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Ernie Haire:
We are trying to get ready for the Bluebonnet Classic next weekend in College Station, Texas. Mom and Mary are already planning what they are going to cook and bring with us. Anyone who knows them knows that they really enjoy having a snack table. We will be traveling on January 1 and showing on January 2. This has always been a nice show in an excellent facility. The club that puts the show on is experienced at running a large show and always keep the show running smoothly.

The weather here is still changing from day to day, but that is just northeast Texas. I am sure that most of you have had temperatures in the lower 30's and into the high 70s, but in the same day???? Those of us who live here know that you should be prepared for anything. The chickens are the ones who seem to be confused. Is it spring, summer, fall, or winter?????? Humans know to dress in layers and/or carry extra clothes everywhere we go. The chickens are really having problems with that idea. We all know that when they take off a layer, it is not that easy to put back.

Oh well, we have chickens entered at the Bluebonnet Classic and we will be there. We entered some of everything and will sort through them when we load chickens. We are looking forward to visiting with all of our Ameraucana friends who are there. We pray that everyone who is coming down has safe travels.

Count Your Blessings,
Ernie

Ernie Haire:
I know that Mary, Mom, Peggy, Paul, and myself have Ameraucanas entered. I haven't heard anything for sure from Max or Aaron. There are usually a few more Ameraucana breeders at that show, but I don't know them by name. If you are planning on showing at the Bluebonnet, let us know.

We are praying for safe travels for everyone who is coming. Whether to show or just to visit, we look forward to seeing everyone in College Station next weekend.

Be Blessed,
Ernie

Max:
I'm not going to make it this time but I'll see y'all in Ft. Worth.  :)

Ernie Haire:
I hate that you are not going to be able to make the Bluebonnet Classic this year. We are looking forward to the show. This show is the first show that we ever attended. We had no idea what we were doing or what to expect. We did very well that year, but had to ask other exhibitors what the writing on our coop cards meant after the judge was finished. We had always shown cattle, lambs, horses, hogs, rabbits, dogs, and goats. We did not understand the poultry show at all. After that show, we were hooked on showing poultry and have been to many shows since. We are still learning something at every show.

As soon as the dust settles (or mud dries) after this show, we will be focusing on Ft. Worth. We will be looking for you there.

Be Blessed,
Ernie

Ernie Haire:
Congratulations to Smith Family on their wins at the Bluebonnet Classic yesterday. Paul and Angela had a Black Cock that won BV, BB, and Champion AOSB. Mathew did well in the junior show too.

There were quite a few Ameraucanas exhibited by six or seven different breeders. It was great to be able to see everyone and spend the day visiting. We got to see some of our friends who we haven't seen this show season. We also got to meet some new breeders who were not showing, but at the show to watch and visit. If you weren't there, you were missed.
 
Paul kept the records of the placings. I am sure that he will post the results when he gets time. Now it is time to start focusing on the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Ft. Worth.

Regards,
Ernie Haire

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