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2015 Ameraucana National Meet
Birdcrazy:
I would prefer the Missouri location for me due to the closer location and the Oct vs Dec show dates. I was planning on this years nationals, but date conflicts changed my plans. Lucasville is just about the limit for me to travel to shows.
lorpman:
I don't participate in one day double judged shows so will go with the opinion of others. I'm sure it will be the right decsion for most. Jim
Max:
I will participate wherever it is held. Paul, let me know if I can help with anything.
Mike, I'm curious as to why you choose not to attend a one day double judged show...
Mike Gilbert:
I suspect my reasons are similar to Jim's - and many others. There is not enough time to do everything justice in one day to begin with. And then when you try to squeeze two sets of judging into one day, it can cause judges to hurry through their job, which increases the likelihood of missing things and overlooking others. Also, birds can win in one show and fail to place in the second - I have seen it happen. Not much satisfaction when that happens, nor much confidence in the judging. Finally, I realize shows do this to increase their day's take, but I don't care for the increased entry fees, and I don't like the way it tends to encourage point chasers. For me it has always been about the birds, not the accumulation of points by the exhibitors. I have seen people enter 50 or more birds of one variety (not Ameraucanas btw), none of them prepped to be shown, just so the exhibitor could qualify for more points.
Max:
Thanks for the insight, Mike. That makes sense... I would still attend though just for the camaraderie and to see all the birds. I can't imagine hauling 50+ birds to a show. :o
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