Dale
17 posts
Mar 28, 2008
12:10 AM
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Hey Guys,
Our camp is broken into two sides, U.S Military on one side, Iraq Army on the other. I watch these birds every morning while I have my coffee,and after 15 months I finally got enough nerve to go over there to get these pic's.
The Breeder is a mechanic for the Iraq Army and was a very nice fellow, allowed me to take all the pictures I wanted. I don't know what kind of bird these are , he fly's breeder and young birds together. Strong flyers but he has alot of trouble keeping them up.He has one Homer with a bad wing, I thought the band was pretty cool.
This is my first attempt at posting pictures, I hope their not to big and come out alright.
Can't wait to get home to put my birds together. 20 days and a wake up !!!!
YITS, Dale
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Dale
20 posts
Mar 28, 2008
12:24 AM
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Tony,
I'm so sorry for the size of these pictures, I'm trying to figure out how to get them smaller. If you have to delete them than I understand.
Dale
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elopez
872 posts
Mar 28, 2008
12:33 AM
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Nice pics Dale. Thanks for sharing.
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Efren Lopez
SGVS
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W@yne
1228 posts
Mar 28, 2008
12:33 AM
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Dale thanks for sharing those pictures.
Them birds they sure look strong flying birds.
Does anyone on know what these birds are called?
Glad your coming home soon Dale you are doing a great job over there take care.
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Regards
W@yne UK
Patience Perseverance Perfection
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pat66
132 posts
Mar 28, 2008
3:25 AM
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Hey Dale,
Thanks for the pics,but most of all, THANK YOU AND THE GUYS FOR DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING FOR EVERYONE OVER THERE!!!!!
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Pat
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
1431 posts
Mar 28, 2008
3:57 AM
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Dale great pictures...............
Stay Safe.........
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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kcfirl
392 posts
Mar 28, 2008
6:05 AM
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Dale,
thank you for posting those pictures! It warms my heart to see there isa tleast a little time for enjoyment in that intense situation over there.
These birds have an amazing capability of bringing guys together from all nationalities and walks of life.
Thanks again.
Ken Firl
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
2293 posts
Mar 28, 2008
6:14 AM
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Hey Dale, THANK YOU! for your service! I will gladly make an exception in this case!
When you have a chance to figure out resizing, go ahead at your convenience. No pressure! Like you can't handle that! :-)
Just want to let you know I have 2 nephews currently serving in Iraq who are Army, a 3rd who is a Marine has been there and back for a while now, and an oldest brother who served there in both the 1st Gulf War and this current operation. He is now retired as of a few months ago.
Needless to say, we are proud of each one, including our new friends who are serving downrange.
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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Santandercol
2236 posts
Mar 28, 2008
6:46 AM
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GREAT pics Dale,
I like the nest baskets.Do those cool looking birds do any performing?Stay safe and get yer --se home man.
Peace,
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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bertie
131 posts
Mar 28, 2008
6:51 AM
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Thanks Dale for keeping us Safe!
Bert
Last Edited by on Mar 28, 2008 8:04 AM
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1-bad-57
29 posts
Mar 28, 2008
6:52 AM
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Thank you for your service Dale. My whole family is greatful.
Joe
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Dale
21 posts
Mar 28, 2008
8:34 AM
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Santandercol,
I've seen them tail glide quite a bet, but no other kind of action. They have always flown in and around the trees since I've been here, he used to flag them alot to keep them up. A few of them have a crest, does anyone have any idea of what they are, or are they a cross of some sort.
I want to thank all of you for your kind words and support to me and the soldiers over here. Thanks !!!
Dale
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Alohabirds
134 posts
Mar 28, 2008
9:07 AM
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Aloha Dale,
Great pics, nice to see the birds bringing different people together.
Just want to thank you for your service.
"Be all you can be"
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Aloha, Dexter
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BLUETT1983
50 posts
Mar 28, 2008
9:17 AM
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nice pics i just came from over there.
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Dominique Bluett's Birmingham Roller Loft"
O8 NBRC.....
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Santandercol
2237 posts
Mar 28, 2008
9:28 AM
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Hey Dale,
Do you ever get called"Magnum,P.I."?
I betcha those birds have some origins in Turkey.Seems every town in that country has a different breed or colour combination of pigeon.You know what would be really cool is to travel around that region checking out different lofts and bird markets.Don't they have big cafes in Bagdad dedicated specifically to pigeon fanciers where those guys gather and bs and buy sell birds?Probably too dangerous for a gringo to go to that type of place in these times.Anyhow yeah,,,,real cool pics and sure enjoyed seeing some good news coming out of Iraq.
Cheers,
Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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SAT Roller
103 posts
Mar 28, 2008
9:37 AM
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Dale,
Thank you and all the folks there for your service. We are all very proud and concerned for you all.
Those are some very good looking birds, it amazes me that in Iraq with everything going on that he has the ability to keep birds. More power to him....
Richard
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Oldfart
557 posts
Mar 28, 2008
9:58 AM
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Thanks Dale and thank you to all the rest that are home and will have to go back. Be safe!!
"Semper Fi"
Thom
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298 posts
Mar 28, 2008
11:17 AM
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Thanks Dale for you service in the military and I wish you and your family the best of luck. About the birds that are in the picture's you posted I have a friend that is from Iraq that live's here in Arizona he call's them birds tipplers he has a few of them they also fly for a long time he say's there also big size birds but a lot of nice color's so i've seen.
EVILLOFT
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RXR Loft
207 posts
Mar 28, 2008
12:19 PM
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WOW those are cool looking, are those his hobby or are thay food?
Stars & Stripes for Ever..
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RxR Loft
Roll'em if you got'em...
Last Edited by on Mar 28, 2008 12:30 PM
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Snake Doctor
251 posts
Mar 28, 2008
1:04 PM
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God bless all of you for your service, and Thanks! to you and all the others who stand the watch!
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"Semper Fi"
SD
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fhtfire
1269 posts
Mar 28, 2008
1:36 PM
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Dale,
Thanks for the photos..cool looking birds...I think that a dude in the Coastal region 9C has those type of birds or some close to it. He name is RAMSEY AJLOUNI..I think he is Palestinian or something....His father had lots of breeds of pigeon and lots of breeds that are rare to the U.S....I could have swore that I held a couple birds that looked just like that and were a rare type. Anyway....I could be wrong.
Thanks for serving brother!! I currently have one of my firefighters serving in Iraq...He has been there 18 months and almost done.
Keep up the good work...as Lt. Danz would say "Shut Up..Get Down!''
rock and ROLL
Paul
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chewy
80 posts
Mar 28, 2008
7:53 PM
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dale u must have some great expirences visiting all of them iraqi's birds...seems so cool...he sure do have some nice looking birds...have fun buddy...
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Scott
302 posts
Mar 28, 2008
8:43 PM
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Thanks for posting that Dale , they certainly look like they have the charactoristics and consistancy of some sort of breed.
Thanks for the service , with 20 days and a wake up to hit the World again WOW I know that you are biting your nails.
Scott
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Just my Opinion
Scott
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Dale
22 posts
Mar 28, 2008
9:48 PM
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Good morning fella's. Santandercol, my wifes always calling me different names, "but Magnum PI" isn't one of them. I like to think I'm more the Tom Cruze likeness,ha !!
I understand that raiseing pigeons is a strong hobby over here, but I haven't been outside the wire to check this out for myself ( and don't plan to).
I don't believe this fellow eat's his birds, they have a pretty nice mess hall over there. He also had alot of song birds and Finchs. He's just like us,loves his birds.He wanted to give me a pair to take to the other side, but I told him I was leaving soon,but he offered to get me started.
Bluett 1983, where were you at over here ? I'm at FOB Rustamiyah, over by Sadr City.
See you all soon,
Dale
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Electric-man
1366 posts
Mar 28, 2008
9:55 PM
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Thanks for the pics, Dale! Nice to see some beauty over there, all we here is the ugly! Those birds are kool looking! My daughter wants you to bring her a couple! LOL Does that guy know that you just made him famous?
Thanks for what you do! Tell you friends over there too!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
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Dale
23 posts
Mar 28, 2008
11:06 PM
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Electric-man,
Tell your daughter that I'm scheming of some way to get a couple to the states. The gentalman has already told me he would give me some fresh eggs, but getting them through customs could be tricky, and it would take 2 weeks by mail.
But if I do get some to the states, I'll let ya know.
Dale
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Dale
28 posts
Mar 29, 2008
12:10 AM
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Electric-man,
I followed the instructions you gave to Bertie about reducing the size of these photos.( 10 Mar 08)Everthing went just as you instructed and I reduced all of them.
I than deleted the first photos I posted,and re-posted the reduced photos, but no change. What did I do wrong ?
I'll give it another attempt, than I'll delete them if I can't get them smaller. I don't want to disrepect Tony and your picture policy, and my pictures are way to big !!
Thanks,
Dale
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Santandercol
2238 posts
Mar 29, 2008
6:32 AM
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Hey Dale,,,
Yeah,your pics are big but those are classic photos and it's worth having to scroll across the page to see them complete.
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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Leon
2 posts
Mar 29, 2008
10:56 AM
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Hey Dale,
You will be home in time for the world cup,we fly May 17th.Good to see your ok, the pigeon pictures are cool.I have a couple cold brews waiting on you and a smoking kit to kick back and watch when you get home....see ya in a couple weeks.
Leon
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Alan Bliven
388 posts
Mar 29, 2008
1:49 PM
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Dale,
Those are Shakhshari. It's a Syrian breed. They are here in the US as well.
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Alan
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Alan Bliven
389 posts
Mar 29, 2008
1:53 PM
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I'm sorry, I mispelled it. It's Shaksharli. Google it and you will find more info
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Alan
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Windjammer Loft
263 posts
Mar 29, 2008
3:46 PM
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Dale.....thanks for sharing your pics and experiences over thier with us. God bless you and yours. Get home safefy.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Santandercol
2244 posts
Mar 29, 2008
8:56 PM
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Dale,,,,9 times outta 10 they never search your luggage,just don't put them in your carry on and pack 'em really well.
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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PR_rollers
748 posts
Mar 29, 2008
9:09 PM
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Dale I thank you for the pics..and most of all for your services make it home safe..
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Ralph....
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Dale
29 posts
Mar 30, 2008
12:41 AM
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Eldon Cheney sent this to me, and gave me permission to post it. He sent me pic's of his birds,and they look just like these I've posted.I'll try to post them later.
Here is what it says in the "The Pigeon". "The Syrians call this beautiful Tumbler Shakhsharli,meaning "over dressed". The breed is plain-headed and comes in black, blues, red,yellows and cream-barred. The legs appear short, but that appearance may be produced by muffs on the toes, about one inch. Thesr are usally colored, but often white.The bird is striking in it's color arrangement, which is quite unusual. The plumage is colored, save for a white head and neck, the white extending to the bottom of the neck blend on the back and deep in front on the brest. There may be a colored spot on the top of the skull and on either cheek. sometimes the entire head and cheeks are white. This expected, as the breed has been selected for performance and not for exhibition. There is usally a patch of white on the rump. The breed is obviously one that adds much to our USA pigeon culture"
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c robbo
261 posts
Mar 30, 2008
12:41 PM
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hi dale are the pigeons some kind of high flyers.very nice type look great mate. some great photos.
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Dale
31 posts
Apr 01, 2008
7:32 AM
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Tony, Electric-man,
I'm deleteing these pictures because they were just to big. Thank you both for allowing them to stay up so the guys could see them.
Thanks, Dale
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