Guest bigda Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 niether am i a coffin dodger at only 45 and only into distance racing , bigda says hes only into sprint racing , because he couldnt compete at the distance as its a different ball game (a wee bit harder) tell me this then hotrod why has distance racing never improved i.e. it has never improved in its velocity,you now fly less distance than it once did, so there for no improvement have you made in all those years waisted time back in the seventies birds where home in 10-11 hours no improvement now and yes you are at the age of coffin dodging even as if you cant see it your self ;D
Delboy Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Posted April 12, 2009 The fact of the matter is, everybody comes into the pigeon game very aware of the ultimate in pigeondom.That is distance racing, getting a good timer from a great distance. A race that tests the homing ability to the full, a race that tests the heart of a bird and the will to get home. It brings a tear to your eye when you think of such achievements put up by these small bundles of feathers.Joe 61 and Timberra your son can say what you want , but I know that if you were offered such a pair of birds then you would be ordering a new loft for your distance doos.
hotrod Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 tell me this then hotrod why has distance racing never improved i.e. it has never improved in its velocity,you now fly less distance than it once did, so there for no improvement have you made in all those years waisted time back in the seventies birds where home in 10-11 hours no improvement now and yes you are at the age of coffin dodging even as if you cant see it your self ;D how have we not improved ?and as for less distance how do come up with that ? i used to fly 554 miles from the gold cup race now with the snrpc gold medal race i fly 590 miles dahhhhh! if birds were home in 10 /11 hours it was from averanches just about 500 miles to central scotland and with the wind up there ar /se now we have all the raptor 's to deal with mobile phone mast's no one can compare the 70's and now its all changed.
pjc Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 Everybody i know of dreams about winning a national etc who do you know who dream about winning a sprint? Why are nationals flown from the distance and not 100m? Anybody can win/get birds home from 100m but how many get them from 500m +?
Delboy Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Posted April 12, 2009 If you were an out and out sprint racer and you were offered a pair of pigeons that bred an National Diploma winner ( at the distance ) guaranteed in every nest, would you want them ? I think I know the answer but to settle an argument please put up your views.
alec guinness Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 If you were an out and out sprint racer and you were offered a pair of pigeons that bred an National Diploma winner ( at the distance ) guaranteed in every nest, would you want them ? I think I know the answer but to settle an argument please put up your views. strange question del,i have always been of the opinion that 99% of fanciers would love to have distance birds but these are so thin on the ground ,so even if being an out and out sprint racer you would be very foolish to turn down this very special pair that lay the golden eggs.!!!!!!!!!! ;)
joe61 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 delboy that is your opinion and opinions will very hope youhave agood season mate and keep feeding them the cake oh happy days
hotrod Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 just about any one in there right mind would love to have a pair like these derick even for one season , i would be happy with one diploma winner from 10 .
Delboy Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Posted April 12, 2009 strange question del,i have always been of the opinion that 99% of fanciers would love to have distance birds but these are so thin on the ground ,so even if being an out and out sprint racer you would be very foolish to turn down this very special pair that lay the golden eggs.!!!!!!!!!! ;) Exactly my thoughts Alec,
Guest bigda Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 would you want a derby winner, or a grand national winner :-/ i know what i would want ;D
joe61 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 you need to have a passion for distance racing and i dont have it like most of you guys in scotland but thats just me and for me to have a pair of birds like that would be a waste oh happy days
alec guinness Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 Exactly my thoughts Alec, del, i had this pair once,the alarm went off and i had to go to work!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D
Guest bigda Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 how have we not improved ?and as for less distance how do come up with that ? i used to fly 554 miles from the gold cup race now with the snrpc gold medal race i fly 590 miles dahhhhh! if birds were home in 10 /11 hours it was from averanches just about 500 miles to central scotland and with the wind up there ar /se now we have all the raptor 's to deal with mobile phone mast's no one can compare the 70's and now its all changed. never here you squawk about the 1,000 mile races hot rod you still havent improved the birds in all this time they take longer now two days seems to be acceptable or three your only playing at distance racing man :-/
Guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 would you want a derby winner, or a grand national winner :-/ i know what i would want ;D Grand National Winner every time.Sprint race is easier because you don't lose that many birds from 100/180 miles.Long distance 500 miles and beyond the loses are horrendous,very few are actually capable of such a feat.And the pigeons that manage to achieve this are unquestionably the cream.
Delboy Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Posted April 12, 2009 now, if you said sprint pigeons breeding the goods i would be very interested, distance racing that's only for coffin dodgers mate ;D right Danny, do you want these birds or not, think before ye answer
Guest bigda Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 naw keep them yer self, as your no flying with the kids any more big george has you in his pocket ;D ;D
Delboy Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Posted April 12, 2009 naw keep them yer self, as your no flying with the kids any more big george has you in his pocket ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D there here if ye want them
cowly7 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 right Danny, do you want these birds or not, think before ye answer Del if you don't want them i'l take them, and im not a coffin dodger. ;D ;D
Guest bigda Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 i have seen them the horrible red checkers and jan arden work shy type ;D best time eating time
gooner Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 its me birthday friday so you can give tom me ;D ;D ;D
jimmy_bulger Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 hi del just a question on distances into scotland from fouges,cholet,messac what would be the mileage.
Delboy Posted April 12, 2009 Author Report Posted April 12, 2009 hi del just a question on distances into scotland from fouges,cholet,messac what would be the mileage. Scored Messac m8, thats the only one Ive flown with SNFC. It was 570 miles, Cholet 628 miles and Fougeres 538 miles to me in Glasgow
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