LIVESTOCK IN THE LOBBY
It's a day that makes the housekeeping staff at the Brown Palace Hotel nervous, very nervous. This year's National Western Stock Show grand champion has a lunch date today at the venerable Denver hotel, and, no, he's not on the menu. Yet.
It's a tradition that dates to 1945 when Dan Thornton, who would later became governor of Colorado, sold two Hereford bulls for $50,000 each and then took the bulls into the Brown's lobby to have their pictures taken.
The champ will be in the Brown's Atrium Lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then it's back to the stock show for a date with the auctioneer.
GOING ONCE . . .
Ninety animals will go on the block at the Auction of Junior Livestock Champions that gets under way at 6:30 p.m. in the Beef Palace Auction Arena.
It's the final stop for animals raised by junior exhibitors from 4-H and FFA.
The winning bids go to the youngsters, with 10 percent set aside to support the National Western Scholarship Trust.
3 QUESTIONS: AUCTION ETIQUETTE
• What if you scratch your nose at the wrong time?
In the unlikely event your nose scratching was incorrectly taken as a bid, they won't hold you responsible.
• How should you bid?
Among the most common ways to bid are the raising of a hand or nod of the head. Once the auctioneer has noticed you and taken your first bid, a slight nod or other indication that you accept the bid should be sufficient.
• How much should you bid?
Know what you are willing to pay before you bid. When the bidding reaches your limit, shake your head or just turn away from the auctioneer.
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