[Arthur]

This year's show was really great: real competition for to honors and many known dealers and vendors (Kieren, Eastern Nishikigoi, Nishikigoi of Niigata, Patti Graphixx, and many others...).

As I posted the top honored fish this morning I did not have time to say/post anymore. My understanding is that there were 3 contenders for GC, an unprecedented situation in Portland (in my memory anyway). The Olson's also brought many other worthy Koi.

The competition was just as intensive in the smaller sizes.

Albert and Nancy Mason from the Roseberg koi club took Baby Champion with a Kohaku purchased at Lady Bug.

Bruce and Nancy Turner from the NW Koi Club took Young Champion with a Shiro Utsuri from Fujii purchased at Oregon Koi Gardens.

All in all the quality of the show, and the fish entered this year, was really a step above what I have seen before: a commendation is due to the organizers.

The club staff/helpers were enthusiatic and helpful at all times despite the heat :-). The show setting was top notch with splash screens between all tanks, a noteworthy initiative.

That's all for now: I will go sleep early tonight :-)

Arthur