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MOST people have at least a little bit of a competitive spirit in them so that has to play at least a partial role in it, but Steve's list extends beyond competition and goes to the other side of it. Competition includes camaraderie and education as well. Some of us just enjoy seeing and learning, no matter the subject, and Koi are a worthy subject. A passing fancy for some, a cause-celeb for others, but at least for a time a source of pleasure.
As soon as we have one decently finished for show, we're on it. In the meanwhile, we work toward it. The next GC is not swimming in our pond, but a sometime down the road show entrant certainly is because we can and we want to.
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Larry Iles
Oklahoma
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