Yes, 2 nights in a row, I am posting some dribble.<\/p>\n
I just got home from the premium sale at the Woodward District Jr. Livestock Show. \u00a0All attendees were fed a ribeye steak dinner. \u00a0It was good. \u00a0Desserts were worth the trip. \u00a0Huge crowd.<\/p>\n
They give out a Black Jacket award every year. \u00a0This is to an outstanding supporter\/volunteer\/whatever. \u00a0They have a black suit coat with the WWDJLS logo on it. \u00a0Each year, the recipients all wear their black jacket. \u00a0Kind of like the Master’s green jacket. \u00a0It is a cool deal. \u00a0They keep it quiet.<\/p>\n
I had to help with the behind the scenes for this year’s recipient. \u00a0I know the family. \u00a0All of you probably know the family. \u00a0I had fun dealing with the wife to get the jacket size and info. \u00a0It was well deserved when they announced Mr. Larry Moore as this year’s Black Jacket recipient. \u00a0Talk about livestock legends. \u00a0That dude has raised grand barrows at Houston, OYE, Tulsa, etc.<\/p>\n
I don’t know if the sale was up or down but I do know that the Shattuck kids sold well. \u00a0Ten kids sold for right at $30,000–not counting add ons. \u00a0I remember the very first premium sale at this show. \u00a0In fact, I remember the very first kid and animal that sold at this premium sale. \u00a0It was a student of mine in 1999–Blake Bixler from Waynoka with the Grand Steer sold for—$800. \u00a0Yep, no commas. \u00a0$800. \u00a0 This sale has done grown.<\/p>\n
They also give out a group of scholarships. \u00a0Two kids get a big Happy Gilmore check for a $1,000. \u00a0One of them was Kaylee Holt from Shattuck. \u00a0They also give out another 8. \u00a0Guess what? \u00a0Duke Kelln was one of those. Resume is strong. \u00a0GPA–I guess it is good enough. \u00a0This is an excellent district show. \u00a0Quality of stock is good.<\/p>\n
And the countdown is on. \u00a0The number is now eins, uno—1. \u00a0That’s it. \u00a0ONE! \u00a0 There is one stock show left for Tammy and I to be stock show parents. \u00a0Lots of work left in the next two weeks but the end is in sight. \u00a0Some families will be crying and depressed that it is coming to an end. \u00a0Not us. \u00a0We aren’t done yet but it is dang neart time.<\/p>\n
Back in August, there were 5 animals on feed in Duke’s pens. \u00a0Now, here we are in March and there are the same 5 animals. \u00a03 sheep–2 goats. \u00a0Probably don’t have the right one. \u00a0But, he has 5 high quality animals. \u00a0In today’s livestock world it can be hard to keep a set together. \u00a0Those that know me understand when I use the term “good livestock”. \u00a0Sound, functional, good muscled creatures that grow and are productive. \u00a0No extremes. I am happy with the fact that he doesn’t have a throw away animal. \u00a0Here’s the cool part. \u00a0He started with these 3 sheep and 2 goats. \u00a0There were never any others. \u00a0One because of the price tag on the goats. \u00a0And two, a person only wants a few sheep on feed.<\/p>\n
I’m done.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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