super Paasborst, anyone who knows these lines will know this pigeon is priced at real value.

This Jan Aarden hen is a grand-daughter of the unbelievable Champion Paasborst who won 1st Nat Lourdes in 2005 and then stunded Holland when it won 1st Nat Dax 2006 for Ko Van Dommelen, it also won 33rd Nat Pau 208th Nat Perpignan 219th Nat Le Mans. Bred by K C Laan Sire 100% Bruggeman, son of Marco and a g-son of Wegvlieger when paired to a g-dtr of Orhan and Myra. Dam Dtr Paasborst when paired to a sister of 2nd Nat Bergerac. This hen flew in the Dutch Open 2009 and flew the last race some 260miles. For sale at £100.

My favourite picture, im the one with the head band

Me and trudy and me on the rugger field

Hi Whiteknight there is no doudt that the Silver Shadows are one of the most prolific lines on the planet!!! Aad really did create something special with that original pairing Rominger x the old grizzle hen.

Thats a hard question and one i will have to come back to you on. Stu

There will be 60 at Blackpool including 20 direct bred by Leo Heremens, all the top lones Den Olympiade 03, Den Euro, De Caprio etc plus 2 very special birds from the Number 1 pair that bred De Jan. Its of Friday 6pm in the sheraton.

Thanks to everyone who bid on the pigeons i donated im very pleased that we raised over £300 for the site, if possible i would like this money to be used to help promote, maintain and improve the site for its users even though i will leave all that up to the mods. Again Thank you Stuart Wilcox

Most grizzles on the continent are Tournier based whch mostly is a dark/cheq/grizzle distance family.

Super Ben is the worlds most expensive pigeon!!!

I went there last year, he has fantastic pigeons and when i have room i will try some. Stuart Wilcox

dwh, yes there is and the only way to stop them is to walk on bye.

You guys target selling as the problem in pigeon racing but this in its self highlights the real problems that are not being address!!!! We have week leadership, too many races, not enough senders, closed clubs with small boundries, poor pr, a lack of coordinated championship, a dislike to change!!! Thats some of the real problems. I just went upstairs and found a BHW from 1971, its got pages and pages of adverts selling pigeons, Selling has got nowt to do with the real problems in the sport they are just an easier target. Stuart

Mick Its true that the internet is used to sell pigeons without having to place them in some hand. My first few purchases from the internet more very disappointing and now i dont buy unless i handle it or its from someone i trust. In terms of tax, i pay it on every penny i make as an auctioneer, as you say thats trading, same as if i sell a pigeon behalf of someone in a private or open treaty, however as a pigeon fancier if i sell a few of my own birds (i rarely do) then i am funding my hobby. Stuart

Hi Showman After seeing your post it made me think that we all forget the realities of life some times and how it can go either way. Hope you have a good christmas and i hope sincerely that you fortunes change for the better in 2010. All the very best Stuart

Firstly this is a great way of Pigeon Fanciers helping Pigeon Fanciers, something that is all too rare nowadays!!!! The second thing is trust and i think Ian is a top guy and a step in the right direction for the forum and trust in him we must have!!!!! I believe an annual summery showing total in, total out and balance left should be adequate for all members as actual totals donated to an individual can cause possible conflict. Its inevitable that the fund will recieve some very honest and justified claims, it can also work the other way so these things have to i assume be handled carefully.

If every fancier stopped buying from Non-fanciers (and there are plenty) i believe the sport would be a better place all round!!!! I sell a few birds as i needed new lofts and pigeons when i re-started and now that they are built hopefully i have some extra to send to the bigger races, with more pools and buy better pigeons. Since 2004 everypenny ive earned from pigeons have gone back into the sport in one way or another. I really believe pigeon racing is a great sport, ive played rugby, travelled the world and have a good career however i wouldnt be who i am if it wasnt for pigeon racing and the great men ive met along the way. What we need to do is talk the sport up not down, it has alot to offer. Stuart

Jesus that makes me feel cold just looking at it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o

Win the National Flying Club.

Yes i do. I use his canker treatment, ori-injection and a product called roodroppels for when the return from a race. Stuart

Hans is our appointed Vet at the stud and dutch open, he is excellent in my opinion.

I don think he has raced for 10-15 years!!! They are very inbred to the Dolle!! Which was a good pigeon but he was born nearly 53 years ago!!!

All pigeons can be delivered to Blackpool but i need paymant before hand. Stuart Lot 2 sold via pm Lots 1 and 3 sold to rockser LOt 6 Option to Homer 49, she is £75 (Let me know mate) Lot 8 Sold Via PM Lot 5 and 9 sold to anto. Lots 4, Lots 7 and 10 still available. Stuart

Ok mate, i understand you have spoken to Brian. Stuart