Michael, I received mine electronically today. Nice job as usual. I was disappointed to learn Sedalia will be a one day, double judged show as it will be very rushed. I would like to set the record straight on one bulletin statement that was a little misleading I think. Blue should not be considered as a solid color as it is a parti-color variety. There is \"self blue\" which can be regarded as a solid color, but then there is our Ameraucana blue according the the APA and ABA standards. It consists of a gray groundcolor, but then there is dark lacing on the feathers. Proper blue coloring has different genetics than self blue. Lavender is also a solid color, of course, and it is not the same as self blue or blue. I was delighted to read in Jean\'s report that the APA leaders have no apparent problem with our use of the term lavender. The ABA is a different story, and perhaps we should bypass them altogether. In the meantime, why are we not planning qualifying meets and the application process for splash (not splash wheaten)?
