Ann's right--there were a lot of very good calves there. Her Monopoly calf looked very good and deserved his placing. Congatulations!! They've done an awesome job raising him after his momma died.
Brauns brought another set of excellent heifers to take the Champ and Reserve but they had some awfully good competition. Their champion heifer was the same one who was Reserve Champion at the Junior Nationals last week. McCartan's had the champion male--a Heat Wave that really looked good. Young's also brought some very good cattle as did several others.
It was fun to meet and talk with the other SP folks there, Tadpole did very well for his first show--he should have a bright future with cattle. Also talked with cpubarn, Iowann, and an SP lurker from Forest City who should really be sharing his opinions with us on here. We missed shebet, though---thought he was going to make the trip from Mondovi.
It was also really fun to watch some of the younger showmen that have purchased breds from us show their calves for the first time. Most of them don't have a lot of experience but they sure are enthusiastic.
Overall, it was a fun evening--hot, but fun!! We appreciate everyone coming to the show.