Roundo Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 After 30 years in pigeon racing I’ve decided to take a break to spend more time with my family and fulfil other interests.As we all know, pigeon racing is a very demanding sport, if you want to succeed, and this can have a knock on effect with family life and other commitments.I have decided to retain some older stock birds (old favourites) just in case I miss the racing too much, and also it gives me the option to enter birds into one loft races.The race team will probably be flown out next season by my Dad, then we’ll take it from there. Over the years I’ve made some really good friends through PB (too many to mention) which I’ll certainly keep in touch with. At the end of the day it was a relatively easy decision to make............family time comes first!!!! Alb,Colin.
bigjamie Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 colin i wish you atb mate at least your thinking of your family your be back one day colin you love this sport to much atb to you and your family mate
JOHNSEE Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 After 30 years in pigeon racing I’ve decided to take a break to spend more time with my family and fulfil other interests.As we all know, pigeon racing is a very demanding sport, if you want to succeed, and this can have a knock on effect with family life and other commitments.I have decided to retain some older stock birds (old favourites) just in case I miss the racing too much, and also it gives me the option to enter birds into one loft races.The race team will probably be flown out next season by my Dad, then we’ll take it from there. Over the years I’ve made some really good friends through PB (too many to mention) which I’ll certainly keep in touch with. At the end of the day it was a relatively easy decision to make............family time comes first!!!! Alb,Colin. It is sad to see another fancier leave the sport,I have only returned this year after 20 years and must say that my wife and I along with our grandchildren have had some super holidays together,something I never done before,but as you say Colin .....family time comes first,good luck and hope the urge to return is kept strong......good luck....JBC/..
sapper756 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 After 30 years in pigeon racing I’ve decided to take a break to spend more time with my family and fulfil other interests.As we all know, pigeon racing is a very demanding sport, if you want to succeed, and this can have a knock on effect with family life and other commitments.I have decided to retain some older stock birds (old favourites) just in case I miss the racing too much, and also it gives me the option to enter birds into one loft races.The race team will probably be flown out next season by my Dad, then we’ll take it from there. Over the years I’ve made some really good friends through PB (too many to mention) which I’ll certainly keep in touch with. At the end of the day it was a relatively easy decision to make............family time comes first!!!! Alb,Colin. I know exactly where you are coming from Colin, as I myself made the decision to leave the sport only last month. I hope you enjoy your time with the family m8.Brian Herd
wee ecky Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 Sorry to read that you`re taking a step back from the sport. I`m sure you`ll keep a close eye on what`s going on. It`s not easy when you`ve a young family to consider, but I`m sure you`ll be back sooner rather than later. Enjoy you`re free time.
dumyat Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 All the best colin,i'm sure you'll be back after spending some quality time with the family and pursue their interests.
yeboah Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 Good luck with the future Colin enjoy Life Atb Mick
WulDon Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 all the best mate, similar situation with myself...
Blue Chequer Pied Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 All the best for the future Colin.
Jumbo Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 All the best Colin , I know you Trudy and the boys have things in the pipeline , wishing you the best of luck And as I told you I'm always at the end of the phone for a chat See at the end of the month when I'm down your way . Cheers. Jim
scott mca Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 All the best Colin i did the same a year past mate but missed the pigeons too much starting back again having got rid of everything hope your back soon mate.
scottym7 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 Colin i wish you Trudy and the boys all the very best and if Trudy drags you to her home town on a race day you know if i am still racing where you would be most welcome.
buster151 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 wishing all the best for the future
paddymac Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 Wishing you all the very best Colin and may you have many enjoyable years spending time doing Family things together.
Roundo Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Posted November 13, 2013 Thanks guys for all your comments......they're much appreciated.You never know I might enjoy the free time to do other things so much that I might not return to racing.......things change, people change.I've came to the conclusion, there's more to life than pigeons. Cheers,Colin.
Ian McKay Posted November 13, 2013 Report Posted November 13, 2013 Sorry to hear this sad news Colin hope you and your family find peace and tranquillity in your next move All the best Ian
geordie1234 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Posted November 14, 2013 I feel there is going to be more and more going this way
bigjamie Posted November 14, 2013 Report Posted November 14, 2013 GEORGE I GAVE THEM UP FOR A FEW YEAR BECAUSE WHEN YOU HAVE A YOUNG FAMILY ITS HARD MINE ARE ALL UP NOW SO I CAN GET PEACE TO BE AROUND THE BIRDS WHEN YOU HAVE SMALL KIDS YOU HAVE TO SPEND YOUR SPARE TIME WITH THEM IF YOU DONT THE MRS AND THE KIDS DONT LIKE IT MATE
geordie1234 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Posted November 14, 2013 GEORGE I GAVE THEM UP FOR A FEW YEAR BECAUSE WHEN YOU HAVE A YOUNG FAMILY ITS HARD MINE ARE ALL UP NOW SO I CAN GET PEACE TO BE AROUND THE BIRDS WHEN YOU HAVE SMALL KIDS YOU HAVE TO SPEND YOUR SPARE TIME WITH THEM IF YOU DONT THE MRS AND THE KIDS DONT LIKE IT MATE Too right get it in the neck a lot if her in doors part of the reason why I'm moving back to the house aswell
Guest TAMMY_1 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Posted November 14, 2013 Too right get it in the neck a lot if her in doors part of the reason why I'm moving back to the house aswell you mean she had already kicked you out
frank-123 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Posted November 14, 2013 Too right get it in the neck a lot if her in doors part of the reason why I'm moving back to the house aswell What club you joining?
frank-123 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Posted November 14, 2013 he is in a club cambuslang Yes know that but Cambuslang has a boundary are the allowing George to remain when he moves his loft ??
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