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Quote: Originally Posted by Nancy M. Antonio, I learned how to party . Seriously I enjoyed this show soooo much. The atmosphere was so energized at this show. The friendships, the team work shown by all those who worked so hard to make this show a success. The participants and the spectators were so happy for there fellow competitors wins, that is what a show is all about. There was no petty BS going on, over oh this person or that person. It was just a great fun filled weekend, without all the koi politics. It made me realize that it is possible to be in this hobby, with out all the excess baggage of greed, envy, jealousy. That the koi are what it is all about.

I love the way you put it!! For us it really meant a lot. Hopefully one day we will be able to have a show in Hawaii. Vernon winning baby champion will show the other members that anyone has a chance to win.....and it doesn't always have to be how much you paid for the fish.....sometimes it's the participation and experience that counts. Like Nancy says ...to just be happy for all who wins gives you such a special feeling of sharing. I loved seeing old friends and meeting the new!!! It was fun indeed!


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