Topgunners Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I had a desperate phone call from one of my farmers saying there were thousands of blackies hitting his cattle feed store. He said they were scattering the feed all over the yard and barns. Considering I have just had a knee replacement and in severe agony, i coudn't let him down. I called my mate and asked him would he fancy picking me up and be my "lackey" for the day. I explained that as I am on crutches he would have to do all the fetching and carrying and setting up. He agreed and we got to the farm about 10.00am. We drove round to the barns and I have never seen so many birds on that farm in 15 years. There must have been 2,000-2,500 birds took flight. We setup knowing that it might be a case of 2 bangs and gone or they were that hungry we might get a good day. Unbelievable!!!!!! We were shooting 40 an hour for the fIrst 4 hours continuously. and then steady until we had reached 197. My friend said he had to go but I said no way till we had hit the magical 200. The last 8 took us over an hour. What a day; and the farmer had come out 3 times to see how we were doing and said he would clear all the birds off the barn roofs. No problem!!!!!!! We had some fantastic shots and only missed about 20+ all day between us. I was now in severe pain but the" buzz" was having a good go at trying to relieve it. I must say a big thanks to Paul for picking up and packing up all our gear. I have just had another call this morning saying they were back and promised I would be back tomorrow morning with 2 slabs at the ready. Dave K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 hah..brilliant..fill yer boots whilst you can well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 what a result. Good mate you have there to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyg Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Well done Dave ,cracking result especially considering your recent op 40 an hour must of been fantaststic..nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Very well done . You are a hero considering your knee op . I had the same op just over a year ago . Just wait till you have those staples out . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED BEARD Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 That sounds better than sitting round the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Brilliant result , hope your knee soon get better and your back to your old self...........a t b M M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim85 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Well done, hope the knee get fully sorted now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Good result, well done .Whats the arrow for on your leg, to make sure they put replacment in the right way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Well done Dave, only wimps stay in bed???. Brilliant result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuy Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Top result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul taylor Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 205 bloody hell thats some going that well done Mr!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat bloke Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I have just put my cap on, only so I can doft it to you. Excellent effort with 2 good knees Regards. Fatty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I hope the farmer appreciated your efforts. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgunners Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 thanks for all your comments and good wshes. Knee is still very painful and I'm now on one crutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 thanks for all your comments and good wshes. Knee is still very painful and I'm now on one crutch. Aye Jim Lad, go and get me some grogg??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Nice one some very hot barrels there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proudly Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Sure the farmer will be very grateful, its difficult to refuse if he rings but surely that result had to be worth it. Get well soon mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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