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Never, not, no- never ! - your 'avin a giraffe-they changed the name ten years ago ? I thought the packets looked a bit funny but could never quite put my finger on it.
midland mouse show June the 16 th.
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I would just like to make everyone aware that NO mice are to be brought this show for the purpose of selling, and anyone selling mice will be asked to remove them from the hall.
Because of this, we are holding an auction class this year. For those of you who have not entered an auction class before but would like to at Lubenham, a trio (one buck and two does) must be entered together in the one Maxey and they must all be of the same variety.
Because of this, we are holding an auction class this year. For those of you who have not entered an auction class before but would like to at Lubenham, a trio (one buck and two does) must be entered together in the one Maxey and they must all be of the same variety.
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Should be entering my first 4-5 at this show, (got all my maxeys ready!)
Wanted to shoe champ satins but thats not gonna happen xD
really wish there was more mudlands shows like this!
Wanted to shoe champ satins but thats not gonna happen xD
really wish there was more mudlands shows like this!
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and for this reason now i will not be attending the Midland show, was always going to be difficult anyway with transport as it costs a bit.SarahY said:
But, i'm not NMC registered and for that reason can't show any mice so my primary purpose of going was to be able to buy some new stock i would not normally be able to get due to distance. While making it a day by catching up and meeting with other breeders and enjoying the show.
So for that reason i'm not putting my time and money into getting there if i have nothing to show for it at the end of the day.
I hope its a good day for the rest of you though, last year was very enjoyable. Have fun.
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You should join the NMC, then you could show! Most NMC breeders won't sell good stock to non-NMC members anyway, as if it's not going to be shown there's no point.
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I know i should and i want to but i just don't have the funds to do so. If i can't even sell any mice then i have no hope really, they are my only income at the moment, they pay for their upkeep and anything more is nothing short of a bonus.
There are mice i had hoped to pick up there arranged before hand, but still involves the exchange of money so technically buying and selling.
There are mice i had hoped to pick up there arranged before hand, but still involves the exchange of money so technically buying and selling.
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I'm sorry this has put you off coming, but this is a show not a market. Public selling of animals requires a pet shop license, and people bringing boxes of mice to sell presents a risk to the mice on the show bench. Stock can be bought through the auction class though and these mice are actually judged beforehand so you know you're getting decent stock.
It costs a lot of money and time to organise a show and we expect to make a loss this year, but we do it for the continuation and survival of the NMC and exhibiting mice. Entering mice into shows and auction classes is vital to this.
It costs a lot of money and time to organise a show and we expect to make a loss this year, but we do it for the continuation and survival of the NMC and exhibiting mice. Entering mice into shows and auction classes is vital to this.
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Not wishing to hi-jack the Midland Mouse Club Show thread but the South Eastern Mouse Club will also be instigating the same rule at all future shows. After checking with our 'landlord' , Crawley Borough Council & the Crawley Horticultural Society , this also extends to the car park , so once you enter the gate the unregistered selling of animals is prohibited.
However the SEMC will allow the exchange of breeding stock amongst breeders who are members of the NMC or who have entered mice into the show , this is not a two tier system but a sensible precaution against cross contamination as all NMC members or show paticipants have submitted their details so contact can be made in the event of any health problems.
Regards Paul.
However the SEMC will allow the exchange of breeding stock amongst breeders who are members of the NMC or who have entered mice into the show , this is not a two tier system but a sensible precaution against cross contamination as all NMC members or show paticipants have submitted their details so contact can be made in the event of any health problems.
Regards Paul.
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I was wondering if someone could take some pics during the show. I'm so curious as to what goes on, as well as seeing some of the wonderful mice! 
I've had a peek at the venue through google maps street view, and wish I could go. Wrong country though. :lol:
I've had a peek at the venue through google maps street view, and wish I could go. Wrong country though. :lol:
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Picking my entries tonight and shall give you a call tomorrow Sarah - just trying to pick between an under 8 week tri or go for another dove tan. :lol:
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thanks but its ok - Ill just try my luck with the tri lol. :lol:SarahY said:Cool!
I can lend you a Maxey if you'd like to show both, that's no problem at all. I'll bring it ready for the mouse with bedding and food.
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Thanks, I did that, and there were a couple of great threads with pics. You and MouseBreeder take great photos! They give a feeling for what goes on, and who's there. It's such fun to see that!SarahY said:I usually take pictures and post them, have a look through the show threads
I'll be checking for news and pics of the Midland Show!
Thanks to everyone who attended and congrats to the winners.We've scrapped the auction class due to conflict over private trading.We won't be resurrecting it in future,we want a pleasant day not hassle which will mean that 'participating' exhibitors only will be allowed to trade show quality mice but no pet ones
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