Bedford Orchids?

[Matthews]

Originally Posted by littlefrog

They have good stuff. The proprietor will talk your ear off if you let him (and only half off if you don't...). Nice guy though.

This is a little off topic, but I noticed that you are an AOS judge. I am considering becoming a student judge. The closest judging center is about a 4 hour plane ride, so that is what it deterring me from becoming one. I understand that it is all voluntary, but if there was funding available for flights to the judging center, I would be all over it.

[littlefrog]

Originally Posted by Matthews

This is a little off topic, but I noticed that you are an AOS judge. I am considering becoming a student judge. The closest judging center is about a 4 hour plane ride, so that is what it deterring me from becoming one. I understand that it is all voluntary, but if there was funding available for flights to the judging center, I would be all over it.

Unfortunately there is no funding available for anything, as far as I know. Your distance from the judging center probably prohibits your participation, which really sucks, I know. Once a month judging is bad enough, but you would also be expected to attend several shows a year (6 or so is a good minimum). That is a lot of money out of your pocket. Tax deductable though, at least here in the states.