Since I\'m not a point chaser, I\'m inclined to discount the value of double shows. When we had the national meet in Great Falls it was a double show, and we only sent an entry for the one our Meet was scheduled for. If Sedalia is a double, we intend to do the same. I\'m secure enough in my position that I don\'t need my ego stroked by accumulating meaningless points. I mean who really cares? There are all kinds of gimmicks that can be used to gain points and eventually all the designations that come with it. I know people who have entered up to 50 birds of one variety in a show so they can gain points by beating more of their own birds. Nobody else has to show any. Another example (I think) is displays. Enter a couple of displays and get points. This is not to detract from those who have achieved certain status levels and done it the right way, like Paul did. For those of you to whom this might come across sounding like sour grapes, I have one of those meaningless designations and the plaque that comes with it, but was not striving for it. Receiving the first ABC lifetime achievement plaque meant much more, as evidenced by the fact that it hangs in our dining room, while the APA master exhibitor plaque rests in some box or drawer.
