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Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:41 pm
by Murray
I had another problem today, the pipe to the tap in the back garden developed a leak. I phoned our local plumber, Jimmy ( Devo has met him
), and he came and replaced a joint.
While chatting to him, Jim likes a chat, I said I was building a new pigeon loft, and said I would like to run the water out to it. Not hard, he reckoned.
We got talking about racing pigeons, how you teach them to race home, that sort of thing.
I wandered over to the shed, picked up the big Grizzle Thone' cock and took him out to show Jimmy. The grizzle just rested in my hand, all silver grey and shining in the sun. Then I stood him on my hand and he flew across the garden and back in the loft.
Jimmy was amazed! Wow!
These days we face some strong opposition from the animal rights loonies. And people listen to them
I think we do well to take the opportunity to show people that the birds are not abused or neglected.
Re: Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:54 pm
by Devo1956
Murray wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:41 pm
I had another problem today, the pipe to the tap in the back garden developed a leak. I phoned our local plumber, Jimmy ( Devo has met him
), and he came and replaced a joint.
While chatting to him, Jim likes a chat, I said I was building a new pigeon loft, and said I would like to run the water out to it. Not hard, he reckoned.
We got talking about racing pigeons, how you teach them to race home, that sort of thing.
I wandered over to the shed, picked up the big Grizzle Thone' cock and took him out to show Jimmy. The grizzle just rested in my hand, all silver grey and shining in the sun. Then I stood him on my hand and he flew across the garden and back in the loft.
Jimmy was amazed! Wow!
These days we face some strong opposition from the animal rights loonies. And people listen to them
I think we do well to take the opportunity to show people that the birds are not abused or neglected.
Yes Murray, Jim is a very good contact of yours. Like you say he likes to talk, so I am sure he will be passing on to other people. About your work with the birds, this can only be good for the sport.
Re: Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 1:48 pm
by Buster121
Murray wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 12:41 pm
I had another problem today, the pipe to the tap in the back garden developed a leak. I phoned our local plumber, Jimmy ( Devo has met him
), and he came and replaced a joint.
While chatting to him, Jim likes a chat, I said I was building a new pigeon loft, and said I would like to run the water out to it. Not hard, he reckoned.
We got talking about racing pigeons, how you teach them to race home, that sort of thing.
I wandered over to the shed, picked up the big Grizzle Thone' cock and took him out to show Jimmy. The grizzle just rested in my hand, all silver grey and shining in the sun. Then I stood him on my hand and he flew across the garden and back in the loft.
Jimmy was amazed! Wow!
These days we face some strong opposition from the animal rights loonies. And people listen to them
I think we do well to take the opportunity to show people that the birds are not abused or neglected.
Had the same myself when speaking to people who think they are flying rats etc, totally converted when leaving them they are in awe at the things and distances they do etc
Re: Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 3:03 pm
by NeilA
When I use to get the BHW smd obviously in London most days on the tube I use to leave my copy on the tube
I often think was it a waste of time
More than likely it was
Re: Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2025 3:16 pm
by MIL
Can't fault you for trying though Neil
I've been to many Primary Schools in my time giving talks to a school full of kids
I used to let them liberate a basket of birds on the school field etc
Re: Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:20 am
by Diamond Dave
My missus use to work in the local pre-school and once a year used to take a basket of birds in for the kids to see and touch and liberate.
She retired last year and just the other day the manager came and asked if she would go back and do it again this year.
We only live 5 mins away so I said to her why not march the kids along to see the birds come in as well.
So thats what we are doing for 'bird day'
Re: Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:37 am
by MIL
Good stuff!
Re: Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:16 am
by Buster121
Diamond Dave wrote: ↑Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:20 am
My missus use to work in the local pre-school and once a year used to take a basket of birds in for the kids to see and touch and liberate.
She retired last year and just the other day the manager came and asked if she would go back and do it again this year.
We only live 5 mins away so I said to her why not march the kids along to see the birds come in as well.
So thats what we are doing for 'bird day'
Well done
Re: Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:26 am
by Devo1956
Good to hear Dave, you and your Lady have a great day. Hope the birds also enjoy the day.
Re: Presenting the sport in a good light.
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:34 am
by Murray
Diamond Dave wrote: ↑Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:20 am
My missus use to work in the local pre-school and once a year used to take a basket of birds in for the kids to see and touch and liberate.
She retired last year and just the other day the manager came and asked if she would go back and do it again this year.
We only live 5 mins away so I said to her why not march the kids along to see the birds come in as well.
So thats what we are doing for 'bird day'
Nice!