Friday, January 18, 2008
A Little Anticipation
It's been over a month since I last showed rabbits. And, before that, I had already begun lightening my show schedule. But tomorrow, I go to a show. So today, I'm enjoying a little anticipation and excitement.
I realize that the weather may throw a wet, icy blanket over the fun, but I'm hoping for dry roads from all directions.
Along with the fun of anticipating fun, I do have a little work to do today. The carriers are clean, but I need to assemble them and get them ready for our entries (Anna is showing one of her Jersey Woolies, too).
I also need to get my rabbits ready. Anna likes to groom at the show and that's fine. I'm generally too busy or want to visit more than brush at the show itself. I know at least one of the rabbits needs a tattoo touch-up. Don't tell my bunnies, but it's nail-clipping day, too.
I also need to get together a simple agenda for the Virginia Highlands Rabbit Club meeting, so that we can have a quick, but productive meeting between shows. I'm very excited about our Thanksgiving weekend show in Altavista, VA, with Friday evening specialty shows.
I need to collect up ALL of my registrar equipment. Last time, I left my R tattoo (and my regular tattoo equipment), so I had to engage the help of PJ Dvorak who tattooed the whole registration number in the right ears for me. Registrars already make very little on registering, I don't want to have to share with a tattooer again any time soon. But for that occasion, I'm glad he was willing to help.
I really want to squeeze in some time to work with judges tomorrow. I've already got my permissions, but several of the judges already have folks working with them. I'm still hoping to get my hands on more commercial rabbits. I think I need a lot of practice there. I'm really looking forward to it.
Maps, snacks, aprons, and miscellaneous items need to be gathered. Since the show is not far from home, I'll put it all in the car in the morning (okay, okay, Andrew will).
All of this work is part of the anticipation of tomorrow. And anticipation is something all in itself to enjoy. There's a little smile on my face today that says something is up as I go through this little flurry of activity.
Even if my rabbits fall flat on their little bunny faces tomorrow, I've already started enjoying the show. And since this is a hobby, that's what it's all about.
Laurie
¶ 12:20 PM
I realize that the weather may throw a wet, icy blanket over the fun, but I'm hoping for dry roads from all directions.
Along with the fun of anticipating fun, I do have a little work to do today. The carriers are clean, but I need to assemble them and get them ready for our entries (Anna is showing one of her Jersey Woolies, too).
I also need to get my rabbits ready. Anna likes to groom at the show and that's fine. I'm generally too busy or want to visit more than brush at the show itself. I know at least one of the rabbits needs a tattoo touch-up. Don't tell my bunnies, but it's nail-clipping day, too.
I also need to get together a simple agenda for the Virginia Highlands Rabbit Club meeting, so that we can have a quick, but productive meeting between shows. I'm very excited about our Thanksgiving weekend show in Altavista, VA, with Friday evening specialty shows.
I need to collect up ALL of my registrar equipment. Last time, I left my R tattoo (and my regular tattoo equipment), so I had to engage the help of PJ Dvorak who tattooed the whole registration number in the right ears for me. Registrars already make very little on registering, I don't want to have to share with a tattooer again any time soon. But for that occasion, I'm glad he was willing to help.
I really want to squeeze in some time to work with judges tomorrow. I've already got my permissions, but several of the judges already have folks working with them. I'm still hoping to get my hands on more commercial rabbits. I think I need a lot of practice there. I'm really looking forward to it.
Maps, snacks, aprons, and miscellaneous items need to be gathered. Since the show is not far from home, I'll put it all in the car in the morning (okay, okay, Andrew will).
All of this work is part of the anticipation of tomorrow. And anticipation is something all in itself to enjoy. There's a little smile on my face today that says something is up as I go through this little flurry of activity.
Even if my rabbits fall flat on their little bunny faces tomorrow, I've already started enjoying the show. And since this is a hobby, that's what it's all about.
Laurie
¶ 12:20 PM
