Sad farewell

Thought I'd posted... can't see, but yesterday I saw 6 pigeons glistening against the blue part of the sky. The sun caught them a treat as they turn slightly sideways to curve. Two pied, like chequers. Two blues and two whites.
Was enjoyed to see … then so sad, and bringing home again how much I miss them.
Do fond memories help? Or do they add to the sorrow of what you are missing … and in a strange way still wanting?
Just had the reminder that it is the A

Yes most days I see the pigeons in town, or the ones hanging around here after their Old Cinema loft was pulled down. I cracking chequer pied cock bird... . Never near enough to see if rung... or never showed an interest in entering my loft. Oft chasing the hens of mine on roofs … well did. Yes I would have had no hesitation in breeding from him. Maybe was one of mine lost off the top...!

Just had a reminder texted me from one sec regards the A.G.M. this coming Monday and needs my resignation etc. Ahh sigh ...

once a pigeon an always a pigeon man........we need them in our lives, get a couple of pairs as pets

yes hard to let pigeons go once you have had them as david says why not just keep a few pets

Daz wrote:

Thought I'd posted... can't see, but yesterday I saw 6 pigeons glistening against the blue part of the sky. The sun caught them a treat as they turn slightly sideways to curve. Two pied, like chequers. Two blues and two whites.
Was enjoyed to see … then so sad, and bringing home again how much I miss them.
Do fond memories help? Or do they add to the sorrow of what you are missing … and in a strange way still wanting?
Just had the reminder that it is the A

Yes most days I see the pigeons in town,  or the ones hanging around here after their Old Cinema loft was pulled down. I cracking chequer pied cock bird... . Never near enough to see if rung... or never showed an interest in entering my loft. Oft chasing the hens of mine on roofs … well did. Yes I would have had no hesitation in breeding from him.  Maybe was one of mine lost off the top...!

Just had a reminder texted me from one sec regards the A.G.M. this coming Monday and needs my resignation etc.  Ahh sigh ...

Resignation Not much love in the air type of thing     etc I suggest Daz there.

No mate. 3 clubs, 3 Feds, and two National clubs ,,, Will save about £400... Gosh could by some for the OLR eh!
Will be giving that some thought later on.

Daz wrote:

No mate. 3 clubs,  3 Feds, and two National clubs ,,, Will save about £400... Gosh could by some for the OLR eh!
Will be giving that some thought later on.

In with a chance Daz I would suggest. We may, just allow you to join our band of merry men here for 2020 etc with our OLR That is if where not all dead by then        as such.

Sorry to read this sad news Daz

But like the members say once pigeons are in your blood they are hard to leave

Daz,
It is now a couple of years since I gave all my pigeons away, to say it was heart breaking is an understatement.

I could have sold them but to see one or two go at a time would have broke my heart even more.

I never took any money from clubs the love of the pigeons was enough for me, and I was repaid a milluion fold for the effort I put in.

I still miss them every day, how can you not after 75 years or more.

I have considered just having a few pets, although all my pigeons have been pets to me.

And if any old favourite returned t would not go anywhere, and I do look out every day in the hope of seeing a old favourite.

But time takes it's toll with humans at the present time and I for one am overjoyed at having the partnership with our feathered friends for such a long period.

It does HURT DAz, but one has to think of our featherd friends and the pleasure they have afforded.


Best Wishes Daz.



Regards.

I posted in a Canadian pigeon site this. Winning ways were the topic. So I stated that winning is nice. Love it. But!! I am not going to any means or extremes to do it. Won my share. All distances. I am here to fly and compete and enjoy my birds. The only person I have to please is myself.

Misty. once again you are in the same vein as me.
Often others fanciers often smile or irk when I used to say 'I love my pigeons. No not look after them and care for them 'I love my pigeons.


Was a time, when regardless of time, weather etc. Nothing was a hinderance or a bother.
Indeed it was the other way a round... Bother was dodging holidays and going away for a time.