Deadendkid
98 posts
Nov 24, 2007
1:23 AM
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why dont people or clubs support flys by entering a kit or two to make a fly succesful some clubs ask for bird donations for there club show auctions but when it comes time to enter some kits to support a fly there members are not willing to enter a kit and support a fly why is that
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Missouri-Flyer
1001 posts
Nov 24, 2007
1:37 AM
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depends on the time of year..I am assuming you are refering to the west coast.. BOP keeps alot of people from flying.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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bman
513 posts
Nov 24, 2007
2:54 AM
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Dago, I don't know about anyone else but I was unable to get a kit together for the fall fly so I sent the RD $40 to help out with expenses(his)
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
536 posts
Nov 24, 2007
5:23 AM
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I wanna fly but im the lone ranger in texas....
So ill fly with new mexico..next year
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gotspin7
574 posts
Nov 24, 2007
5:52 AM
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Deadend, I have always donated money when I had a kit or no kit!LOL, got to keep it going!
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Velo99
1414 posts
Nov 24, 2007
7:15 AM
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Even if you don`t fly, you can still participate by serving a meal,having the judge and/or RD overnight,doing some driving or any of a number of things.
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V99
Flippin`The Bird!
http://www.bluedotloft.50megs.com
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CSRA
536 posts
Nov 24, 2007
9:11 AM
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Some people feel they can't win i would like to know that answer
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gotspin7
590 posts
Nov 25, 2007
5:18 AM
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CSRA, good question!!
Last Edited by on Nov 25, 2007 7:00 AM
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CSRA
554 posts
Nov 25, 2007
9:02 AM
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I do support the national and local flies
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George R.
1157 posts
Nov 18, 2008
7:08 PM
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good to hear you Guys support the FLYS keep up the Good Work...
George
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smoke747
1401 posts
Nov 18, 2008
7:28 PM
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We have a lot of different flys here in the LA area and we always have at least 25 kits. We should have about 50 or more all the time with all the talk that goes on.
smoke747
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Keith London
ICRC
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silver tail
606 posts
Nov 18, 2008
7:56 PM
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I think most guys don't support the flies because it would show them just how much more work they need to do with there birds.. It's easier to set back an make excusses wy they can't and tell you how to do better. I think most are realy just scared of personal criticism even though they do it.
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
1984 posts
Nov 18, 2008
8:01 PM
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I think most guys don't support the flies because it would show them just how much more work they need to do with there birds.. It's easier to set back an make excuses wy they can't and tell you how to do better. I think most are really just scared of personal criticism even though they do it.
My man silver...those words are so true especially the last phrase... not just in birds but in everyday life.ppl like to ditch it out but can't take it in...
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Ralph
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brudahpete
173 posts
Nov 18, 2008
8:18 PM
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I've always been kind of a loner up here away from the desert, so I fly for my own enjoyment and to please the kids in the neighborhood. I have another local bird man 4 miles away now! I can't wait to have him critique my birds. As for flys, maybe we'll do a two loft showdown! Lol!
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George R.
1158 posts
Nov 18, 2008
8:30 PM
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"I think most guys don't support the flies because it would show them just how much more work they need to do with there birds.. It's easier to set back an make excusses wy they can't and tell you how to do better."
Maybe thats it....
george
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Mount Airy Lofts
823 posts
Nov 18, 2008
9:07 PM
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You know that supporting a fly just isn't about entering right? I would rather have some one cheering on my team in my back yard than some one just entering just to enter (never stepping into any other back yards excepts his own).
Just some thing to think about,
Thor
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It's all about the friends we make :)
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silver tail
610 posts
Nov 18, 2008
9:43 PM
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You know that supporting a fly just isn't about entering right?
Thor you also have to remember if no one flies but you and we all cheer you can't qualify for the finals so every one that can should fly our pay to fly. We all can't win but need to fly as many kits as posible to get more teams to the finales for your area. who knows when your turn comes to make it and your in second but not enough people fly you can't make it to the big dance.
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Flipmode
271 posts
Nov 18, 2008
10:01 PM
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Right on Silvertail. Without the little people entering in the flys, the Big Dogs could never qualify.
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wishiwon2
91 posts
Nov 18, 2008
10:11 PM
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Very good point Thor. There is much more to supporting a fly than just paying a due and expecting for a judge to show up and score you. I have been reading here and some other sites recently where it sounds like very few participants go around and see the fly or if it looks unlikely that you could win you just call in and tell them never mind coming over. To me supporting a fly means that you, as an individual, go and 'support' your regional participants by being there at their loft and watching their birds perform, good, bad or ugly. I also think it means paying your entry and flying, even if your team isnt all that great. Its not just about collecting trophies or titles, its about time and friendships and sharing a common enjoyment in a hobby of flying rollers.
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Spin City USA
109 posts
Nov 18, 2008
10:18 PM
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Even when your kit is not working together and scoring points it is still nice to see quality individuals put on a good show. I know most everybody has a few birds they are proud of and show that what the flyer is trying to put together.Put them up.
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They gotta Spin to win.....Jay
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Mount Airy Lofts
825 posts
Nov 18, 2008
10:46 PM
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I know what you guys are saying about not entering. In our local club flies, we only had two fliers. Myself and another flier. It bumped us out of flying in any club flies because we needed at least one more flier - at least 3 flier per sub regions.
Your point is well taken... but I still would like to see more guys tagging along and cheering on their fellow competitors.
What are your thoughts on having only one flier represent the whole region? Why not just let the best represent?
Thanks for the replies,
Thor
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It's all about the friends we make :)
Last Edited by on Nov 18, 2008 10:50 PM
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Huey
76 posts
Nov 19, 2008
7:18 AM
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I have had rollers for several years, I just this year got enough flying to have a kit of 20. I now have 80 flying. I don't have a kit that roll together, or roll with quality.
I need to believe I have a good kit before I trouble a judge to travel to my home.
I hope to be able to make the Texas fly this spring.
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silver tail
611 posts
Nov 19, 2008
7:30 AM
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Huey good luck and keep working on your team you'll be ready.
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Square
579 posts
Nov 19, 2008
10:11 AM
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I really dont know why this is,, But for me I was always way to far away to fly anything,, Wrestler knows what im talking about, We still however supported the N.C.R.C in the late 90's early 2000's I think tha Wrestler still try's to get off the mountain from time to time to support. I agree that it's isn only money that shows the support, But dedication to the cause on several diffrent levels. For some it's the amount of money, Thats why as the (9I) R.D, I just told the bros to pay the entry fee for the FF $20.00 a kit and with alittle comunication and cordination we were ablt to make things happen without having a clubfund/pot of money.. I like this program as it keeps the mind on the most important thing and that's flying roller's...it takes more than fancy t-shirts and bucks to make a group of people work twards a common goal.
Square.
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"Home of the Ghost Town Roller"
K.C.R.C
Last Edited by on Nov 19, 2008 10:13 AM
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Spin City USA
111 posts
Nov 19, 2008
3:24 PM
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I dont know about the money issue being the reason for not supporting the flys,I see where some guys have 100+ pigeons and cant put up a good kit? Like Square put it in the
"haters" thread,"talk is cheap, Put up or shut up". Im not talking about the guys that live to far out,I talking about the people who cant live up to their own hype, Their kits cant live up the the stories that they have told people, so rather than be embarrassed they always have an excuse of some sort why they are not flying. Even if your birds are not kitting and scoreing points I have seen a lot of good birds spinning their butts off on fly day.
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They gotta Spin to win.....Jay
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George R.
1161 posts
Nov 19, 2008
6:51 PM
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I agree Jay ...
George
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Windjammer Loft
521 posts
Nov 20, 2008
6:35 AM
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To me its location....location....location.. Many to us live too far apart.
Plus...with the atitudes that some guys have that fly in "comp"....well lets just say I don't need the B S you guys thro up all the time.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Nov 20, 2008 2:01 PM
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LIL RIC
133 posts
Nov 20, 2008
10:36 AM
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what's up silvertail i with you on that saying you post up here. they think that they know buy sitting in there back yard and quick to talk sh t. but don't want to put up there birds to support the fly's ( put up or shut the fu$k up)
lil ric
west side roller loft
Last Edited by on Nov 20, 2008 10:42 AM
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George R.
1164 posts
Nov 20, 2008
7:06 PM
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yeah I guess if a person never Flys they can walk and talk like they are a roller pigeon know it all.
I try not to put to much on what a person says that dont Fly pigeons , how would they know ? read it in a Book ?
George
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LIL RIC
134 posts
Nov 21, 2008
5:19 AM
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WGAT'S UP GEORGE HOPE ALL IS GOOD WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. YOU SAID GEOEGE IM WITH AND KEITH. ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE THE SHOW IN MARCH. IF SO CAN KEEP ME POSTED. I WOULD LIKE TO COME AND SEE THE LVRC BOYZ. HAVE A GOOD ONE
LIL RIC
WEST SIDE LOFT
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George R.
1168 posts
Nov 21, 2008
6:42 AM
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Great rick it would be good to see you again , remember all the good times at the shows at john jones house /
take care
George
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