shugf2003 Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Went to see ma old dad who's just got out of hospital he's suffering from cancer and in a bad way anyway what a delight to see our two old lofts still standing but need a bit of work. But even more of a delight when a seen some of our old trophies on display my last full season flying with him. Three longest racesThree open racesFirst bird MaidstoneFirst bird Ripon young bird open all 2000 all in the millenium. Then a seen the one from 1982 runner up combine average 1982 a was only 13 its no wonder still got the bug hope the oldman pulls through going to be tough might get him a couple of pair for his Xmas lolSorry should have said all in the Midland Fed
andy Burgess Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 best wishes to him Shug ,nice to have those memories and trophies .
shugf2003 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 best wishes to him Shug ,nice to have those memories and trophies . cheers mate going to be tough hospital already gave up hope but he's fighting on maybe a couple of birds will kick him on lol
REDROCKET Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Wish him all the best and you get him his Xmas gifts mate.
shugf2003 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 Wish him all the best and you get him his Xmas gifts mate. Cheers mate Think a would need to go to Mr McKee and get some of our old yins back lol heard hes doing ok
THE FIFER Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 best wishes to your Dad, tell him all pigeonbasics members are asking for him, he sounds like the type who are fighters so wish him all the best,
Delboy Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Hope yer da comes ok m8, been there and appreciate what your going through.atb, Del
shugf2003 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 best wishes to your Dad, tell him all pigeonbasics members are asking for him, he sounds like the type who are fighters so wish him all the best, Thanks mate he's fighting on but don't think he can carry himself much longer hope he does maybe be able to restart next young bird season. Seeing a couple of young things flying about maybe get him into gear lol
alec guinness Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Went to see ma old dad who's just got out of hospital he's suffering from cancer and in a bad way anyway what a delight to see our two old lofts still standing but need a bit of work. But even more of a delight when a seen some of our old trophies on display my last full season flying with him. Three longest racesThree open racesFirst bird MaidstoneFirst bird Ripon young bird open all 2000 all in the millenium. Then a seen the one from 1982 runner up combine average 1982 a was only 13 its no wonder still got the bug hope the oldman pulls through going to be tough might get him a couple of pair for his Xmas lolSorry should have said all in the Midland Fed some great memories for your dad and you shug!!!!!was lucky enough to have won a couple of the above trophies in the midland fed.and get him a nice couple of pairs for his xmas!!!!!!!
shugf2003 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 some great memories for your dad and you shug!!!!!was lucky enough to have won a couple of the above trophies in the midland fed.and get him a nice couple of pairs for his xmas!!!!!!! Thanks mate canny believe it we used to have so many aruguments about fresh water when he was away playing bowls and a was working or the stock cocks away to training or birds not basketed for races but we always got over it lol
shugf2003 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 Hope yer da comes ok m8, been there and appreciate what your going through.atb, Del Thanks Del think you won the Ripon Race Open and if i rememember right we were third or fourth remember talking to yourself and a lady at the clock checking and we were discussing measurments lol think a over stated mine cause a new you had won it lovely lady though lol
alec guinness Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks mate canny believe it we used to have so many aruguments about fresh water when he was away playing bowls and a was working or the stock cocks away to training or birds not basketed for races but we always got over it lol lol snap shug!!!!!!!!!!!! very same as me and ma old man!!!!!! but you would not have changed a thing. :)
shugf2003 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 lol snap shug!!!!!!!!!!!! very same as me and ma old man!!!!!! but you would not have changed a thing. :) Not the only one then us younger ones know best lol
shugf2003 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Posted October 13, 2012 Not the only one then us younger ones know best lol I Remeber the first year the national could not go across the water think they raced from Dorchester we timed in to be 91st West section only to be disquilified as ma old man had got the last two digits mixed up on the transfer lol
gulkie Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Get him a pair the noo shug an watch his eyes light up.Give him my best wishes Wullie Gilchrist Ps Ur always welcome At my place any friendO donnies is a friend o Mine.
Delboy Posted October 13, 2012 Report Posted October 13, 2012 Thanks Del think you won the Ripon Race Open and if i rememember right we were third or fourth remember talking to yourself and a lady at the clock checking and we were discussing measurments lol think a over stated mine cause a new you had won it lovely lady though lol Dont tell my wife that lol, joking m8, it probably was her.Shes too good for me, so she says lol.
shugf2003 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Posted October 14, 2012 Get him a pair the noo shug an watch his eyes light up.Give him my best wishes Wullie Gilchrist Ps Ur always welcome At my place any friendO donnies is a friend o Mine.Cheers mate thanks
shugf2003 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Posted October 19, 2012 Just to let everyone know my Dad passed away yesterdayR.I.P Dad gone but not forgotten xx
Delboy Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Just to let everyone know my Dad passed away yesterdayR.I.P Dad gone but not forgotten xx Sorry to hear this Shug, this leaves a hole in yer heart that cant ever be filled. Our sincere condolences to your family.
shugf2003 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Posted October 19, 2012 Sorry to hear this Shug, this leaves a hole in yer heart that cant ever be filled. Our sincere condolences to your family.Thanks mate RIP ... Very sadThanks mate
andy Burgess Posted October 19, 2012 Report Posted October 19, 2012 Just to let everyone know my Dad passed away yesterdayR.I.P Dad gone but not forgotten xxR.I.P. .sad news Hugh , keep your chin up pal .
shugf2003 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Posted October 19, 2012 R.I.P. .sad news Hugh , keep your chin up pal .cheers mate thanks
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