Fisherman Mike Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 As we have many Thousands of members on the Forum now it would be intersting to get a handle of the numbers of members who fall into the Saddo and Gladdo category so come on enter the poll and be honest. A saddo is someone who feels they have to get out every week sometimes more and blast the living daylights out of any woody that comes their way,and feels like an abject failure if he doesnt get at least 50 birds a trip A Gladdo is someone who just has the occassional sortee is happy to enjoy his surroundings for what they are and if he hits a few birds then so much the better. Im definately a Gladdo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun666 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) IM A SADDO X GLADDO Edited September 8, 2009 by shotgun666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Gladdo for me then- I do go out every weekend either shotgun or Rimfires- enjoy being out and about in freah air- the bag is secondary Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Saddo that wishes I could be out every week, but Gladdo that I can get out there whenever I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojusa Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Saddo that wishes I could be out every week, but Gladdo that I can get out there whenever I can That sounds like me but I've voted Gladdo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 im a mixture of the two - saddo cos id be out every day if i could, but gladdo cos i dont care if i get much or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcountryman Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I'm a bit of both. A gladdo that trys to get out once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 As we have many Thousands of members on the Forum now it would be intersting to get a handle of the numbers of members who fall into the Saddo and Gladdo category so come on enter the poll and be honest. A saddo is someone who feels they have to get out every week sometimes more and blast the living daylights out of any woody that comes their way,and feels like an abject failure if he doesnt get at least 50 birds a trip A Gladdo is someone who just has the occassional sortee is happy to enjoy his surroundings for what they are and if he hits a few birds then so much the better. Im definately a Gladdo... I think your definitions and terminology are skewed and unfair. An alternative and probably nicer Poll would be; Pro Shooter is someone who can get out every week (probably a few times every week), is lucky enough to have loads of permission and consequently has a higher chance of shooting large bags of birds per trip. Am Shooter is someone who has just the occasional trip out , limited permissions and tends to shoot smaller bags of birds per trip. I would suggest that both categories enjoy their surroundings and appreciate being out shooting, no matter how many times they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I think you are right there Cranfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 PRO - GLADDO then I am champing at the bit as few farms have even got near the combine Still it gives me time for stalking instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I think your definitions and terminology are skewed and unfair. An alternative and probably nicer Poll would be; Pro Shooter is someone who can get out every week (probably a few times every week), is lucky enough to have loads of permission and consequently has a higher chance of shooting large bags of birds per trip. Am Shooter is someone who has just the occasional trip out , limited permissions and tends to shoot smaller bags of birds per trip. I would suggest that both categories enjoy their surroundings and appreciate being out shooting, no matter how many times they go. Its very much tongue in cheek....so you must by definition be an old Gladdo. Saddos are those imo who have to get out all the time and shoot just for the enjoyment of killing something (not necessarily under the guise of crop protection ). The surroundings are superfluous. The Gladdos of this world will preserve our sport and the Saddos may put it at risk. Why do say this, well Pigeon shooting has become big business with thousands of Pigeon shooters now purchasing guns and equipment. Pigeon numbers are at a record high and increasing. BUT......It would only take a few harsh winters, an outbreak of tricho and overshooting for the breeding numbers to proportionally diminish to an extent that the birds would then become an amber on the BTO decline list and a couple of words from the BTO to Defra and BANG off of the general list. Doesn’t sound plausible does it but believe me it is. For the moment though sleep easy... there doesnt seem to be any decline in pigeon numbers on the horizon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorwullie Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Aye looks like you caught some more Fisherman Mike. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I can definitely enjoy sitting in a hide and watching nature up close. The occasional feathered pie filling unlucky enough to fall prey to my mediocre marksmanship is always a nice bonus. Still, were I ever to experience one of these mythical 100+ days I've read about, I wouldn't moan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 After spending a week working inside a warehouse-i enjoy sitting in a hide watching the world go by and have a friendly chat with the farmer when he passes.Its a good way of finding your inner peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbuss Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Its a good way of finding your inner peace. Very Zen! Perhaps we should start a new religion? Deekism? Woodyanity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsowatts Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Definitely a gladdo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 The only big bags I think of are my Oxford Bags,they go rather well with my platform shoes. I do not over egg my importance as a shooter.The tiny dent I make in the crow and bunny population makes no difference whatever. I do take major pride in the fact that any mole hill on the farm will not be there very long which pleases the gentleman who allows me to roam his land.I do go there often but some of my best days are made by a nice sunset or having a buzzard attack the decoys.Definitely a Gladdo. Its my hobby,not my living so the day it gives no pleasure,I will quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humperdingle Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'd be extremely disappointed and a touch depressed if I were to put myself in the saddo category. My permissions yield perhaps 10 or 12 chances of pigeons on a reasonable outing. I'm happy to return home with anything in the pot. The relaxation and doing something I really enjoy makes the day for me, not a huge haul of kills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan the gun Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Im sad as **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunters_return Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Im a gladdo who would love the opportunity to be a saddo, is that wrong !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 A gladdo. Though with the bunnies, as there are so few round me, I obviously feel disappointed with a miss, but wouldn't sawp it for anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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