Should Judges be more active in showing fish?

[MikeM]

Henry, the problem is not the 32" koi. It's the 8' deep pond. Now, if you had just made the pond 32" deep, it'd be a heck of a lot easier. Are you taking a big gal to display at the October young koi show? Or, are you saving them for Naples in November?

[HenryC]

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeM Henry, the problem is not the 32" koi. It's the 8' deep pond. Now, if you had just made the pond 32" deep, it'd be a heck of a lot easier. Are you taking a big gal to display at the October young koi show? Or, are you saving them for Naples in November?

I have no problem catching my Koi even with the 8' depth. It usually only takes me about 30 seconds to have the one I want netted and bowled (big girls move much slower than tosai). The problem comes with lifting the box with a 32" Koi in it. The Koi and the amount of water required pushes 80lbs, which in itself is not hard to lift, but the size of the box makes it difficult for one person. I worked it out so I only have to lift the boxes once; to get them in the car. If the Koi get much bigger I will be building a ramp. Either that or I will be looking for a hydraulic lift

Since I am judging the October young show, I was not looking to display any of the big girls this year. As soon as Koi start to arrive, I will need to stay away from the show ring. I wouldn't want anybody to think the judge was influenced by who owned a Koi

[luke frisbee]

Quote: Originally Posted by luke frisbee Henry, I'd pay ya to let me help you. WAIT you're a judge now...Um I'd consider it an honor to...No no that sounds like I'm trying to influence...hmmm. Henry if ya really need help i guess I could...cuz as weak as my mind is i make up for it with a strong back. Seriously. If ya ever need someone to do a little grunt work i almost remember where you live....that is if Mike's busy. Edit: while i was writing this, you were over on themudpond.com cutting me as hard as you could...but what i wrote above still stands.

the above still stands...for me it ain't the lifting into the car..it's the awkward lift of getting it out of the water (without tipping it).

[HenryC]

Quote: Originally Posted by luke frisbee the above still stands...for me it ain't the lifting into the car..it's the awkward lift of getting it out of the water (without tipping it).

Friday, November 17th, 5am. That is when I will be bagging them up for the trip to Naples. One 32", one 29", two 27", one 26" and one 24". As long as you promise not to sneak a peak at Leslie in her pajamas, your assistance would be appreciated.

[MikeM]

5am, Nov. 17. ....OK, but please remind me on 16th to set my alarm.

[luke frisbee]

Quote: Originally Posted by HenryC Friday, November 17th, 5am. That is when I will be bagging them up for the trip to Naples. One 32", one 29", two 27", one 26" and one 24". As long as you promise not to sneak a peak at Leslie in her pajamas, your assistance would be appreciated.

Ahh MikeM? YOU sleep in I got this one... and HenryC I promise not to peek.