geordie1234 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JADE Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I agree, start an Amalgamation again to cater for 300 mile races, east and west can do the same. The East had an Amalgamation over 10 years ago but it folded and we all know why. Who was forward thinking then. Thing is if the snfc were not at Maidstone most feds would be there anyway. Only thing is they would probably have gone up on Saturday (at least the east feds would have) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K J Young Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 The East had an Amalgamation over 10 years ago but it folded and we all know why. Who was forward thinking then. Thing is if the snfc were not at Maidstone most feds would be there anyway. Only thing is they would probably have gone up on Saturday (at least the east feds would have) I and Ye wid of got à howkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepigeonman Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Did the northwest federation birds get lib the day A meen birds sent from northwest fed that's racing with snfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JADE Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I and Ye wid of got à howkin Probably and they would all be moaning now but that's doo men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just back from SNFC committee emergency meeting. Maidstone birds are still at Maidstone for an expected race tomorrow, liberation as early as possible. Irrespective of when the birds get away, there will be NO first day clocks. Clocks will be struck off between 11am and 1pm on the second day, if all goes well that is Wednesday 26th June between 11am and 1pm. LIBLINE will operate as normal, but the website times will not be updated after 1600.... no staff. Update on ALL the birds: staff charged with looking after them report that they are in excellent condition. This is supported by a 3rd vet who examined them today and is very impressed with their condition, the state of baskets, and ventilation arrangements. Gold Cup is covered and, normal marking arrangements apply on Tuesday 25th June. North West Transporter ferries the convoy to Gretna, where they will be transhipped into Central Transporter. North West Fed don't allow their vehicle accross the channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 And what if they dont get up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakie Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 thank you very much mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just back from SNFC committee emergency meeting. Maidstone birds are still at Maidstone for an expected race tomorrow, liberation as early as possible. Irrespective of when the birds get away, there will be NO first day clocks. Clocks will be struck off between 11am and 1pm on the second day, if all goes well that is Wednesday 26th June between 11am and 1pm. LIBLINE will operate as normal, but the website times will not be updated after 1600.... no staff. Update on ALL the birds: staff charged with looking after them report that they are in excellent condition. This is supported by a 3rd vet who examined them today and is very impressed with their condition, the state of baskets, and ventilation arrangements. Gold Cup is covered and, normal marking arrangements apply on Tuesday 25th June. North West Transporter ferries the convoy to Gretna, where they will be transhipped into Central Transporter. North West Fed don't allow their vehicle accross the channel.Sounds good about birds welfare and arrangements, however clock checking times leave a lot to be desired for those of us who work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.massey Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks for that update! All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Because they are sh.tAye and NW is better lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 And what if they dont get up The cut-off time for liberation is 1300. If they don't get up by then, a holdover will be called and they will be moved to another race point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 What race point would it be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Burgess Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just back from SNFC committee emergency meeting. Maidstone birds are still at Maidstone for an expected race tomorrow, liberation as early as possible. Irrespective of when the birds get away, there will be NO first day clocks. Clocks will be struck off between 11am and 1pm on the second day, if all goes well that is Wednesday 26th June between 11am and 1pm. LIBLINE will operate as normal, but the website times will not be updated after 1600.... no staff. Update on ALL the birds: staff charged with looking after them report that they are in excellent condition. This is supported by a 3rd vet who examined them today and is very impressed with their condition, the state of baskets, and ventilation arrangements. Gold Cup is covered and, normal marking arrangements apply on Tuesday 25th June. North West Transporter ferries the convoy to Gretna, where they will be transhipped into Central Transporter. North West Fed don't allow their vehicle accross the channel.good to hear some positive news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullie semple Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Just back from SNFC committee emergency meeting. Maidstone birds are still at Maidstone for an expected race tomorrow, liberation as early as possible. Irrespective of when the birds get away, there will be NO first day clocks. Clocks will be struck off between 11am and 1pm on the second day, if all goes well that is Wednesday 26th June between 11am and 1pm. LIBLINE will operate as normal, but the website times will not be updated after 1600.... no staff. Update on ALL the birds: staff charged with looking after them report that they are in excellent condition. This is supported by a 3rd vet who examined them today and is very impressed with their condition, the state of baskets, and ventilation arrangements. Gold Cup is covered and, normal marking arrangements apply on Tuesday 25th June. North West Transporter ferries the convoy to Gretna, where they will be transhipped into Central Transporter. North West Fed don't allow their vehicle accross the channel.is there no times for running clocks of at night 11 and 1 is of no good to the working man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie1234 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 is there no times for running clocks of at night 11 and 1 is of no good to the working manThinking the exact same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigda Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 there will be a few, worried about how many turns there STB got and is the car battery holding its charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JADE Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 is there no times for running clocks of at night 11 and 1 is of no good to the working man I assume its because of the rule that clocks have to be handed in within 23 hours of timing first bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stb- Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I assume its because of the rule that clocks have to be handed in within 23 hours of timing first bird.i take if if you get your maidstone clock struck of you could then have it set for alencon ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 What race point would it be No decision on that tonight. Met Office pretty confident this afternoon that we will get a race tomorrow, so hopefully it won't come to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 is there no times for running clocks of at night 11 and 1 is of no good to the working man Wullie, the clocks at Uddingston have been read the following day for a few years now. Give it to someone, simples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IB Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I assume its because of the rule that clocks have to be handed in within 23 hours of timing first bird. Yes it is. Also folk would be able to get to their marking station during their lunch hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Reid Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I work back shift and because of the txt I got from the fed I changed my rest day from Tuesday to Monday I will be working tomorrow so won't know how the race is going but if I get my doo Wednesday would be good for me .If any of the guys in Blantyre are stuck for clock checking give me a call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonl6280 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 i'm down at point clear bay near clacton on sea around 80mile n/e of maidstone, , got her today around 16.30 and the weather was very cloudy with light spits of rain but has improved since, the sunset was a red sky a night is a shepherds delight, if im up early enough i update the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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