Oldfart
233 posts
Nov 14, 2007
4:16 PM
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Hey All, This might not be the most manly of manly things I have ever tried to do in my lifetime, but I feel it is important to me to try and express how I feel. Each evening after supper,(dinner)while my wife finishes the dishes I go out to the loft. I try to handle each bird at least once, every young bird, including the ones in the nest. Each breeder that is not sitting gets handled, the one on the nest I simply touch. perhaps it only comforts me but they seem to like it and look hurt if I omit anyone. The smell reminds me of my youth, simply clean birds, the silky feeling when in hand, and eye contact with each conpletes the ritual. Life is hard, I never expected it to be any other way but the peace and solitude I find in the loft, helps. Please do not misunderstand, I have a wonderful life, I simply wish to express how much a small ball of feathers adds to the contentment.
Thom
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Electric-man
849 posts
Nov 14, 2007
4:34 PM
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Well put! I know EXACTLY how you feel!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
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Windjammer Loft
30 posts
Nov 14, 2007
4:41 PM
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Very well put Thom....I thought I was the only guy who had thoughts like this. Guess I was mistaken. What a small world. And they say men can't express their feelings. Who are they kidding. They need to come and visit our forum.
Thanks for your thoughts Thom
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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nicksiders
2477 posts
Nov 14, 2007
5:45 PM
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Yes!
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BigRiverRollerLofts
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Snake Doctor
60 posts
Nov 14, 2007
6:01 PM
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General Stonewall Jackson said, "I will be what I endeavor to be" Thanks Thom for letting us see who you really are!
No guts, No Glory! You da Man!
SD
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PR_rollers
61 posts
Nov 14, 2007
7:17 PM
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Thom, you not alone.i do the same thing sometimes when im out all day and come back i have to run to my birds see if they are ok..spent time with them ,if i have a bad day i just got to run in there and it makes all my sorrows drown.and when i sit down with them i always remember when i was 11 yrs old and my dad would catch me up the roof in my friends coop and beat me back down,that picture always come to my mind and i say now i can have all the birds i want .I'm free at last with my wings,your the Man Thom.God Bless..
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Ralph....
Last Edited by on Nov 14, 2007 7:19 PM
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luis
322 posts
Nov 14, 2007
8:50 PM
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Funny how the smallest things can make the biggest difference in ones daily routine.Praise GOD for that folks!
The pigeon is a special bird!!!
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Electric-man
854 posts
Nov 14, 2007
9:36 PM
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Amen, brothers! Amen!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
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jt smash
7 posts
Nov 14, 2007
10:06 PM
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Im with you guys.to top that off it is a great feeling when one of your birds flies to you and set on your shoulder are jumps in your hand so you can feed him.they love you and you love them. oh what a felling!!!.
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milan rollers
9 posts
Nov 15, 2007
5:15 AM
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couldnt agree with u more.as soon as im home from work i go into my loft before i go in house.the wyf knows where she stands she never thought shed have a rival in the form of a bird haha.
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J_Star
1259 posts
Nov 15, 2007
6:00 AM
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It must be the winter blues.
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GREED FOR SPEED LOFT
226 posts
Nov 15, 2007
6:37 AM
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Nothing wierd about that I see it as therapy and at low cost. It is relaxing to turn on the lights to your loft at night or when it's dark to sit and watch them. Just like an aquarium.
R-LUNA
Last Edited by on Nov 15, 2007 6:38 AM
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sundance
285 posts
Nov 15, 2007
9:39 AM
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Thom. I`ve tried to say that for a long time. just never put it in the right words. Man, you nailed exactly how I feel about my birds and the loft. Very well said!!!
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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TRIPP
104 posts
Nov 15, 2007
11:12 AM
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I wait until everyone is in the bed then I venture to the loft and I usually handel everyone as well. The peace I get from this is unexplainable. When it is just and the sounds of their whistleing wings is quite tranquil brings a busy day of work and family to a nice close helps clear my mind as well. I have only been in the hobby for about 2 years now so I guess when I get older that is when the smell and sounds will take me back as well. Gotta Love it huh!!!
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Tripp Grassie
Bird flipper extrodinair!!
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Oldfart
234 posts
Nov 15, 2007
12:47 PM
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Hey All, Thank you for the understanding, I guess we are not so different at all. Looking at the pictures of functions posted from time to time we appear a diverse bunch and by some standards perhaps we are. Most would never understand how a little warm ball of feathers can affect a person unless you have the bug! Then it never truly leaves, it might go away for a time but sooner or later you will start dreaming of waterfall kits and deep spinners one more time.
Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of this.
Thom
Last Edited by on Nov 15, 2007 12:48 PM
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