macsrollers
239 posts
Dec 07, 2009
11:38 PM
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A number years back James Perri, who was very active with the NBRC until he passed on and the Fall Fly was briefly named after him to recognize his contributions, quoted to me that in this hobby " your own stupidity is your worst enemy" I am sure he didn't creat this quote but often it returns to my mind when I do stupid things. Example: I have 24 hens and 14 cocks on lock down from my A and B teams. I continue to fly my very young birds inspite of the falcon. Last week the falcon took a bird. So in my ignorance I decided I was tired of watching birds fly scared and wanted to see some roll so I released 18 birds that were on lock down. Before I opened the door I knew first that the birds would go up because they hadn't been out for a month and I hadn't made any feed adjustments to deter them from doing so. I could also see some clouds coming thru. But in my moment of ignorance I let them out. They did well but elevated, only to have another falcon hit them. They scattered and went on up into the jet stream of clouds. I ended up losing 2 birds. Now you would think after 15 years I would know better, and I should, so of course the roller gods were going to penalize me for my stupidity and take a few birds for roller heaven! Of course I was about as pissed as you can get! 2 days later one bird returned as if the roller gods realized that while I was stupid I only did it because I am hooked on rollers and had to get my fix of performance. So they gave me one back but still kept the other in hopes the lesson was learned! We often come home from work or go to fly our kits to get our fix without considering all factors before releasing our birds. So since the roller gods gave me one good bird back I will give back by sharing this lesson. Take a step back each time you want to fly and consider what is going on. How is the weather and the BOP's been. When was the last time flown and how have you been feeding the kit, etc. If there is any doubt in your mind before opening the door, then don't do it! There is enough obstacles and frustrations in this hobby we go thru to earn a little gratification and satisfaction. Don't let your own stupidity have a negative influence on your enjoyment of the hobby! We all make mistakes and hopefully learn from them and we will never eliminate that. The hope is to minimize our ignorance and stupidity to keep our worst enemy in check!!! Enjoy your next fly1 Don M. LVRC
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Ballrollers
GOLD MEMBER
2199 posts
Dec 08, 2009
6:41 AM
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You are not alone, Don. We have all done it. Yesterday, I was trying to decide on which comp team hens to pull for the stock loft and was flying them four at at time. Coopers kept some of them up for hours, but luckily I did not lose any. But I was kicking myself for risking my best.
Cliff
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Scott
2680 posts
Dec 10, 2009
10:42 AM
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Don, been there many time's , it is painful and I have learned many heartbreaking lessons due to it. This is the very reason that I won't fly my cream (old birds) when things aren't right, young birds I will gamble a bit due to they need to learn the hard knocks of the air. Yet still I am careful not to piss off a year of hard work also, there is a old saying that I am reminded of " those that run today live to fight another day" the same hold true with the birds "Those that don't fly today live to fly another day".
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Scott Campbell
" God Bless "
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JMUrbon
780 posts
Dec 10, 2009
9:50 PM
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You got it there Scott. I always say you cant breed from a dead pigeon. Once I make the decision to lock down my birds dont see the sky again til spring. Then it is the younger birds that get out to test the air and only when they are all in safe for a week or two will I put the good birds in the air. I too have learned the hard way. Joe
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JDA
GOLD MEMBER
625 posts
Dec 11, 2009
7:02 AM
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Scott...I agree with you,and that is not very often. Good Post.JDA
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Windjammer Loft
1027 posts
Dec 11, 2009
7:40 AM
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I've had this same type of experience in my dog training sessions. As humans, we always have to try and push the botton just one more time. And in the interim, we screw things up and get burned....
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Dec 11, 2009 7:42 AM
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