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The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 10:47 am
by Devo1956
This is a true point about racing pigeons, in every race we have a winner. And then of course we have the birds runners up, or clocking in a bit later. So it can be a long season, and at the end of the season. You can sit and go over what kind of season your birds performances were. Not only in racing but also in breeding. There are so many club racing members, who just like to be part of the sport, they enjoy watching their birds return. And they feel even better if they get a good result at the club, when the clocks have been done and race sheets printed.
So when you look at the sport of racing pigeons, you have so many losers to make a winner in the race. So just keep on enjoying what you enjoy, good luck to all our members for next year. In your breeding of your future youngsters, that may go to be future winners.
Re: The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 11:53 am
by Buster121
100% agree mate
Re: The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 5:48 pm
by PeteDerby
Devo1956 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 28, 2024 10:47 am
This is a true point about racing pigeons, in every race we have a winner. And then of course we have the birds runners up, or clocking in a bit later. So it can be a long season, and at the end of the season. You can sit and go over what kind of season your birds performances were. Not only in racing but also in breeding. There are so many club racing members, who just like to be part of the sport, they enjoy watching their birds return. And they feel even better if they get a good result at the club, when the clocks have been done and race sheets printed.
So when you look at the sport of racing pigeons, you have so many losers to make a winner in the race. So just keep on enjoying what you enjoy, good luck to all our members for next year. In your breeding of your future youngsters, that may go to be future winners.
Very interesting views mate. A guy I fish with always says “it’s called fishing not catching”. In the same way I suppose we can say the same - it’s pigeon racing not pigeon winning. I’m going to do my level best to win races but I fall into the category of one who’s happy to be in a position to compete rather than win or don’t bother. Not saying I’m right, just my view.
Re: The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 7:03 pm
by NeilA
Or homing and racing
Very easy for losers year in year out to say there joy is seeing them come home
Much harder to win
Re: The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:20 am
by Devo1956
I remember I had a Harry hen. I thought I would give her ago over the water, so I sent her to Forgures, France. She was a two-year-old, and she was looking well. So it was a distance of, I think, 365 miles, and on the day, there was a headwind. She clocked in 3 hours and 47 minutes. I was second in club beat by a whisker, 5th Liverpool amal, and 12th in the combine. I felt the hen did really well. She was the start of my Harry rudy breeding.
I must say I enjoyed her folding and entering the loft. not bad for first time over the channel
Re: The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 7:15 am
by PeteDerby
Devo1956 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:20 am
I remember I had a Harry hen. I thought I would give her ago over the water, so I sent her to Forgures, France. She was a two-year-old, and she was looking well. So it was a distance of, I think, 365 miles, and on the day, there was a headwind. She clocked in 3 hours and 47 minutes. I was second in club beat by a whisker, 5th Liverpool amal, and 12th in the combine. I felt the hen did really well. She was the start of my Harry rudy breeding.
I must say I enjoyed her folding and entering the loft. not bad for first time over the channel
That’s the bit I’m looking forward to more than anything; particularly one that I’ve known since it was an egg.
Re: The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:37 am
by Devo1956
PeteDerby wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 7:15 am
Devo1956 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:20 am
I remember I had a Harry hen. I thought I would give her ago over the water, so I sent her to Forgures, France. She was a two-year-old, and she was looking well. So it was a distance of, I think, 365 miles, and on the day, there was a headwind. She clocked in 3 hours and 47 minutes. I was second in club beat by a whisker, 5th Liverpool amal, and 12th in the combine. I felt the hen did really well. She was the start of my Harry rudy breeding.
I must say I enjoyed her folding and entering the loft. not bad for first time over the channel
That’s the bit I’m looking forward to more than anything; particularly one that I’ve known since it was an egg.
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Yes Pete, plenty of observation. Knowing each bird as an individual helps.
Re: The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 3:00 pm
by king
Devo1956 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:20 am
I remember I had a Harry hen. I thought I would give her ago over the water, so I sent her to Forgures, France. She was a two-year-old, and she was looking well. So it was a distance of, I think, 365 miles, and on the day, there was a headwind. She clocked in 3 hours and 47 minutes. I was second in club beat by a whisker, 5th Liverpool amal, and 12th in the combine. I felt the hen did really well. She was the start of my Harry rudy breeding.
I must say I enjoyed her folding and entering the loft. not bad for first time over the channel
3 hours and 47 mins?
Re: The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 4:04 pm
by Devo1956
king wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 3:00 pm
Devo1956 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:20 am
I remember I had a Harry hen. I thought I would give her ago over the water, so I sent her to Forgures, France. She was a two-year-old, and she was looking well. So it was a distance of, I think, 365 miles, and on the day, there was a headwind. She clocked in 3 hours and 47 minutes. I was second in club beat by a whisker, 5th Liverpool amal, and 12th in the combine. I felt the hen did really well. She was the start of my Harry rudy breeding.
I must say I enjoyed her folding and entering the loft. not bad for first time over the channel
3 hours and 47 mins?
Sorry King should have been than is wrong mate. head not in the right place at the moment.
Re: The thing is about the sport.
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 4:06 pm
by Devo1956
Devo1956 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 4:04 pm
king wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 3:00 pm
Devo1956 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 2:20 am
I remember I had a Harry hen. I thought I would give her ago over the water, so I sent her to Forgures, France. She was a two-year-old, and she was looking well. So it was a distance of, I think, 365 miles, and on the day, there was a headwind. She clocked in 3 hours and 47 minutes. I was second in club beat by a whisker, 5th Liverpool amal, and 12th in the combine. I felt the hen did really well. She was the start of my Harry rudy breeding.
I must say I enjoyed her folding and entering the loft. not bad for first time over the channel
3 hours and 47 mins?
Sorry King, that is wrong mate. head not in the right place at the moment. Should be 7 hours 47 mins.