Where to start?<\/p>\n
2020 continues to suck. \u00a0Arguably the greatest guitar artist of all-time passed away. \u00a0RIP Eddie Van Halen. \u00a0I can argue that the album “1984” is the best rock album of all-time. \u00a0It isn’t my personal favorite but the songs were wicked and the album cover is off-the-hook. \u00a0I saw Van Halen in concert back in 1991. \u00a0It was the best set of solos that I have ever witnessed. \u00a0Alex Van Halen on the rising, lighted drum set that flashed with the beat. \u00a0Michael Anthony on bass was unreal. \u00a0Sammy Hagar doing his thing on vocals and guitars. \u00a0AND THEN\u2026.and then\u2026.Eddie bringing sounds out of that guitar right up until he played “Eruption.” \u00a0I still get chills. \u00a0He couldn’t read sheet music but he could play a guitar and a keyboard.<\/p>\n
Hunh! \u00a0Guess what is playing tonight? \u00a0Duke and I have a steady diet going of Van Halen and Van Hagar going over the speakers.<\/p>\n
I woke up this morning and my mind was clear. \u00a0Way clear! \u00a0I did chores, took care of stuff and then started checking text & voice messages. \u00a0I thank each and everyone of you. \u00a0There was too many to reply to all. \u00a0Dang! \u00a0I went back and read what I wrote last night. \u00a0I will stand by everything that I typed. \u00a0I do realize that I should have cut deeper. \u00a0Legally speaking\u2026come on! \u00a0Let’s do this out in the open. \u00a0I would love to talk about this in an open forum. \u00a0Did somebody say “Subpoena”? \u00a0 Come on! \u00a0Let us have this discussion. \u00a0It won’t cost me much. \u00a0I’ve watched a lot of Law & Order. \u00a0 Haaaa!! \u00a0 Those that know me are going, “This ain’t a fair fight.”<\/p>\n
I’ve been to the top and I’ve been everywhere in between. \u00a0We dang sure ain’t riding high at this time but I like what we have going on. \u00a0I might have had my funnest Tulsa show ever and we didn’t gather a banner. \u00a0I have seen the great OZ at work behind the curtain. \u00a0I’ve seen good and I’ve seen bad. \u00a0I’m not a rookie and I am not naive. \u00a0My resume is better than most but not as good as a couple others. \u00a0There is the fact that some\/most don’t like my mouth; however, my record is clean. \u00a0My kids never tested out of a show. \u00a0And they were tested at a lot of shows. \u00a0There have been no controversies over buck ownership, swapped out goats, nothing. \u00a0All of my partners are still partners and\/or friends. \u00a0I ain’t perfect but I have damn sure tried to do right. \u00a0I am an ag teacher by heart, an agriculturist by faith, a champion for kids, a lover of good livestock and I have no desire for a bunch of BS at a stock show. \u00a0I’ve seen enough real life to not have a tolerance for squat to pee, chicken crap stuff that can go on with livestock shows.<\/p>\n
If anybody gets pissed, offended or does not like anything that I write, you have options. \u00a0One, click to a different website. \u00a0Or read this one and learn. \u00a0It gets worse from here.<\/p>\n
I have witnessed show placings being brokered. \u00a0Judges, breeders, feed reps, jocks, etc. \u00a0 The first time that I realized what was going on, I wasn’t sure but dang that deal didn’t sound kosher. \u00a0And then, it worked out exactly like I heard. \u00a0I didn’t benefit. \u00a0But, damn! \u00a0Am I liable because I was there? \u00a0I didn’t have crap to do with it. \u00a0These are Icons in the stock show industry! \u00a0That wasn’t cool. \u00a0But, I didn’t speak up. \u00a0Mentally, I’m still wrestling with this. \u00a0 And you want names.<\/p>\n
I’ve had calls asking “how bad does your buddy want a piece of this show?” \u00a0I’ve had friends get pissed, some that got pissed that they didn’t get first shot at owning a higher spot on the bingo card. \u00a0I’ve had some former friends that agreed to kneel down, assume the position and do whatever needed done. \u00a0I have apologized to other breeders, before they knew what the hell happened. \u00a0Ask Schneberger. \u00a0I didn’t do it but I knew what was going on. \u00a0 All I have to say is “Was it worth it?” \u00a0 I didn’t do it and looking back, I’m glad that I only lost some money buying goats. \u00a0That’s it. \u00a0Sometimes, some lost money is money well-spent.<\/p>\n
I don’t like the fact that I know some deals for this spring. \u00a0I hope that some of these judges get alerted and judge straight up, instead of what is supposed to happen. \u00a0I could name names. \u00a0Probably should. \u00a0Just not doing it tonight. \u00a0There are some reading this and wondering how to keep me in check. \u00a0And there is one or two, that are going, ” You ain’t going to. \u00a0I just hope he stops.”<\/p>\n
Here’s the situation. \u00a0I don’t care about the current politics. \u00a0I have two letters in mind when it comes to politics in general. \u00a0Those would be the letters F & U. \u00a0Mom and Linda, I’m sorry. \u00a0But when you are right and the rest of the world is wrong\u2026.well, I’ll stick to my guns. \u00a0We did right by your grandkids.<\/p>\n
And in reality, espn hosts numerous shows that discuss sports and the competition. \u00a0They have talking heads that gladly talk about how this coach screwed up and needs fired, as well as bad umps\/refs. \u00a0Why can’t us stock show people openly discuss a crappy judge?<\/p>\n
I’ll wait for that answer. \u00a0Right now, the jeopardy theme is playing in my head.<\/p>\n
Who funds these shows? \u00a0YOU DO. \u00a0With your nominations and entry fees. \u00a0Not to mention parking passes, trailer parking, etc. \u00a0Quit bending over and letting these sub-par gerbil judges determine your kids placings. \u00a0Demand a fair shake. \u00a0It is wrong that I have received texts, calls, etc from BIG name people from all species. \u00a0I’m a low rent HAS BEEN that isn’t afraid of anybody. \u00a0Hold these crappy judges accountable. \u00a0This is not an Oklahoma problem. \u00a0It dang sure ain’t a Chinese problem. \u00a0Probably started in Texas. \u00a0It is a disease. \u00a0We all know about it. \u00a0Let’s just show, judge and let the chips fall where they may.<\/p>\n
Shows should make a post where people can vote for a judge. \u00a0Let the population vote. \u00a0Once you nominate your animals, \u00a0you get a vote. \u00a0That is a stupid idea. \u00a0Or is it?<\/p>\n
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I don’t want to do a podcast but I am all in favor of critiquing judges. \u00a0WHY NOT? \u00a0 Hold these crooked\/dumb bastards accountable. \u00a0Please text me how I am wrong.<\/p>\n
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Have a good one and a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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