One for Murray

Devo1956 · Wed Jul 15, 2026 10:02 am

Murray wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 9:58 am
Devo1956 wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 9:45 am How is the weather over there Murray?
Cold.
Yesterday was cold and partly cloudy.
Today was cold and mostly sunny
Tomorrow will be cold and I don't really care.
I am sick of cold.

Keep wrapped up mate, i hope the rain stays away. Take care Murray of you both.

Devo1956 · Wed Jul 15, 2026 10:17 am

Murray wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 9:56 am No, there were about 300 gone from the 1947 original entries before that toss, and about another 250 after the first proper training toss. From 15 miles.
That is not good, 30% of the pigeons entered are missing.
I will not criticize Steve. He puts his heart into this race, and we have seen some great races and all had a lot of enjoyment.
I am going to remain positive, one bad toss does not destroy a season. And as I somewhat cynically said to a bloke, It improves our chances.

I agree with you Murray, once the birds are relaesed. We doont know what happens on the journey home, lets hope the other youngsters return. Its all about our ones recovering for the next trainer before racing starts.

Murray · Wed Jul 15, 2026 10:54 am

Our pigeons will be fine. They had a two hour fly.
The ones that were out all day or overnight will be tired.
Steve cares for them very well. It's not over, it's just beginning.

Murray · Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:26 am

Devo1956 wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 10:02 am
Murray wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 9:58 am
Devo1956 wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 9:45 am How is the weather over there Murray?
Cold.
Yesterday was cold and partly cloudy.
Today was cold and mostly sunny
Tomorrow will be cold and I don't really care.
I am sick of cold.
Keep wrapped up mate, i hope the rain stays away. Take care Murray of you both.

Just for a bit of variety they are taking me to Bendigo in an Ambulance
Had a terrible night. Lots of pain.
Might be kidney stone or something.
Catherine is going to feed the birds.
Hopefully be back tomorrow

Devo1956 · Thu Jul 16, 2026 7:32 am

Murray wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2026 6:26 am
Devo1956 wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 10:02 am
Murray wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 9:58 am

Cold.
Yesterday was cold and partly cloudy.
Today was cold and mostly sunny
Tomorrow will be cold and I don't really care.
I am sick of cold.
Keep wrapped up mate, i hope the rain stays away. Take care Murray of you both.
Just for a bit of variety they are taking me to Bendigo in an Ambulance
Had a terrible night. Lots of pain.
Might be kidney stone or something.
Catherine is going to feed the birds.
Hopefully be back tomorrow

Sorry to Hear Murray, I hope you are ok mate. Dont worry Cathrine will take good care of the birds.
Just look after yourdelf mate, the birds will be there when you get home.
Your health comes first, otherwise you can not see to the birds.
Take care Murray.

Diamond Dave · Thu Jul 16, 2026 8:00 am

Hope all goes well mate. They'll soon have you sorted.

Thu Jul 16, 2026 8:56 am

Hope all gets sorted Murray, birds are in good hands

Tony-P- · Thu Jul 16, 2026 9:14 am

Just catching up on this Murray, how are things looking with your birds today are yours all back mate hope they are

Devo1956 · Thu Jul 16, 2026 9:17 am

Tony-P- wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2026 9:14 am Just catching up on this Murray, how are things looking with your birds today are yours all back mate hope they are

Murray is in Hospital Tony, his wife Cathrine is looking after the birds. Dont worry mate, they are in good hands with Cathrine.

Tony-P- · Thu Jul 16, 2026 9:24 am

is he ok Devo sorry to hear this news mate