toughrollers
186 posts
Jul 15, 2009
4:21 PM
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thom you truly are a gentleman.it was great talking to you.take care.
Toughrollers--Lofts
Ralph
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1190 posts
Jul 15, 2009
4:37 PM
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For the board, I received a phone call from Ralph, (toughrollers) despite my lack of hearing we had a great conversation. Filled with a lot of what, sorry, I can't hear you, and what?! :) I worked on jet engines during my service years and fire engines for another thirty, so talking to me is an experience in frustration. I already knew his character by the tone of his posts but it's great reinforcement having heard it in his voice. Ralph, you will recover from the terrible loss of your birds. It's toughrollers starting over but you have the grit! I look forward to your visit more then you can imagine.
Take care my friend!
Thom
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1191 posts
Jul 15, 2009
5:07 PM
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Tony, I want to thank you for this wonderful site. It has given me the opportunity to make friends from all over the world. Friends I would have never met under normal circumstances, good honest people. This site has broadened my horizons and allowed me to look into their lives. To share in the simple joy of a good fly day, or the sorry of losing a kit. Yes, I worry for some who place their lives in jeopardy, but I find joy in the pictures of the young. Their obvious pride in their birds and in their accomplishments. Their willingness to help is enfectious and gives me hope for our society especially in this dark time. There is more then just a place to talk about pigeons here, and I thank you.
Thom
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3188 posts
Jul 15, 2009
5:36 PM
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Thom I want you to know you have a friend here in this part of the world also..but you have to change your name to young fart you ain't no old fart anymore..lol...
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Ralph.
Life comes down to the choices you make, and then living with the results.
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1192 posts
Jul 15, 2009
5:57 PM
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Ralph, You have been on my friends list for a long time now. Truth is I'm still an oldfart compared to you boys! 50, come back and talk to me in ten and we will compare aches! LOL
Thom
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3190 posts
Jul 15, 2009
5:58 PM
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LMAO I hear you Thom...I hold you up to that ...
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Ralph.
Life comes down to the choices you make, and then living with the results.
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toughrollers
187 posts
Jul 15, 2009
6:49 PM
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Thom, I'm already aching and im only 50. Just imagine what I will be going through at your age. LOL.
PR rollers, you and I have a lot of catching up to do to get to thom.
If it makes you feel better, I have a sore back, elbows, knees, shoulder, hands, and can't see for crap no wonder I have lost my birds. I should be "culled" ASAP. LMAO.
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Toughrollers--Lofts
Ralph
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
3194 posts
Jul 15, 2009
8:08 PM
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I hear you Ralph it ain't the same doing the splits at 50 than when we were 20...lol....
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Ralph.
Life comes down to the choices you make, and then living with the results.
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toughrollers
188 posts
Jul 15, 2009
8:24 PM
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PR rollers
Your totally right it ain't the same at 50 than when we were 20. The problem is I don't want to believe that I am 50 I still think that I am in my 20's.
The fact is I can't grow old gracefully I refuse to believe that I'm almost over the hill but it's good to know that I am close to retirement age.
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Toughrollers--Lofts
Ralph
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Squabby*32
37 posts
Jul 16, 2009
2:08 AM
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I believe you are only as old as you feel:-). It's all in your head how you act or react to life as you get older.
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DJJeffman Spinners
ATAPWGIYAHTLY
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
GOLD MEMBER
2686 posts
Jul 16, 2009
2:23 AM
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When i was in high school couldnt wait to be 18 to legally drink,,,,,,,,lol
now at 40 wish i could turn back the age........lol
but had a good life we will all go to over the hill age one day....lol
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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steve49
82 posts
Jul 16, 2009
11:58 AM
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Thom is one of the nicest guys i've met here. he and others welcomed me warmly when i arrived recently, and he's always chiming in with good, sound advice and ideas. you never catch a tone in his voice either. wish he was closer to me, would be nice to sit and watch the birds and kick back together.
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Steve in Blue Point, NY
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1198 posts
Jul 16, 2009
12:24 PM
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Ralph, and Ralph, :) The bad news is it only gets worse. I think it compounds expeditiously! LOL
Ralph,toughrollers, Gracefully my petunias, they are going to have to drag me kicking and screaming into the night! :)
Squabby*32, if I had known I would live this long I would have taken much better care of myself. That said, you are exactly right, it's all in maintaining where you are and refusing to give up!
Rudy, drink a cold one and think of me, I'm not allowed by Doc's orders. :( A big steak would be nice also! :)
Steve, come on down, we will fly the birds and blow my "NEW" air horns at the sky sharks!
In the words of John Travolta, "Ain't it Grand!"
Thanks Guys
Thom
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Rocky Lofts
25 posts
Jul 16, 2009
4:13 PM
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Hi Thom
Don't believe toughrollers (Ralph), that he has got pains because if he can spin in the air like his birds, he truely is a "tough" guy.
We have seen him spin in the air, land then jump up 7ft high and break a board. If he has got pains how does he do all this. LOL.
Thom you sound like a great man from what Ralph has told me, he can't wait to catch up with you.
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Cheers, Rocky
"Rocky Lofts"
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1200 posts
Jul 16, 2009
4:27 PM
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Hey Rocky, I have an xwife that would vehemently argue against me even being a man let alone great.:) I think in a fight both of you would be handie to have around! I am looking forward to his visit also.
Take care and if I may be so bold, mate.
Thom
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3463 posts
Jul 16, 2009
8:08 PM
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Thom, I am pleased that you are enjoying the site! I too have been enjoying it lately as well. I spoke with a fancier from the Bahamas yesterday, that was cool. We literally have visitors from all over the world who read and participate. That's pretty cool!
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1205 posts
Jul 17, 2009
3:54 AM
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Tony, Yes it is very cool! This how the site should be! I am enjoying myself very much! Thanks to you for proividing, and thanks to the list for all the help!
Thom
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Windjammer Loft
830 posts
Jul 17, 2009
6:13 AM
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Thom....I always look forward to reading "anything" that you post. And you've been in my friends list for quite some time. Iam almost 62 and I don't consider you an "OldFart" by any means, only in name...lol. Your only as young as you feel. And I have felt for many many years like I am in my 30's.....lol. Just remember, like Toby Keith once said " MY mind says Oh Yes You Can.....but the body says Oh No You Can't"....LOL, that the draw back...
You'll always be a firnd of mine Thom..
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1207 posts
Jul 17, 2009
6:51 AM
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Hey Paul, I plan on sucking up the pension for a long time to come. My short list of friends gets longer everyday! You can never have too many friends but you will always be near the top my friend.
Take care, be safe.
Thom
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Windjammer Loft
835 posts
Jul 17, 2009
6:55 AM
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Thanks for the compliment Thom, that means alot to me. That's what I like to hear Thom. I started sucking up on the "pension" Dec of 2008......lol
And Iam luv'en it too...
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1208 posts
Jul 17, 2009
6:55 AM
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Hey Paul, If you get down near Portsmouth in that big rig, you could stop in for lunch.
Thom
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1209 posts
Jul 17, 2009
6:57 AM
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Paul, I did not know you had retired, so now there is no excuse, come on over sometime.
Thom
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Windjammer Loft
837 posts
Jul 17, 2009
7:10 AM
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Thom...that sounds like a plan...do you know Brian Middaugh?? He's from down your way. I met him 2yrs ago at a fly in Akron,Ohio. As a matter of fact Brian told me about the Southern Ohio Poultry Association Swap meet that year that my wife and I went.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1210 posts
Jul 17, 2009
8:13 AM
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Paul, Yes I have met Brian, he stopped by toward the end of winter and everything I had was breeding or fostering. Heck of a nice guy. I invited him back when I got the birds back in the air. Now, I'm covered up by a pair of cooper's and in lock down. To extend the invitation, you and your wife are welcome anytime, just let me know in advance and I will give you directions. I can't grantee flying birds, but we can talk birds and have a good feed! :)
Thom
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