Re: AIS:... (and judging shows)
From: "Mark, Maureen" <MARKM@tc.gc.ca>
Thanks Gerry,
It's a good idea to go through the show after it has been judged. But you
must have a stronger stomach than me. By the time the show is judged, it is
usually 1 - 1:30 and my stomach is calling for food. I think I will plan
better next time.
Maureen Mark
m*@ottawa.com
Ottawa, Canada (zone 4)
> From: Gerry Snyder <gcsnyd@loop.com>
>
> Maureen,
>
> I am a fairly new judge. I've judged shows the last four years, a total
> of seven shows. I have also clerked at or been tutored at a similar
> number. During the tutorings I was asked for comments on two or three
> stalks each during the judging; otherwise I listened. Of course, after
> the judging my tutor walked me around the show again and we had LOTS of
> give and take.
>
> By now I feel pretty comfortable. But in my case, comfort definitely
> comes from accepting ignorance rather then from having detailed
> knowledge of most of the cultivars and species.
>
> Gerry, former prez of San Fernando Valley I.S.
> Region 15 in winterless Los Angeles
> One more bloom of Fall Fiesta left in the season ;-(
>
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