Toombsy Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I decided to take the new 20-bore out, just walking around the fields, looking for the odd pigeon on the rape, poking through the snow. Walked a good three miles or more, around all the hedgerows where I can shoot. Saw plenty of pheasants which was good, and the odd pigeon flighting from the bushes, way too far away for a shot. There was nothing on the rape though except 20 or so crows. Then decided to have a mug of coffee and head back to a wooded area just in time for evening flight. By this time the temperature had dropped to -2C. There were plenty of pigeons coming in to the wood, and I could have emptied a full box on No6s easily. But I never took a shot. I couldn't bring myself to pull that trigger today... not with the temperatures as low as they were. I know they are a damn nuisance, but after suffering three days of freezing temperatures, dire conditions through the night and having to scratch around for anything decent to feed on, I decided to show the poor ******* a bit of respect tonight. Things will be different when it thaws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1979 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 you should av looked at it the other way..you would av ended thier misery!!! i had a couple today.. rip mr woodie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soreshoulder Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Doctors diagnosis : Pansy Treatment - 3-4 videos of hardcore pigeon shooting action per day and a few car explosions mixed in. Regular naked nurses parading around the hospital bed. Patient should be better in a week or so.. :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 i had the same feeling on wednesday, got over it after the 1st shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 How was the trip to brighton last week? And have the tickets to San Francisco come through yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightchopper Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I get what you're saying toombsy, tomorrows another day and all that, at least you had a good walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 How was the trip to brighton last week? And have the tickets to San Francisco come through yet?? I cancelled the tickets and bought a diamonte cartridge bag instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Know what you mean toomsboy, caught a sea trout last year, bar of silver, about 3lb great i though just right to eat. Reaching for the priest fish flipped over to reveal a healed seal scar, I thought "good on you mate" i wished him good luck and i let him go..... Don't regret it one bit! Tight Lines Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I know how you feel, some days you just don't feel like killing stuff.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanjipete Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I decided to take the new 20-bore out, just walking around the fields, looking for the odd pigeon on the rape, poking through the snow. Walked a good three miles or more, around all the hedgerows where I can shoot. Saw plenty of pheasants which was good, and the odd pigeon flighting from the bushes, way too far away for a shot. There was nothing on the rape though except 20 or so crows. Then decided to have a mug of coffee and head back to a wooded area just in time for evening flight. By this time the temperature had dropped to -2C. There were plenty of pigeons coming in to the wood, and I could have emptied a full box on No6s easily. But I never took a shot. I couldn't bring myself to pull that trigger today... not with the temperatures as low as they were. I know they are a damn nuisance, but after suffering three days of freezing temperatures, dire conditions through the night and having to scratch around for anything decent to feed on, I decided to show the poor ******* a bit of respect tonight. Things will be different when it thaws i know how you feel yesterday i had 2 lovely squirrels trashing my bird feeders ,house full of company admiring them ,same thing today except for no company my s410 ,2logun penetraters ,& some very full ferrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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