Tam Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Ask Sam-f to donate a couple of each that he's trying to get rid of (wish i was closer mate) or we'll all donate one for teal to chose. Guage/length/shot size, will anyone get it right Tam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene molloy Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Deako, Thats a very nice gesture; thank you. I'm not over smitten with the cartridge / pellet count thing; it's just a lottery and doesn't encourage people to really think about the sport. (Which doesn't mean I wouldn't enter!) My suggestion, Youthful (definition to be decided by the mods) competitors to submit a written piece, plus a pic or two. Describe yourself, and tell of a day out pigeon shooting, say how you were introduced to the sport, what you get out of it, and what your hopes for the future are. I suggest around 500 words. And yes grammar and spelling will count; you've all got Microsoft Word which will do it for you. You're on your word of honour that it's your own work, not blagged off your sister who's a B.A. and teaches journalism! I'll undertake to submit the winning article to an on-line magazine and to the "Shooting Times" with my recommendation for publication. In addition to Deako's kit, if the standard is good, I'll buy the winner a day with a pigeon pro of my choice. Eug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted January 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Eug, This sounds like an excellent idea! and also doubles the value of the prize!! Well done to you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_whitson Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Holy moly! This is starting to look like quite a contest. Entry requirements? Closing date? :-D And a big thank you to deako & eugene for supporting a great site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millo2 Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Deako, Thats a very nice gesture; thank you. I'm not over smitten with the cartridge / pellet count thing; it's just a lottery and doesn't encourage people to really think about the sport. (Which doesn't mean I wouldn't enter!) My suggestion, Youthful (definition to be decided by the mods) competitors to submit a written piece, plus a pic or two. Describe yourself, and tell of a day out pigeon shooting, say how you were introduced to the sport, what you get out of it, and what your hopes for the future are. I suggest around 500 words. And yes grammar and spelling will count; you've all got Microsoft Word which will do it for you. You're on your word of honour that it's your own work, not blagged off your sister who's a B.A. and teaches journalism! I'll undertake to submit the winning article to an on-line magazine and to the "Shooting Times" with my reccomendation for publication. In addition to Deako's kit, if the standard is good, I'll buy the winner a day with a pigeon pro of my choice. Eug Excellent Idea. That is a true act of genorousity mate and I commend you for that alone Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene molloy Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 Jim, Hold thy watter! The mods will have the final say in what form any competion(s) take. It's just a blue sky job at the moment. One thing that's just crossed my mind; all entrants to fill the ***** profiles in as precondition! Eug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamebag Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 How much of the profile though i dont understand half of it on their If some one could just pm me to explain the bits i missed id fill the rest of it out. Also I come on here at the library because i dont have acces to the net at home this means I dont have microsoft word at my disposal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermin Dropper Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 How about a Guess the object? Teal could take a close up photo of part of an object then you have to work out what it is??? Or... is anyone any good at making cross word puzzles? I used to make the odd one for a reptile magazine but I think it would take me too long to make up a decent shooting one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I dont mind supplying shot count about a certain cartridge that 99% of people wont have to moderaters. Obviously i cannot enter myself though. E.g a 10bore cartridge or a 12g game shell that isnt made anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millo2 Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 How about, if someone shoots a pigeon. We have to guess what and the amount in it's crops, ie grains of wheat etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisNicholls Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 I think I like the sound of "spot the pigeon" best so far, its an easily understood format and has stood the test of time (aka spot the ball) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 In the past, the fairest competition has been where you have to guess (no skill or specialist knowledge required), the number of hits on the PigeonWatch website on a particular day. A rough indication is given, say between 500 and 3000. Nearest guess wins the prize. Only Teal would know the correct answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 Deako, Thats a very nice gesture; thank you. I'm not over smitten with the cartridge / pellet count thing; it's just a lottery and doesn't encourage people to really think about the sport. (Which doesn't mean I wouldn't enter!) My suggestion, Youthful (definition to be decided by the mods) competitors to submit a written piece, plus a pic or two. Describe yourself, and tell of a day out pigeon shooting, say how you were introduced to the sport, what you get out of it, and what your hopes for the future are. I suggest around 500 words. And yes grammar and spelling will count; you've all got Microsoft Word which will do it for you. You're on your word of honour that it's your own work, not blagged off your sister who's a B.A. and teaches journalism! I'll undertake to submit the winning article to an on-line magazine and to the "Shooting Times" with my recommendation for publication. In addition to Deako's kit, if the standard is good, I'll buy the winner a day with a pigeon pro of my choice. Eug Eugene this is an excellent idea and one which will form the basis of future competitions if this is ok. It is a great gesture from yourself. For this competition however we will simply use the shotgun pellets. If it is okay with you would it be possible to run your kind offer as a seperate competition a few weeks down the line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene molloy Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 Teal, OK, no probs. It might be best to leave it till the boys have had a chance at the Spring drillings, but it's up to you. Regards Eug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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