On the morning of the 14th, I headed up to Matsue Koi Farm. This is their Nisai 'Kashira', an outstanding 59cm Kohaku. Yes, I couldn't help myself, she is now a 'Yume Koi'.
Below are 2 pictures of a Koi I bought as Tosai in March 2008, in the hope that she sould turn out to be something very special. She was the only Koi I bought from Matsue at that time from their top level 'Tategoi' that weren't for sale.
The picture on the right is is the same Koi. In November 2008, I sold her when she became Nisai. She is now Sansai, and 65cm, and as you can see is becoming every bit as special as I had dreamed.
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