[Jacob-list] Re: New jacob owner

[Betty Berlenbach]

Hi, Mark,

I'm sorry that you see the registries as beauty contests.  That is not my
impression at all.  Those superficial attributes which count are often
indicators of purebred or crossbred.  That is important to me.  And having
the wisdom of those who've been doing this longer than me is also important.
I don't see them as authority, but as assistance to me as I learn more about
the breed.  I have no time to reinvent wheels.  I don't think that everyone
needs to register their sheep, and I don't criticize those who choose not to
or belittle them.  I would appreciate the same respect for those who choose
to register.  There's room in this world for both philosophies, both of
which have merit.  I don't think this list is an appropriate venue for
causing dissent and rancor, nor for putting down people who choose a
different way.  Respect for others is important.  Stating your choice and
the reasons why is one thing.  I'm sorry if I offend you, but I think you
are being derogatory and disrespectful to other human beings.

Thom--I would have thought better of you!
Betty in Vt.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Essen" <messen at socket.net>
To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2003 1:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] Re: New jacob owner


> Well, I should just shut up, but I guess I have had too much coffee this
> morning and just can't help myself.
> I agree with almost all of what Mary Ellen has to say.  But, I have to
take
> exception to one point.  When registration is a beauty contest(as JSBA and
> JSC has it) the paperwork means nothing to me.  I have sheep that are as
> good as any I have seen anywhere (don't we all?).  I have no interest in
> registration.  I will help buyers with the paperwork if they desire, but
> most people I talk to do not care about the type of registries that we
> currently have.  Most of my sheep are sold fairly local and $200 for a
good
> ewe is about twice what I usually get.  In my area if I registered all of
my
> stock, my price would not be able to go up.
> Do not get me wrong, knowing the lineage is important, helping the two
> associations compete with each other does not interest me in the least.
Not
> registered does not mean unknown.  You can keep pedigree information
without
> the certificate.
> OK, now I will have another cup of coffee and try to get off my soapbox.
> Mark Essen
> Famous Acres
> 6701 County Road 353
> Fulton, Mo.  65251
> (573)642-0350
> messen at socket.net
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>
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