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
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
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
Medina Loft
Taiwan 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
Sandstrom Brothers
Gu Fu Loft
Barry You Loft
Nesneb Racing Loft
Platt Flyers
Rory Smith
Tony Loft
Glen Weaver
Team USA Sigler Loft
Raizen Loft
Soriano Family Loft
Leo-mey Loft
Floridian Loft
827 Loft
Hayloft
Morelia Loft
Gao Yi Di
Zonnak Family Loft
R Reg Loft
S F L
Palomera Loft
Andy Waclaw & Tom Lukaszyk
123 Bird Love To Fly Loft
Stallion
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
Bfc
Kalanianaole Loft
Villarama Family Pigeons
BFA Loft
Acosta Loft
EJs Loft Bullies
El Vicho
Masland Loft
Heavenz Angel Loft
Dan & Pete Loft
Andres Zamora
Ward Family Loft
Christie Family Loft
James Poole
Halbritter Loft
Si Se Puede Loft
Rottweiler Company Loft
HayesBrothersLoft
Tigre Loft
Hmoob Loft
Oscar De La Torre
Magikk Loft
Jones Family Loft
Ortega Loft
Che
Wild Wings Loft
High Point Loft
TRP Loft
Cody's Loft
RC Mahaois Family Loft
Noypiloft
Blinkman Loft
Alaniz Loft
J&g Asere
Nelson Yanga Loft
Steve Gschwendtner
Malone Family Loft
Siegel's
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.
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:
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!
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!
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.
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.
The birds were released again today at Satus Pass which is 45 miles, this was a single release.
There were 7 pigeons that returned today before the posted release time, therefore they are omitted from the results because Wincompanion will not upload them since it is impossible for a pigeon to clock before they are released. Scroll to the very last bird trapped today and you will see those 7 pigeons but with no placement if you are missing any At the time of posting this including these 7 we are out 3 birds, they should trap in sometime today.
Game plan is to train in Goldendale tomorrow at 65 miles, then again at least one more time before attempting to cross the river again. If all goes well next few days from Goldendale we will toss at least once from 75 across the river, if they do well from there we will have the activation race a day or two later from 100.
Most of the birds are in the clock, waiting on just a few. When I pulled in the yard several hundred were still flying, most had trapped but several hundred just continued to fly showing us they are ready to race as these trainers just are not long enough to get their attention.
Tomorrow they will cross a big obstacle, a ridgeline running east and west about 10 miles in front of them which is not avoidable. They have already been 82 miles once and several times over 50, should not be a major issue but still keep your fingers crossed!
Not a cupcake course!
The birds were released at Satus Pass today at 45 mile, first group released at 1030 and the other 3 groups 10 minutes apart with last group at 1100. We will give them at least one more toss from here, then 2 from Goldendale at 65, at least 1 toss from 75 across the Columbia River, then the 100 mile activation race most likely from Kent, OR.
Weather is supposed to be nice through Monday, we should get some good training in over the next few days.
The smoke is cleared out, skies were nice today, lets hope it stays this way.
The birds had a toss today in the valley we are trying to get them to come through down HWY 97. They were released in 4 groups starting at 0850 10 minutes apart. Most are in the loft and the rest are outside trapping slowly due to the short distance and not being challenged.
We have a personal matter to deal with the next two days, we will resume training on the 13th.
The smoke is starting to clear up nicely. Our local club had a race from Shaniko, OR this weekend which is our first race station after the activation race at 115 miles. Reports are almost 100% returns, therefore we feel comfortable moving forward and continuing in that direction training.
Game plan is to train a few more times this side of Satus Pass teaching them to fly basically above HWY 97 all the way home. We will then give them a few tosses at Satus Pass at 45 miles before jumping over the pass to Goldendale at 60 miles. Once they are coming well from Goldendale we will attempt to cross the Columbia River again giving them at least one toss 75-80 miles before the 100 mile activation race.
Thanks again to those of you who are being proactive and sending your fees in. This will make it easier for everyone when it comes time to draw the line and offer up those breeder's birds who did not activate them, should be far less. Remember, it is all or none, no cherry picking. In other words, you are responsible for activating all of your pigeons on your team as per the rules.
