The Ring of Sharing
Here’s an interesting one – invented by the famous Wing Commander P.R. Geon as a way of managing the food shortages of 1950s post-war Britain before the invention of the ‘takeaway’.
Orignally, it was called ‘The Ring of Sharing’:
In later years, however, the name ‘Ring of Sharing’ was dropped. This was mainly because the invitation to join, which the instigator had to shout out, was: ‘Would anyone like to share my ring?’ – clearly an unacceptable phrase in modern day Britain – so now it’s called ‘The Camden Doughnut’. Much safer.
It’s not a scene that’s been captured that often so a big cheers to Elizabeth who sent it to me! Cheers!
Becci replied:
Notice that the blue-bar in the upper right-hand corner has his wing over his reddish pal in a show of comraderie.
The pigeons here are big on the the Camden Doughnut, but I’d imagine that they’d call it something more local.
January 13, 2008 at 12:22 am. Permalink.
Suz. replied:
COOL
Check out this ones from Montréal’s pigeons:
http://pets.webshots.com/photo/1260593798046182405SyTlUT
http://pets.webshots.com/album/143410139YMtljg?start=24
Tigeon
January 13, 2008 at 12:23 am. Permalink.
pigeonblog replied:
Becci: I know. Perhaps he’s still wishing it was called the ‘Ring of Sharing’?! let me know if you find out what it’s called… Love to know!
Your pal, Bri
Saint Suz: Nice one! A lovely couple of rings! What do you call them over in Montreal? Cheers for the links!
Your pal,
Bri
January 13, 2008 at 9:57 pm. Permalink.
Patricia replied:
Hi Brian,
Here are some funny pigeon clips from Youtube
Pigeon cleaning car after doing a “plop” on a peugeot.
pigeon with crust of bread round neck looking for food.
January 14, 2008 at 1:13 am. Permalink.
MD Floyd replied:
How is Humphrey the Parrot?
January 14, 2008 at 5:45 pm. Permalink.
pigeonblog replied:
Patricia: Cheers for the links. Nice one. Gonna post them now and add them to the Top Pigeon Vids page! Jean de Pigeon does it again. Dude.
Your pal
Bri P
MD Floyd: Not heard from him in a while so hoping he’s holding up. Hey Humphrey – if you’re out there – get in touch!
Your pal, Bri
January 14, 2008 at 9:21 pm. Permalink.
Pidge replied:
I’d just like to say that this is one of the more adorable pigeon photos I’ve seen in a long time! I love seeing all the different color morphs together.
Brian- How is Frank? Have you heard from him lately?
January 16, 2008 at 7:06 pm. Permalink.
pigeonblog replied:
Pidge: Totally with you on that one. Frank tho. Jesus. Not seen Frank in a while. Maybe I’ll swing by Hyde Park at the weekend – see if he’s still there chatting up the Geese. Last I heard he was thinking of investigating the Yetti which he reckoned was spotted wandering through a shopping centre in Croydon…
Your pal
Bri
January 16, 2008 at 10:06 pm. Permalink.
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