I’m aware that there is now a competition for everything. I’ve been to the World Championships of Duck Calling. I have a friend who competes exclusively in mounted practical field trials for pointers. Obviously if two guys get together with the same hobby someone is going to need to decide who is best. Even saying all of that, I was still surprised when I discovered that there was a coon hunting championship. My first thought was, “They have vehicles that can drive on the interstate?” followed closely by, “Could the World Championships of bad Orthodontia be held at the same time?”
Anyway, apparently Kentucky is being unseated as the long time location because an ice storm has left too many limbs on the ground. I can only assume the contestants are unlikely to run too many marathons in their free time.
According to The Professional Kennel Club Kentucky will lose approximately $3.5 million from the 7000 or so expected visitors. For those mathematically challenged, that’s an average economic impact of $500.00 per visitor or 6 months pay.
We can only hope that Kentucky is able to put this behind them. Maybe Ashley Judd could help?
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