edthekid Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 any flyers who 1st work at leasy 40 hours a week 2nd have no car / dont drive 3rd has no help with birds the reason why i ask is to see if you can win ..even with the handycap as i have above...................how many flyers are in the same boat..... cheers
schouwman71 Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 The first 2 apply to me bud,i train with a club member through the week,and also i send them were ever i can get them,keep em healthy and your half way there.
THE FIFER Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 IN MY YOUNGER DAYS KEPT RACED PIGEONS, WORKED 7 DAYS A WEEK 12 HOURS A DAY. EXCEPT SATURDAY U WORKED 5 HOURS. AND THAT WAS WEEK ABOUT NIGHT SHIFT AND DAYSHIFT,
Guest jason Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 There's a bloke in our club, he works 45 hrs per week and can't drive and to say the least , he wins now and again. He'll maybe win 3 races out of 24 (14 old bird, 10 young bird). hope this helps jason
Guest coxy Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 all three applied to me when i started off and i still won u have to make the most of the tym tht u have with the birds
paul l Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 all three applied to me but ill try to make the best of it when i get started any way im in it to enjoy a sport ive always wanted to do and if i win out its a bonuse isinit paul
Flyer Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 all of them but i work 20 miles away from home on the line of flight. picked up outside my house in a bit van with plenty of room for the birds
jimmy white Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 yes, at one time all three,,,and a about a mile to my loft,, had a bike though ;D still managed to win my share, but younger and fitter then
blackjack Posted January 27, 2007 Report Posted January 27, 2007 I am two of the above but drive i work 12hr shifts and have to train my birds in any direction . I also have 8 terriers and canaries which the wife helps me with mind we do not have a tv set . As a youngster i was all of the above .
Guest Posted January 28, 2007 Report Posted January 28, 2007 i am registered disabled/suffer from arthritis i am diabetic/have slight asthma and have bad back problems..wot i want to know do i need canker and coxying?....lol...no serious though i had these problems and no car ....but not working .....it isnt wot u do to ur birds.... its wot u do with ur birds!.if ur birds are contented half the battle is won...paul
pigeonpete Posted January 29, 2007 Report Posted January 29, 2007 i can drive, have plenty of time with the birds, not at regular times though :-/ and i still havent won yet ;D ;D maybe this year its not all about winning
swilcox Posted January 29, 2007 Report Posted January 29, 2007 2 out of 3 applies to most people i think!!! But there is always a way Ed. Stuart
edthekid Posted January 29, 2007 Author Report Posted January 29, 2007 thanks lads.....like most of you say theres always hope....lol as long as they return sat....who cares.. after all its a great hobbey
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