I’ve got so much rolling through my skull and I need to not let all of it out. \u00a0I won’t say that we had a great OYE. \u00a0We did in places. \u00a0In others, well, it doesn’t feel great.<\/p>\n
To start with, there is a reason that I agreed to teach again. \u00a0GREAT KIDS!! \u00a0And in order to get great kids, there is always a great set of parents. \u00a0People, I work hard, but I have to in order to keep up.<\/p>\n
Backdrop and banner pics–yes, everybody wants these and I don’t like to be in them. \u00a0Kaylee Holt gathered two of these pics this week. \u00a0Res. Berk gilt and champion Berk barrow. \u00a0Home Raised. \u00a0And then did a cartwheel out of the limo! \u00a0 Top that! \u00a0 You can’t and I can’t. \u00a0Her dad and uncle help me a lot. \u00a0 This family has been friends for decades and this girl is one of the very, very best.<\/p>\n
Then there is the sheep part. \u00a0This Rodney Washmon is one of the best. \u00a0He and his crew are work horses. \u00a0They want to win but they will gladly help others. \u00a0The main reason that Duke showed sheep this year is the fact that he likes working with Rodney and Clayton Washmon. \u00a0Thank you for all the help. \u00a0The sheep show did not end like we wanted it. \u00a0Three different kids that were alternates for the sale. \u00a0None got in. \u00a0That will change.<\/p>\n
Our cattle barn is different than most. \u00a0We have a family that has been to the top of the mountain. \u00a0Then, things changed. \u00a0I am SUPER proud of Tiffany Schultz and her son Gatlin Goodson. \u00a0They knew that they weren’t going to win with that home-raised steer but they worked and showed like they were. \u00a0 And they were team players when it came time to setup or tear down equipment. \u00a0Great job people. \u00a0Home raised premium sale steer is bad ass! \u00a0Oh, and raised the bull that sired that steer. \u00a0Even cooler.<\/p>\n
This cattle barn also has a family that is just starting, but the Dad showed numerous breed champions and premium sale steers during his career. \u00a0Plus, his dad is part of the south Fargo neighborhood watch patrol. \u00a0This Rakestraw clan is a positive to any team. \u00a0HUGE positive vibes going forward. \u00a0True team players.<\/p>\n
Now, throw in one of my heroes–Hoss Manske and his crew–people, I might just go back to clipping a lot of calves. \u00a0The cattle barn requires a lot of work and managing egos, but this Shattuck crew is wicked good. \u00a0And who in the hell thought that feeding\/buying cattle would be cheaper than goats or pigs? \u00a0 Guess what? \u00a0It is.<\/p>\n
In 2014, the goat barn at Shattuck consisted of Duke Kelln and Bree Taylor. \u00a0Two hall-0f-famers. \u00a0Bree moved on and did well, really well. \u00a0Duke is now done. \u00a0That leaves me trying to decide how to tackle the goat shows as an ag teacher. \u00a0That does not leave me with a warm fuzzy feeling. \u00a0That should concern goat breeders. \u00a0Why? \u00a0We will address this at a later date.<\/p>\n
Duke ended up with the 4th overall Hair sheep. \u00a0The Dorset came up lame the night before. \u00a0Lots of drugs and some magna-wave therapy and Honky still limped during the final cut in class. \u00a0He still placed but not near where he would have. \u00a0There was a halter malfunction with Duke’s class 9 wether goat. \u00a0This judge was all about first looks and we didn’t get a good first look. \u00a0Duke showed 5 animals on Wednesday and placed all 5. \u00a0No sale. \u00a0Wednesday felt like unfolding a broken lawn chair. \u00a0Nobodys fault but it wasn’t fun. \u00a0Congrats to Duke on work ethic, willingness to help others and just doing well. \u00a0As a dad, ag teacher, whatever, I am proud.<\/p>\n
BUT\u2026Kela flew in that afternoon. \u00a0Which helped heal all wounds. \u00a0The video of Tammy jumping out of the stands, right in front of Kela and Kela going do you get this “$h!t?” \u00a0And Tammy trying to answer, then realizing that it is her daughter is priceless.<\/p>\n
Speaking of goat shows. \u00a0I look up and realize that the Dragon Lady was leaning on the rail talking to THE Ron Simonson. \u00a0WTH? \u00a0 That old dog just happened to find the Dragon Lady. \u00a0But, guess what? \u00a0Last fall, I was gone judging a show. \u00a0I couldn’t go to KC. \u00a0Ron had sent me some pics and a price of a goat. \u00a0I sent Schoovy and Greg Boyer to pick this goat up and possibly another. \u00a0They came home with both AND BOYER KEPT THEM!!!!<\/p>\n
How did that work out? \u00a0For me, oh well. \u00a0For Audra Boyer—AWESOME!!!! \u00a0She won grand at Enid District and made the sale at OYE! \u00a0 \u00a0 I couldn’t be happier. \u00a0Great family. \u00a0Great, great kid. \u00a0Huge smile! \u00a0 I like this kid a lot. \u00a0This story makes me feel good. \u00a0Almost as good as Greg with a glass of Maker’s Mark.<\/p>\n
No. \u00a0 Duke’s career did not end with a banner. \u00a0But he upheld his part. \u00a0They were well cared for and well presented. \u00a0I am proud how he handled defeat. \u00a0I will take him and give you the field when it comes to getting stuff done. \u00a0 I am the weak link of this family and I know it. \u00a0I am super proud of what Tammy and I have to show for trophies. \u00a0We call them Kela and Duke.<\/p>\n
Four scholarships–Duke, Gatlin, Kaylee and Sierra. \u00a0Four from one little school. \u00a0Shattuck Proud!<\/p>\n
I wasn’t planning on teaching again, but am glad that I did. \u00a0I truly don’t know how much longer that I can do this but I do know that I when I leave, the cupboard is full.<\/p>\n
Thank you to all that helped. \u00a0We have a lot of friends.<\/p>\n
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