2018 National

[John W Blehm]

Well that's just typical... My birds are falling to pieces. Show season is definitely getting close.

2 1/2 weeks can make a difference...for better or worse.  A couple days ago I notice 3 birds that are in individual coops with the same condition.  "Typical" it is for many of us.   

[Russ Blair]

Not to change the subject from the dreaded M word but. John could you put myself, my wife Nicole, daughter Marina and Uncle Dave down for Friday and Saturday dinners? I thought I saw it somewhere and believe it was on this post??

[John W Blehm]

Not to change the subject from the dreaded M word but. John could you put myself, my wife Nicole, daughter Marina and Uncle Dave down for Friday and Saturday dinners? I thought I saw it somewhere and believe it was on this post??

I took me awhile to figure out what the M word is...I'm a bit slow, but I generally catch on sooner or later.  With so many words referred to by their first letter it has been a challenge.

Reply #42 on page 3 was my post about the two meals, so I've started the list there.  It went out to all members in the Newsletter over a week ago, but no one else has signed up yet.

[Mike Gilbert]

Ameraucana National Meet Schedule
September 28, 29 & 30, 2018
Portage, WI

Friday:
2pm â€" 9pm, early coop in at Columbia County Fairgrounds/Veterans Memorial Field.
     GPS address = 1 Fair Boulevard, Portage WI 53901
7pm, Supper at Dino’s Restaurant (at The Ridge Motor Inn) â€" please make reservations with John.
     2900 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901, (608)742-4111

Saturday:
7am â€" 9am, coop in, with open show judging starting after the juniors (around 10:30 or so).
9:30am, Ameraucana Egg Judging Contest at our club table.
10:30am, Youth Showmanship Competition…see WIPC schedule for a complete list of their events and times.
Don’t forget lunch, with FOOD concession in the brick building #8!
3pm, Ameraucana Q&A seminar open to anyone with an interest, in the Fair Office Building.
5pm, Our club’s silent auction ends â€" Russ Blair is heading it up.
7pm, Ameraucana Banquet in the building for all Alliance members & their guests â€" please let John how many to expect.
     Pizza, Subs, Deserts & Bottled Water for $10/per person, $5 for kids under 12. (donations accepted, if costs aren't covered)
     You may want to bring your own non-alcoholic beverage and food items for any special dietary needs.
7:30pm, Annual Club Meeting, followed by presentation of awards in the brick building #8.

Sunday:
6:30am, Showroom opens
8:30am, Show club’s raffle & auction ends â€" Showrooms closed & locked.
9:30am, Show Champions Announced â€" Birds released by 11am at the latest â€" take down cooping & clean-up.

The following lists will be updated as members notify me...

Signed up for Dino's Restaurant, Friday at 7pm:
John & Kathy Blehm
Russ, Nicole & Marina Blair and Uncle Dave
Max & Tawnya Strawn

Signed up for our private Alliance Banquet, Saturday at 7pm:
John & Kathy Blehm
Russ, Nicole & Marina Blair and Uncle Dave
Max & Tawnya Strawn

You can add the Gilberts and Rennolets - four of us. 

[John W Blehm]

Sure. 

Others, please send an email directly to me.

[John W Blehm]

Start saving eggs for our annual egg contest at our National Meet.   

Awards will be given for the “Best” and “Reserve” Large Fowl and Bantam eggs. 

Entries will consist of six eggs presented in a suitable container of the entrant’s choice.

Ameraucana Egg Competition:
Best Bantam Eggs..................................................................................$50   
Reserve Bantam Eggs.............................................................................$50 
Best Large Fowl Eggs.............................................................................$50 
Reserve Large Fowl Eggs........................................................................$50

All the details are in the PDF file on our Downloads page.  A used egg carton is fine to bring them in, since only the eggs are judged and not the container they are presented in.

[John W Blehm]

I am getting ready to start on the beaded Blue Wheaten hen to mount onto a cap for this year's Nationals.

[Mike Gilbert]

We received the entry numbers from the Wisconsin International for our 2018 national meet to be held this coming weekend.   They are as follows:

Open show LF Ameraucana: 110
Open Bantam Ameraucana:  120
Junior LF Ameraucana:           12
Junior Bantam Ameraucana:     7
Total Ameraucanas entered   249

Not too shabby!   The judges will have their work cut out for them.

[Russ Blair]

That is awesome, looks like someone has the chance at a starred win, possibly more

[John W Blehm]

Over 2 grand in cash, besides other awards, just waiting for the winners this weekend!

[John W Blehm]

National Weather Service forecast for Portage, WI, this weekend...(updated 9/27/2018)

Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

[Max Strawn]

We're heading out in the morning. Safe travels to everyone.

[Mike Gilbert]

We're heading out in the morning. Safe travels to everyone.

You too Max.  You are traveling farther than the rest of us, so take your time and drive safe.

[Suki]

God speed

[Russ Blair]

Whew who, I am SOOO EXCITED. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve lol. I only have a handful of chickens  ;Dto bath tonight, pack my bag and hopefully by 8-9am tomorrow Uncle Dave, my wife Nicole, daughter and myself will be pulling a Willy Nelson......”on the road again”  . Doubt I will check back in here until my arrival so safe travels to all