Yes, I’m fine. \u00a0One of the boys is back home. \u00a0He will be in a wheelchair for a bit. \u00a0The other boy is out of the hospital and in a rehab unit. \u00a0Over a 100 stitches, on that one cut. \u00a0But, dang it. \u00a0It looks good for both of them. \u00a0That’s all that I want.<\/p>\n
Mentally, I’m fine. \u00a0And night’s like tonight are why I’m fine. \u00a0Tammy and I talked about what other families have gone through. \u00a0We’ve seen some rough stuff. \u00a0But not like what others have had to endure. \u00a0Several years ago, one of Kela’s high school classmates passed away on this day. \u00a0He was one of Kela’s best friends. \u00a0He was one of those kids that every teacher was always kind of pissed at but also the kind that every good teacher wanted to have around. \u00a0(I find it real appropriate that Cross Canadian Ragweed came on while thinking about this). \u00a0I have witnessed a road map as to how to handle adversity. \u00a0This family did it once, then again\u2026.. oh hell! \u00a0The little sister helped keep everybody together and they are rolling still. \u00a0One day at a time. \u00a0Better than I could do.<\/p>\n
I write the rest of this with no backing of the family. \u00a0I apologize to the dad. \u00a0His mother will understand completely. \u00a0And I can’t speak for little sister.<\/p>\n
Of all people that I have ever encountered in my life, Justin Bedwell did not care who he offended when he opened his mouth. \u00a0He knew what he thought and always thought that he was right. \u00a0I understand and agree!<\/p>\n
I know and understand the repercussions of what I am getting ready to type and I do not care. \u00a0Sometimes, you just gotta say it.<\/p>\n
A couple of years ago, I watched a “sheep” guy judge the OYE doe show. \u00a0It was without a doubt, the worst job of judging livestock, of any species, that I have ever witnessed. \u00a0Horrible. \u00a0I apologize but, it was bad. \u00a0He couldn’t place em, couldn’t talk em\u2026.hell, for that matter, he couldn’t even get the politics right. \u00a0By all accounts, it was bad.<\/p>\n
Somehow, that judge re-surfaced and was allowed to judge wether goats at Tulsa. \u00a0AND he was worse this time! \u00a0I do NOT give a rat’s ass what he has done raising high $ sheep. \u00a0He CANNOT judge!<\/p>\n
I have been told that the “ag teachers” put him high on the list. \u00a0I hope “those” ag teachers got what they wanted. \u00a0I will leave it at that. \u00a0Dumb asses!<\/p>\n
We didn’t take a goat. \u00a0For my own sanity, I knew better. \u00a0But, I watched several classes. \u00a0I don’t care who I offend. \u00a0The grand wether is awesome when he stops and props. \u00a0But he is out of his skeleton on all four corners. \u00a0ALL 4 corners. \u00a0The “judge” talked it as a previous injury to a back leg. \u00a0BULLL>>>>>>> \u00a0 \u00a0That goat spent the first 4 weeks of his life walking on the front of his ankles. \u00a0I’ve tried to keep this kind alive. \u00a0He was still bow-legged on the standstill. \u00a0He was out on his rear hocks. \u00a0This was an unsound animal. \u00a0On both ends. \u00a0Horrible! \u00a0 This is the most crippled animal that I have seen win a major show–regardless of species. \u00a0OH yeah, he will take a bad-ass picture. \u00a0I apologize to the owners, breeders, whoever\u2026but that was a crippled bastard! \u00a0No other words to define it. \u00a0And this fine judge\u2026\u2026bring em back again. \u00a0He effed up the OYE doe show a couple of years ago and now a Tulsa wether show. \u00a0Let’s keep this dude in circulation. \u00a0Have your lawyer call me. \u00a0They have my #. \u00a0This was Exhibit A and\/or Lot # 1 of what is wrong with the junior livestock show program. \u00a0This bought off judge can’t even use a decent one.<\/p>\n
Ironically, just a week or so ago, I mentioned names like Allan Poe, Bryan Kennedy and Tommy Milligan should be judging major goat shows. \u00a0I will gladly name judges that need to be added to your list. \u00a0And I can add names outside of Oklahoma. \u00a0But, here’s what I think of those guys\u2026.let em judge in Oklahoma. \u00a0They will pick good stock. \u00a0That’s all any of us want. \u00a0The true stock show junkies want a fair shake. \u00a0That’s it.<\/p>\n
I will also gladly tell you to NOT use the Tulsa wether judge. \u00a0He is ZERO for Two at major shows in Oklahoma. \u00a0He couldn’t judge a class of hamsters if there were 2 live ones and 2 not alive.<\/p>\n
This is how I imagine his 4H career.<\/p>\n
“Coach, how did I do?”<\/p>\n
“Oh heck, well, I mean, some people are good in the livestock world and well\u2026.some people just need to join the band. \u00a0And if the band doesn’t work out, just wait a few years and an Oklahoma show will hire you to judge.”<\/p>\n
RUSM?<\/p>\n
However, I enjoyed the market lamb judge at Tulsa. \u00a0We didn’t win, but I liked the lambs that did. \u00a0We placed exactly where we should have and we had a good show. \u00a0Isn’t that how it is supposed to be?<\/p>\n
Just in case I wasn’t clear, the worst two jobs of judging livestock, that I have ever witnessed, regardless of species, was the SAME guy and he was allowed to judge an OYE and a Tulsa show. \u00a0Put that dumb bastard on your judge’s list.<\/p>\n
Yeah, I’m fine. \u00a0And sometimes, a person just has to say what’s on their mind. \u00a0And, yes, I realize the repercussions are not on my side. \u00a0 (I’ve lost more than most but I’m still calling it real. Ten years from now\u2026.you all will have discovered\u2026..what I’ve been talking about\u2026..is dead on! \u00a0 I’ve got nothing left to lose.)<\/p>\n
“Hell, I’m right now and I’ll be right then. You people just don’t want to admit it yet.”<\/p>\n
Not my line, but I like it. \u00a0Rest In Peace!<\/p>\n
And sometimes, somebody ain’t afraid to speak up. \u00a0I’ll say it. \u00a0You hired him twice, and he sucked twice. \u00a0In the words of Kelln, “Get that no judging bastards name off of any list that requires a sound selection of stock!”<\/p>\n
We are 2 decades into the show goat game. \u00a0You don’t need a sheep judge to judge the goat show. \u00a0There are enough problems. \u00a0Just listen to one of 2 songs–one is an all- time great and the other just seems appropriate.<\/p>\n
The Chair–by George Strait. \u00a0Maybe, just maybe the best written song of all time.<\/p>\n
Safety Dance –by Men without Hats \u00a0 \u00a0That’s what you clowns are doing. \u00a0Just bidding a time or three more than you planned and hoping that buys you help! \u00a0 \u00a0But, it wasn’t enough. \u00a0 That song sucks and\u2026.<\/p>\n
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Just in case you have questions–580-571-5029<\/p>\n
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