Shared Passions

We had a great time last weekend at the goat show. We met lots of great new people, and saw some awesome animals. It still amazes me though that no matter what your particular interest, no matter how obscure you think it is, you'll be sure to find out that there are not only thousands of others that share your enthusiasm, but that also congretate at shows, fairs, conventions, or whatever they call their gatherings. The show we went to was not just for 'any' goats. It was specific to the Boer breed. Even cutting it down to such specifics, and considering it was a 'local' show so you're not likely to get many exhibitors from more than a tri-state area one way or the other, the classes were still loaded with animals and exhibitors. It was wonderful to see, and comforting to find so many others with such a similar interest. No matter what you enjoy doing it, go out and find the shows, or conventions where the others like you gather. It's worth the hassle to find the joy of meeting the other people who are as passionate as you about your subject.