Mr Potter Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hope someone from the PW family can help with an unusual request? Had one of the worst shocks of my life last Wednesday when I heard that my long time shooting partner had died suddenly the previous day! Had been diagnosed as needing a triple bypass a month or so previously and was due into hospital the next day for a consultation and pre op assessment, He never made it. Anyhoo, his widow is going to create the floral tribute to go on top of his coffin on the theme of the countryside and has asked me if I can get hold of some pheasant tail feathers. Now I'm sure at one time or another, anyone who has shot game have had a few tail feathers stood in a jar or vase somewhere around the house or shed. I haven't got any at the moment neither have any of the mates I have asked and it's a few months too early to easily acquire any. So if anyone has a few tail feathers lying about from previous seasons who would be willing to post them onto to me (to arrive by Wednesday at the latest) I would be eternally grateful, full cost of posting and packaging will of course be reimbursed. Please pm me if you can help and I'll give you my address. Here's hoping, Andy aka Mr Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Andy, I was in my local game fishing shop on fri and saw they were selling them there for fly making. They were 77p each, if you have no joy send me a message and I will pick you some up and post them too you. Ill have a look on line also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Just looked on line, search for fly making and alot of the sites have them for sale. Sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I've still got a few kicking about but they are all smaller ones left - mainly hens. The wife uses them to play with the younger kittens so I'm happy to let some go to a more worthwhile use. I don't want anything for them, post or packing - just glad to help out. All I'd ask is for a photo of the lovely floral tribute. Would 10 be enough and in 1st class post on Monday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinach Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I gave a load away a few months ago I'll give her a call and see if she can send them pm me your address. She may well have used them but Ill call anyway. John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 andy ring my mobile an I,ll bring u some over,,john. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 Sorry to hear of your loss. I'm in Scotland at the moment and not back till Thursday, Amy shot a good cock pheasant last year on ladies day and offered the tail feathers she kept as her trophy. PM me if you get stuck. All the best Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Andy have some here if your stuck let me no and i can get them to you mate He was a nice guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I know it's not what you asked for but I do have some peacock feathers if they are any use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I am in warrington, got some 6 or so nice pheasant tail feathers stashed away . Your need is greater than mine so PM your address and i will drop some off for you. I am on nights tonight so will have to be tomorrow. rgds Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 A thousand thanks for all those who offered to help and a thousand and one apologies for not replying personally to each of you but with one thing and another I've not had a minute in the last few days. We are sorted now thanks to Hawkfanz who very kindly dropped a bundle of feathers off at my house first thing Monday morning, cheers for that. My mate's widow was really touched and has asked me to thank all of you, she said it just goes to prove what a kind, thoughtful and generous lot shooters are! Best Regards Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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