Craigie

Never used them but they sound like a good firework

I was talking to Michael Fish just the other day and he told me there is definitely not going to be a Hurricane this weekend. So batten down the hatches boys.

Gamebore Clear pigeon at £100 per 1000 Might have to haggle a it mext time. Or could take a trip to cranfields neck of the woods!!!

Not rubber chickens. Havent got any photos or websites. But I can tell you that they really work. Maybe I am setting them out right as well. Will endeavour to get some pictures though. I went out last thursday, and set them out with relatively goo results. Then a friend came along put out his whirly magnet, and that was it not a bird to be seen. Strange but I think sometimes the magnet scares them a little if they are being used alot.

Got some new decoys a while ago and they are great. They are full body but actually fold flat. This really saves on the weight and when you pack up just gather them up fold them down and put an elastic band round the head and tail. They are also quite big (Bigger than the other ones I have) and they seem to pull the birds in okay. Another advantage is because they are so light that they sit well on top of the crop you are shooting over. They come with sticks as well for when you are on new drillings etc. Not bad price either for 6 at about £15.

Tried that Lazza. I find it pull the hair out of my toes when you rip it off. Or is that only me again :but: :but: :but:

I find that the gun socks are a bit long and my toes peep out the end. Does anyone else have this problem or is it just me :( :thumbs:

Dont foget you need dead birds on your magnet!!!!!!!!!

Shame on you. Just hope they are good eating.

Heard of a story where someone out decoying and after putting out his shot birds, and pigeons coming in well, all of a sudden they started to come in and shy away quickly. This happened for a while before he decided to investigate and found that something had paid a visit and bitten one of his birds head off. Hence the shying away.

Happy Birthday Lazza Good planning, now the anniversary is close to your Birthday, so when she starts dropping hints about what do you want for your birthday what she really means is "what are you doing about our anniversary" I would start to worry though when she says "I'm not getting you anything for your birthday" I believe this is code for "You insensitive pig you forgot our anniversary"

Daveman, dont be too sure about it taking ages to ban shooting. They have not been campaigning that long. We just cant afford to sit back and let these people walk over us. Although they are the minority, they have a very big voice and they take extreme actions which gets them noticed. On the other hand there is a lot of law abiding citizens that hunt and shoot (probably all I suspect) and we are under pressure to behave appropriately at all times as the threat of having your license revoked is always there. We need to united on the foxhunting stance as it is only the thin end of a very thick wedge.

Dull and windy sounds like me after a few pints the night before.

The crop situation is the same her (north Hertfordshire) but the cut pea fields are still drawing the birds. The fields were cut over 3 weeks ago. Go and have a look and spend time travelling round. You will find them.

I find the best way is to just take the breasts off. Peel the skin back and slice down either side of the breast bone, work your knife to the head end, scrape at the wish bone, slice a little further round. This should give you enough to hold on to then pull away from the bird, pulling the breast waay from the bird. Hope this is of a little help

Good luck and best wishes to you and the good lady. (One more shooting widow joins the ranks) All the best mate. :love:

Cheers Lazza, been to work and having a quiet night tonight, but off to london tomorrow to meet up with an old friend, that I havent seen for about 12 years so double celebration I think. Roll on the hangover!!!!!!!! 8) 8) 8)

Martin had a look at the link (very good) Suggest a spell check before it goes on release (sorry just being picky) but you want to get it right first time.

A very confident James Bond walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance, then casually looks at his watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks, "Is your date running late?" "No", he replies, "Q's just given me this state-of-the-art watch and I was just testing it." The intrigued woman says, "A state-of-the-art watch? What's so special about it?" Bond explains, "It uses alpha waves to talk to me telepathically." The lady says, "What's it telling you now?" Well, it says you're not wearing any knickers...." The woman giggles and replies, "Well it must be broken because I am wearing knickers!" Bond tuts, taps his watch and says, "Damn thing's an hour fast."

Currently shoot with a side by side 28" barrels (badly I might add) I have been thinking of getting a new gun (new to me anyway) If you guys have any thoughts or suggestions on what to be looking at/for or thinking about all comments greatly appreciated.

A horse walks into a bar and the barman says "Why the long face"

Going back again tomorrow, this time I will have my coffee, reaxation tapes, whale songs, yoga mats, and I will set up in a feng shui way with a big hole in the hide so all the evil spirits can pass straight through without hindrance. Oh and I'll take a few deeks as well. How I'm going to carry that lot I'm not sure mind you.

Dang wish I had entered now, theres an opportunity not to be missed. Any chances of a stewards enquiry.

Thought there was something wrong with the cartridges at first, like someone forgot to put the lead in!!!!!

I went out this afternoon for about an hour, (didnt intend to but took my trusty shooter anyway) To start with I couldnt hit the thick end of a barn door if I was locked inside. (16 cartridges and not a bird) but then I hit the next 4 stone dead. Why does this happen as I have had similar days before, (not quite so bad mind you) or is it just a case of getting your eye in, as I dont get to go out as often as I should or would like. Your comments would be gratefully appreciated. Cheers Lads