christian71 3,187 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Their not strays stig their raspberry ripples off a mate of mine. The nearest ones wing is on the mend from a hawk wound and the others broken. thought they`d just dropped in ---one of my top racers was a strag a mealy cock I kept sending him with my on training tosses gave mine 5 mins to clear then chucked him out first back every time -- I reported it the owner said keep it -- few weeks later 3rd club lerwick 3rd club fraserburgh 1st club and topped fed thurso ...and won 4 shows that winter and that was one of your best :laugh: when I was 12 he was won nantes the following season ....... And it was timed into one of these Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,484 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Their not strays stig their raspberry ripples off a mate of mine. The nearest ones wing is on the mend from a hawk wound and the others broken. thought they`d just dropped in ---one of my top racers was a strag a mealy cock I kept sending him with my on training tosses gave mine 5 mins to clear then chucked him out first back every time -- I reported it the owner said keep it -- few weeks later 3rd club lerwick 3rd club fraserburgh 1st club and topped fed thurso ...and won 4 shows that winterI thought racers weren't meant to settle at new lofts? Any idea how to teach them to roll if I can get them flying out? you don't teach them its in them I was joking mate, just thought I'd join in asking retarded questions on here as its the current trend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Their not strays stig their raspberry ripples off a mate of mine. The nearest ones wing is on the mend from a hawk wound and the others broken. thought they`d just dropped in ---one of my top racers was a strag a mealy cock I kept sending him with my on training tosses gave mine 5 mins to clear then chucked him out first back every time -- I reported it the owner said keep it -- few weeks later 3rd club lerwick 3rd club fraserburgh 1st club and topped fed thurso ...and won 4 shows that winter and that was one of your best :laugh: when I was 12 he was won nantes the following season ....... And it was timed into one of these 1 2 3 UP ! on tick aswell I bought it off an old boy archie stubbs I had to pay him 50p a week on marking up nights -- think it cost me 8 quid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 dont see many old toulets about these days, antiques now perhaps. Christian, wher on earth does that avatart you've got live mate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! all over in seconds lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 the old toulets don't fetch anything these days few on ebay now...got a few in my loft one of thems from an old fella jim henstock that used to be in my club I saw it in an auction with a nice brass plaque on it so I bought it .. got 2 of my grandads and one that I got off a car boot belonged to a mr jock orr ...i think I've still got the thimble and rubber somewhere from a nantes winner ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,484 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I knew I'd fix the one of the buggers, he's back home now There's a few of them old toulets on preloved for sale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 my first clock was a benzing.them with the microscopic thimbles lol, you had to concentrate when you were trying to get a rubber in there lol, especially if it was an early bird lol like trying to thread a needle lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 my first clock was a benzing.them with the microscopic thimbles lol, you had to concentrate when you were trying to get a rubber in there lol, especially if it was an early bird lol like trying to thread a needle lol set me thinking ----when old jim henstock died I used to go round clean the loft out and feed them one day I went round and all the birds where in baskets and cardboard boxes his mrs said take the fecking things they`ve been the bain of my life for 50 year nowt but shit machines in one end out the other I bought the loft off her for 25quid ... I trained them hard the best got there corn the other pushed up roses ,,had one that won a few bits called him old jim .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christian71 3,187 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 my first clock was a benzing.them with the microscopic thimbles lol, you had to concentrate when you were trying to get a rubber in there lol, especially if it was an early bird lol like trying to thread a needle lol set me thinking ----when old jim henstock died I used to go round clean the loft out and feed them one day I went round and all the birds where in baskets and cardboard boxes his mrs said take the fecking things they`ve been the bain of my life for 50 year nowt but shit machines in one end out the other I bought the loft off her for 25quid ... I trained them hard the best got there corn the other pushed up roses ,,had one that won a few bits called him old jim .. In fcuking tears here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) my first clock was a benzing.them with the microscopic thimbles lol, you had to concentrate when you were trying to get a rubber in there lol, especially if it was an early bird lol like trying to thread a needle lol set me thinking ----when old jim henstock died I used to go round clean the loft out and feed them one day I went round and all the birds where in baskets and cardboard boxes his mrs said take the fecking things they`ve been the bain of my life for 50 year nowt but shit machines in one end out the other I bought the loft off her for 25quid ... I trained them hard the best got there corn the other pushed up roses ,,had one that won a few bits called him old jim .. In fcuking tears here you`ll soon be gone back to chat when your mate comes off his jollies-- Edited June 9, 2013 by the_stig 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christian71 3,187 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 my first clock was a benzing.them with the microscopic thimbles lol, you had to concentrate when you were trying to get a rubber in there lol, especially if it was an early bird lol like trying to thread a needle lol set me thinking ----when old jim henstock died I used to go round clean the loft out and feed them one day I went round and all the birds where in baskets and cardboard boxes his mrs said take the fecking things they`ve been the bain of my life for 50 year nowt but shit machines in one end out the other I bought the loft off her for 25quid ... I trained them hard the best got there corn the other pushed up roses ,,had one that won a few bits called him old jim .. In fcuking tears here you`ll soon be gone back to chat when your mate comes off his jollies-- Just get a fecking loft up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 my first clock was a benzing.them with the microscopic thimbles lol, you had to concentrate when you were trying to get a rubber in there lol, especially if it was an early bird lol like trying to thread a needle lol set me thinking ----when old jim henstock died I used to go round clean the loft out and feed them one day I went round and all the birds where in baskets and cardboard boxes his mrs said take the fecking things they`ve been the bain of my life for 50 year nowt but shit machines in one end out the other I bought the loft off her for 25quid ... I trained them hard the best got there corn the other pushed up roses ,,had one that won a few bits called him old jim .. In fcuking tears here you`ll soon be gone back to chat when your mate comes off his jollies-- Just get a fecking loft up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
christian71 3,187 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 my first clock was a benzing.them with the microscopic thimbles lol, you had to concentrate when you were trying to get a rubber in there lol, especially if it was an early bird lol like trying to thread a needle lol set me thinking ----when old jim henstock died I used to go round clean the loft out and feed them one day I went round and all the birds where in baskets and cardboard boxes his mrs said take the fecking things they`ve been the bain of my life for 50 year nowt but shit machines in one end out the other I bought the loft off her for 25quid ... I trained them hard the best got there corn the other pushed up roses ,,had one that won a few bits called him old jim .. In fcuking tears here you`ll soon be gone back to chat when your mate comes off his jollies-- Just get a fecking loft up Take your pick stig lad http://www.petronlofts.co.uk/index.php?section=lofts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) old boy down the village just passed away --loft pigeons the lot soon be up for sale --his son said to me at the funeral I`ll let you know ----I`m really tempted but sats our busy day with auction.. kit of rollers might suit me better hows your lot doing?--- Edited June 9, 2013 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,484 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 How's your birds getting on mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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