Sunday, February 19, 2006
We're Amazing
I have a newfound respect for rabbit people: breeders, registrars, and judges. Just think about the body of knowledge it takes to be a breeder, exhibitor, registrar or judge. Oh, let's not stop there! Let's add show secretary, superintendent, judging coop builder, show catalog creator, and on and on and on.
And I shudder to think about the volume of work involved!
This newfound respect has come most recently from two places. First, I just become the president of the Sandhills Rabbit Fanciers club. We believe we might be the largest club in North Carolina (I'm just 4 miles from the NC border). We're tackling the job of forming committees: identifying all of the jobs that must be done, and then matching the interests and skills of our members.
The other source of my amazement and respect comes from the decision to study for my registrar's license. Wow! is there a lot to learn. There are nearly four dozen breeds and I've barely got a handle on one of them.
I can tell that both ventures are going to be interesting, frustrating, and full of learning. Well, I like to have a little excitement in my life, so I guess that's all a good thing.
I think that if you are a breeder, exhibitor, show secretary, show superintendent, club member, club officer, district representative, new breed/variety certificate holder, or any of the rest, you should be impressed with yourself, too. Give yourself a pat on the back. You are amazing!
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry
Holland Lops Of Distinction
Precious Pet Rabbits
Pet Rabbit Care Information, Quality Pet Rabbit Breeders, and Rabbit Fun ¶ 7:55 AM
And I shudder to think about the volume of work involved!
This newfound respect has come most recently from two places. First, I just become the president of the Sandhills Rabbit Fanciers club. We believe we might be the largest club in North Carolina (I'm just 4 miles from the NC border). We're tackling the job of forming committees: identifying all of the jobs that must be done, and then matching the interests and skills of our members.
The other source of my amazement and respect comes from the decision to study for my registrar's license. Wow! is there a lot to learn. There are nearly four dozen breeds and I've barely got a handle on one of them.
I can tell that both ventures are going to be interesting, frustrating, and full of learning. Well, I like to have a little excitement in my life, so I guess that's all a good thing.
I think that if you are a breeder, exhibitor, show secretary, show superintendent, club member, club officer, district representative, new breed/variety certificate holder, or any of the rest, you should be impressed with yourself, too. Give yourself a pat on the back. You are amazing!
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry
Holland Lops Of Distinction
Precious Pet Rabbits
Pet Rabbit Care Information, Quality Pet Rabbit Breeders, and Rabbit Fun ¶ 7:55 AM
