holmsidelofts Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 The advert should put people off but it doesnt, when im looking to bring in fresh blood it has to come from birds that are winning now, not 20 years ago, none of the lionheart blood doesnt exists now but thats what he is trying to convince people he his selling, the races he quotes are from the 80's again why would you be fooled into thinking you were getting quality birds, as others have said he hasnt raced in 30 years so all you are buying is from a long line of non racing birds, you have just as much chance of winning by collecting street pigeons from your local town. and if others peoples views who have visited his lofts are anything to go by the street pigeons are healthier. I would stay well away. spend your money at places like formula 1 lofts and get some goods birds for your money. Jas.
clocky Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 I guess it's a no then !!! ;D More like a no no no. ;D At least he was brave enough to have a go.
lightning fast Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 The advert should put people off but it doesnt, when im looking to bring in fresh blood it has to come from birds that are winning now, not 20 years ago, none of the lionheart blood doesnt exists now but thats what he is trying to convince people he his selling, the races he quotes are from the 80's again why would you be fooled into thinking you were getting quality birds, as others have said he hasnt raced in 30 years so all you are buying is from a long line of non racing birds, you have just as much chance of winning by collecting street pigeons from your local town. and if others peoples views who have visited his lofts are anything to go by the street pigeons are healthier. I would stay well away. spend your money at places like formula 1 lofts and get some goods birds for your money. Jas. Pathfinder Lofts, there the same not raced for 10 years and you get gg gran children of them. Not worth a sook
Novice Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 More like a no no no. ;D At least he was brave enough to have a go. Pigeon racing then was a bit different then from now. I think the distance covered was 1052 miles. A clubmate of his also had a Barcelona or Palamos pigeon called Conqueror. That fancier was Alan Raeside who did not seek the publicity Henry did. Personally I would not attempt to influence anyone's decision. As far as I am aware the information I have posted is factual. I think he sells as many as he breeds but none locally. I know he has also sold pigeons to Japan.
clocky Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 Pigeon racing then was a bit different then from now. I think the distance covered was 1052 miles. A clubmate of his also had a Barcelona or Palamos pigeon called Conqueror. That fancier was Alan Raeside who did not seek the publicity Henry did. Personally I would not attempt to influence anyone's decision. As far as I am aware the information I have posted is factual. I think he sells as many as he breeds but none locally. I know he has also sold pigeons to Japan. I know i was a member of the Scottish 1,000 club and was 2nd Palamos 1043 miles but just out of race time.
pigeonpete Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 do you mean Henry Mare No henry mair :-)
north wales novice- Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 do you mean Henry Mare spell check ? or Hairy Mare (evil) neigh surely not (evil) andy.
pigeonpete Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 spell check ? or Hairy Mare (evil) neigh surely not (evil) andy. thought you were into sheep not mares?? (evil)(mad_geek)
Guest stb- Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 RIGHT GUYS NAE MAIR OF THIS LOCK THE THREAD PETE PIGEON FORCE HAS GOT HIS ANSWER ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
The Navigator Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 This guy is not the first to sell off old news. There are still plenty selling that have not won a carrot and never will.
lordcornwallis Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 i was in henrys lofts 13 years ago the droppings were 18 inches high at least i kid you not they were not well cared for birds , also if anyone has seen the birds he donates to blackpool show you can see there poor looking theres better outside in the street! a real fancier wouldnt donate such but hes not a real fancier, but he does no how to turn a buck ,but in saying that he aint forcing people to buy his birds either lc
Novice Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 I know i was a member of the Scottish 1,000 club and was 2nd Palamos 1043 miles but just out of race time. Well done Clocky. I was jist a wean in short troosers and tackity bits then. Note----tackity bits were worn on the feet and not enclosed in a cup. A few years later I was loaned a pigeon which had done that trip for Bill Love of Lochwhinnoch. By then it was a Jaffa and never filled an egg. For interest how many days is race time and was Lionheart inside race time. I have met Henry Mair on 2 occasions and also for interest he did a weekly report for the BHW on the first few pigeons in Ayrshire Federation from each race. He used the pen name of Harry O.
clocky Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 Well done Clocky. I was jist a wean in short troosers and tackity bits then. Note----tackity bits were worn on the feet and not enclosed in a cup. A few years later I was loaned a pigeon which had done that trip for Bill Love of Lochwhinnoch. By then it was a Jaffa and never filled an egg. For interest how many days is race time and was Lionheart inside race time. I have met Henry Mair on 2 occasions and also for interest he did a weekly report for the BHW on the first few pigeons in Ayrshire Federation from each race. He used the pen name of Harry O. at 30 ;D ;D ;D come on ;D
Novice Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 at 30 ;D ;D ;D come on ;D Ok I admit to stretching the truth slightly
p charlton Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 at 30 ;D ;D ;D come on ;D Jimmy Cranky lol
clocky Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 Ok I admit to stretching the truth slightly ;D ;D ;D
budgie Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 ;D ;D ;D Might no be any worse than some of the birds that are being sold Clocky
Guest frank dooman Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 what age will henry be now novice?
Whats it called Cumbernauld Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 If those quick to condem make a quarter of the money with pigeons, this man has made over the years, they will be doing well
Guest frank dooman Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 If those quick to condem make a quarter of the money with pigeons, this man has made over the years, they will be doing well the man who started this thread asked a ques. and we ans it as we know it i dont call that quick to condem it was truthfull ans. and its not all about makeing money
Delboy Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 Henry Mair, scored in the 70s and still making money 40 years later :-/ Fools and their money JMO
Whats it called Cumbernauld Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 Just pointing out does not matter if they done any good or not, over the years the man has made money and loads of it. Much more than many will make selling birds on this site. I agree its not all about money Frank, but it is to some and Henry has done very well thank you very much,and good luck to him.
Whats it called Cumbernauld Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 Come to think of it so has the B H W with the revenue from his long runny advert
Guest frank dooman Posted March 18, 2010 Report Posted March 18, 2010 Just pointing out does not matter if they done any good or not, over the years the man has made money and loads of it. Much more than many will make selling birds on this site. I agree its not all about money Frank, but it is to some and Henry has done very well thank you very much,and good luck to him. yes i agree with you untill the bit good luck to him i call it scamming fanciers yes i know he doesnt force any one but still wrong ;)
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