Racing This Weekend

[Delboy]

I think we have no chance this weekend so what do we do ? In my opinion, if their is a chance of a midweek race then EVERYONE should do it, not just the odd fed trying to make a name for themselves, EVERYONE.Have a later lib to accommodate the workers. I also think with the poor start to yb racing this year the both nationals should be looking to put their races back a week. They could alter the H.O.D to suit.Whats yer thoughts ?

[dkj]

I think we have no chance this weekend so what do we do ? In my opinion, if their is a chance of a midweek race then EVERYONE should do it, not just the odd fed trying to make a name for themselves, EVERYONE.Have a later lib to accommodate the workers. I also think with the poor start to yb racing this year the both nationals should be looking to put their races back a week. They could alter the H.O.D to suit.Whats yer thoughts ?

 

Central fed are racing on Thursday,

I would leave the y/b/n dates alone still time to get them out,

 

The problem is people are scared to push y/birds out, and keep them at short races ,

[Delboy]

Central fed are racing on Thursday,

I would leave the y/b/n dates alone still time to get them out,

 

The problem is people are scared to push y/birds out, and keep them at short races ,

 

If Central are going on Thursday then we all should follow suit. I agree, folk are terrified to push them over 60 miles nowadays.

[yeboah]

I think we have no chance this weekend so what do we do ? In my opinion, if their is a chance of a midweek race then EVERYONE should do it, not just the odd fed trying to make a name for themselves, EVERYONE.Have a later lib to accommodate the workers. I also think with the poor start to yb racing this year the both nationals should be looking to put their races back a week. They could alter the H.O.D to suit.Whats yer thoughts ?

We have got relief drivers with the necessary licence taking our birds on weekends Derek until we secure a permanent driver

So that rules out midweek for us

If me miss a week we just move on as it's only 20 / 40 jump per week

Had 2 shaps 65 miles now up to 100 then 120,140,180,220 before national

Putting national back wouldn't work for naturals their struggling already with moult the darkness youngster's will crucify them

Agree wind looks nasty this weekend will decide Friday, if not it's only 120 the next

You know Derek if their fit and healthy distance no problem it's when their not

Go down like flys

Atb mick

[grdkeith]

If the choice is between a midweek race and no race then it's a no brainer,season is short enough without missing a race

[Delboy]

Central fed are racing on Thursday,

I would leave the y/b/n dates alone still time to get them out,

 

The problem is people are scared to push y/birds out, and keep them at short races ,

 

David, what is your program this year

[lightning fast]

Nobody work anymore, if the birds are fit missing a week won’t make any difference they will jump no problem at all.

[Dooheed 5]

If the choice is between a midweek race and no race then it's a no brainer,season is short enough without missing a race

Easy to say if you dont work George !

[dkj]

David, what is your program this year

1/Stobscamp

2/otterburn

 

Races left are

 

otterburn

Applyby

ripon

Wakefield y/b/combine

Newark

Y/b/Nat

[Delboy]

Races left are

 

otterburn

Applyby

ripon

Wakefield y/b/combine

Newark

Y/b/Nat

 

good stuff

[grdkeith]

Easy to say if you dont work George !

 

Having three foster children is not what I would call not working chris!!

[geordie1234]

No need to race this weekend just postpone to next week simple....

[DJL]

I think we have no chance this weekend so what do we do ? In my opinion, if their is a chance of a midweek race then EVERYONE should do it, not just the odd fed trying to make a name for themselves, EVERYONE.Have a later lib to accommodate the workers. I also think with the poor start to yb racing this year the both nationals should be looking to put their races back a week. They could alter the H.O.D to suit.Whats yer thoughts ?

 

Who are you saying is trying to make a name for themselves? It was agreed at our federation AGM that the race controllers could bring races forward if weather conditions were more suitable. That’s what our controllers have decided in the best interests of the pigeons. Any other federation can do the same if their members agree. It won’t suit everyone and doesn’t really suit me this week due to work commitments but a race on a Thursday is better than no race at all in my opinion.

[Delboy]

Who are you saying is trying to make a name for themselves? It was agreed at our federation AGM that the race controllers could bring races forward if weather conditions were more suitable. That’s what our controllers have decided in the best interests of the pigeons. Any other federation can do the same if their members agree. It won’t suit everyone and doesn’t really suit me this week due to work commitments but a race on a Thursday is better than no race at all in my opinion.

 

expletive remove, my point is we should all be going down together on the same day expletive remove. We got up last Friday on our todd expletive remove.

[Dooheed 5]

Having three foster children is not what I would call not working chris!!

Even though Im not a parent myself George I fully understand it would be like a full time job indeed but what im referring to is not being present at my loft for birds arriving due to being at work out of town

[novo10]

No need to race this weekend just postpone to next week simple....

So we will still be racing middle of September

[Delboy]

So we will still be racing middle of September

 

Does Lanarkshire continue the race program until they've flown all the races , regardless of when it stops ?

[novo10]

Does Lanarkshire continue the race program until they've flown all the races , regardless of when it stops ?

Think so mate

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Having three foster children is not what I would call not working chris!!

 

Hear hear, I have two and another two that we adopted still in the house. Our daughter is fairly self-sufficient, but our son is most certainly not. We are kept very busy with the two foster kids, so I know where you are coming from.

[geordie1234]

So we will still be racing middle of September

 

Better than going to a race at all cost especially for ybs

[tyson]

not all feds have drivers available

[grdkeith]

Even though Im not a parent myself George I fully understand it would be like a full time job indeed but what im referring to is not being present at my loft for birds arriving due to being at work out of town

 

Understood chris,my point was a race is better than none and even a toss if possible this week for those who have not yet started would be prefferable (given that only 31 members out of 102sent to first race),

That would then give us the chance of continuing the programme (weather permitting) as normal.

Having done the job myself i know that it would be a risk and a thankless task if weather once again screws it up but worth considering

 

P.s. If we are ever really really really desperate how you at babysitting

[flying fifer]

expletive remove, my point is we should all be going down together on the same day expletive remove. We got up last Friday on our todd expletive remove.

 

If giving the controllers the flexibility to change race days, due to bad weather forecasts and putting the welfare of the birds 1st, constitutes trying to make a name for Angus & Dundee then you are grossly mistaken.

We don't need sensible decisions like that to make a name for ourselves. Check the National results

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[VAGIN]

If giving the controllers the flexibility to change race days, due to bad weather forecasts and putting the welfare of the birds 1st, constitutes trying to make a name for Angus & Dundee then you are grossly mistaken.

We don't need sensible decisions like that to make a name for ourselves. Check the National results

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Spot on, the most important thing as you said is the welfare of the birds

[Delboy]

If giving the controllers the flexibility to change race days, due to bad weather forecasts and putting the welfare of the birds 1st, constitutes trying to make a name for Angus & Dundee then you are grossly mistaken.

We don't need sensible decisions like that to make a name for ourselves. Check the National results

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I totally agree with flexibility and my wording of making a name for yourself has been taken out of context, AGAIN lol. Im saying, flexibility is definitely the key to success, BUT, we all must play the game with each other instead of pulling in different directions. The mentality of the pigeon sport is f kin appalling , oneupmanship ruling the way, with folk laughing up their sleeves at feds getting hammered as long as they are ok. Absolutely disgusting behaviour fae f kin adults imo.My original post states that if the only option to race this week is during the week, EVERYBODY SHOULD GO, not just a couple of feds.