toronto15
1 post
Jan 11, 2009
12:46 PM
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I,m new to site. My name is Glen,I,m a Canadian from Toronto,Ontario. I raced homers in the 70,s and 80,s, also had a loft of rollers. My rollers all looked the same, they were blue bar with a white head and a black spot on top of their head. The old guy I got them from told me they were Birmingham black capped rollers.I flew these birds for my own enjoyment and was amazed at the acrobatics that they would perform.I have no birds at present, but have never lost interest in them.I would like to thank Tony for providing a great place to learn about these incredible birds.
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tou_vang
495 posts
Jan 11, 2009
1:30 PM
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welcome glen.
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-mannyfresh- spins
80 posts
Jan 11, 2009
1:41 PM
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Yea welcome Glen...its great wat Tony has done 4 the hobby...we should all thank him..but you'll find sum great info here..n I was wonderin if u had n e pix of those rollers..would really like 2 see wat they look like...
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toronto15
2 posts
Jan 11, 2009
1:54 PM
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Thanks for the welcome, I have no pictures. Been out of the sport since 1984, after marrying and into a apartment. I had 3 pairs of rollers which I used for fosters for my racers, they were great parents.
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jnyce
492 posts
Jan 11, 2009
1:58 PM
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do u plan to get back into the sport
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jerry t
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jnyce
493 posts
Jan 11, 2009
1:59 PM
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also welcome to the site
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jerry t
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toronto15
3 posts
Jan 11, 2009
2:09 PM
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Absolutely getting back in, just waiting to retire. I would not be able to give it my all at the moment. I will be renewing my memberships with the C.P.F.A and C.R.P.U. soon. I beleive its good to join the national clubs just in case there are any problem neighbors.
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jnyce
494 posts
Jan 11, 2009
2:11 PM
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so how many years till ur back
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jerry t
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roller alley
74 posts
Jan 11, 2009
2:13 PM
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wellcome,t-15
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quality
100 posts
Jan 11, 2009
2:14 PM
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Hi Glen & welcome. This is a great site, been in the hobby for 20 years & am learning alot here.
I too am from the Toronto area. Belong to the TFRC-Toronto Flying Roller Club, we have around 40 members.
Who did you get black topped rollers from. I have a few old friends in the club who might have known of him.
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Yours in the Hobby
Don Lunau
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toronto15
4 posts
Jan 11, 2009
2:27 PM
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Thanks quality its good to know theres a roller club here. I can,t recall the old guys name that I got the rollers from just answered a ad that I saw at arlingtons pet shop in North York. Like I said I have to wait for more time or the only thing that will be rolling around here will be my wifes eyes and possibly my head.
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fresnobirdman
410 posts
Jan 11, 2009
3:18 PM
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welcome to this site!
hope you enjoy!
~~Fresnobirdman~~
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quality
102 posts
Jan 11, 2009
3:22 PM
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The secratary of the "TFRC" son worked for Arlington, at Wilson & Jane. They are now closed I believe.
Where abouts in Toronto are you, I might no someone close by if you are interested.
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Yours in the Hobby
Don Lunau
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toronto15
5 posts
Jan 11, 2009
3:51 PM
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Thanks for all the welcomes. Quality that is the Arlington pet shop I used to get my feed from. the guys name was Jim,he used to have a speech impediment, really good guy. I know his dad,the grandfather, was a big time homer flyer.They used to have 2 welsh springer spaniels in the store. Thats how I got into birds,only wanted 1 to train my english springer spaniel bird dog. I,m still living in the Keele st and 401 area. I,m presently taking night school courses,finished the home electrical and now taking carpentry,then start the plumbing course next October.When I build my loft I want right from day one. Is there any zoning by-laws in regards to pigeons that I should be aware of in Toronto? Thanks.
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2311 posts
Jan 11, 2009
4:14 PM
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lol @ the only thing that will be rolling around here will be my wifes eyes and possibly my head.
Hey Welcome Toronto..Hope you enjoy your stay..
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Ralph
Last Edited by on Jan 11, 2009 4:47 PM
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kopetsa
2726 posts
Jan 11, 2009
4:35 PM
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Welcome Toronto! I live in Alberta. :)
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Andrew Carmichael
AB Canada
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quality
103 posts
Jan 11, 2009
4:41 PM
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Glen contact Jay Lucarelli, he is at Jane & Wilson. He is the secratary of the "TFRC", he will know of any bylaws. It's usually ok if you are affiliated to a club.
Jays # 416-247-8009, my birds are from Jay.
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Yours in the Hobby
Don Lunau
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TT
GOLD MEMBER
305 posts
Jan 11, 2009
5:11 PM
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Welcome TO!
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toronto15
6 posts
Jan 11, 2009
5:25 PM
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Thanks Quality for all the information,Jay is 5 minutes from me.It really is a small World.I will call him. I would imagine the fanciers in this area are getting ready to pair their birds up for mating,I always put mine together on Valentines Day. Is there competition flying in this club and are we included in the World comps.
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Big Block
27 posts
Jan 11, 2009
5:32 PM
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welcome glen,lots of info and lots of good roller men on this site, enjoy
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quality
110 posts
Jan 11, 2009
5:37 PM
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We have not had a competion fly in a couple of years. Other than the World Fly.
I am going to do something about this, this year at our club meeting in March.I used to do the World Fly, but someone else does it now. So I am going to start the club flys again.
Most of us don't start breeding until March. I myself March/15. I spent most of this weekend confirming my match ups & I'm already for March/15.
If it were not for Jay we would not have the quality rollers in this region. He taught me alot. Tell him I say hello when you are talking to him.
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Yours in the Hobby
Don Lunau
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spanky
732 posts
Jan 11, 2009
5:39 PM
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WELCOME TORANTO.
SPANKY
SGVS
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mario
GOLD MEMBER
312 posts
Jan 11, 2009
5:39 PM
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Welcome Glen............
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true spin
62 posts
Jan 11, 2009
9:51 PM
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Hi Toronto 15 & welcome i to have the (Bob Brown) line of birds from Jay he is one hell of a guy & tell him ill see him in the spring
thanks rick
true spin
Country Creek Lofts
Ontario Canada
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gotspin7
2190 posts
Jan 12, 2009
4:44 AM
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Welcome to the site.
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Sal Ortiz
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rtwilliams
323 posts
Jan 12, 2009
8:54 AM
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Welcome Toronto15. This is a great site. Tony is awesome for puttingup with us, and keeping tis running.
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RT Williams
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Sunflower
176 posts
Jan 12, 2009
8:57 AM
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Welcome to the site Toronto15. Lots to be learned here.
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Keep em Spinning
Joe
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mcroller
266 posts
Jan 12, 2009
9:20 AM
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welcome to the site,good to see more canucks on this site.
jimmi. B.C.
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spinningdemon
174 posts
Jan 12, 2009
10:33 AM
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Welcome Glen!
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David Curneal
www.freewebs.com/dcurneal
www.saltcreekcustomstone.com
In the air since 1973
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