I spoke the truth pal n nrcc didn't like it The marking team are great n it's good but in 2022 when they liberated the birds at Lerwick in awful weather n the birds were sitting in the road at Lerwick 3 days later I spoke the truth it took 3 days to get 36 birds home from whole convoy ,I said I nev...

Morning all

Raining here too!
Raining nice and steady, just what we need.

I still think that a lot of these modern day pigeons are bred down from generations of unproven pigeons and treated with all sorts of medication so have a weak constitution. I don’t treat for anything. Any that go sick are just disposed of. I also think too much emphasis is put on sprint, middle an...

As for "distance pigeons"... Every fancier keeps and races whatever he chooses to race, and these pigeons are kept to try and compete in that chosen discipline. We've "broadly" lost the art of the all-purpose pigeon it seems these days. One thing I know FOR SURE is that if you co...

Coming along then Murray. Are you still in your rented accommodation at present? Yes, we are still in the house at Bealiba waiting for contractors to do some work at St Arnaud. It's taking longer than we hoped but we will get there. This house has one problem. It is very cold. We have bought a coup...

A lot warmer this morning. After a run of cold starts it is about 15 and windy. Going to get wet I think.

They are predicting rain tomorrow, not just a shower but proper rain. We get all expectant and wonder how much we will get

Devo1956 wrote: ↑Wed May 29, 2024 9:03 am A race is a race no matter what distance, it gives the birds more training needed in breaking away once in the home zone. then trapping to win. Well done Andy.

Very true, Devo.

I really am taking my time. An hour here, couple of hours there.... I do tend to go a hundred miles an hour, even the lung surgeon told me I have to learn to slow down and pace myself. I am not very well at times, but I have learnt to not worry, just stop, let myself catch up with myself and most im...