Norm_Knox
271 posts
Jan 15, 2009
1:02 PM
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Hey guys/girls,
my question is: Do you see raizing and flying rollers as a sport or a hobby.
I see it as a hobby, but I have seen many people call it a sport.
I'm not trying to start any arguing or anything of that sort, just curious thats all.
Norm
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N/A Loft
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toronto15
3 posts
Jan 15, 2009
1:29 PM
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I beleive both words are appropriate,although I prefer sport because the birds and their coach are involved in an activity requiring physical and mental prowess in a competitive nature.Hobby would be better for those who would just like to fly them for their own relaxation and enjoyment.
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-mannyfresh- spins
94 posts
Jan 15, 2009
1:43 PM
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I agree with toronto..but I say its up 2 da flyer..if u fly 4 comp. den its a sport but if u fly jus 2 relax like I do,den its a hobby..
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-mannyfresh- spins
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toronto15
4 posts
Jan 15, 2009
1:55 PM
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Without the sport of competion,eventially their would be no Birmingham roller hobby.Always strive for excellence in performance,meet and exceed the standard to insure the survival of the species.
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quality
126 posts
Jan 15, 2009
3:51 PM
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It's my hobby, the sport of roller pigeons.
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Yours in the Hobby
Don Lunau
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gabe454
1471 posts
Jan 15, 2009
4:49 PM
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I see this hobby as a sport and yes for enjoyment as well i say both
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GABE 454
Last Edited by on Jan 15, 2009 4:50 PM
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Ty Coleman
500 posts
Jan 15, 2009
5:31 PM
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Both, a couple of kits are for sport, the rest are my hobby
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Ty
Vapor Trail Lofts
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rollernewbie
373 posts
Jan 15, 2009
6:02 PM
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Both..too..
i fly for enjoyment..
but i train the birds like im there coach..and there my football team..:p
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RollerNewbie
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RXR Loft
392 posts
Jan 15, 2009
6:08 PM
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t-town hit the nail on the head..
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RxR Loft
Roll'em if you got'em... cuz commies don't roll
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2326 posts
Jan 15, 2009
6:20 PM
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A hobby and therapy for me..
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Ralph
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birdman
684 posts
Jan 15, 2009
6:34 PM
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I consider rollers are a hobby. But If I was raising and competing with homing pigeons I would consider it a sport.
Russ
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Norm_Knox
272 posts
Jan 15, 2009
7:22 PM
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Like most of you guys said it is the same for me. Hobby first because I enjoye the hell out of it, and sport second as I like to train them and fly the best kit possible.
Norm
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N/A Loft
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cr250
178 posts
Jan 15, 2009
7:46 PM
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I would say it is a hobby.A sport for the birds and you are the coach,manager,and friend.
Brian
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donnie james
179 posts
Jan 15, 2009
8:42 PM
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i call it a hobbie because i that it is to me..........donny james
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Windjammer Loft
647 posts
Jan 16, 2009
9:33 AM
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If you look the definition of these words, they are self explatory....
hobby...An activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure.
An activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving.
sport...An athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
Physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs and often engaged in competitively.
You make your own choice.. How ever you see fit.
For all the years I've been into pigeons (the mid 60's)I consider it a "hobby". Be it racing them or just as a backyard flyer...
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Jan 16, 2009 9:35 AM
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mario
GOLD MEMBER
324 posts
Jan 16, 2009
1:07 PM
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i would say .....hobby
Mario
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kopetsa
3 posts
Jan 16, 2009
3:04 PM
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Same as everything else. Baseball is a sport and hobby. Hockey is a sport and hobby. Birminghams are a sport and hobby. :)
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az-je
35 posts
Jan 16, 2009
3:12 PM
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For this pigeon lady the "Sport" in having Rollers is the competition: World Cup, Fall Fly, etc. The Hobby part of raising birds is the Doves, Fantails, etc...
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roller heaven
55 posts
Jan 17, 2009
3:49 PM
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So are women a sport and a hobby LOL
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KATCHER
8 posts
Jan 17, 2009
9:10 PM
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its a sport too meeee!! its like dog racing they run my pigeons fly and roll!!
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Windjammer Loft
661 posts
Jan 18, 2009
8:14 AM
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az-je.......I would have never known that your are a lady. Would you please fill out the "User Account" and fill out proper headings...thanks
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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az-je
36 posts
Jan 19, 2009
10:08 AM
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Yes, I'm a lady who raises and flies Rollers. I also raise several other breeds of pigeons but Rollers are my favorite. I am a member of more than 1 Pigeon Club, Secretary/Treasurer for the AZPC, former 4-H Club leader, etc. Does it really matter if you know that about me or not, that I'm female?
P.S. I did not see any "Proper Headings" in the User Account
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2330 posts
Jan 19, 2009
10:19 AM
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Paul the name Janet in her profile is enough to know she is a lady .. :)
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Ralph
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j .wanless
608 posts
Jan 19, 2009
10:28 AM
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hi all
its my hobbie though my wife says its an obsession lol
but ive had rollers all my life + would not know what to do without them.
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az-je
37 posts
Jan 19, 2009
10:30 AM
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Thank you PR_rollers. I find lots of usefull and interesting information in this forum. I always have questions about Rollers (or other breeds) and can find many opinions, advice, suggestions here to use in the Hobby/Sport.
Thanks all.
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2331 posts
Jan 19, 2009
12:27 PM
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You Welcome Janet. glad to have you around..
Right on John I didn't have rollers all my life but I had pigeons all my life and its like an extension of my right arm second nature to me..can't live without them..
My daughter says to me you smell like birds dad and I tell her no way I just took a bath..but its in you she says..I tell her what can I say I'm a bird man..I smell goodddddddd..
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Ralph
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j .wanless
609 posts
Jan 19, 2009
12:39 PM
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hi ralph you sure smell ok to me lol.
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2334 posts
Jan 19, 2009
1:06 PM
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lol thanks John..and I'm far away from you too..
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Ralph
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Windjammer Loft
668 posts
Jan 20, 2009
2:18 PM
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I guess that was my mistake for not looking at your account.
As of lately most that have been posting on here are "NOT" filling out their account info. So accuse me for not checking yours..
As far as you being a female. I think it's "GREAT" that females are in this hobby and joining this site.
Don't be offended...don't want to up set the apple cart....lol
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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