Tony C

http://www.reinhold-necker.de/seite11a.html

Go the whole hog, join a club and have a clock set, you’ll get twice the buzz.

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/HOME/ http://www.westwind.ch/?para=*&area=United+Kingd.&txt=Search http://www.meteox.com/h.aspx?r=&jaar=-3&soort=loop1uur http://www.weatherpigeon.co.uk/1151.html http://www.greatweather.co.uk/

95% of pigeons seen by folk are the streeters, mention pigeons and they immediately think of what they're accustomed to. I feel the only way to separate our racers from those seen by the public is to give pigeon racing a whole new name, instead of us referring to what we race as pigeons call them doves, paloma’s duivens something along these lines. You’ll not change the publics perception of pigeons, be much easier to change their perception of our racers.

With our defence it doesn't matter who takes over the reins, silk purse out of a pig's ear and all that. Money is whats needed.

ah but the 2nd mouse gets the cheese ;D

Re-pairing the w/hood team back up then of to wash and disinfect the fed transporter.

Sod basketing that up ;D

Mine sits next to me http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7837920.stm

Andy Worhol said ''everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." whether we can race a pigeon or not .............well thats another matter ;D

Part of this great game for me is picking out a yearling that you think has a little something about it, a fancy. This years fancy is a medium size blue cock (779), he's the type that gives you the eyes lol watching me watching him. Will he live up to expectations or have I gone and put the dreaded kiss of death on him, time will tell

Dick Darstadly & Mutley

Weather forecast for Essex the following week not much better http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp?zipcode=Essex Looks like I'll be missing the first race on the 10th.

Factor 10 ;D

Daffs been out for around 5 days now, Bluebells about 5 inches up & my Magnolia tree is nearly ready to flower.

15C here today, midges were out, sparrows were squabling and see the first bumble bee of the year.

What annoyed me most was the poetic way they tried to put it over.

Mine are southern softies ;D

Think we race lightweights compared to years gone by. In our search for speed the pigeons constitution has suffered.

I look to get mine going around the 14-15C mark but even then if there's any east in the wind they'll stop at home.

Two of the biggest threats to pigeons nowadays are paratyphoid and streptococci so I always have Baytril and Amoxicillin to hand. Have also treatments against worms, cocci & canker if needed. Have three addatives which are Impact, Gemthepax & cider vinegar Disinfectants used are Jeyes & Virkon-S

http://www.raileasy.co.uk/go/terms-and-conditions/national-conditions-of-carriage/appendix Animals 11. You may take dogs and small animals with you into the passenger accommodation of trains. Animals, with the exception of blind or deaf persons’ assistance dogs at the discretion of the steward, may not be taken into buffet or restaurant cars. Animals are not generally allowed in sleeper compartments, however dogs may be conveyed in sleeper cabins with the permission of the Train Company. You should apply for such permission at least 48 hours before you travel. 12. Except for dogs, animals must be conveyed in a fully enclosed basket or pet carrier designed for this purpose with dimensions not exceeding 85 x 60 x 60 cm. Baskets and pet carriers must be large enough to allow the animal to stand and lie down in comfort. Animals which are too large for a basket or pet carrier with dimensions 85 x 60 x 60 cm may not be conveyed by train. 13. Two animals may accompany you on trains free of charge. 14. A fee not exceeding half the adult fare for your journey is charged for each additional animal in excess of a passenger’s free allowance. 15. An animal may be conveyed in a train’s luggage van, if one is available. A dog should be muzzled and its lead securely fastened as directed by Train Company staff. Baskets and pet carriers must be secure. Dogs and any baskets or pet carriers must be clearly labelled with your name, address and destination station. Staff will not hand over animals until you have proved ownership. 16. Dogs must be kept on a lead throughout your journey; other animals must not be taken out of their baskets or pet carriers. If your dog or other animal causes a nuisance or inconvenience to other passengers you may be asked to remove it from a train or railway premises by the Train Company or Rail Service Company staff.

As far as I know there's no laws or by-laws against it.

The elastic band is still floppy, wont be long till I start to tighten it ;D

Perhaps someone that has raced this system would be better to advise than myself. Cutting & pulling....... the last 2 flights have to be cut around 4 inches below the tip of flights 9 &10 some 10-14 days before you pull these flights out. This has to be done sometime before the commence of racing in enough time to allow them to grow back. Sorry its all a bit sketchy but when I heard you had to pull flights out I didn't look into it any further.