old guy
18 posts
Jan 11, 2007
1:01 PM
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Anyone know the approximate date for the 07 Convention. I am trying to avoid
a conflict. Thanks
Wayne
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nicksiders
1206 posts
Jan 11, 2007
1:50 PM
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at Greensboro, NC
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Snicker Rollers
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Hayseedboy
21 posts
Jan 11, 2007
3:09 PM
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I have heard of this convention but, what goes on? 3 fun filled days????
lr
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belle
100 posts
Jan 11, 2007
3:22 PM
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Sept 20-23 I can't wait that long, but I will still go, This is will be my first convention I can't wait
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Ballrollers
604 posts
Jan 16, 2007
6:05 PM
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For all who may be interested,
The Convention will be held at the High Point Radisson Hotel, September 20-23. High Point is 20 minutes south of Greensboro. Air traffic will come into Greensboro.We will have the hawks and the moult to deal with but the weather and temps should be ideal. A spectacular event is in the makings, so I thought I would share a few of the ideas we are kicking around:
1. Loft visits and flying the kits of World Cup Champ Joe Bob Stuka, NBRC 20-bird National Champ Clay Hoyle, NBRC 11-bird National Champ Jay Yandle, 2006 I-85 Fly Off Champ Lathan Collins, as well as a couple other lofts who fly good kits. Friday night smoked trout cook-out at Clay Hoyle's place.
2. A Futurity Fly of '06 spinners from the best lofts in the Carolinas. These birds will be judged in a lawn show before the fly.
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Ballrollers
605 posts
Jan 16, 2007
6:28 PM
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2.('07 Convention Continued)
Attendees can enter their selections for the Best Cock and the Best Hen. Winners can take the bird home or half the pot. The best performer in the Futurity Kit will be judged by a panel of judges. Members can enter their choice, also. Winners get the bird or half the pot. The remainder of the Futurity Kit birds will be auctioned individually.
3. A bird that spins blood in his eyes will be placed in a show pen with an 11-bird kit. Members will enter their selections to identify the correct bird. Winner gets half the pot.
4. A rolldown will be placed in show pen in an 11-bird kit. Members will enter their selections to identify the correct bird. Winner gets half the pot.
5. A number of prominent families of rollers will be displayed in show pens. Members will enter attempting to identify all the families correctly. The correct entry will get half the pot.
6. At the banquet on Saturday night, round table discussions will be led at each table by experienced roller men accross the country on a wide variety of topics during dinner.
7.Presentation of NBRC Hall of Fame and Master Flyer awards.
It should be a lot of fun, hopefully educational, and rewarding, as well as a chance to meet and talk with roller men from accross the country; something for everybody. We are expecting a strong turn-out so be sure to get your reservations in early when registration begins.
In the Sport,
Cliff
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J_Star
763 posts
Jan 17, 2007
5:27 AM
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Cliff,
For #6 in your post, would color be discussed also? Just couldn't resist!!
BTW, Is Danny Horner going to attend?
Jay
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Ballrollers
606 posts
Jan 17, 2007
8:01 AM
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Jay,
I think we can expect, Danny to be there! He'll have a lot of regular customers there, I'm sure, and he will be donating birds. On the round table discussions, there will be one man at each dinner table leading a discussion on a topic of his choice. We are hoping to be able to get James Turner, Ellis MacDonald, Joe Quinn, and/or Tony Roberts to lead the discussion at their table. If they do, the topic will be their choice. If it is color genetics, then so be it! Attendees will sign up for the topic at the table with the discussion leader of their choice until the table is full. Otherwise, seating will be random for those who do not pre-reister...they will just fill in the gaps and take part in the discussion at hand. It will be interesting to see which topics and tables get filled the fastest....Why don't you lead one on the topic of Inbreeding, Linebreeding and Outcrossing? It should be pretty easy. Once the leader gets the discussion started, the men at the table will usually carry on. Let me know!
YITS,
Cliff
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J_Star
764 posts
Jan 17, 2007
2:31 PM
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Thanks Cliff. I could lead a discussion if I decide to attend. I would like to attend but it still far away from today for me to make a commitment. Maybe I will bring the wife with me. She likes to visit other states but I don't know if pigeons is her cup of tea (lol)...I would like to meet as many people from this forum as possible, therefore, I am asking who is planning on attending this convention this year? I know it could be difficult for the folks on the West cost, but for those die hard it would be an opportunity to meet some of the great men in this hobby and experience their generosity. May be next time I also could make it to California for a week to enjoy the next convention and meet the great roller men in the other side of the country.
Jay
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Jimbo113
20 posts
Jan 17, 2007
7:16 PM
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Sounds like an absolute blast Cliff. I plan to be there for sure. Is there a shuttle service from the airport, do you know?
Jimbo
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Ballrollers
607 posts
Jan 17, 2007
7:27 PM
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Absolutely, Jim. After arriving in Greensobro, you won't have a care in the world for three days...nothing but rollers and more rollers....until you have to get back to the airport on Sunday, that is! LOL! Glad to hear you can make it! I look forward to shaking your hand, buddy. I feel like we are old friends already! Don't take an early flight back on Sunday. I live 10 minutes from the airport. We'll go back to my place and fly some kits in the morning....you can help me muck out Rico's stall! LOL!
YITS,
Cliff
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tapp
161 posts
Jan 17, 2007
7:43 PM
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Me and my wife are planning on going Jay. If I can make it. I'll come over Cliff, and watch some kits. And my wife can do the mucking! Hope she don't read this!
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Tapp
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Ballrollers
608 posts
Jan 17, 2007
7:59 PM
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Tapp,
Be glad to have you, my friend. We may have to make this a post-convention "retreat" or something! LOL! And I always like to have an ace up my sleeve when I contact guys for bird donations. You just provided me with a great one!! LOL! Now let's talk about the birds you will be donating! LMAO!
Cliff
Last Edited by on Jan 17, 2007 8:01 PM
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Jimbo113
21 posts
Jan 17, 2007
8:35 PM
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Cliff, If you mean by me helping you muck his stall means I take him out for a nice ride while you do the actual mucking then, sure, count me in for that. haha
I like the sound of the other part though for sure.
I will be buying airline tickets and room rent in advance so I will be sure to get the best deal possible on both.
See you there amigo.
Jimbo
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tapp
162 posts
Jan 17, 2007
8:43 PM
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Cliff, can I just bring a few birds with me when I come down?
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Tapp
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Ballrollers
609 posts
Jan 18, 2007
8:18 AM
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Sure 'nuff, Kim. What family?
YITS,
Cliff
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JMHD
90 posts
Jan 18, 2007
9:12 AM
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Hey Cliff count in the Ca, crew Myself Willie Wright,Alonzo Cano,Ricky Arnold and this year we are taking Sam Gutierrez ans possibly Tom Gonzales.
John M.(HDRC)So,Cal.
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Ballrollers
611 posts
Jan 18, 2007
11:35 AM
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John,
It will be good to see you guys again, too! And I look forward to meeting other members of your group! I have heard from quite a few guys on the left coast that are making plans to attend. It's always good to get out of our back yards!! LOL!
YITS,
Cliff
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ron
16 posts
Jan 18, 2007
12:10 PM
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Cliff
How far is MONROE from where the convention is going to be held at, i will be on a business trip about that time ?
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Ballrollers
612 posts
Jan 18, 2007
4:24 PM
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Ron,
Monroe is next to Charlotte, almost a suberb, and about an hour from the convention. It is very close to some of the guys we will be flying in and around Charlotte. You'll be very close (15-20 min) from Joe Bob. Hope you can play a little hooky and join in!
YITS,
Cliff
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tapp
165 posts
Jan 18, 2007
7:45 PM
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Cliff, I have Hendersons,Mee's,and Weins I,ll see what I have the most of in August. Maybe a pair of each.
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Tapp
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Ballrollers
614 posts
Jan 19, 2007
6:49 AM
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That'd be awesome, Tapp! We'll keep in touch....
YITS,
Cliff
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Dave Szab
54 posts
Jan 19, 2007
3:51 PM
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Hey Cliff,
I made my hotel reservations today, so I'm all set and I can't wait! I'm coming down on Wednesday and leaving sometime on Sunday.
Dave
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Ballrollers
615 posts
Jan 21, 2007
10:18 AM
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Outstanding, Dave! Did they still have rooms left at the hotel?! LOL! We have a lot of work to do between now and then, but it is going to be reat! I look forward to seeing you ther!
YITS,
Ccliff
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belle
113 posts
Jan 21, 2007
10:25 AM
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I will be there can't wait to meet you all.
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motherlodelofts
1315 posts
Jan 21, 2007
10:19 PM
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If I come is there going to be a mob lynching on the schedule ? LOL
Scott
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BR Rollers
75 posts
Jan 21, 2007
10:45 PM
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Scott if you fly out you might want to keep your airsick bag and some extra dramamine. You will be seeing some modifiers that may just make your head spin!...lol
Just kidding my friend. The NC flyers are some very fun guys to be around and you can count on a very good time here.
Hope to get to meet you.
Ronnie
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Ballrollers
616 posts
Jan 22, 2007
8:46 AM
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Good idea, Scott. I think we can fit that in....no problem! LOL! Seriously, though, I hope you can make it. You'll have a good time. You know that. Believe it or not, for the guys who don't spend any time on the computer lists, your name keeps coming up as a potential judge at some point.....at least until they hear the additional cost of the entry fees to make that happen! LOL!
Later,
Cliff
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J_Star
767 posts
Jan 22, 2007
8:59 AM
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Just booked my room at the Radison Hotel from the 19 thru 23ed. Hope we all have fun and enjoy the convention. It is about 8 hr drive for me, I don't know if I will drive or fly!! I will decide soon. Scott, I hope you make it, I would like to meet you along with Brian, Tony, Paul F. and the other good falks around here if that is possible.
Jay
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Jimbo113
24 posts
Jan 22, 2007
10:43 AM
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What Cliff? Is Scott expensive? haha. I know he would be a dandy if we could afford him.
I plan to be there and will be proud to shake the hands of both of you. And scores of others from here and not here. It will be my first convention and I sure am looking forward to it. Especially making a clean sweep of the hidden bird games. Maybe I can fly back in first class if I do real good. (Now that's funny right there!!) I will give it a go anyway and help boost the pot for someone. haha
Later Y'all.
Jimbo
Ovalo, Texas
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J_Star
768 posts
Jan 22, 2007
11:49 AM
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Cliff, I would like to donate $100 for 50/50 or pot luck drwoing if you guys have one or any form of luck drawing. Let me know.
Jay
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Ballrollers
618 posts
Jan 22, 2007
12:36 PM
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Jimbo,
Well, I guess if I could talk Scott into hitch-hiking out here it wouldn't cost us much! LOL!
Jay,
Awesome jesture by offering the donation! That speaks volumes, buddy! See if there are any of the contests above that you would like to sort of "sponsor" with your donation....the family ID, the rolldown ID, the bood-in-the-eye-ID, the Best Cock and Hen ID or the Best Performer ID. Or you could talk to Tony and maybe have a roller-pigeon.com raffle that you could donate the $100 to personally. I am also working with Tony on getting him to sponsor a Ruby Roller or Roller-pigeon.com hospitality suite for all this hand-shaking that will be taking place! LOL! So I guess this means that since you have made your reservation that I can put you down for a round table discussion, right, my friend? Let me know for sure on the topic, but "Inbreeding, Line-breeding and Outcrossing" would be a great one. Man, I'm getting more psyched with every passing day!
YITS,
Cliff
Last Edited by on Jan 22, 2007 12:49 PM
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J_Star
770 posts
Jan 22, 2007
1:50 PM
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Tony,
What's up with the Roller-pigeon.com raffle? Tell us more about it.
Cliff, count me in the discussion. Thanks.
Jay
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Ballrollers
619 posts
Jan 23, 2007
4:28 PM
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Jay,
It's just an idea that I threw out in my post to you, after your donation. I haven't even approached Tony with it yet. I've already put quite a few things on his plate for him to decide on!! We are thinking about the possibility of RPDC sponsoring a hospitality suite for guys to get together, meet, shake hands and talk rollers!
YITS,
Cliff
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Ballrollers
638 posts
Jan 29, 2007
3:35 PM
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Update-I have about eight guys committed for round table discussions, so far, on some great topics. Man I wish I could be at all the tables to hear each one! Now that would be a nice video presentation worth owning. Also Dave Gehrke is planning on having a hospitality suite for those who are interested in his record-keeping software and want to see it in action; and for fanciers who are currently using the Perfect Roller System software, as a place to gather, meet, ask questions about using the program, etc. He will also have free issues of the Roller Journal available.
YITS,
Cliff
Last Edited by on Jan 29, 2007 3:43 PM
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J_Star
786 posts
Jan 31, 2007
6:07 PM
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Cliff, Send me your email. You can email me at jay.alnimer@dfas.mil. Thanks.
Tony, The Performance Pigeon Tracking System that I developed is almost complete after taking a break due to working long hours. When I am done with it I will send you an executable version to test. Allot of thoughts to develop the requirements went into this project to be comprehensive and user friendly.
Jay
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