Sammy W
1 post
Jul 10, 2010
6:12 AM
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Hey everybody,thought I'd say hello to everyone and tell you a little about myself.My name is Sammy Walker 49yrs.live in Robbins,Tn. which is North of Knoxville.I use to have rollers back in late 80's and early 90's.My interest has been rekindled now that I'm retired and have time to enjoy life.
I have ordered 5 pair of Ruby's from Tony and I'm anxiously waiting till I get them next Friday.My kit box won't be ready until Thursday.I have been reading alot on the forum and learning.Any advice would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to meeting you all in the future.
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rookie from ct
GOLD MEMBER
312 posts
Jul 10, 2010
6:48 AM
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Well welcome here Sammy Tony has a Great site here and many of us have and enjoy his Ruby's I sure you will too. Dennis
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Pogohawk
180 posts
Jul 10, 2010
8:24 AM
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Welcome to the site! Nice to here that you've recently gotten back into the sport. Have fun with those Rubys, the few I got are very nice. How about some pictures of your kit box and birds when their finished.
Ty
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1908 posts
Jul 10, 2010
8:58 AM
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Hey Sammy, Don't beleive half of what you see and none of what you hear. Expecially from Dennis! Big Grin!
WELCOME!
Thom
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James Herring
11 posts
Jul 10, 2010
11:00 AM
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Welcome Sammy, get ready for the fireworks.
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5 Cedars Roller Lofts
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steve49
533 posts
Jul 10, 2010
12:30 PM
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49 and retired? you're my idol!
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Steve in Blue Point, NY
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
4375 posts
Jul 10, 2010
1:37 PM
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I am retired as well and I am ugly, too.
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Think Outside The Box
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Nick Siders
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steve49
535 posts
Jul 10, 2010
4:37 PM
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Nick, yeah, but aren't you like 98?
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Steve in Blue Point, NY
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Sammy W
2 posts
Jul 10, 2010
8:19 PM
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Thank's everyone for the nice welcome.My retirement was early.I'm 9 yrs. older than my wife an we got custody of our 2 grandchildren.Madison & Wyatt at 3 and 11 months old.Their now 3 and 4 years old.I was closer to retirement so I drew the short straw.
I'm anxiously waiting to start training and going to some Fly's.Is there any members in this area?I have been reading the forum and have learned alot.I look forward to meeting you all in person.
Have a Great Day
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gentle johnnie
187 posts
Jul 11, 2010
12:17 PM
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Welcome Sammy- also retired this year and got back into rollers last year knowing i would need something to take the place of 10 to 12 at work each day 5 days a week. God blessed me with some great guys in my area enjoy your birds and Grand kids. GOD BLESS!!!
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Gentle Johnnie "Angels of the Sky Loft"
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Windjammer Loft
1120 posts
Jul 12, 2010
10:32 AM
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Welcome Sammy..what ever your age is...lol This is bar way the BEST retirement community that I know of...Iam 62,been retired for 3 yrs now.
I think I work harder now that I got back into the birds....lol
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Sammy W
3 posts
Jul 12, 2010
12:26 PM
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Well everyone get ready for a good laugh.The guy that does my carpentry work called me and said he won't be back in time to build my kit box.So I'm going to give it a try.My Ruby's arrive Friday so I've got my work cut out for me.I'll post a picture of it when I get it done.Nothing like starting off the weekend with a good laugh.
Sammy
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CCagle
5 posts
Jul 12, 2010
1:20 PM
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Hello Sammy. There are a coulpe of us fairly close to where your are. My name is Clint Cagle and I also am getting back into rollers. I had rollers about 15-20 years ago when I was a teenager and in my early 20's. I completed my kitbox last week. I'm in New Market about 30 miles east of Knoxville. Would be glad to visit sometime. I visited Norm Hebib in Knoxville, Clay Hoyle in NC, and Tom McDaniel in Bristol TN to get ideas before I started back. Let me know if I can help, but I've got a lot to learn too. Look forward to meeting you.
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Sammy W
4 posts
Jul 12, 2010
1:40 PM
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Clint that sounds great.So glad that your close to me.I felt like I was the only person on a deserted island living here.I wasn't aware that there were any roller people in this part of the state.Look forward to meeting you guy's and watching some birds fly.
Sammy
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CCagle
6 posts
Jul 12, 2010
4:40 PM
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Sammy here's my email address if you want to contact me sometime. clint.cagle@yahoo.com
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donnie james
1070 posts
Jul 14, 2010
12:29 PM
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hay sammy,
also i want to welcome to the site and i'm sure that if you have questions that someone on here can answer them..........
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Donny James
"Fly The Best And Cull The Rest"
"Saying One Thing;Doing Its Another"
"Keep Your Head Planted In The Sky And Wings Spanned Wide"
1996 Piedmont Roller Club Lifetime Achievement Recipient
Portsmouth Roller Club Participation Award System Recipient 1994 '96 '97 And 2000
2001 Limestone,Ohio Sportsman's Club Lifetime Member Recipient
2002Portsmouth Roller Club Certified Judge
2004Portsmouth Roller Club Lifetime Member Recipient
"Miss Portsmouth"NBRC/90/J311 Rusty Dun Check Self Hen First Bird To Get Certified In Portsmouth Roller Club History With A Score Of 53 Judge By Joe Roe The 1993 World Cup Winner And John Bender The 1994 World Cup Winner
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rtwilliams
GOLD MEMBER
673 posts
Jul 14, 2010
2:20 PM
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Welcome to the site.
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RT Williams
Brink of Rolling Loft
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Sammy W
5 posts
Jul 14, 2010
6:53 PM
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Thanks Donnie and RT.I've already learned alot by reading everyones posts.Donnie I hope your health starts getting better.I will be praying for you.
God Bless
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donnie james
1076 posts
Jul 14, 2010
8:28 PM
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hay sammy,
thanks for keeping in your prays..............
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Donny James
"Fly The Best And Cull The Rest"
"Saying One Thing;Doing Its Another"
"Keep Your Head Planted In The Sky And Wings Spanned Wide"
1996 Piedmont Roller Club Lifetime Achievement Recipient
Portsmouth Roller Club Participation Award System Recipient 1994 '96 '97 And 2000
2001 Limestone,Ohio Sportsman's Club Lifetime Member Recipient
2002Portsmouth Roller Club Certified Judge
2004Portsmouth Roller Club Lifetime Member Recipient
"Miss Portsmouth"NBRC/90/J311 Rusty Dun Check Self Hen First Bird To Get Certified In Portsmouth Roller Club History With A Score Of 53 Judge By Joe Roe The 1993 World Cup Winner And John Bender The 1994 World Cup Winner
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