THE RACING PIGEON 29 MARCH 2024
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EXPO HOUTEN
After we left Belgica De Weerd, we went to see Ivan Baeten’s Bricon system. He also was happy to see us and started talking about that morning. When we saw Ivan, it was just 15.00 hours and he said that that morning, it was soo busy, unbelievable. Good for the start off that day. So now he could take a small break. So I asked him, Ivan , may I take a photo off you with me? So I can send it to my friend Glenny, so he can send it to The Racing Pigeon. Of course he said, no problem. Then Ivan asked me, do you know Lee Fribbins, he his the boss of The Racing Pigeon? I was surprised and shocked at the same time. He is sitting here, at the table, so I waved at him and went over. I was nervous, that is normal, I think. After that we went to Vikings Pigeon Race.
Good morning to you all and it was a beautifull morning last Saturday in Expo Houten, Utrecht, Holland. First we had to check at home what we really needed. New feeding trays and always finding something nice with pigeons on it, like t-shirts, a plate? You will never know. The fanciers were all very busy looking for new youngsters, breeding material, products, all kinds off things. This year we have noticed that there were a lot of pigeons to look at. That is the spirit. In the Covid time, a lot didn’t come through but now, a good restart for everybody. And of course when we arrived in Houten, we were looking for our Belgium fanciers and yes we saw quite a few. Like small children happy to see each other! So we kept looking
Me, Domien and Henk De Weerd.
Eric (Loft Manager) and his wife Greet (Administration Pigeons).
De Weerd team, left to right: Elise, Indy, Evi, Domien and Nicole (daughter Henk De Weerd).
Frans Maas, Sales Manager.
Also very lovely people and we asked them all kind off things. They told us that the Vikings Pigeons Race started three years ago and the head is Goran Trailovic. Duvslaget lays in Gotenburg, well known west coast of Sweden. And I think, that the pigeons that fly in England and Scotland, will do very well up there, because off the land- scape, the cold. So if anybody is interested, just look at www.vikingolr.se. When it was time to go home, I spotted a bus from England and asked, may I take the last photo for The Racing Pigeon, and also
and we saw Domien v Acker, he is from our side and club in Belgium. He is a vet and works in Holland at Belgica De Weerd and Belgium in his own practice. We had a very lovely chat with Domien and he introduced us with Henk De Weerd in person. When he starts talking, you can't stop listening. Talking about his father, how he did his study with the pigeons. But he also listened to my story that I had to tell. I wish we could talk longer but many people wanted to say hello. So I promised that I would come to Breda, when he is home. Such a busy man.
Me with Lee Fribbins.
they were very nice. I will keep my promise Malcolm and Ian, next time I will hop on the bus and take a beautiful photo of all the fanciers from Nottingham. They had a perfect day and had to leave for the ferry at 18.00 hours. This was our day, beautiful untill the end. Saw a lot of pigeons, fanciers from a lot of other countries and met such lovely people. Looking forward till next year. My story for you all. Miranda from Belgium Left Malcolm Parry and on the right Ian Haslam (relative Ron Haslam, very famous motocyclist).
Karel Jurissen from Holland who won this race in 2023.
Visiting the Viking Pigeons Race stand.
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