The Monroe meet in May is huge, I have never been to the October meet, because of commitments that weekend. The Maple Ridge is a lot smaller and if it is raining..... reallllly small.
However, that isn't to say you can't find the odd treasure at Maple Ridge.

A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired.
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