doo Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 The best fanciers are not always those at the top of the sheet, allot more to pigeon racing than being at the top of the sheet, helping new fanciers,promoting the sport,enjoying your birds. The best fancier I have came across in the east section who I know from personal experience helps the sport & fanciers & new fanciers alike is Ian Chalmers of Falkland,Fife a true gent & fancier it has been my privilege to call a friend for over 10 yrs now, he and his wife Madge always have a warm welcome & a cheery word for all who visit their home in Falkland as I'm sure the webmaster will verify. The birds I had of Ian (FOC) gave me my greatest thrill in the sport topping the Ayrshire Fed 3000 birds & the west coast combine 5001 birds, I know other fanciers have had birds from Ian & have topped there feds with them too. I had the pick of Ian's loft just over a year ago when I was making a short lived comeback in the sport out of these 4 pairs I bred for my pal 6 yb's in the January 4 of these 6 birds scored prizes both North & south road one red hen winning the strong Hurlford HS two weeks running ......5 of the 6 remain. Ian Chalmers a true Dooman & friend.
jimmy white Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 many great fliers both east and west,,,, , in the east j combe, elphinstone, but many more
Guest Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 len downie errol ,the best by a mile agree
Chris Little Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 J McNeil J Proctor J King J Ellis D Dall P Virtue Walker and Wilson T McEwan Just a few to mention, there are others
walterbmasson Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 forget about who is best every fancier is only as good as the last race the most important issue is getting your own birds ready for the comming season ahead iam sure the fanciers that has been mentioned is only interested in next race or national to come a little bit of advice do the same get off your AR... and put that wee bit extra into getting your birds better you will get your just rewards every sport is the same you only get out of what is put in 8) 8) 8)
elanco Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 A.Lees (eyemouth), S.Bain ( duns ) but there is alot more that fit the bill, but these two have flown well over the last few years, but its only opinions at he end of the day.
hotrod Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 len downie errol ,the best by a mileHOW can you say that ,not that im saying len is not another great flier ,but best by a mile , jock you need to get out more , i think dementia is setting in
andy Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Over the last 40 years for consistency very few have matched Peter Virtue, and head over heels the top man in SNRPC since its formation at all race distances.
Guest Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Over the last 40 years for consistency very few have matched Peter Virtue, and head over heels the top man in SNRPC since its formation at all race distances. I would have to agree,PETER VIRTUE his record from 500miles and beyond must be the envy off every fancier in the uk. TOP FANCIER.
JOHNNY WISHBONE Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Over the last 40 years for consistency very few have matched Peter Virtue, and head over heels the top man in SNRPC since its formation at all race distances. Agree 100%
hotrod Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 peter virtue is without doubt one of the best ,in recent years flying with the snrpc his results are amazing ,when most are still waiting on a time in peters only waiting on one or two from a team of 10/12.Even before the split he had fantastic results as well winning 1st open beauvais ,then another 1st open i think with peter thorpe? a fantastic pigeon.
OLDYELLOW Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 peter virtue is without doubt one of the best ,in recent years flying with the snrpc his results are amazing ,when most are still waiting on a time in peters only waiting on one or two from a team of 10/12.Even before the split he had fantastic results as well winning 1st open beauvais ,then another 1st open i think with peter thorpe? a fantastic pigeon. Peter Thorpe , who i took up to Blackpool with kirky is a very good fancier and good friends with Peter Virtue
hotrod Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Peter Thorpe , who i took up to Blackpool with kirky is a very good fancier and good friends with Peter Virtue correct ,it was p thorpe who bred the bird thats why peter named him peter thorpe
hotrod Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 oldyellow correct me if im wrong but was peter thorpe not a buschaert?
OLDYELLOW Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 i doubt it i flew on same allotment would of been either a Van Loon or Lebra Dahene ( spelt wrong )
hotrod Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 i doubt it i flew on same allotment would of been either a Van Loon or Lebra Dahene ( spelt wrong ) not right mate definately a buschaert, i'll speak to peter virtue and ask him, im sure he told me it was a buschaert, van loons /lafeber dhenens would'nt fly 500 miles in a hard day like it was when peter thorpe excelled.
OLDYELLOW Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 im sure i have article somewhere if i still have it , and your right if over 400 mile you would need wind up there rears for VL AND LDs Kirky should know same article had Thorpes other famous bird 'Blackie'
Guest stevie-b Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 john duthie, dundee len downie,errol andy millar endingburgh
Guest Gareth Rankin Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Oldyellow I could be wrong as well but i thought Peter Thorpe was a Buschaert as well, Great pigeon and i remember one year from the Rennes Kings cup it was a east wind and peter thorpe was 3rd or 4th open flying away out on the east coast into Cockburnspath which was a fantastic performance that night.
hotrod Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 im sure i have article somewhere if i still have it , and your right if over 400 mile you would need wind up there rears for VL AND LDs Kirky should know horses for courses mate.
OLDYELLOW Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 ill ask pete next time i bump into him its usualy morrisons
hotrod Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 hotrod ur entitled ur opinion , as i am yes you are but come off it, its a bit disrespectful to other top men to say he was best by a mile,i bet len would'nt say that
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