We left on Tuesday the 26th about 6 pm. \u00a0Approximately 13 hours later, we pulled into Phoenix. \u00a0Several of us drove it all the way. \u00a0Some were smarter and changed drivers.<\/p>\n
The first thing I noticed about the ANLS, it has changed. \u00a0There was a staging area to check-in and then check papers and then get in line to unload. \u00a0LOTS more animals–especially gilts. \u00a0The sheep and goat barn was full. \u00a0The laid back attitude is still there. \u00a0It is a very shower friendly show.<\/p>\n
Did we go to try to win the show? \u00a0Yes–but not the goat show. \u00a0The ANLS opened up the Ag Mechanics contest to students outside AZ. \u00a0Duke wanted to win it. \u00a0He took several projects that were more than good enough. \u00a0But, it wasn’t meant to be. \u00a0The grand project was a deal from Arizona. \u00a0It was good but not near as good as several other projects. \u00a0Some used the word “homered”. \u00a0Oh well, another learning lesson for the favorite son. \u00a0He sold his projects in the silent auction and they sold well. \u00a0I am proud of the work that he does.<\/p>\n
Now, for the goat show. \u00a0We took a Blood Pressure\/Joe Dirt wether that I thought was good enough to win a class. \u00a0I didn’t get him down into the weight class that he needed to be in. \u00a0But he was still in the hunt in his class. \u00a0When it got down to the top 5, I thought, “He will either be 1st or 3rd.” \u00a0Guess what? \u00a0He was 3rd. \u00a0And the judge talked him right–elevated in his chest floor, tracks wide on both ends, huge top and rib but he needs to be longer bodied and leveler hipped. \u00a0Duke showed him right. \u00a0No complaints. \u00a0Basically, Duke’s dad needed to send him with a better goat.<\/p>\n
The heavyweight goats were good–really good. \u00a0This grand of Shroyer’s won pretty easy in my opinion. \u00a0This goat was also the champion middle weight at Kansas City. \u00a0They chose to scratch him to try to win this show. \u00a0Good choice. \u00a0This beast looked like a show goat. \u00a0We stalled next to the Shroyer family. \u00a0I would say that the goat industry better get used to these girls winning–a lot. \u00a0The girls are workers–mom included. \u00a0And these girls can show. \u00a0There is no doubt that there is a large amount of effort being done at home. \u00a0Oh and for those that want to whine about people spending huge amounts of money for their goats, this one was cheap. \u00a0Real cheap. \u00a0He was a cripple as a baby. \u00a0I would say that he grew out of it.<\/p>\n
I thought the res. heavy needed to be reserve grand. \u00a0Fault free–good goat that was well presented. \u00a0I didn’t know it at the time but this wether was sired by Dirty Rain. \u00a0I saw several J&J goats being shown but I never saw the Burns family while in Phoenix. \u00a0Congrats to them.<\/p>\n
All in all, it has become evident that there are good goats all across this country. \u00a0Feeding, fitting and showmanship are found throughout the barn. \u00a0No matter where you go, you better have a good one and a good showman and a good feeding and fitting program. \u00a0The competition is tough.<\/p>\n
Now, for the rest of the trip. \u00a0We got unloaded and headed to Denny’s–Duke and I tradition. \u00a0The food was outstanding the whole week. \u00a0Although, the chuck wagon’s were not at the ANLS this year. \u00a0Duke was pissed. \u00a0So, I had to take him to Dunkin Donuts every morning for coffee.<\/p>\n
La Pi\u00f1ata–AWESOME mexican food.<\/p>\n
My Mothers–Turkey pot pie–best in the world. \u00a0KC Ferguson had a prime rib sandwich that looked amazing. \u00a0He said it was better than it looked. \u00a0Great bread and everybody was full. \u00a0The waitress was fun. \u00a0I told her that I burnt my tongue on the pot pie. \u00a0She brought me a roll of scotch tape and told me to “tape it up, crybaby.”<\/p>\n
Mariscos El Tiburon–great salsa, huge language barrier which made for big fun. \u00a0Although food was excellent, we wouldn’t recommend the queso. \u00a0The XXX tostado that KC ate was huge–stacked with shrimp, cerviche, octopus and some other stuff. \u00a0The Fergusons, Kellns and Dunkins laughed a lot while we were at this place.<\/p>\n
Pappadeaux’s–one of my favorite restaurants and it did not disappoint.<\/p>\n
The show day breakfast at the ANLS is a cool tradition.<\/p>\n
On Thursday afternoon, we went to OdySea. \u00a0Wicked awesome type of aquarium. \u00a0Great for all ages. \u00a0No they wouldn’t let me touch the penguins and they didn’t find much humor in my desire to eat one. \u00a0So, I bought a bag of penguin poop (chocolate covered peanuts). \u00a0All the kids and I ate these. \u00a0Kela, Tammy and Duke went to an oxygen bar. \u00a0They sat there snorting in pure oxygen. \u00a0I got hooked up to one of those tensor machines and cranked it until my shoulder was twitching.<\/p>\n
On Friday night, we went to The Duce. \u00a0This was recommended by a buddy of mine that lives in Phoenix. It is an old farmer’s market that has been converted to a family friendly night spot. \u00a0Cornhole, foosball, ping pong, hula hoop contests, DJ playing a wide variety of good music and a laid back atmosphere. \u00a0Brisket sliders and burgers were good. \u00a0We had a large time there. \u00a0Korbyn Ferguson beat Duke in foosball. \u00a0KC found him an antique PBR bucket. \u00a0It’s a dandy.<\/p>\n
On Sunday morning, we dropped Kela at the airport to head home to LA. \u00a0Tammy, Duke and I hooked on to the trailer and headed home. \u00a0I’m glad to be back but I am missing the climate of Phoenix. \u00a0Now, there is nothing but memories and an upcoming credit card bill.<\/p>\n
I am glad 2017 is over and look forward to 2018. \u00a0Have a good year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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