AGS Midwest Gerbil Show 2006

The pool at the Oasis Inn & Convention Center, where the gerbil show is held.

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The pool at the Oasis Inn & Convention Center, where the gerbil show is held.

Another photo from the hotel.

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Another photo from the hotel.

And one more.

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And one more.

Michele of Double Star Kennels arrives with her gerbils.

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Michele of Double Star Kennels arrives with her gerbils.

A funny pose from a pile of Double Star Kennels' gerbils.

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A funny pose from a pile of Double Star Kennels' gerbils.

Another view of the funny pose.

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Another view of the funny pose.

Robo hamsters from Double Star Kennels.

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Robo hamsters from Double Star Kennels.

Cory shows off one of his gerbils.

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Cory shows off one of his gerbils.

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A pile of gerbils (Cory's) at the Midwest Gerbil Show.

2009-02-16T20:19:18Z

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A pile of gerbils (Cory's) at the Midwest Gerbil Show.

Some of Katie's pups.

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Some of Katie's pups.

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One of Katie's gerbils at the show.

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One of Katie's gerbils at the show.

Amy checks out ABC Gerbils' display at the show.

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Amy checks out ABC Gerbils' display at the show.

A family photo of one of Jo's sets of gerbils.

2009-08-11T15:21:26Z

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A family photo of one of Jo's sets of gerbils.

Setting up tables before the show on Saturday morning.

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Setting up tables before the show on Saturday morning.

Elaine's gerbil play area display.

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Elaine's gerbil play area display.

Elaine's excellent table about gerbil play time. This was very informative and fun. A great exhibit!

2009-02-19T02:57:12Z

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Elaine's excellent table about gerbil play time. This was very informative and fun. A great exhibit!

Last-minute show preparations.

2009-02-16T20:05:23Z

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Last-minute show preparations.

The first members of the public show up to see the gerbils.

2009-02-16T20:04:23Z

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The first members of the public show up to see the gerbils.

A cameraman from Springfield 33 News films one of Katie's family's of gerbils.

2009-02-16T20:06:05Z

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A cameraman from Springfield 33 News films one of Katie's family's of gerbils.

Bringing gerbils into the judging area.

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Bringing gerbils into the judging area.

One of the many adorable pups on display at the show.

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One of the many adorable pups on display at the show.

What a cutie!

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What a cutie!

The judges deliberate during the Best In Show competition.

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The judges deliberate during the Best In Show competition.

Award presentations begin. From left to right: Tana, Donna, Katie, and me.

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Award presentations begin. From left to right: Tana, Donna, Katie, and me.

Ruth shows off one of the prize-winning pups.

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Ruth shows off one of the prize-winning pups.

Tana announces one of the prize winners.

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Tana announces one of the prize winners.

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Amy displays this gerbil's gorgeous tuft, which got many oohs and ahs.

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Amy displays this gerbil's gorgeous tuft, which got many oohs and ahs.

Ruth shows off another prize-winning gerbil.

2009-06-14T18:53:22Z

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Ruth shows off another prize-winning gerbil.

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Ruth announces that this young female received a "Judges' Choice Award," an honorary mention. The judges all liked this girl a lot, but she wasn't mature enough to take one of the Best In Sh ...

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Ruth announces that this young female received a "Judges' Choice Award," an honorary mention. The judges all liked this girl a lot, but she wasn't mature enough to take one of the Best In Sh ...

Ruth shows the crowd the best male at the show.

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Ruth shows the crowd the best male at the show.

And Ruth shows off the gerbil who took Best In Show.

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And Ruth shows off the gerbil who took Best In Show.

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The raffle begins!

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The raffle begins!

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2009-06-11T08:08:04Z

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My two new little guys from Black Wolf Clan. The guy on the left is a spotted burmese, and the one on the right is a pied black.

2009-06-11T07:53:42Z

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My two new little guys from Black Wolf Clan. The guy on the left is a spotted burmese, and the one on the right is a pied black.

A group photo taken at the AGS Dinner after the show.

2009-02-16T20:02:13Z

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A group photo taken at the AGS Dinner after the show.

Gerbil Bingo.

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Gerbil Bingo.

Ruth calls gerbil colors while the group plays Gerbil Bingo.

2009-02-16T20:03:33Z

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Ruth calls gerbil colors while the group plays Gerbil Bingo.

Michele calls off her winning colors in Gerbil Bingo.

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Michele calls off her winning colors in Gerbil Bingo.

The back of Michele's Jeep Liberty after the show. Filled to the top with gerbil tanks!!

2009-06-11T08:37:49Z

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The back of Michele's Jeep Liberty after the show. Filled to the top with gerbil tanks!!

Another shot of the back of Michele's Jeep.

2009-06-11T08:50:33Z

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Another shot of the back of Michele's Jeep.

My new little guys from the show at home Sunday night. They still don't have names yet!

2009-06-11T08:44:02Z

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My new little guys from the show at home Sunday night. They still don't have names yet!