Barcelona

[expat1]

For any of you in England who are Racing in the Barcelona International

The Pigeons were Liberated at 9.50 this Morning, 8.50 in England

Steve

[swilcox]

Hello Steve

 

This is great news, at least Europe will be able to have its showpiece race!!!

 

Did you send??

 

Stuart

[d mac]

dont know hot it was at barcelona but here in south very hot light breeze from the south 32c at 9 30 good luck to all

[Guest shadow]

strong winds and rain in lincolnshire at the moment

[rambo]

Good Luck to all who sent to Barcelona.

[pj1001]

Best of luck to all competing, I hope you all have a good race.

 

 

 

PJ

[expat1]

Yes, we sent 12, Its our first time and the reason we moved over to Belgium for. We hope for the best

Steve

[Guest]

good luck to all and hopefully well have a brit high in the int result even if not living in britain

[d mac]

best of luck steve am i right that you steve patrick off patrick bro fame if so have you still got you old faimly of birds

[rambo]

25,820 birds liberated this morning in Barcelona, 220 uk birds good luck lads.

[expat1]

D Mac

Yes, i am one of the Brothers, and we are still racing the same Family we started 20 years ago.

Steve

[Guest Vic]

Top pigeon flyers indeed!

[d mac]

yes vic top flyers indeed.

steve i had grandson of somerset boy i bought at a sale in blackpool he sired my first 550mile timer and that was the start for me had been trying for years could get them home but always just out off race time the blood off that bird ended up right through the loft had a lot off good times ah but now here in spain no longer raceing but still phone home to see how the birds are doing

                    

            dougie mac

[expat1]

d mac

Good to here, His Brother Somerset Pride is still with us over here as is Somerset Lad the Pau Nat winner. Both have bred pigeons to score from up to 578 miles over here,

Barcelona is not so much the distance but the Obsicales they have to get through Like the Pyrennes to start with then as they get into France the Central Massive is in front of them and the last 150 kms to us the Ardennes they have to cross to the east side where we live.

Many say over here they learn a lot after flying it once and are okay for it a second time, But you have to get them the first time before they go again

They are Fit so its now down to them We Hope for tomorrow morning about 7 to 8 oclock

[Guest]

Let us know when you get them , will be interesting to see.

[d mac]

great to hear you still have them.

please keep us posted when you time in would be great

[Larry Lucas]

Steve, best of luck to you and Phillip!

 

Larry

[peterpau]

Best o' luck to all that sent.

[Guest shadow]

best of luck to all

[Guest]

Hello Rose hope you are feeling better did you send to Barcelona

[expat1]

Yes' Rose, it will be fast It was blowing a gale here today, very strong SW winds, i reckon that pigeons would do near on 1900 yds per minute if there was a normal race on But of course a bit slower from Barcelona but it will be a fast race, i will be outside before 5.oclock in the morning.

I think they let go plenty early enough, but they should know what they are doing

Good Luck tomorrow, I am as excited as a kid now, after 53 years in the sport i still get the same buzz on a long race, Win or loose, it will have been worth the hard work and preparation, just for the excitement it brings ;D

[Guest]

how far to you rose?

[Guest]

same as pau / san sebastian up here. had a cock here he flew san sebastian , niort , nantes, messac, etc was so nice to see him coming every race he went to.

[expat1]

Hi

Timed in from Barcelona at 9.37 and 10.08

Steve ;D ;D

[rambo]

well done boys. i'm sure you are as proud as punch.