Kyleakin Lofts

Quite correct, but some of the other figures give you an attrition rate. 20 birds lose 5 25%, but at what rate were they lost and at what racepoints? Did the convoy size have anything to help / hinder? Likewise the liberation time. These are the facts that would assist when coming to any conclusions. The dedicated thread probably gives more information and may assist in coming to conclusions.

2nd Race - Thornton, moved to Stirling 32 miles, sent 15, 15 back. Convoy 595. Lib time 11.30. 3rd Race - Perth 62 miles, sent 16, 14 back. Lost 2 late-breds. Convoy 690. Lib time 8.00. 4th Race - Arbroath 94 miles, sent 28, 26 back. Lost 1 late-bred and a 2YO. Convoy 593. Lib time 7.00. Total losses racing so far, 4 late-breds and a 2YO.

Looks very white, so perhaps some grizzle in there or gay pied. It may also just be flashback.

Well done all.

I think this is the most informative way of reporting. Giving the racepoint and losses / returns or returns / send. The only information missing is the distance. It may also be helpful to give the overall convoy amount, liberation time and if multiple liberations, which slot they were libbed on (ie 1st lib / 4). This is the information that would allow conclusions to be drawn. First lib hit and poor returns, the rest away well no hit, etc.

Didn't mean you were Derek. What I was referring to was the way statistics can manipulate a situation. It all depends on how you look at it. You can't ask who is winning a cricket match at half time, because that is a football question and is not relevant to cricket. The main thing is to enjoy our leisure time.

I had 36/46 training. Dropped 10, 78% returns. 30/36 racing. Dropped 6, 83% returns. 30/46 overall. Dropped 16, 65% returns. Sent 75 racing. Dropped 6, 92% returns. Sent 225 racing and training. Dropped 16, 93% returns. End result is since starting the season, I've dropped 16 pigeons, I have 30 left to race and it is still enjoyable.

There are lies, damn lies and statistics. :D

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Good morning all.

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Arniston - A Gibson - 01875 820599

The lads are still upbeat. They expected a hard one sometime. This is only their first year on the north with turned pigeons. They split their teams this week, so only sent 8. Next race is 12 mile up the road, so they'll be sending the other 8 in the hope that they will at least manage the next again race at just under 200 miles. They will then recoup and make decisions whether to continue or wait for YB's. They have been having good returns at fair velocities before this sticky one and are happy they didn't quit the pigeons altogether, but gave the north a shot.

Stranraer Result https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13245357_1029354000433730_1234578326462118793_n.jpg?oh=0061265a30cfa48adc7bdb6ca9556c4e&oe=57D5901E

Valley Result https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13256485_1111429208898496_5671281594864623209_n.jpg?oh=ff4a5590f91db627267f1095e8361df8&oe=57D8CE8D

Cumnock Result https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13164497_1082436501827521_2071562346385021967_n.jpg?oh=10162408e6ada70eddc6dde59568db3f&oe=57CF00E0

Mauchline Result https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13226878_1203288989716471_7224519499526759874_n.jpg?oh=489ccd72a47b2893dbd6ddc6c73a05e0&oe=57DFD275

Carrick Result https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/l/t1.0-9/13227048_10207523631662966_8066714356913220124_n.jpg?oh=35b676bda28682e9658d1c4be71598bd&oe=57D3379B

Well done all.

Well done all.