Monday, August 14, 2006
Fall Shows
It’s time for me to get my fall show schedule in order. Although I told myself that I wouldn’t show more than twice a month, I can’t do it. The weekends are filling up and it will be Christmas before you know it.
In September, I’m especially looking forward to the Sandhills Rabbit Fanciers show in Greensboro, NC, on September 16. It’s a triple open, double youth, Holland lop youth specialty, and double cavy show. And it’s the local club I belong to.
The best thing about the show, besides the wonderful club that works so hard to make every part of the show successful, is the lovely air-conditioned location. The club volunteers for a week of providing and staffing an educational display at the adjoining fair in order to secure that space. And the best thing is that it’s less than an hour and a half from my house!
Yes, you are invited to stay with me on the way to or from the show. You know whether I’m talking to you.
In October, I’m facing a dilemma on October 7. There’s a show in Perry, GA, that I’d love to go to. And, there’s one in Kentucky that’s calling my name. I have no idea how I will solve that problem. Oh, to be two places at once!
But of course the highlight of October will be traveling to Fort Worth, Texas. I am not particularly happy about the location. Having been born in Texas and having spent more than a quarter of my life there, it’s no exotic destination to me. But I do have relatives in Dallas and friends I hope to see, so that’s a bonus.
No matter the location, however, I love national shows. It’s so much fun to see people from all over the country – people you would normally only “meet” through email. I love to see the rabbits. And, now that I’m expanding my interest in other breeds, I will definitely be taking advantage of seeing really good examples of all of the breeds.
If you are just getting started in breeding and showing rabbits, please do not think that you have to achieve some level of success before going to – and enjoying – a national show. In fact, going to such shows will help you achieve success in your breeding program. Where else will you see so many fine examples of each breed and variety? You don't even have to take rabbits to have fun.
Once Convention is over, you’d think I would have had enough of showing rabbits for a while. But I bet that not a week will pass until I’m ready to get back to a show.
I’m not sure what November holds for me, but I do plan to travel to Georgia on November 18 for a show in Monroe, GA. The folks who put on that show were kind enough to move their show date so that it no longer conflicts with our Sandhills show. So I plan to support them and hope that everyone who goes to the Greensboro show does the same.
I hope to miss the SC show the first weekend in December. Yes, that’s right. I hope to MISS it. Let me explain. If my grandfather is still living, I will be back in Texas celebrating his 90th birthday with him. So now you see why I hope to miss it.
Luckily for me, the Sandhills Rabbit Fanciers has decided to put on a small Christmas show the second weekend in December. I shouldn’t have to go nearly as long without show this Christmas season as last.
I’m sure I will be attending a number of other shows that I didn’t mention. I’m going to try to jumble my schedule up as much as possible to get the largest variety of judges and show experiences. We’ll see how successful I’ll be.
I have several rabbits that I hope to grand this fall. Gypsy has five junior legs and has placed second several times as a senior. She’s my top priority. I’d also like to grand Pandora and Gypsy’s sister Latifa, who has four junior legs. Cleome just needs a leg as well. Suzy Q hit the ground running, so I hope I can grand her sometime this fall.
As for the boys, I’d love to see Wizard sporting a brand new coat (boy, does he need it!) and win his senior legs. Quincy needs one more to grand as well. And Prince William and Imagination will turn senior this September – they’ll just need one each. I hope they will be the types to grand young. I don’t know. We’ll just have to see.
I hope to see you at a show this fall as well. If we haven’t already met, be sure to introduce yourself. I’ll do my best to remember your name. But given that I often call our children by the dogs’ names, don’t count on it.
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry “Home Of Grand Champions”
Precious Pet Rabbits
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In September, I’m especially looking forward to the Sandhills Rabbit Fanciers show in Greensboro, NC, on September 16. It’s a triple open, double youth, Holland lop youth specialty, and double cavy show. And it’s the local club I belong to.
The best thing about the show, besides the wonderful club that works so hard to make every part of the show successful, is the lovely air-conditioned location. The club volunteers for a week of providing and staffing an educational display at the adjoining fair in order to secure that space. And the best thing is that it’s less than an hour and a half from my house!
Yes, you are invited to stay with me on the way to or from the show. You know whether I’m talking to you.
In October, I’m facing a dilemma on October 7. There’s a show in Perry, GA, that I’d love to go to. And, there’s one in Kentucky that’s calling my name. I have no idea how I will solve that problem. Oh, to be two places at once!
But of course the highlight of October will be traveling to Fort Worth, Texas. I am not particularly happy about the location. Having been born in Texas and having spent more than a quarter of my life there, it’s no exotic destination to me. But I do have relatives in Dallas and friends I hope to see, so that’s a bonus.
No matter the location, however, I love national shows. It’s so much fun to see people from all over the country – people you would normally only “meet” through email. I love to see the rabbits. And, now that I’m expanding my interest in other breeds, I will definitely be taking advantage of seeing really good examples of all of the breeds.
If you are just getting started in breeding and showing rabbits, please do not think that you have to achieve some level of success before going to – and enjoying – a national show. In fact, going to such shows will help you achieve success in your breeding program. Where else will you see so many fine examples of each breed and variety? You don't even have to take rabbits to have fun.
Once Convention is over, you’d think I would have had enough of showing rabbits for a while. But I bet that not a week will pass until I’m ready to get back to a show.
I’m not sure what November holds for me, but I do plan to travel to Georgia on November 18 for a show in Monroe, GA. The folks who put on that show were kind enough to move their show date so that it no longer conflicts with our Sandhills show. So I plan to support them and hope that everyone who goes to the Greensboro show does the same.
I hope to miss the SC show the first weekend in December. Yes, that’s right. I hope to MISS it. Let me explain. If my grandfather is still living, I will be back in Texas celebrating his 90th birthday with him. So now you see why I hope to miss it.
Luckily for me, the Sandhills Rabbit Fanciers has decided to put on a small Christmas show the second weekend in December. I shouldn’t have to go nearly as long without show this Christmas season as last.
I’m sure I will be attending a number of other shows that I didn’t mention. I’m going to try to jumble my schedule up as much as possible to get the largest variety of judges and show experiences. We’ll see how successful I’ll be.
I have several rabbits that I hope to grand this fall. Gypsy has five junior legs and has placed second several times as a senior. She’s my top priority. I’d also like to grand Pandora and Gypsy’s sister Latifa, who has four junior legs. Cleome just needs a leg as well. Suzy Q hit the ground running, so I hope I can grand her sometime this fall.
As for the boys, I’d love to see Wizard sporting a brand new coat (boy, does he need it!) and win his senior legs. Quincy needs one more to grand as well. And Prince William and Imagination will turn senior this September – they’ll just need one each. I hope they will be the types to grand young. I don’t know. We’ll just have to see.
I hope to see you at a show this fall as well. If we haven’t already met, be sure to introduce yourself. I’ll do my best to remember your name. But given that I often call our children by the dogs’ names, don’t count on it.
Laurie Stroupe
The Nature Trail Rabbitry “Home Of Grand Champions”
Precious Pet Rabbits
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