bunny_blaster Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 Last Wednesday I had a message from the bloke who buys birds off me, he wanted everything we had so on Thursday I gave PC a call and we bagged up everything in our freezers. We had a total of 1375 so I had to borrow a van from work to deliver them. Whilst with PC I asked if he was coming shooting on Friday as I had birds on the wheat stubble from last week, it had been a long time since he’s been out and he didn’t need much persuading after his annual trip to Greece. This ground had been cultivated on Thursday but we gave it a go and decided to split up to maximise our chances. We had a great afternoon even though the birds really wanted another field further on than us with PC finishing on 111 pigeon and myself on 182. I was glad PC beat the 100 mark after many invites from myself which didn’t quite work out as well as I wanted but the jinx is finally up and it was great to see him back out doing what we enjoy most and getting amongst them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 Great to see you back Ben and nice to know that P C is still keeping his eye in and added another three figure bag to his very long tally of Red Letter Days , it must have been a relief to see well over 1000 go and a very welcome call from your dealer . A very big WELL DONE on all accounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbert Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 Cracking result, well done lads. Keep at it Pc, regards steveyg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted September 3 Report Share Posted September 3 good result from a deadly duo there nice to see the main man back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 Well done to both of you, good to see PC has a carer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HantsRob Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 Well hot damn, that looks amazing!! If you ever fancy new company and show a new shooter how it's done, I have good coffee and cake and smacks? Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 (edited) Following monthly chemo for 12 months and a stem cell transplant in February I’m finally getting some form of fitness back. Ben has been very kind and allowed me to join him on a number of occasions but my shooting was not up to his standard but I did appreciate the invites started to get my eye in. Following my normal month in Greece I was raring have a go on the stubbles. I was informed that the oak tree was the place but set up under the wrong oak tree!!! I had 155 shots for 111 birds which I was happy about. Ben came later than I and set up but it was not the right place so he moved to where the line had moved to and gained the better shooting. I must thank him for the opportunity to shoot and deny the rumours that he is my carer. Edited September 4 by pigeon controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pbutd Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Happy days ... so pleased to see you back in harness PC. Unfortunately you seem to have picked up some bad habits with your 'choreography of the slain' somewhere along the line. I bet you slept well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 (edited) 16 hours ago, pigeon controller said: Following monthly chemo for 12 months and a stem cell transplant in February I’m finally getting some form of fitness back. Ben has been very kind and allowed me to join him on a number of occasions but my shooting was not up to his standard but I did appreciate the invites started to get my eye in. Following my normal month in Greece I was raring have a go on the stubbles. I was informed that the oak tree was the place but set up under the wrong oak tree!!! I had 155 shots for 111 birds which I was happy about. Ben came later than I and set up but it was not the right place so he moved to where the line had moved to and gained the better shooting. I must thank him for the opportunity to shoot and deny the rumours that he is my carer. Great to hear you’re back in the hide and on form again PC. That shot to kill ratio is more than respectable too, not that it’s a competition and always depend on what you take on / how they commit on the day. I had a similar average yesterday afternoon, a few left in the 150 capacity bag for exactly 100 picked, having to take on testing birds to get the bag. I can only imagine how good it must feel to be back out in the hide after your spell of ill health, long may it continue! Edited September 5 by Wilts#Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Great news and a cracking result. Onwards and upwards PC. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 2 hours ago, pbutd said: Happy days ... so pleased to see you back in harness PC. Unfortunately you seem to have picked up some bad habits with your 'choreography of the slain' somewhere along the line. I bet you slept well! I was coerced into tipping them out of the Disco , had I planned the picture they would have been laid out Thanks to all for your kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Great day and good to see you back at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted October 4 Report Share Posted October 4 Glad you are getting out pc we have all missed your posts hopefully now the treatment is over you can regain a bit of strength and get yourself back to normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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