SNFC Alencon Liberation

[SCOTLAND]

I HOPE THAT THE SNFC,GET ALL THE DETAILS FROM THE RACE CONTROLLER

FOR ALENCON AND SEE WHY THE DECISION WAS MADE TO LIBERATE!

I KNOW FOR CERTAIN THAT THE LINE OF FLIGHT ETC WOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN

AND CONTACTS MADE.MANY IS THE TIME WE THOUGHT THAT THE BIRD SHOULD NOT

HAVE BEEN UP,ONLY TO BE PROVED WRONG !!

BEFORE PEOPLE START SHOUTING OFF ABOUT THE RACE THEY SHOULD HAVE ALL

THE FACTS,NOT WHAT THEY HAVE HEARD SECOND HAND OR SEEN ON ANOTHER SITE.

WELL DONE TO THOSE THAT CLOCKED,SOME WELL FANCIED BIRDS AMONG THEM.

[Roland]

True Chad.... but can get a vast improvement so one needs to chuck a few pence in each and have another concern taking part and a interest. Maybe good also if what their' views / thoughts and recommendation are published too.

Indeed would be a far better if the onus was taken away from Convoyers etc. I believe.

[frankdooman]

Tell you what, ask any and every one if they would willing pay a £1 each season to employ a professional weather concern!

I'd bet 3 three scenario's would happen. 'Of course....' they'd harp 'with pleasure' would be the first one. Second would imply 'What a £1 a season! I'd pay that for ever race ... indeed a £5 would be well worth it and money well spent'!

Thirdly if the SNFC and ALL concerns put the fees up a couple of quid per season to cover costs, let alone a week or per bird, then the out cry and moaning would be deafening. All sorts of scenarios of what should or shouldn't be would rage on. In deed some would leave the sport using it as an excuse saying 'Getting too dear now, gone stupid, they want paying for any and every thing and - wait for it - do nothing'! Sorry but true.

Of course an independent weather body should have a say, paid or not!

Struwth we spend a fortune on birds, feed training etc. and MOAN about any and every thing if it don't suit or goes wrong.

 

 

Don't know if it's still the same rolly but they used to pay a guy every race for the state of the ark forecast so if he told the controller it was ok who,s at fault ???????

[Roland]

Don't know if it's still the same rolly but they used to pay a guy every race for the state of the ark forecast so if he told the controller it was ok who,s at fault ???????

have so much more at hand, and a reputation to think of.

Exactly Frank. The so - called weather experts Their' payment and rep needs looking after. Yes I'd wager that over the long haul, across the water sometime it will be a bit of a close call at least. BUT the onus and slagging of the convoyers and race controllers would be a lot less. Just the calling of the governing bodies that employ them lol. Personally I obviously believe that it would over a period of time make far better racing and forecasts. JMO

[geordie1234]

Just got my first pigeon from Alencon.... looks like percy has had a go of her bt glad too see the plucky 4 year old... this hen never raced as a baby yearling or two year old she raced every race to maidstone as a 3 year old last year and put by for the gold cup.... it wasn't to be bt hopefully better luck next year

[eastcoaster]

Just got my first pigeon from Alencon.... looks like percy has had a go of her bt glad too see the plucky 4 year old... this hen never raced as a baby yearling or two year old she raced every race to maidstone as a 3 year old last year and put by for the gold cup.... it wasn't to be bt hopefully better luck next year

Glad you got one ,it makes it a bit easier , so am told lol

[geordie1234]

It does believe me!!!now I'm a bit more perked up and I'll give it another go nxt year

[alec guinness]

It does believe me!!!now I'm a bit more perked up and I'll give it another go nxt year

 

 

Good man geo,great to get them turn up and always worth a second go at the gold cup.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Great news George. She's a survivor for sure. Best of luck with her next year.

[Mossgiel]

Just got my first pigeon from Alencon.... looks like percy has had a go of her bt glad too see the plucky 4 year old... this hen never raced as a baby yearling or two year old she raced every race to maidstone as a 3 year old last year and put by for the gold cup.... it wasn't to be bt hopefully better luck next year

Pleased for you, gives you something to work with for next year.

[We man]

Just got my first pigeon from Alencon.... looks like percy has had a go of her bt glad too see the plucky 4 year old... this hen never raced as a baby yearling or two year old she raced every race to maidstone as a 3 year old last year and put by for the gold cup.... it wasn't to be bt hopefully better luck next year

A big well done Geordie,a brave wee hen and there to fight another day,good stuff.

[geordie1234]

I honestly have never felt so low not getting a timer from that race I worked so hard but if it was easy we would all be sending....

[dal2]

I honestly have never felt so low not getting a timer from that race I worked so hard but if it was easy we would all be sending....

Not easy Geordie and certainly not for yer first go.Best of luck

[We man]

I honestly have never felt so low not getting a timer from that race I worked so hard but if it was easy we would all be sending....

Know the low feeling as well but sure more highs for you than lows.atb.

[VMS]

I honestly have never felt so low not getting a timer from that race I worked so hard but if it was easy we would all be sending....

Your bang on there mate not easy and very true if it was easy we would see birdages comparable to The inland races.Well done in sending in the first place

[geordie1234]

Your bang on there mate not easy and very true if it was easy we would see birdages comparable to The inland races.Well done in sending in the first place

Thanks pal

 

What a result you got yourself well done