No hard feelings...What I found in this hobby the last 9yrs is that every hobbyist is unique and also that we need more support for this hobby. "New Blood" is need to freshen up the dull at times atmosphere surrounding this hobby. Grumpy old men stuck in there old ways snubbing the younger guys any chance they can to put us down. Do I care? NO..Shot I know more than guys who brag they have been in the hobby 10-20 yrs. Am I helpful to those who ask for my help in this hobby...YES.
The fact that I went to Japan brought my hobby some what in full circle. If I ever go to Niigata in the future, I still don't think it would match the 4 days I came to understand Momotaro Koi Farm. Mr. Maeda is a very kind man and made everyone feel like one big family. Even though, I didn't spend the kind of money that others spent he still treated everyone equally...From what I hear from some of the breeders in Niigata, that they don't even go out of there way to do even 1/8 what Mr. Maeda did of the dealers and hobbyist. The fact that "The Master" Tosio Sakai was there at the auction had to say something about the level of Momotaro is becoming.
Not effected,
Tonio
p.s. I heard from Daisuke that "Monster Momotaro" might be making an appearance at the next All Japan Show.
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