St Finnan Loft Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 JIM DONALDSON – PETERHEADJust mention the name Jim Donaldson to any of the long-distance enthusiasts and their ears perk up. Without a doubt, the race records and performances of this fancier are world-class at long-distance racing. Flying into the far north of Scotland, in a hard testing race, you need as the locals say “ Super Doo’sâ€. Jim’s record in National Racing is nothing short of “ World Class†. The following is a list of some of his top performances and you can judge for yourself :Champion “ Donnann†- Blue Cheq Hen, 1st SNFC Sartilly Vel - 1029y/m, 605 miles, 1,864 birds - 28 times 1st Section in the Scottish National Flying Club . All of these birds were exceptional racers – SNFC Gold Award for 5 times scoring in the National, across the channel, between 6-700 miles. No doubt Champion “ Riems Lass†was his top bird - Jim has won the Scottish National, North Section & Region average 9 times, each bird was exceptional. This is an achievement no other fancier has managed even once – Champion “ Niort Lady†, a personal favorite, liberated at 8 am...clocked at 1500 next day, flying 775 miles c.27hours – SNFC Silver Award won twice, two birds, 3 times over the channel - Joe Murphy Trophy ( for the first bird over the Firth of Forth) , flying 120 miles further than the first drop Jim has also had repeated success with his youngsters, racing in National events up to 380 miles winning sections etc – Jim’s Club and Federation results are too numerous to mention. –: Unfortunately, Jim's health has not been the best and with much reluctance, he has decided that he must give up his beloved sport. A Big Loss To Long Distance Racing In Scotland – Jim has decided to have his entire clearance sale in Northern. Ireland All birds will be offered over two sales around early/mid-March – Approx 35 lots in each sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbar Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Sad to hear that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 LEGENDARY fanciers, sad to hear they are finishing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 yes very sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cynic Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Truly is “END OF AN ERA “ Big loss to the North Section & the whole national . Phenomenal results flying huge distances to a disadvantaged position .They raised the bar up here in the north section which is not huge in numbers but big on quality. If you were in before Jim & Ann it was a good un & like myself most north guys had an obsession to beat “ The Donaldsons “ which breeds good competition. What a record in my humble opinion the best 600/700 mile fanciers the Scottish National has ever seen. Jim’s nickname has always been “Jammie†but luck has had very little to do with it. Happy retirement Jim & Ann from Peterhead & Dist Rpc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoaster Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Legends at distance racing , seen a video of Jim being interviewed when interviewer said to Jim you obviously built the loft yourself jims retorted why what's wrong with it lol , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greigthedoodrysdale Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 A loss to the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullcock Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 A sad loss to the sport, one of the best distance flyers in Scotland ever, all the best to Jim his wife and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanDavidson Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Legend of the sport I grew up admiring his pigeons for the distance covered in snfc and always there or.winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hay Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Unique pigeon fanciers that have been at the top the whole time they have been racing with a record that will never be matched. Big loss to the sport. Hope the sale goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave barrie Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 good lad jammie, always treated me well while i was driving and anne of course, very critical about the watering o the doos and always inspected the clenleines of the drinkers, milton tabs every week i said, she said oot o yir ane pooch davy, aye i said wee a dry tone, she jist laughed wee aq dry tone aswell, ats p/heed for yi, dry humour like the toon , blue, but they are and were the last o the legends up oor way, now the road is clear for the up n coming new names, i wish them both well and hope jim is recovering well, jim n anne their name will always be on the lips o pigeon lads, atbest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie7836 Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Absolute legends! Both Jim and Ann are exceptional fanciers that will be missed by peterhead club. A record from the Channel no one will ever reach nor get close to! Not only 500-775 miles but club and fed races from 60-450 miles! You can come down watch mine on a Saturday jammy and experience the other end of the sheet for a change 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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