Longroller
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209 posts
Sep 25, 2009
9:17 AM
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"Why should we be in such desperate haste to succeed,
and in such desperate enterprises?
If a man does not keep pace with his companions,
perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer."
(Henry David Thoreau--1817-1862)
Think about it.
De Oppresso Liber
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cv rollers
482 posts
Sep 25, 2009
9:20 AM
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very true !!!!!!!!good one
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Rick Flores
coachellavalleyrollers.net
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donnie james
762 posts
Sep 25, 2009
2:18 PM
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long roller i agree with that and thank you for posting that.............
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Donny James
"Fly The Best And Cull The Rest"
"Saying One Thing;Doing Its Another"
"Keep Your Head Planted In The Sky And Wings Spanned Wide"
1996 Piedmont Roller Club Lifetime Achievement Recipient
Portsmouth Roller Club Participation Award System Recipient 1994 '96 '97 And 2000
2001 Limestone,Ohio Sportsman's Club Lifetime Member Recipient
2002Portsmouth Roller Club Certified Judge
2004Portsmouth Roller Club Lifetime Member Recipient
"Miss Portsmouth"NBRC/90/J311 Rusty Dun Check Self Hen First Bird To Get Certified In Portsmouth Roller Club History With A Score Of 53 Judge By Joe Roe The 1993 World Cup Winner And John Bender The 1994 World Cup Winner
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Buck
9 posts
Sep 25, 2009
6:29 PM
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Longroller
I am in total agreement with you , I think. I have always enjoyed the roller hobby for the quiet peace & relaxation it brings me.
I don't get all worked up with them when they have bad day, I'm not up to speed every day either . Many of us would fall far short if we had to meet the perfection we demand of our birds !
Sometimes I think I hear a different drummer, but as with music , to each , his own !
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Longroller
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210 posts
Sep 26, 2009
1:55 PM
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I just came off the thread "Muffs"...and am in hopes a couple of the guys will read this particular poem. Think outside of the box sometimes..it helps cope with your everyday stuff.
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De Oppresso Liber
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toronto15
282 posts
Sep 26, 2009
2:44 PM
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Good post Longroller.Glen.
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Squabby*32
98 posts
Sep 27, 2009
8:59 PM
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Open the door and hope for the best on fly day. When I do this, I love my birds no matter how bad or good they perform for me.
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DJJeffman Spinners
ATAPWGIYAHTLY
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Scott
2558 posts
Sep 28, 2009
10:31 AM
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Sooo maybe we would all be better off being a bunch of drones ? I think not.
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Scott Campbell
"It is about testicle fortitude !! "
Last Edited by on Sep 28, 2009 10:31 AM
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JDA
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507 posts
Sep 28, 2009
10:50 AM
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Scott....Bump
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Buck
10 posts
Sep 28, 2009
12:21 PM
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I feel we should all fly our own birds in our own way and allow others to do the same & with respect. It is a recreational hobby, & all this "Do it my way" stuff, changes , nor impresses no-one.
Buck
Last Edited by on Sep 28, 2009 5:22 PM
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Longroller
GOLD MEMBER
212 posts
Sep 28, 2009
8:03 PM
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I totally agree with you Scot..as we both seem to agree with Mr. Thoreau in that each person listens to his own thoughts and not everyone listening to one or two for direction. Drones..absolutely not..I listen to my own drummer as I pay my own feed bill and enjoy my hobby.
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De Oppresso Liber
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katyroller
570 posts
Sep 28, 2009
8:51 PM
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I tend to think that Mr. Thoreau was saying that it's okay to be different. If you ask a question and I give you advise but you choose to do things your way, why should I get upset? Why should I worry about what you do in your yard? Wouldn't my time be better spent worrying and working on my own birds? I don't pay your feed bill or put in the labor to care for your birds. The BR is what it is today because there were/are folks out there that chose to follow that different drummer. I always say that every fancier adds value to the hobby in their own way.
Tracey
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Longroller
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214 posts
Sep 28, 2009
10:46 PM
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Thank you K-roller.
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De Oppresso Liber
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Scott
2566 posts
Sep 29, 2009
5:36 AM
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To me he looks to be an early socialist making an excuse to have no drive , that different drummer that he speaks of is in reality the drummer of the masses being led by sheep.
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Scott Campbell
"It is about testicle fortitude !! "
Last Edited by on Sep 29, 2009 2:32 PM
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Ballrollers
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2074 posts
Sep 29, 2009
10:03 AM
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Guys
We all have our own priorities in life, not one of us excel in every area of our lives. We are all individuals who care about our birds performance but not all of us are willing to do what is necessary to claim bragging rights. To some, bragging rights are not a priority, to some, enjoyment, friendship and camaraderie are the priority.
Due to the vast differences of opinions on varied topics , is may be in the best interest of the Roller Hobby, that we "TRY" to be a little more tolerant of those who do not hold the same opinions, as ourselves.
That does not mean we must conform to another's "standard" but we may try to accept and tolerate another's standard.
To some the drum beat is loud and annoying but to some the drum beat is rhythmic and melodic. Few enjoy the drum solo but when played in concert with the rest of the instruments, the drum seems to fit right in.
Try to listen to the full orchestra and see how much better it sounds than when one instrument plays loud and long.
Cliff
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az-je
64 posts
Sep 29, 2009
10:13 AM
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I totally agree with Cliff - well said, with dignity and respect for all of us in the Roller world. Thought for the day and words to live by.
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Scott
2569 posts
Sep 29, 2009
2:33 PM
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Thanks Tony, I thought that it reaked of the stench of a socialist.
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Scott Campbell
"It is about testicle fortitude !! "
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
3727 posts
Sep 29, 2009
4:26 PM
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Scott, your welcome! ;-)
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FLY ON!
Tony Chavarria
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Pumpkin Man
170 posts
Sep 29, 2009
5:39 PM
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Most things in life boil down to the old phrase you get outta something what you put into it. Some other phrases that have stuck with me:
-If you can't take care of your animals son, don't have them - Grandpa Holleran
- You can't have good stock you gotta have the best - Gobel Kiser an old local chicken fighter
-You buy cheap stuff, you sell cheap stuff, but good stuff will always be in demand - Grandpa Holleran
- Better to sit on the roof than listen to a querrelsome wife - King Solomon
-Everything else in Proverbs
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Scott
2570 posts
Sep 29, 2009
5:48 PM
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Better dead than red.
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Scott Campbell
"It is about testicle fortitude !! "
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Hector Coya
569 posts
Sep 29, 2009
6:21 PM
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I played drums,in many small back yard bands in the 80s,I guess I am my oun DRUMMER,,,
Hector Coya-SGVS
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The more i know mankind,the more i love my Dog,
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katyroller
571 posts
Sep 29, 2009
7:45 PM
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Socialist, communist, call em what you want but when a man says something that makes sense, it only makes sense to take heed. The post is about one statement that he made, not his political views.
Tracey
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Longroller
GOLD MEMBER
215 posts
Sep 30, 2009
7:32 AM
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"Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be." (Thomas a' Kempis 1379-1471)...just thoughts to keep the boat on an even keel.
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De Oppresso Liber
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katyroller
574 posts
Sep 30, 2009
10:31 AM
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Longroller,
BRAVO!!! Words of wisdom to live by.
Tracey
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ezeedad
1065 posts
Oct 02, 2009
1:19 PM
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To me the quote has the sweet smell of freedom...
After all who wants to be a bunch of clones?
Thanks, Bruce
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Velo99
2166 posts
Oct 04, 2009
8:56 PM
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We`re different anyway. We raise pigeons!!
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V99
blue sky single beat
in cadance performing now
earth beckons the winged
drawn breath is let quickly forth
orchestral movement follows
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/()_)__14___()_)\__\
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Ballrollers
GOLD MEMBER
2076 posts
Oct 06, 2009
12:26 PM
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I like that quote, Longroller! (The first one AND the last one!)
Cliff
Last Edited by on Oct 06, 2009 12:27 PM
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