The End of Summer

The End of Summer is here. I remember back in high school that this last week before school started again I'd be all worked up about the new school year, but at the same time their was always the excitement of the new classes, seeing friends that I didn't hang out with over the summer, and just getting back into a routine.

That's what it's like with the rabbits. Usually this time of year, we are busy anticipating the show season, we would have 1 show under our belt (VIEX), but would have Cowichan and Luxton to look forward to. At the same time, we would be thinking ahead to breedings we had done for VIRBA, and when we should plan breedings for other Spring shows, depending on which we would be attending, etc.

This year however, our show season is already done. Cowichan isn't happening (due to the fair not being set up after moving), and Luxton no one else took over (we have done the secretary work for the last few years, and since it's the weekend after Cowichan have found it too much to run 2 shows back to back - however no one else stepped up to the plate to take it over). There is Saanich this weekend, however Kim and I decided we are going to scratch our entry. It's only a single show, and besides for 3 other Mini Lops entered, it's just ours. So that, and a few other reasons we have decided to save the money and apply it towards other rabbit 'things'...

We still have hope that we might be able to persuade a local breeder to show a few Mini Lops at Convention for us... Not sure if it'll work, but it doesn't hurt to try!

However, at this point our next show is VIRBA in February.

In breeding news, I did get GB1 bred to Ethan on Weds. Looking forward to that cross!

Sunday/Monday we have 6 does due, so will see what they have, if anything, after this long hot summer!! Technically it's not over yet either, but lets hope it stays on the cooler side now. I think I have a good enough tan for the Fall!