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I will have a copy of the paper petition at the Pigeonbasics Blackpool stand (No. 23 in the Arena) for anyone to sign who hasn't already.

Here's what the badge will look like (obviously with the name at the top ). I am going to this lock this thread Thursday evening at 9pm so that I can finish making the badges for going to Blackpool on the Friday morning. So if you want a badge please post up before then

These are for badges for Pigeonbasics members going to Blackpool, so that we can identify each other and meet up. They are collectable from the Pigeonbasics stand, stand 23 in the arena and are available for a donation to the Pigeonbasics Fund.

I will post up a sample of the badge later on tonight

I've been through the topics regarding Blackpool Badges and have complied the following list: Webmaster gangster gangster Junior ALF chichichi's oldman chichichi DOVEScot chickadee JUMBO Ian McKay TAMMY_1 the fifer the wee fifer wullie semple wayne77 bart vallance lofts Davey B Dark Helmet Dark Chequer pigeon pete57 PIGEON_MAN Pompey Mick sapper756 jimmy white gladdo chrissy pigeonpete Rose speckledhen If your not on the list please just post a reply to this topic that you would like a badge and I'll do the rest You can pick up the badges from the Pigeonbasics stand, number 23, in the arena. See you at the weekend

Please inform your club member of the Pigeonbasics Fund http://www.pigeonbasics.com/fund/ better still print off an application form and let them have a look

Yep

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We will be manning a stand at Blackpool this coming weekend (19th & 20th Jan). We'd like it to be the place to meet-up with other forum members. You'll also find more information on all parts of the website, and what we've got planned for the future. Kenny Bald will also be there and will have all the information you need on the One Loft Race. We will also be selling a limited number of the books which are available through the Pigeonbasics Shop. I'll be posting up about the members badges for Blackpool, separately, slightly nearer the time. You'll find us; stand 23 - in the Arena (see attached map).

I will be posting up details soon ;D

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Merry Christmas ;D

Merry Christmas

When registering on this site you have the registration agreement, and the code of conduct. --- Just to let all know. I think we all need a little time to reflect this subject matter on this topic, therefore I'm locking it for a bit.

The stand is going to be big enough not to miss this year but if anyone wants to send a SAE you are more than welcome

Yep, I meant at the stand, but didnt say, my fault :-/

Carrying on from last year, and the superb badges that Wiley made; we will make badges for anyone who wants one again for Blackpool 2008. Please post a reply here if you'd like one made up. They'll be available to collect from the Pigeonbasics stand (location to be confirmed). To make it really worth while (cost, time, etc) we'd really appreciate a small donation to the Pigeonbasics Fund (click for more info) for each badge. Even £1 each will add up, and help us help fanciers in need

We'll take a fresh list of names (new topic).

Havent had a copy of Norton myself to check out, but I've heard nothing but bad things about it. Personally I have AVG antivirus and ZoneAlarm firewall which do the trick nicely and are free to download - just go to Google and search for 'AVG Free' or 'ZoneAlarm Free'. Also remember to keep your pc up-to-date with the Windows Updates http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/