Anonymous
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Jul 10, 2004
6:52 PM
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since monty has passed on who is number one now we had the greats of the past and the greats of today but who are they now now there are so many that are great in the hobby that who would be your first choice the next great.
just wondering since no one thinks about this now as before
thanks steve.
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glenn
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Jul 16, 2004
8:18 AM
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I second that nomanation....Glenn
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
109 posts
Jul 16, 2004
12:42 PM
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Simple, if you are using Monty as the last great, he was a "great" for his talents are flying competitive teams of rollers. His birds were not better than anyone elses. He was better than most at making a team work their asses off. People tend to forget that. So who would replace him. Look at the top 10 from the WC and NBRC Fall Fly and those who you see constantly repeating are the ones to consider. I see five or six guys on both lists who could be the Number One". There are lots of guys who have done a lot for the breed and have bred great birds that helped other with their families, but I wouldn't consider them someone to replace a Monty. Totally different people and circumstances.
Brian.
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Anonymous
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Jul 16, 2004
2:30 PM
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Brian McCormick is #1 !!!!!
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
110 posts
Jul 16, 2004
4:32 PM
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Now that was funny! Must be Starving Comedian Night at the Roller-Pigeon...lol. I'd be happy making the top ten on either list once before my life is over.
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Anonymous
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Jul 16, 2004
7:32 PM
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I AM
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Scott
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Jul 16, 2004
10:32 PM
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My best bet would be someone that plays this game outside of thier own backyard,I would say that as far as N. America goes it would be John Wiens out of B.C. Canada or maybe even Jay Starley out of Utah,John would be my first Choice,and I sure wouldn't forget about Don Oullete either.
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George Ruiz
112 posts
Jul 21, 2006
10:04 AM
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what about Norm Reed his birds are in a lot of lofts and they kick ass
george
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Hector Coya
6 posts
Jul 21, 2006
11:08 AM
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Tony, I dont think we should remove names other than our own as long as we are saying something positive like they are at this moment.my opinion thanks Hector coya
The Question was who #1 i guess its Hector LOL
Last Edited by Hector Coya on Jul 21, 2006 11:11 AM
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Velo99
554 posts
Jul 21, 2006
2:21 PM
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Tony,
I agree with Nick and Brian. This is getting out of hand. If I can punch a number in Google and come up with a name and addy,why are you even considering the censoring you have been doing? Took me 3 minutes to find Gary Stephens addy,e mail and phone number.
This is the information age and the offended parties will just have get over it. They publish their number in the NBRC and other sites.They are the minority and we are the majority.You and this site are not at fault.As you just said you can`t please everyone, which is what you are trying to do.It isn`t your fault or responsibility to be responsible for the actions of other flyers.
Go back to the thrilling days of yesteryear when this site was the rough and tumble wild west of rollers.
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If they don`t kit,they don`t score.
Color don`t roll and peds don`t fly.
It`s a comp thing,understand?
V99
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
764 posts
Jul 21, 2006
2:25 PM
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Hey Vel, I stuck my tail between my legs and am apologizing to you and some others by email and to anyone who saw it and posted in response. (Dr LD as well. Can't find your email)
That blush on my face is yes, embarrassment.
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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GREED FOR SPEED LOFT
110 posts
Jul 21, 2006
9:16 PM
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Being number one, what does that mean?, I know quite a few people that are not as famous or notourious that have flown quality rollers as the persons that are mentioned, you all know that in this game , that there is alot of people that want to ride on the shadow of those that made a name for them selfs(given respect to them), so who is number one ,well there is quite a few who breed quality, high calibre pigeons that i give ther props to (back yard master breeders).
R-LUNA
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
658 posts
Jul 21, 2006
9:50 PM
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Richard I believe the original intent of the question was in regards to competition and who could be considered as someone who is as successful as Monty was. Monty was undoubtedly #1 in this sport, the sport of flying competition. That is what being the best means in this context.
Brian.
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Ballrollers
408 posts
Jul 24, 2006
2:04 PM
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I don't think there is much doubt about it, currently, that the #1 kit of birds being flown in competition, both World Cup and NBRC Fall Fly, is Clay Hoyle, with Joe Bob Stuka not far behind. These are the men to beat right now, and that won't be easy.
YITS, Cliff
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motherlodelofts
857 posts
Jul 24, 2006
4:42 PM
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Without question it would be Hiene Beiker(sp) Holland behind him it would be Don Oullete.
That is if you are talking fly records , if it was popularity then who knows
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nicksiders
729 posts
Jul 24, 2006
6:20 PM
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Well, I can't argue with Scott on this. Hiene Bijker and Don Ouellette are consistantly high in the rankings even during Monty Neible's days. I love consistancy! It is the test of a true champion. I also recognize the works of Jerry Higgins.....he is always present in every fly he competes in it seems. Peter Handy is right there and has a great attitude about what he does. Joe Bob Stuka and Clay Hoyle.....something has to be said there as well. Then there is a bunch that are probably one or two wins away from getting the same mention.
To sum up: Hiene Bijker and Don Oellette definitly.
PS - I have a right to change my mind(LOL).
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Snicker Rollers
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nicksiders
732 posts
Jul 24, 2006
8:56 PM
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Where has Rick Mee been?
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Snicker Rollers
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Santandercol
211 posts
Jul 24, 2006
9:00 PM
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Rick Mee has been in Iraq is what I read on another roller list.Some one is holding his stockbirds till he's done over there.
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Kelly
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Mongrel Lofts
195 posts
Jul 24, 2006
10:40 PM
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To sum up: Hiene Bijker and Don Oellette definitly.
These would sure be my votes.. I don't think either could handle Monty, but I do think they come the closest of those today,, Mongrel Lofts
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Planet_Rock_Lofts
57 posts
Jul 25, 2006
9:41 AM
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Well,
None of you guys come close. My birds are the best as far as backyard flying I am a Master breeder Champion. LOL.
Planet Rock Lofts
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