Roland

Hotrod, you would be able to compete. a good yearling, will same as a 2 yo or over fly just as well, if not better. Would I send a yearling 600 miles - or in your case nearly, 500 odd. Yes! If coming well and was reaching it's peak condition, wouldn't give it a second thought personally. Indeed next season hopefully will have some that may well just be the goods in this respect. But they are your pigeons, you look after them and know their capabilities, and feel perhaps it is a bridge just too far. I don't know your birds ... But can honestly say, regardless of who's cast offs I have had in the past, THEY all went the full distance, and all as far as possible. Rgardless of strain etc. Nearly 4 month old birds flew the 469 miles when IT was done by the Midland CFC. But then I believe many don't, because their owners won't send them, and many have the wrong system too... being more interested in sprints and middle distance. Seen as you ALL have, the fellow that sent one nearly 500 miles once, one he didn't really take too and didn't mind if it was lost... Lose it and say all matter of fact, with a wink and a nodded. 'There I knew my birds won't get the distance and never try again. Indeed say the same every season. Bet if they setnt the lot that were in condition and well thought of they'd now being saying 'You know, ain't suppose to get the distance... But I knew they could somehow' for thay'd had have had great results! Still like I say everyone to their own. They pay their monies and take their choice. And I am certainly not knocking Hotrod in the slightest. But a fancier in Ireland... gosh never remember his name, was sending yearlings 600 miles hardly ever raced till then and getting great results. 'Prince' Jackson was getting yearlings from a 1000 miles a hundred years ago... and they didn't have the help, nor the knowledge ti help that abounds today. Just my own thoughts on it.

I'd agree with... and being a Scot lol :P ;D ;D ;D So if I don't try no more... as the missis hammered my times lol, I can retire settled in the knowlegde that no ridicule is coming my way lol 8) 8)

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D and to think we paid for that... and taught you how to grow it lol ;) :P

Kindest express wishes to him, hope he is soon back amongst us.

sprinter_1 I think Barley is good for them all year round. But, though it has protein, etc. it is best as a blood purifier. BUT only fed sparingly. Because it can cause toxin. As it's make up lacks certain criteia feed wise, pigeons will tend to overeat to make up for what they / barley lacks at times... ythen they will over eat. Then problems can arise like toxin, etc.

Water! the only export that keeps you going lol.

Hotrod, that is a mth. The oil is in ENGLISH water, finaiced by English money and investments.

A lot of truth and sense there buddy. Mind we do, and have done for countless years, bail out the Scots, the irish and the Welsh. Like boils on the bum really. Further it seems we are still the only country of the UK that can govern themslse, and DON'T need the money of the others to cope eh! :-/ :o ;D ;D ;D

I switched back to Barly as posted short while back. Have a Oat basis with Barley, wheat, and cut maize. Maize is to keep the warm in the night. Barley to cleanse blood, wheat for goodness, and Oats for day time warmth and protein. Will be adding Tic Beans or Maples soon as I will be considering mating them up. .... I have promised the odd youngster, so will be putting one or two together for that purpose.

Proud to be English, the foremost Nation of the UK. Also foremost of so much over the past 2 - 300years or so. Sadly we don't have the 'Fire' etc. of the rest of Britain in regards 'Traditions' and love of fore fathers etc. Indeed we do get into much bother flying our flag... so much jealousy arises instantly I guess :P ;D ;D ;D So I guess the reality is that we are embarrass to be tops and formost in so much... hence letting others have a litte limelight sometime, for we are content to rest on laurels and justt smile knowingly eh! ;D ;D ;D

Moving chess like lol ;D ;D

Do for me... posted one very similar a few months back... and most were different from these... golly makes us wonder about realism eh! :-/ :-/ ;D ;D ;D

Good on yer mucker.

the Ultimate accholade there good buddy... Must be coming from Asha lol. ;D ;D Well spotted. Was going to Woolworths with same idea regards my loft etc., but would have to alter and cahnge things around again so...

Well done... beat me so far by 3 seconds lol.

Agree 100%... Same old story I'm afraid, they won't daren't go for it themselves as in the first instance, then are afraid they may miss out on a chance of glory ... so move the goal post and scheme for undeserved glory. Like the Middle distance flyers have done with the true distance races... Noon Liberations. Well my yearlings will be flying - conditions for both birds and weather - 469 any way, So as for me, am not interested in this now. I certainly wouldn't need to join a so called national now and will save money there. So count me out, as I feel now it is a waste of time.... Golly yearlings fly 450 miles day in and day out! Streuth, Yb's are doing near that back to back! So as I say, nowt to prove or acheive here. Sorry, I'm out.

Test your .... Patience lol Test polits have to stay clear for 2 minutes!!! ;D http://members.iinet.net.au/~pontipak/redsquare.html :o

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i still cant get my smilies to work lol Well that's in keeping with being Welsh I guess ;D ;D ;D

Ar ound ten years ago Livingston had a great manager that worked wonders with nothing ... They'd love, likeeveryone else except the English FA that is. Martin O'Neil. Won't get him for love or money till his contract is out. Was a wee great little manager at Arsenal till Wenger took over. Wouldn't go wrong giving his a 'Back - Handed- and I don't mean a slap lol. Wel have to be a Scot I fear though. Strachen springs to mind.... but can't handle the english league lol ;D ;D

Never heard that before! You sure, golly at over 200miles an hour in a swoop...

I see their Prime minister has said - because 50% or more are arson / I.e. started deliberately - that these arsonists should be tried for MASS Murder! I 100% agree with him. If no capital punishment available, then they should stay the rest of their miserable lifes in a Nut House with no prospect of ever being released. They must be callous mental cases, so either inject them or ... Chain them to some railings twice a week at tlocal train stations, and let the women and families have a chance to put their views / feelings across. Just leave them and collect at night!

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