http://www.koi-bito.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4976

[lildude]

Ok back to the previous post.

I am very excited to recieve the book KOI KICHI hopefully today, if not, tomorrow.
I could only imagine what treasure lies underneath that black hardback cover.
I cannot thank you enough Sensei! I also cannot thank everyone who has helped me and slapped me in the face to help me realise things, sensei, aquitori, koi nut and countless others.

I really hope my life has something greatly to do with koi, I am almost sure it will.
I want to work on a koi farm, its my dream to sein a mudpond. I have said this countless times, and cant say it enough, LOL

I would happy working for any koi store, such as PSKOI, or a koi farm.

Ahh it feels great to dream.

[Bob Winkler]

Ok... some pix that hopefully illustrate some good and bad points of koi shapes from JR's posts on Conformation.

1st-Let's focus on discerning some not quite so ideal conformation. While these are mostly fairly nice koi, see if you can pick out exactly what I am thinking of as not quite the ideal. Some pix are easier than others. To keep you on your toes and challenge you a little bit, I mixed in some pictures of koi with what I consider very very good conformation. Hint: Use JR's post, and also think along the lines of "for their age and sex". You may already know this, but to make viewing the pictures easier, download them all to their own file folder, and then view as a filmstrip in that file. Easier to look at the group and bounce between them. If you prefer, I can give you the answers. I am one who firmly believes that we do not learn or retain as much without venturing out there a little bit. . Your choice.

If it is a good conformation, that is all you need to say, but if you wanna live on the edge and go for the A.P. college credit in Conformation 401, try and say how old you think the koi is at the picture time, and whether you think they are male or female. Score well grasshoppa, and you will be ready for semester 2. and I might even answer your most burning and repeated question if you haven't already found out the answer. Points if you repeat it (the question) one more time along with your answers. But then I never want to hear you speak of it again Actually either way....LOL.. ok, ok.. I need to get a life, really...LOL

To Identify pictures, please use a Letter for the row Top to Bottom, and a number for the picture when reading right to left . Example. The first picture in the series is a Purachina and it would be picture # A1, and the cow with the pretty painted fish on the side is picture B5. Got it? Please no hints from the peanut gallery b4 Grasshoppa answers, but after that please feel free put your two (or eleven) cents in.

Enjoy the book Seito. But please remember the old cliche' "a shooting star is often one that burns too hot and too bright". It doesn't last. LOL.. Private "old man's" Joke Slow and Steady wins the race.

[Russell Peters]

I don't know about you, but I think that's one hell of a cow.

Looking at the skin color I would have to say it is one of them there shusui types.

Better yet, it is a Kumon-Mooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

[aquitori]

Damn, where was Bob when I was getting into the hobby...hahahah...I want a book....

[Bob Winkler]

I was reading that Book Tony He has to read it and learn it if'n he ever wants to get past Conformation.

[lildude]

Didnt get the book yet.......

Ill comment later the bell rang

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by lilhelper Didnt get the book yet....... Ill comment later the bell rang

Grasshopper,
Patients, I just checked it is out for delivery. Whoops unless I put the wrong address, then you will need to go to Aquatori's house to pick it up..

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by lilhelper Ok back to the previous post. I am very excited to recieve the book KOI KICHI hopefully today, if not, tomorrow. I could only imagine what treasure lies underneath that black hardback cover. I cannot thank you enough Sensei! I also cannot thank everyone who has helped me and slapped me in the face to help me realise things, sensei, aquitori, koi nut and countless others. I really hope my life has something greatly to do with koi, I am almost sure it will. I want to work on a koi farm, its my dream to sein a mudpond. I have said this countless times, and cant say it enough, LOL I would happy working for any koi store, such as PSKOI, or a koi farm. Ahh it feels great to dream.

Grasshopper
If you ever get down to SoCal... Stop by were I work, I will give you the grand your. You will be able to see at least 5,000 fish up in the store area.
I will even take you back to the restricted area were there are 12 ponds about 150,000 gallons of water with at least 10,000 fish that are in qt, this is were the public is never allowed. And if you have time, you can come by my house and I will show you my ponds and fish, we have a pretty good collection, that you might enjoy seeing.

[Bob Winkler]

Take her up on the offer Grasshoppa... and also visit as many koi dealers as you can... the more the better....Pick their brains

[tcheung]

Learning A LOT from this thread