News and Updates
Oct-30-2022
FIRST RACE IN THE BOOKS!

Congratulatios to Nanez Family Loft for having the first bird through the trap on today's race, the first race of 6 races this year!  

We trapped 88% within the first hour, there are 47 pigeons still out which we are hoping will come in early tomorrow. 

It was sunny at release, cloudy coming across the river for a few miles and once on the WA side again it was sunny with few clouds.  The clouds most likely were the cause of the birds getting broke up a bit today, that and a possible bird of prey attack which they often times encounter coming across the river.  

We will be looking at weather patterns and deciding when the best time is to have the next race is, please stay tuned. 

We have some bounced checks and checks promissed that are on the way, once we have everything financially ironed out we will post the projected payout for the final 350 mile race where the top 10% of the birds shipped win the cash!  The payout will be progressive, no big jumps between the first pigeons to arrive.  

Our goal is the complete these races and have all birds returned before Christmas along with all prize money and refunds sent.  We most likely will finish early December since we were again delayed by smoke.  There will be a very quick turn around between the completion of the race and birds being sent back, probably birds being shipped back 7 days after we are done as long as it is not too close to Christmas which is a terrible time to try to ship pigeons through the USPS.  Make sure that your address and phone number under your Wincompanion account is the correct one as this is the only address we will utilize when it comes time to ship birds back. 

We mention the aforementioned to try to be proactive, we will most likely mention this several times again so please bear with us. 

Congratulations to everyone who had pigeons return today.  Of course this was only a 115 mile race, but your pigeons had to fly over rolling wheat fields, the Columbia River, through mountain passes and over the forest, over 3 ridgelines at 60, 30, and 5 miles.  Be proud of your birds today, we sure are! 

 

Rick & Olga    

Oct-28-2022
100% OF BIRDS ACTIVATED! FIRST RACE TOMORROW!

Thanks to all of you who bought up the birds available for sale that were not activated by their breeders, we can not express how much we appreciate this!  

We plan on having the first race tomorrow from Shaniko, OR which is 115 miles if the weather cooperates which it looks like it will so far. 

The birds have been scanned and are back in the loft resting in their own environment.  We will get up early AM, load the birds the way they are used to being loaded and get to the release point at least a hour early so the birds can get their bearings before release which is 0800. 

Good luck to everyone tomorrow! 

 

Rick & Olga

 

 

Oct-28-2022
FOR SALE LIST

The below listed breeder's birds are now officially for sale.  Look at today's trainer, any birds under the below listed breeders without a check mark in the Pd column are for sale.  

INSTRUCTIONS

TEXT me which birds you want to purchase by their Loft Name and band number.  

Text me the loft name you want these new aquisitions under.  If you are not already registered for the race, register for the race and text me that Loft Name.  

We much prefer you then go to our PAYMENTS TAB and pay for these birds, if you can not figure out how to pay through our PAYMENTS TAB then you can send us a check but please send it Priority.  

Make checks payable to:

Apple Cup

PO Box 313

Moxee, WA 98936

Text:  254-247-9504

 

Perfection Loft (Won AVG Speed in our race before)

Nicoles Loft

R&M Lofts

Honey Loft

Kaizen Loft

Stone Loft

Winona Loft

E&E Loft

Bob Bostwick

JZrehanyan

Ward Family Lofts

Mustang

Masland

Christie Family Loft

Rdg Loft

Team Chuckee

Nelson Yanga

 

Rick & Olga

 

 

Oct-27-2022
UPDATED LIST OF UNPAID BREEDERS

Below is a list of unpaid breeders that we have yet to reach.  We sent out text messages and left phone messages with the following breeders, please assist us in reaching out to our fellow racing pigeon friends. 

Today is the 7th day after the Activation Race.  We would of liked to of had the first race tomorrow but I was not able to train yesterday due to having a heart catherization procedure yesterday and the doctor said to take it easy for at least a day, Olga was standing right next to me when the doctor said this and she forbid me from breaking the doctor's instructions.  I am glad to report, actually suprised, that the doctor said my arteries look like someone half my age so guess you guys and gals are stuck with me for awhile! 

Looking forward at the weather, we plan to train tomorrow and have the first race which is 115 miles either Saturday or Monday.  We will post a final list of available birds the day prior to the race if there are any.  So far there has been less than a handful who have elected not to activate their birds and in every case due to financial reasons, we understand as this year has been rough for many. 

Perfection Loft

Zong Jing Tang

Golden State Syndicate

E&E Loft

David Chen

Nicoles Loft (no phone number)

Honey Loft

Hurtado Family Loft

Winona Loft

Stone Loft

Rdg Loft

Mustang

San Andres Connection

Golden Pigeon Boys Oliver Alex

Yusdel Loft

Warren Sawyers Loft

Tyler Loft

Kaizen Loft

Ward Family Lofts

Liab Family Loft

Team Chuckee

Christie Family Loft'

RYR Loft

3 Red Dragon

Only 24 breeders who we have not heard from, far cry from almost 150 as of yesterday, we been busy today!

Please assist us in contacting the aforementioned individuals, we would really appreciate it. 

Oh by the way, we had the first bird through the trap at the Sooner today.  Thanks to all who congratulated us and thanks for the call Rex!

 

Rick & Olga 

 

 

 

Oct-25-2022
LIST OF BREEDERS UNPAID

We are sitting at about 70% entry fees received so thank you to those of you who have already done so.  

Below is a list of breeders whose entry fees we have yet to receive.  Some of you we have spoken to, forgive us if we can not remember every conversation. 

This is not in any way meant to put anyone on blast, call you out, etc.  Our intention is that by posting this list of unpaid breeders we will together, hopefully reach every single breeder who has unpaid for birds letting them know that time is running out.  If you know any of the breeders listed below, tell them to text us at 254-247-9504 stating their Loft Name, if they have sent their entry fees yet, and if they do not intend to activate their birds.  Please do not call tomorrow, I have surgery in the morning and will not be around to receive calls but will respond to texts in the evening when I get home. 

If you have not sent your entry fees yet then please go to our PAYMENTS TAB, there you can use a credit card to make your immediate payment.  

These breeder's birds are not for sale, at least yet.  Please wait until we post our final list to see which breeder's birds are available.  

 

Kodiak

A-Lin Loft

S&M Loft

Refried Dreams

Cherokee Loft

Nicoles Loft

Golden State Synd

Tepa Sindicato

Guinguiry Loft

Seattle Loft

E&E Loft

Hollywood Lou

1 Waukegan Boyz

Igor & Sons

Zeusjrod

Washington Syndicate

Poorhouse Road Loft

The Wrecking Crew

Lynden Loft

black swan loft

Maharlika Loft

Green Arrow Loft

Bossmates Loft

Cabrera Loft

TX in Loft

Rdg Loft

Medina Loft

Taiwan Loft

Winona Loft

Alderwood Loft

Midwest and Skylab  

Ponce & Son

America's Dream Loft

Monsters of the Midway Loft

Czechara Loft

Chen Dong Loft

R&M Lofts

Warrens Loft

33 Miami Storm Loft

Dragon Ball Z Loft

WTJ Loft

Neydi Loft

Bob Bostwick

Army/War Alliance Loft

San Andres Connection

Sandstrom Brothers

Gu Fu Loft

Zong Jing Tang

Barry You Loft

Nesneb Racing Loft

Platt Flyers

Rory Smith

Tony Loft

Yusdel Loft

Glen Weaver

Team USA Sigler Loft

Raizen Loft

Soriano Family Loft

Leo-mey Loft

Floridian Loft

Kaizen Loft

827 Loft

Hayloft

Morelia Loft

Gao Yi Di

Zonnak Family Loft

R Reg Loft

S F L

Palomera Loft

Andy Waclaw & Tom Lukaszyk

Golden Pigeon Boys Oliver Alex

123 Bird Love To Fly Loft

Stallion

Honey Loft

Rino's Loft

P-51

Jose Carlos Pigeon

Blanco Loft

Mile High

Fly Eagle Loft

Galvan's Loft

Jrehanyan

Wolf Den Lofts

Arveson Loft

Eric Danella

Team Lost Mulaticos

Stone Loft

Bfc

Kalanianaole Loft

Liab Family Loft

Villarama Family Pigeons

BFA Loft

Acosta Loft

Hurtado Family Loft

EJs Loft Bullies

El Vicho

David Chen

Masland Loft

Perfection Loft

Heavenz Angel Loft

Dan & Pete Loft

Mustang

Andres Zamora

Ward Family Loft

Christie Family Loft

James Poole

Halbritter Loft

Si Se Puede Loft

Tyler Loft

Rottweiler Company Loft

HayesBrothersLoft

Tigre Loft

Hmoob Loft

Oscar De La Torre

Team Chuckee

Magikk Loft

Jones Family Loft

Ortega Loft

Che

Wild Wings Loft

High Point Loft

TRP Loft

Cody's Loft

Warren Sawyers Loft

RC Mahaois Family Loft

Noypiloft

Blinkman Loft

Alaniz Loft

J&g Asere

Nelson Yanga Loft

Steve Gschwendtner

3 Red Dragon

Malone Family Loft

Siegel's 

RYR Loft

 

Oct-23-2022
ACTIVATION FEES NOW DUE! HAWKS CHASED LAST BIRDS.

Activation Race was the 19th, fees are due now.  Pay via our Payments Tab which takes you to PayPal or Express Mail a check. 

If you missed the Activation Race click on our RESULTS tab, hit TRAINERS, select Activation Race, then enter your Loft Name in the Select Breeder box to the left above the birds clocked, too easy. 

Make payments to: 

Apple Cup

PO Box 313

Moxee, WA 98936

IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY SENT YOUR PAYMENT AND PLAN TO DO SO VIA THE MAIL, SEND EXPRESS, NOT REGULAR MAIL. 

Short toss today due to some fog in the mountains, birds released at Pumphouse Road which is at the bottom of the mountains. 

We are at about 45% of fees being received thus far, please get those fees in so we can proceed!

If you are interested in activating any birds that may be available please send me a text at 254-247-9504 and I will compile a list and call you before any are made public. 

I just pulled in the yard after the toss and about half are still out flying so please do not get too excited about clocking times.  This was a single release today. 

UPDATE:  It is about 2 PM, 2 Red Tail Hawks have been chasing the last 250 birds, got most in trying to get the last 100 to trap.....very frustrating!  If we are missing any by the end of the day I am sure they will show up tomorrow, we will keep the clock running. 

 

Rick & Olga

Oct-21-2022
ACTIVATION FEES NOW DUE/FIRST RACE PLANS

We wanted to train today but as the weather man predicted, heavy overcast and no sun.  We also have smoke that has come back in to our valley yesterday, bad yesterday and starting to clear up today.  We will start to train when conditions are favorable and we will not have the first race until weather/smoke cooperates.  We loft flew the birds today and they really flew great, those who are friends of ours on Facebook can attest to this.  We always try to have at least two training tosses between races, we will continue to do so as long as weather and time permits.    

It is time to pay your Activation Fees.  As per our rules and updates fees must be paid within 7 days of the Activation Race, the race was the 19th so that means the last day is the 26th by midnight our time.  

We do not need pictures of your checks or PayPal payments.  

If sending a check, send it Express Mail to:

Apple Cup

PO Box 313

Moxee, WA 98936

Make checks payable to the Apple Cup

If you want to send your payment electronically the only way to do so is through our site under the PAYMENTS tab.  Do not send us directly through Olga's email address, do not send through friends and family.  PayPal is really starting to crack down on businesses who allow their customers to use friends and family to make transactions and are starting to issue fines.  Our PayPal option is a convenience option, if you do not want to pay the fees then please send a check Express Mail. 

We are looking forward to starting the actual races, we hope you are as excited as we are!

 

 

Rick & Olga  

Oct-19-2022
ACTIVATION FEES NOW DUE!

The birds had a great toss today, most trapped quickly and just a few still out. 

It is time to pay your activation fees, $250 per bird.  We ONLY accept checks or PayPal through our site.  If sending a check then mail it today, best if you send it Express.  If paying through PayPal click on our PAYMENTS tab, the rest is self explanatory.  

Payments must be received no later than midnight on the 26th of October, no exceptions!  Any birds not paid for by the breeder will be sold. 

If you are in a syndicate or have a partner please send only one check and put your loft name on the check in the bottom left hand corner. 

When paying with a check or via PayPal, make sure that the Loft Name that you list is the one that you are entered in the Apple Cup and not another race where you may be utilizing a different loft name. 

We need your help, please be prompt in making payments.  We are already behind schedule due to smoke which again delayed us due to NW WA fires and we need to get these races in before the weather gets crappy as winter approaches. 

We do not need pictures of your checks being sent or of your PayPal transactions.  Send checks ASAP so they get here on time, PayPal before our deadline on the 26th. 

Thanks for all the comments today everyone, means a lot! 

 

Rick & Olga

Oct-18-2022
ACTIVATION RACE TOMORROW

Providing the weather holds, we will have the much anticipated Activation Race tomorrow.  Wincompanion shows we have 900 miles on the birds in training, it is not including the first dozen short tosses around the loft I guess due to distance.  Therefore the birds have about 950 miles in training before the Activation Race, they are ready and look outstanding! 

Breeders will have 7 days from the day of the Activation Race to get fees to us, deadline is midnight Pacific Standard Time.  Any birds not paid for will be available and original owner looses all rights to those birds. 

If you are mailing a check we STRONGLY ADVISE you to use some form of expedited mailing service, such as Express Mail or Priority Mail through the USPS as normal mail has been notoriously late the last few years.  

The ONLY electronic payment option we have available is PayPal and ONLY through our site.  Please do not try to send your PayPal directly to Olga's email address through Friends and Family, it will be returned.  We have way too many PayPal transactions to fly under PayPal's radar, they expect their fees, we have to pay our fees to them, therefore we must charge you these fees to keep them satisfied.  If you do not want to pay these convenience fees then send us a check but make sure you expedite it.  

We are behind the power curve as far as starting these races due to smoke which slowed our progress, then we retrained the birds on a more southerly route after our first toss across the river which took a little over a week.  We need to get these races in before the weather turns bad as winter aproaches.  This year more than others due to the number of breeders, we simply do not have time to try to track down each and every breeder to pay their fees.  Please send your fees, $250 per bird, IMMEDIATELY after the Activation Race, the day of would even be better.  This gives us ample time to process payments that come in each day, keep the birds training, and prepare for the first race which we hope can be 7-8 days after the Activation Race.  

If you know of some elderly breeders who do not use electronic devices such as the one you are utilizing to read this update and they are in our race, please share this information with them. 

 

Rick & Olga

 

Oct-16-2022
ACTIVATION RACE GAME PLAN

The birds had a good toss today from 65 miles.  They will rest tomorrow the 16th, we will train at 75 on Monday the 17th across the river, rest Tuesday the 18th, Activation Race on the 19th next Wednesday providing the weather holds. 

Everyone have a happy Sunday. 

 

Rick & Olga

 

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