Retsdon Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 ..I'm giving the reason.I think this has to be my last post here on Pigeonwatch and the reason is straightforward enough. This morning I was out for my dawn constitutional walk and a packet of feral pigeons came over the wall from the Air Force base next door. They were a perfect shot and in my head I picked which ones I would take and actually mounted an imaginary gun. But then it dawned on me that really, if the imaginary gun had been real, I wouldn't have taken the shot. Whether it's age, or time since I last shot or whatever, I don't have it in me to take a life anymore. So I suppose I'm here under false pretences. OK, I might have been living overseas, but I've always felt that one of the things I always wanted to revisit at some time was to be sitting in a hide in Britain looking out at a pack of decoys on a barley stubble or a duck pond. And somehow that entitled me to be here on this forum. But if that's not longer the case, I've no business here. But I didn't want to just stop posting without saying goodbye. I've really enjoyed the company here and, never mind the politics and **** like that, I've always known that I've been among good people. So anyway...you all take care. Cheers, Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Gordon I can understand why you think you have no business on here but your experience can help.ithers and you can partake in and discussions. I would like you to stay as I'm sure others would too. But if you are going goodbye and best of luck in the rest of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I have to say I have disagreed with many posts you have made, but that is life. You have something to offer and it would be daft not to contribute. I won't beg, but I hope you re-consider. PS - you were way off the mark about immigration. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, Retsdon said: and a packet of feral pigeons came over the wall from the Air Force base next door. Ask them to throw a few clays over the wall, and you might change your mind🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 No need to go, just because you don't shoot, loads of people just come on here for the craic. I for one would miss your input, even though I disagree with it.. A lot... 😂 You'd be bored if you left, trust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Rewulf said: No need to go, just because you don't shoot, loads of people just come on here for the craic. I for one would miss your input, even though I disagree with it.. A lot... 😂 You'd be bored if you left, trust me. +1 (Apart from the disagreeing bit)👍 sort of….. sometimes…….🥰 Edited October 23, 2019 by KB1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 watch the door don't hit you on the **** on your way out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 you will get bored ....trust me i know................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 You’ve been watching pigeons, therefore you’ve fulfilled your obligation as a member ! 🙂 I sincerely wish you well in all you do. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Good luck but i would prefer it if you didnt go as pw would be poorer without your views.. [i havnt shot a pigeon for over 50yrs..😎] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 There are plenty of Forums on PW for you to engage in, have a re-think. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Gordon R said: I have to say I have disagreed with many posts you have made, but that is life. You have something to offer and it would be daft not to contribute. I won't beg, but I hope you re-consider. PS - you were way off the mark about immigration. 🤣 Agree with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I've come across quite a few past game-shooters over the years who have reached the point where they no longer want to deny another creature's chance of life in the name of sport, be it reflection after a near-death experience themselves or for some other reason. For myself I've never got past clays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Haven`t pulled a trigger in 4 years or more and the number of guns etc is dwindling too, but I still fish and therefore will continue here as there is a country sports section. You could consider the fact there is an off topic section which is about things other than shooting etc and your thoughts would be welcome there as has been said above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 It’s your choice, if you’ve lost interest that’s one thing, but the reason you have given is no reason to bow out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO don't go things are just getting interesting and your input would be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I get a lot more pleasure out of target shooting these day. Its challenging and I do it in good company. If I go foxing with friends in Wales im the one carrying the lamp. Its too much trouble trying to transport my rifle 200+ miles and then store it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoolinDalton Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I know what you mean about the killing. Although I haven't been for probably six months, I still want to go shooting/ ferreting rabbits, as pest control. I wouldn't necessarily feel bad about shooting/ dispatching them....but I might feel guilty when I'm sat stroking our two pet ones, one of whom is just now sat on the sofa! I even had some game / rabbit burgers the other night! Even if I just shot clays, I'd still go to this forum, as there's so much info and you can get advice on ANYTHING! Maybe you've just got a bit of Brexit Burnout, as you have put a lot of effort into your POV's. Plus, you're our PW man in Saudi! Surely, camel racing and public floggings must get boring after a while. Come back to PW....always something new....always a good debate going on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 Come on Retsdon, we can see you’ve been interested enough to view pigeon watch, since you posted your “last posting”.......you know you want to stay!! Man up and admit it..........don’t be so precious! Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 What's a pigeon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, mick miller said: What's a pigeon? A bird🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 Has he gone then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 yea caught the last plane out lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) I stopped shooting in 2015 with no intension of picking up a gun ever again.I also felt at the time that leaving the forum was a good idea Bought a MX5 and joined a owner's forum.OMG what a load of nobs!.They where that bad I started to hate my car or being associated with such people.I even debadged the the 5 and re badged it as a Tein. There is not another forum that can come close to this one ever.I just read the motor and this section of the forum.The crack is mint and I'm sitting in a cafe now just browsing over a coffee after a drive around the moors( not in a 5).Great bunch on here, yeh politics sometimes gets in the way but there is nearly always an apology.Dont leave the forum mate, you are too valued and your knowledge and experience can help others. Edited October 26, 2019 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 nooo go away this is the worst forum on the internet.......i cant even get drunk in peace without some muppet abusing me..........everytime im on this bloody forum i need councilling............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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