Dick, I'll be there for sure. Last year was my first visit. It was a great experience in every way... koi overload, plus great comaraderie, conversation and food! I'd not miss it. And this year I have a few being harvested that I'm really excited to see. There's a reason so many attending fly in from across the country for the whole weekend. Flight cost etc may inhibit folks, but anyone within a couple hours drive is really missing out on an extraordinary experience that costs them only gasoline. (Of course, there is the risk of not being able to pass on a gem.
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