The final race will be flown Sunday October 29th.   Weather conditions including wind gusts to 20mph along with predicted rain and snow showers the last 100 miles into evening have forced us to make the change.  See you Sunday......Paul 

At this point the final race is being planned for Friday, Oct 27.  Please RSVP so we can plan the meal and surely come and join us anyway!!!!

383 birds went out at 7:15 this morning from McDermitt,Nevada 250 miles. Bright and sunny skies , calm, and 43 degrees. Along the course we see the same with variable winds less than 3.  At the loft about noon it's calling for clear skies, NE winds to 6 and temperatures near 70 .  Get 'em home.

After today's toss at 80 miles you are probably wondering what is the plan.   Because we are now getting out there in miles there are of course more weather patterns to deal with . Tomorrows scheduled race day has good release conditions however the  last 125 miles has predicted rain.  Sunday isn't good at the release site.  We'll go for next week as the weather seems to be stabilizing.   

425 birds are on their way to Race#2 Burns Jct, our 206 mile station.  Planning for a 7:15 am release on the tail of a front that brought scattered showers to most all of eastern Oregon. Hope it's clear for a reasonable early release.  Will you posted. 

        Still having difficulty with the postal system getting those entry checks delivered from across the country.   

The Deadline for entry fees has been extended until the day of shipping Race#2,  200miles.  Thank you for getting these in on a timely manner, many have been received.  Also I have received paypal payment from George E. which I cannot track to anyones birds.  Please include your Loft name with payment. 

Most of the birds are home now from the 124mile activation race this morning. Entry fees are due and they can be sent by mail  or paypal.  Our first race is scheduled for this coming Friday September 15th.  Looking forward  to great series!!!

$300/ bird  entry....  Please include Loft Name

Mail to: Paul D Rueter 8961 NE Old Hwy 97, Madras,OR 97741

Paypal to:  jrueter@bendnet.com  ( friend or Family)

Good morning all,  planning for activation race this Sunday  with our 150 mile first race scheduled for next Friday if the weather holds. Have a great weekend!!!!  Paul 

Good morning, 

 Smoke from fires has been blanketing  the area about 25-50 miles out, and then Temps in the 100's this week on top of that, have pretty much shut down training here.  I'm guessing with the predicted winds over the next couple days we will see improved conditions, and training will resume Sunday.  The activation race will take place in the next 10-14 days.  Have a great weekend,  Paul 

Good afternoon participants,

   At this point all birds (except those recieved after April 16th) have been loft flying.  Please check your inventory and send replacements if  you have them.  This is the last week of bird intake.  Have a great week!!!! Paul