Kitties' Homecoming Anniversary

Friday the 13th of May 2022 the two kitties joined the Chu household.  

On Thursday May 12, 2022, two kitties were found in the bushies at the Merced County Fairgrounds, separated from their mama.   They were about 4 weeks old, one weighed 1 pound and the other weighed less than 1 pound.  

Betty and Albert adopted the two kitties, named them Bao Bao and Bei Bei that means Precious Treasures.

Bao Bao and Bei Bei were so tiny that a single slipper was bigger than the two kitties combined.  

The boys were really into reading!

It's exhausting to be cute and playful.

Happyiness is to have two sleepy kittens on lap.  

Bao Bao and Bei Bei love each other but like any brothers, they also have disagreements.

Bao Bao and Bei Bei grew fast; at three months old, they were like mischievous teenagers that ruled the house.   

One of their favorite spots was the top of the referigator.

The brothers are inseparable, they love to snuggle together.

They grew into two handsome gentleman cats.

Bao Bao is the confident leader of the two, Bei Bei in the back follows whatever his brother does.

The brothers sometimes act as if they are the decorative fixtures.

The brothers like to be in parallel poses.

Happy Anniversary Bao Bao and Bei Bei.  So happy to have you two be a part of the Chu family.  

Show B Angora Judging at Merced

Show B judge is Lauralee Erbe.  On the table are the English Angora.  Casey is the writer.

Judge Lauralee examines an English Angora.

 

English Angora judging from another view. 

Next on the table are the French Angora.  Betty helps to write.

Judge Lauralee examines a French Angora colored junior buck.

That's an impressive French Angora colored senior doe.

On the table is a broken French Angora doe.  

Judge Lauralee comments, and Betty takes photo.

 

The Satin Angora are being judged, Casey records comments. 

Judge Lauralee works on a Satin Angora junior.

For a list of results, go to:

NCAG Show Results: May 6, 2023 Angora Showing at Merced (angorashowresults.blogspot.com)

Show A Angora Judging at Merced

Show A judge is Jeremy Collins from AZ.  Jeremy is a new judge who recived his license in November 2022.   He used to live in CA and we are quite familiar with him.  His Netherland Dwarf are very competitive, won the top honors regularly when he showed in CA.  Casey clerks.  This is the first show Casey attended since January 2023. 

Judge Jeremy views an English Angora colored senior doe.

Another English Angora colored senior doe being judged.

Now judge Jeremy has the French Angora on the table.

The French Angora from the other side of the judging table. 

Betty helps to write for the French Angora judging.  

Judge Jeremy checks on a French Angora junior buck.  

There are five Satin Angoras on judge Jeremy's table.  Casey is the writer. 

A Satin Angora is running away from the judge.  

For a list of winners, go to:

NCAG Show Results: May 6, 2023 Angora Showing at Merced (angorashowresults.blogspot.com)

 

Open Top Winners at Merced

Big Valley RA hold triple all breed shows at Merced, CA on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Show A Best In Show judge: Jeremy Collins, AZ.
Show A Best In Show rabbit: Carol Green's French Angora.
Show A Reserve In Show rabbit: Emery Grove's Netherland Dwarf (no photo available.)

Show B Best In Show judge: Jennifer Milburn.
Show B Best In Show rabbit: Carol Green's French Angora.
Show B Reserve In Show rabbit: Lauralee Erbe and Randy Shumaker's Mini Satin (see photo at show C)

Show C Best In Show judge: Allan Ormond, UT (not shown)
Show C Best In Show rabbit: Lauralee Erbe and Randy Shumaker's (not shown) Mini Satin.
Show C Reserve In Show rabbit: Kirsten Larson's (not shown) French Lop.  

 

 

It's Show Time at Merced

Big Valley RA is back to Merced for the May show.  Some of us had not been to a show for a few months are now back to shows, exciting!

Happy exhibitors.   The barn in Merced is so much better than the barn at Turlock that held the last Big Valley RA show.  

Our wool corner: English Angora, French Angora, Satin Angora and American Fuzzy Lop.

Judging tables are set up in the middle and exhibitors set up around the tables.

 

French Angora Viviana Wins Double Best In Show at Merced

 

Beautiful Viviana is a chocolate French Angora senior doe bred and owned by Carol Green.

Gorgeous Viviana enjoys a nice sunny outing at Carol's yard.  

On Saturday May 6, 2023, Carol brings Viviana to the Big Valley RA open show at Merced.  Judge Jeremy Collins from AZ awards the Best In Show prize to Viviana.

Beauty and quality cannot be ignored, in show B, judge Jennifer Milburn also picks Viviana as the Best In Show winner.    Needless to say, mama Carol is very happy.

Fallyn Enjoys a Good Life

A stray kitten that appeared at Carolyn's door in summer 2021.   After persistent meowing and following, Carolyn and Earl took her in and named her Fallyn.  

Fallyn settles in and becomes a spoiled princess.

Fallyn loves to watch basketball with Earl and voices her support for their favorite team.

 

Fallyn also likes to nap at random places.

Fallyn offers laundry help. 

Who can resist these expressive eyes?

For more of Fallyn's photos, take a look at:

Northern California Angora Guild (ncag.blogspot.com)