he didnt make it. he passed away on the 23rd. in the end, it was a genetic disorder called scurpia. now i dont have an animal to show at the fair. i might get a bull-calf but that is yet to be seen. if so, then good but for now i feel worthless and my future isnt so clear. i cleaned my barrel and emptied it. i deleted the last entry because i felt bad looking at it. and i feel like an idiot for not being able to hold back my tears. i cried today in class because they said i had to share an animal and i dont want to. so i just hope mr.parton gives me that calf. i know i can take care of it and i know i will put in full effort. but then again ill be the only freshman with a steer [soon to be] and that may bother him. R.I.P ED September 23,2004