[Milsurplus] Taxes, taxes, and more taxes

[Ben Dover]

Howdy, Mark!


>Several years ago, I showed up at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, CO for a hamfest.  I knew something was wrong - none of the cars in the lot had any antennas.
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>There were, however, a large number of older women walking in, holding rhinestone-encrusted leashes connected at the other end to what looked like large fuzzy rats.


Being a devotee of BOTH hamfests and dog shows, I sorta have to take exception...  I've NEVER seen a rhinestone encrusted leash!



>I checked the register receipt I'd just gotten at the place where I'd eaten an early breakfast.  Yep, I had the date right.
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>When I looked in the door to see what was up I realized I'd blundered into some sort of dog show.  The venue is an enclosed arena with a dirt floor. Even early on there was dog poop everywhere, and the perfume in the air was definitely not MFP, lemme tell ya.


Not controlling your dog(s) and NOT cleaning up after them in the event of an "accidental discharge" is a MAJOR NO-NO at ANY dog show, for the reasons you're hinting at! 

It'll get ya "invited" to leave (by the other contestants), and DISQUALIFIED from competition (by the officials). Considering entry fees these days, that could sting yer wallet pretty good.

Besides...  that sort of occurance is what Ring Stewards and volunteer workers (the ones with buckets and shovels) are for!   ;o)


Other than these two points, I agree with the rest of your post, wholeheartedly!



Mr. T., W9LBB

Former owner of CH Pog Mo Dearg Derrah of Madison,
(Call her "Bozo")
Deceased Holder of 38 titles
One of the most TITLED Irish Setters in history