The Lanarkshire Race

[Delboy]

I would be interested in knowing where the Tunnel takes you to in France before you can get off. Have always thought it just went straight to Paris, if so how far it is to the race point from there. Also are you allowed to take livestock on board with you. If it IS possible to transport this way and it is economically viable to do so i would support it all the way.

 

 

Im sure Gordon Geddes took the SNRPC birds through the tunnel John and saved alot of time.

[Novice]

John-I am a stranger to international travel but I think the tunnel runs from dover to Calais you then have a 4 hour 15 minute drive to Carentan.

Not sure if this will help for the future or eliminate the possibility all together.

[frank-123]

I would be interested in knowing where the Tunnel takes you to in France before you can get off. Have always thought it just went straight to Paris, if so how far it is to the race point from there. Also are you allowed to take livestock on board with you. If it IS possible to transport this way and it is economically viable to do so i would support it all the way.

 

Think the eurostar stop's at lille

[ALF]

Im sure Gordon Geddes took the SNRPC birds through the tunnel John and saved alot of time.

 

YEP MATTHEW BOYLE DROVE THE SNRPC DOOS TO REIMS THE OTHER DAY AND THEY WENT THROUGH THE TUNNEL WE NEED TO BE LOOKING INTO THIS WE ARE LAST AT EVERYTHING SO WE ARE...

[alec guinness]

YEP MATTHEW BOYLE DROVE THE SNRPC DOOS TO REIMS THE OTHER DAY AND THEY WENT THROUGH THE TUNNEL WE NEED TO BE LOOKING INTO THIS WE ARE LAST AT EVERYTHING SO WE ARE...

 

now now alf no national kicking,put it in your notes for the agm. ;)

[frank-123]

John-I am a stranger to international travel but I think the tunnel runs from dover to Calais you then have a 4 hour 15 minute drive to Carentan.

Not sure if this will help for the future or eliminate the possibility all together.

 

6 hour ferry ride from Portsmouth then an hour to Carentan when they get off the boat.

[ALF]

now now alf no national kicking,put it in your notes for the agm. ;)

 

IT'S OUR FED I AM ON ABOUT JOHN BUT THE SNFC SHOULD BE LOOKING INTO THIS ASWELL

[alec guinness]

IT'S OUR FED I AM ON ABOUT JOHN BUT THE SNFC SHOULD BE LOOKING INTO THIS ASWELL

 

good point alf. i better get off the glayva

[Delboy]

good point alf. i better get off the glayva

 

Me and Alf will come over and show ye how to drink.Im still *expletive removed* rough fae Friday, lol.My blood is still pure bacardi.

[alec guinness]

Me and Alf will come over and show ye how to drink.Im still *expletive removed* rough fae Friday, lol.My blood is still pure bacardi.

 

no thanks del i am in the newco league for the drinking. :lol:

[ALF]

Me and Alf will come over and show ye how to drink.Im still *expletive removed* rough fae Friday, lol.My blood is still pure bacardi.

 

 

YOUR ROUGH?? expletive remove I WAS FOUND LYING ON THE GRASS IN FRONT OF THE LOFT STEAMING BY GEORDIE LIGHTBODY AT 11PM BUT HEY WHAT A NIGHT I HAD :emoticon-0123-party: :emoticon-0123-party:

[Delboy]

no thanks del i am in the newco league for the drinking. :lol:

 

Ive witnessed you sink a few jars at the SNFC night oot, im sure you could be a seasoned alky if you put your mind to it

[Delboy]

YOUR ROUGH?? expletive remove I WAS FOUND LYING ON THE GRASS IN FRONT OF THE LOFT STEAMING BY GEORDIE LIGHTBODY AT 11PM BUT HEY WHAT A NIGHT I HAD :emoticon-0123-party: :emoticon-0123-party:

 

I sank a litre of bacardi and then cracked another open and then me and the lad sank most of that.Poisoned my system expletive remove lol Never drank as much in my life, was still staggering aboot the back the following afternoon lol

[VMS]

YEP MATTHEW BOYLE DROVE THE SNRPC DOOS TO REIMS THE OTHER DAY AND THEY WENT THROUGH THE TUNNEL WE NEED TO BE LOOKING INTO THIS WE ARE LAST AT EVERYTHING SO WE ARE...

Spot on Allan the SNRPC have been using the tunnel for a good few years knocking a day of Basketing in the process.

[airdrie2]

is it too late to change which way we go ?

[blue pied]

Im sure Gordon Geddes took the SNRPC birds through the tunnel John and saved alot of time.

i went with him last year and we used the tunnel, great way of traveling

[Novice]

While on the subject of this race I was wondering what type of feed the birds are given while in the basket.

A high energy mix to supply the fuel for the return journey or a standard "best all round mix" as most federations use.

[ALF]

WHEN THEY WENT TO SALISBURY THEY WERE GIVEN BEATTIES 4 SEASONS MIX I WASNAE BEST PLEASED WHEN I SEEN IT AS I WOULDNAE FEED IT WHILE RACING AT THIS STAGE OF THE SEASON...

[Guest TAMMY_1]

Its god to know someone has listened at the AGM.

 

To clarify things, the Marking was brought forward because of the Ferry times.

At the port where the birds will sail from there are only 2 sailing times, midnight and 6am. With Thursday marking it meant the transporter would be catching the Friday midnight ferry crossing, there would be no time to get the birds to Carentan, rest them for the allotted time and get an Early liberation.

So it will be Wednesday Marking and a Saturday race with the transporter on site Friday afternoon and the birds rested over night 'til the Saturday morning. EAP.

#that was the exact same reason our birds were marked last wednesday for a race on saturday but unfortunately they were held over till yesterday

[Novice]

WHEN THEY WENT TO SALISBURY THEY WERE GIVEN BEATTIES 4 SEASONS MIX I WASNAE BEST PLEASED WHEN I SEEN IT AS I WOULDNAE FEED IT WHILE RACING AT THIS STAGE OF THE SEASON...

 

The feed the birds are given before liberation is so very important especially when they are in the basket for several days.

Who the .*expletive removed* is Beattie?

I think all organisations should decide what feed they will be using during transportation at the AGM.

Often the good work done by a progressive fancier can be undone in the basket.

We have a great deal to learn from the continentals on this front.

This post is not a criticism of anyone.

[Delboy]

The feed the birds are given before liberation is so very important especially when they are in the basket for several days.

Who the .*expletive removed* is Beattie?

I think all organisations should decide what feed they will be using during transportation at the AGM.

Often the good work done by a progressive fancier can be undone in the basket.

We have a great deal to learn from the continentals on this front.

This post is not a criticism of anyone.

 

Good post here.I believe on the continent they feed maize only for high carbs when on the transporters.I wouldnt disagree with this method as well as putting an electrolite through the watering system.If you only use maize then it makes it equally fair for every bird in the convoy.I remember disgussing this at a SNFC meeting and it was unanimous that we do it, but I dont think it was ever done.

[Novice]

Good post here.I believe on the continent they feed maize only for high carbs when on the transporters.I wouldnt disagree with this method as well as putting an electrolite through the watering system.If you only use maize then it makes it equally fair for every bird in the convoy.I remember disgussing this at a SNFC meeting and it was unanimous that we do it, but I dont think it was ever done.

 

Absolutely we need to think progressively. Protein rich feeds on the transporter are outdated.

Let's give the birds the best possible chance of returning home.