By the way, the final and official count was 58 tanks and 401 koi entered.
One guy (Bobby Lee) entered 29 koi! :shocked3: Glad I didn't have to bag and drag his tanks on Sunday afternoon.
Said to exceed MAKC and set a new American record for an English style show. Anyone here know for sure?
Don K, our club's President, a Judge and an all-around great guy.
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.Bob Finnegan, head of the AKCA Judging Committee. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit with him on Saturday; he invited Brenda & I over for coffee next week so we can discuss the Petition and other internet issues impacting the hobby (and the AKCA) in depth. On Sunday he gave my grandson Joshua & I a guided tour/commentary of the top fish. He also showed Josh a couple of tips on playing nose guard (which Josh did for the local Freshman team this year). Bob. What a guy!
EDIT: The photographer standing behind and to the left of Bob is Larry Trudgeon, who took the benching photos. His koi also won several awards and he won the Jimmy Inouye Award for Best Tank.
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.Bill D. (Owner, Mystic Koi, Upland, CA), Vendor. I hadn't met him in person before -- just a swell person.
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.Craig Chambers, club member who really worked hard helping to put on the show.
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.Lisa Barnett, Nishiki Koi Club.
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.Russell Peters, trying to make gas money to return home. Said it was too sunny down here.
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.Alan from Eastern Nishikigoi, showing his wares.
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.Nicole Lembke, just a sweetheart.
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.Art Lembke, the giant himself. Glad I had a chance to visit with him. He's the real deal, folks.
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.More of the entertainment which including singing, dancing and musical instruments -- it added so much to the atmosphere.
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(more to come)