Last Friday, at lunch, we ate our traditional meal on the premium sale day of OYE–Cattleman’s. \u00a0It was good. \u00a0Real good. \u00a0While there, Tammy asked me what I thought of the goat show, the judge and my general thoughts. \u00a0Well, here are those thoughts.<\/p>\n
I thought the kid judging did a very good job finding the right class winners. \u00a0I thought that the grand, reserve and bronze patterned up as well as any trio in several years. \u00a0I did feel like there was NOT any dirty pool going on. \u00a0It felt clean. \u00a0No rumors before, during or after. \u00a0Sure, Pfeiffers won three of the four divisions. \u00a0You know what, they would have won if I would have been judging. \u00a0Those goats were good and well presented.<\/p>\n
Now, I have no explanation for some of his 2nds through 10th. \u00a0There are some subpar goats in the premium sale. \u00a0Some of these are tied to me. \u00a0I came home with some bad ass goats that somehow got lost in the mix. Okay, fine. \u00a0I’m not negative. \u00a0A judge that did a timely job of getting the right ones to the top end while not playing politics–basically he needs to judge more shows.<\/p>\n
While at Cattleman’s, Duke made this comment. \u00a0“Dad, this goat showing has turned into a wallet war.” \u00a0He is right. \u00a0The division champs were all high dollar critters. \u00a0Why?<\/p>\n
The genetic pool of good ones is a small pool. \u00a0Really just a wading pool. \u00a0This makes everyone want those couple of magical goats. \u00a0I get it. \u00a0I am guilty.<\/p>\n
Duke, Tammy and I knew that we couldn’t get much done in Texas anymore. \u00a0Plenty were lining up to drop a pile at Pfeiffers. \u00a0So, I did what I had never done. \u00a0I dropped a pile on a Hail Mary. \u00a0How much? \u00a0Well, more than most of you spend on bucks. \u00a0I wanted to buy a steer but Duke said nope. \u00a0So, I bought a goat that was cool, extreme and a borderline structural wreck. \u00a0It didn’t work out. \u00a0I’m not mad. \u00a0My kids have shoes and will continue to eat. \u00a0Was it a stupid purchase? \u00a0Sure. \u00a0And now that I am done with it, I am better equipped to advise people on how to spend their money. \u00a0Kind of like going to college. \u00a0This education cost me some tuition money but I know more now. \u00a0WAY more! \u00a0Anytime, any of you clowns are trying to decide whether to twist off or not, call me. \u00a0I have a whole new perspective about this industry and all the other crap that goes with it.<\/p>\n
Did I get customer service with this purchase? \u00a0NO! \u00a0NONE! \u00a0But, that may be my fault. \u00a0I guess people are scared of me. \u00a0I have always provided top end service to anybody that was tied to me. \u00a0No matter what. \u00a0I realize that I am a dumb ass. \u00a0We did not need help while at OYE. \u00a0RUSM? \u00a0Braden and Travis Schovanec, Tom Kester, Bryan Kennedy as well as Duke and myself. \u00a0We had plenty of help there. \u00a0However, for dollars spent, make a trip, or two, \u00a0during the winter and make sure people are happy. \u00a0If for no other reason, act like you give a shit.<\/p>\n
I’ve sold a $10,o00 wether before and I didn’t like. \u00a0Hell, I gave that buyer a $3,500 Helms goat and a $2,500 Brandon Evans goat. \u00a0In the end, they had 3 wethers for $10,000. \u00a0It still didn’t work out, but guess what? \u00a0We are still friends. \u00a0Yes, I am a dumb ass. \u00a0But I am fine with that.<\/p>\n
And in the end, the Boyers followed instructions, worked hard, fed from a low-rent breeder in Nebraska (Yes, that guy) and won their district show and made the sale at OYE. \u00a0This puts me in a good humor.<\/p>\n
As a breeder, ag teacher, parent, friend, whatever–I do not want this goat showing deal to be a wallet war. \u00a0It already is. \u00a0And I understand it. \u00a0And as a result, this old fart has not purchased a goat yet. \u00a0But, I have bought some steers and heifers. \u00a0Why? They are cheaper. \u00a0Seriously.<\/p>\n
I hope that none of you readers take negativity from this post. \u00a0I’m not mad. \u00a0In fact, I’m in a good humor. \u00a0I hauled Kaylee Holt and Duke to the NorthWest Area Star interviews today. \u00a0Kaylee is now the NW Area Star in Placement and Duke is the NW Area Star in Agribusiness. \u00a0These meatheads interview for the state star next week. \u00a0Great kids. \u00a0I think that is a great ending line for tonight. \u00a0Great kids!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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