Post by barrieshutt on Oct 7, 2011 9:14:03 GMT
Copy and paste the questions and then answer the questions.
FOR HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A BIRDKEEPER?
Since I collected my first wage packet, more than 50 years ago.
WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO TAKE UP THE HOBBY?
The eldest of 12 children, I guess I’d been brought up to nurture the small and vulnerable; and the birdroom provided my own little oasis of calm!
WHAT'S YOUR BEST MEMORY - BIRDKEEPING OR OTHERWISE?
It’s hard to beat the thrill of that moment when, for the first time ever, you see the words “Best In Show” beside your bird.
ARE YOU WORKING OR RETIRED? WHAT IS/ WAS YOUR JOB?
My last working years were as manager of a Builders’ Merchants. I gratefully retired 3 years ago.
WITH WHICH PERSON, FAMOUS OR OTHERWISE, WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE DINNER?
Sir Alex Ferguson – not because I am particularly a Man U fan, but because of my admiration for a contemporary from humble beginnings who has developed, over his career, quite remarkable management skills. A man of personal integrity who commands respect from players, peers and supporters, his well-deserved success is testimony to his abilities to recognise individual talent and channel it to the best advantage of the team. Just talk, Fergie, and I’ll listen and learn.
IF YOU COULD TRAVEL BACK IN TIME, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?
I would choose to journey to Australia with Charles Darwin in the 1800’s to be a party to his charting of the hitherto unknown species, the study of which formed a significant part of his theory of evolution. Or, if I had to confine my time travel to the 20th century, I would make sure that I was Sir David Attenborough’s first choice of travel companion during his filming of the “Life” TV series.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?
Buy a huge wooded area and create a safe, sustainable site, incorporating various micro-environments, where endangered avian species might be encouraged to breed before being reintroduced into areas of their own natural habitat.
WHAT, IF ANYTHING, WOULD YOU DO TO CHANGE THE FANCY?
Competition between breeders is natural and necessary, but I would like, somehow, to level the playing field so that research, knowledge and expertise about breeding and exhibiting matters more than how much you can afford to spend.
Also, I would like to see a greater sharing of information, and respect for the ideas of others. It is damaging to the fancy in general if somebody is disparaging about the opinions and efforts of others.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE SHOW?
As a Budgerigar man, I am bound to say the Annual World Show in Doncaster for the chance it provides to see the best and catch up with fellow fanciers. I’m also quite fond of a good musical.
IF YOU COULD KEEP AN ALTERNATIVE BIRD WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The Superb Starling, otherwise known as the Spreo Starling, (Lamprotornis superbus,) that has its origins in East Africa. Superb by name and truly superb by nature. This choice reflects my flamboyant side! Spreo is a Dandy and he’ll boast to you with several songs, in his splendid adult livery of iridescent blue-green back, upper breast, wings, and tail. His belly is red-orange, separated from the blue breast by a white bar. And those white eyes in his black mask gives him an imperious, if somewhat comical appearance.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE WILD BIRD?
The Goldfinch because to see the wave pattern of his undulating flight and the brief spark of his red face and yellow flashes never fails to lift my spirits
DO YOU READ ANY NATIONAL/LOCAL NEWSPAPER OR MAGAZINE?
It’s a matter of record, and no small amount of leg-pulling, that I ritually buy the Whitehaven News, (or “Marra’s Gazette” as it’s known locally) as soon as it’s on sale on a Thursday morning.
WHAT'S YOUR ALTERNATIVE HOBBY?
Increasingly it’s photography and the development and maintenance of my website.
IS THERE ANYTHING THAT REALLY IRRITATES YOU?
The way our local clubs are dying out. We are being short-sighted in allowing this to happen. We should be getting involved – really rolling our sleeves up, because once they are gone they will be all but impossible to reconstitute, and yet they are our best opportunity to access support and information and to share resources.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
I’ll tell you that once I’ve been everywhere I want to go.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME?
To be honest I really don’t watch much TV.
WHAT WAS THE LAST FILM YOU SAW?
“I Am Legend” – Will Smith. I was quite surprised how much I enjoyed it.
ANY FAVOURITE MUSIC?
The music of the 70’s takes me right back. Happy days!
YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD?
Call me old-fashioned, but it’s hard to beat a home-made shepherd’s pie or Sunday roast.
FAVOURITE DRINK?
Hmm. Difficult. Depending on the occasion, a cup of English Breakfast tea or a pint of John Smith’s.
WHAT DO YOU DRIVE?
A Seat Leon and, (according to her,) my wife mad!
©2006 barrieshuttbudgerigars S3872.
FOR HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A BIRDKEEPER?
Since I collected my first wage packet, more than 50 years ago.
WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO TAKE UP THE HOBBY?
The eldest of 12 children, I guess I’d been brought up to nurture the small and vulnerable; and the birdroom provided my own little oasis of calm!
WHAT'S YOUR BEST MEMORY - BIRDKEEPING OR OTHERWISE?
It’s hard to beat the thrill of that moment when, for the first time ever, you see the words “Best In Show” beside your bird.
ARE YOU WORKING OR RETIRED? WHAT IS/ WAS YOUR JOB?
My last working years were as manager of a Builders’ Merchants. I gratefully retired 3 years ago.
WITH WHICH PERSON, FAMOUS OR OTHERWISE, WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO HAVE DINNER?
Sir Alex Ferguson – not because I am particularly a Man U fan, but because of my admiration for a contemporary from humble beginnings who has developed, over his career, quite remarkable management skills. A man of personal integrity who commands respect from players, peers and supporters, his well-deserved success is testimony to his abilities to recognise individual talent and channel it to the best advantage of the team. Just talk, Fergie, and I’ll listen and learn.
IF YOU COULD TRAVEL BACK IN TIME, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?
I would choose to journey to Australia with Charles Darwin in the 1800’s to be a party to his charting of the hitherto unknown species, the study of which formed a significant part of his theory of evolution. Or, if I had to confine my time travel to the 20th century, I would make sure that I was Sir David Attenborough’s first choice of travel companion during his filming of the “Life” TV series.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY?
Buy a huge wooded area and create a safe, sustainable site, incorporating various micro-environments, where endangered avian species might be encouraged to breed before being reintroduced into areas of their own natural habitat.
WHAT, IF ANYTHING, WOULD YOU DO TO CHANGE THE FANCY?
Competition between breeders is natural and necessary, but I would like, somehow, to level the playing field so that research, knowledge and expertise about breeding and exhibiting matters more than how much you can afford to spend.
Also, I would like to see a greater sharing of information, and respect for the ideas of others. It is damaging to the fancy in general if somebody is disparaging about the opinions and efforts of others.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE SHOW?
As a Budgerigar man, I am bound to say the Annual World Show in Doncaster for the chance it provides to see the best and catch up with fellow fanciers. I’m also quite fond of a good musical.
IF YOU COULD KEEP AN ALTERNATIVE BIRD WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The Superb Starling, otherwise known as the Spreo Starling, (Lamprotornis superbus,) that has its origins in East Africa. Superb by name and truly superb by nature. This choice reflects my flamboyant side! Spreo is a Dandy and he’ll boast to you with several songs, in his splendid adult livery of iridescent blue-green back, upper breast, wings, and tail. His belly is red-orange, separated from the blue breast by a white bar. And those white eyes in his black mask gives him an imperious, if somewhat comical appearance.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE WILD BIRD?
The Goldfinch because to see the wave pattern of his undulating flight and the brief spark of his red face and yellow flashes never fails to lift my spirits
DO YOU READ ANY NATIONAL/LOCAL NEWSPAPER OR MAGAZINE?
It’s a matter of record, and no small amount of leg-pulling, that I ritually buy the Whitehaven News, (or “Marra’s Gazette” as it’s known locally) as soon as it’s on sale on a Thursday morning.
WHAT'S YOUR ALTERNATIVE HOBBY?
Increasingly it’s photography and the development and maintenance of my website.
IS THERE ANYTHING THAT REALLY IRRITATES YOU?
The way our local clubs are dying out. We are being short-sighted in allowing this to happen. We should be getting involved – really rolling our sleeves up, because once they are gone they will be all but impossible to reconstitute, and yet they are our best opportunity to access support and information and to share resources.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
I’ll tell you that once I’ve been everywhere I want to go.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME?
To be honest I really don’t watch much TV.
WHAT WAS THE LAST FILM YOU SAW?
“I Am Legend” – Will Smith. I was quite surprised how much I enjoyed it.
ANY FAVOURITE MUSIC?
The music of the 70’s takes me right back. Happy days!
YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD?
Call me old-fashioned, but it’s hard to beat a home-made shepherd’s pie or Sunday roast.
FAVOURITE DRINK?
Hmm. Difficult. Depending on the occasion, a cup of English Breakfast tea or a pint of John Smith’s.
WHAT DO YOU DRIVE?
A Seat Leon and, (according to her,) my wife mad!
©2006 barrieshuttbudgerigars S3872.