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3497 views and 119 replies later and we are still none the Wiser with the exception of Danny who should apply himself for a Post within the House Of Commons.

Lanarkshire Fed had 158 Members sending 740 birds with the National and timed around 50 within the 1st 2hrs with the race closing at around 18.00hrs.If thats a bad race at 455 mls with our Winner doing a vel:-1316 what are we looking for.

What is the Definition of a Racing Pigeon and how only 0.05 % ever become Champions.

No wonder we lose good Office Bearers with the best interests of the Club.I wonder what effect this will have on the familys and after all we are only Racing Doo,s.Whatever the outcome,we will as always make the best of it . Happy Days

Why would 2 of the Cocks go down which had previously scored prior to being paired with this Hen.

Do we fanciers know to much about Pharmaceutical Products and not enough about pigeons.It appears that when talking to various fanciers that a lot of the problems stem from pigeons that are incomers which have latent diseases (Carriers)which dont harm themselves but infect others.We had a hen some years ago who scored in 4 SNFC races ,she never left any pigeons that could finish the young bird program, was paired with 4 different Cocks and they also went down.On further investigation it was confirmed that she was a carrier.( of Canker. )

At the end of the Day what is all of the above going to prove.We had a 1st Class Race with great returns lets move on.

We offer our deepest sympathy to all Pats family at this very sad time.Rest in Peace Pat and God Bless. Andy & Margaret Eadie

Colin Gray -SNFC convoyer at Ypres confirms that they were liberated at 6.30am into a light west wind with confirmation to the Race Controller.

Len I would return the bird to the vendor as it will not breed you anything and treat the rest of your team with Trichocure .

Well done Frank it will be a Starter for many.If our team wins the next three games they will get changed to R,W,B. if Homer is elected.

We also had a 1st Class Race 8-12 on the day and 3 next morning 5.07,am5.09am and 5.57am with our 1st taking 10.26 Vel:-1243. distance 442 mls.On checking the result i can see why some are moaning. Keep up the Good work Gareth and the Committee.

Whats disturbing is there appears to be a hidden agenda which has nothing to do with the race. :(And it may just be certain partities not getting it their own way in the Lanarkshire Fed.

Lets hope that the Resolution for the Race Programme gets passed:- 1)Ware 5th June 2)Easbourne 19th June 3)Reims(GoldCup)25th June 4)Andrezel 3rd July 5)Ypres 3rd July 6)Clermont 16th July 7)Leicester 11th Sept And all Federations be allowed to duplicate in races 1,2,5,6&7.The only thing that i would like to see is Clermont on 10th July and Leicester on 4th Sept.With regards to the Constitutation & Rules Members over 75 years should have free subscription. Good luck to All and i hope you all have a successfull Season with The Greatest Club in the Land 2010

Congratulations to Joe Murphy on your Latest Article in this weeks BHW on the Late John Kirkpatrick and all the other work that you have done for so many years.You are a credit to the Sport Good luck with the on coming season. Merry Chirstmas

IB ? Think what you like it will not get any better until the true value of the racing pigeon gets back to reality,and when some dealers stop trying to con fellow fanciers with useless birds for a Kings Ransom.

Well done Young Jock thats whit i like to hear.Yer Auld Father has also got some other Doe stashed away from 2 years ago ,if yae can get that aff him you may also be able to further improve your stock.Thank God yer there. Andy Miller hen is Looking Well hope you have a decent performance Cock to go with her.

Its sad Paul but what you are saying is true.Irrespective of what we read in the advertisments,for some extraordinary reason we the fanciers still believe we are buying Gold and forget the 98% Rule . Thanks for your response.

On speaking to many fanciers in general they believe it has been taken over by Pigeon Politicians and to many people wanting to make a fast Buck.There are Thousands of pigeons shipped in which are purely bred to sell and not for the better of our sport.There is nothing wrong with the small-time/team fancier who is racing well and there is a demand for his pigeons which in turns pays for the feeding and racing bill.It comes to light when the Dealers who are not pigeon fanciers are making a good living on the back of honest working fanciers who are intelligent to realise that they only come to this country due to not having a market at home.Will it get any better with commercialisition and the prices being asked time will tell.Lets forget about the market place dictating prices and what is your thoughts on a maximum price for a racing pigeon.

Your Da got 8 this year to put in the new Dookit (Wae the money you won this year)that is supposed to be coming shortly.?????

Thanks Derek to the right hand side of the lofts there is over Half Acre open tae offers. All the best 2010.

Always a great feat and achievement when you receive these Diplomas from the Greatest Club in the Land.We got our,s this morning 9 in total down 4 in the previous year just have to try a little bit harder in 2010 Good luck to all who take up the challenge 2010. Its the only way tae Test your Progency and try and get up beside the winners in your Sect/Open.

Snowing here in the East Section of Lanarkshire for the Last Hour.

Fed up Stevie and i thought i would give it a try before next years season PRO job Kicks in .Take care driving doon fae Montrose and i will see you over the next couple of weeks.

Joseph Is right and dont forget the 98% rule and keep clear aged Stock Birds. All the Best Robert 2010.