I have been attending for 14 years straight and agree the event has slipped in quality, probably for many reasons. I just don't think Pintail put on as nice an event as Sandanona. Parking was always a problem, food has been spotty in availability, five stand not always available and a host of other details. Stations on the course staffed by one person both trapping and scoring, leading to problems. I've even seen teenage trappers badgered to change a score. Nowhere on the grounds available just to sit and put your gear down, except the porch and that was being used by the food vendor the last two years.
I remember Addieville being very nice and look forward to perhaps TWO five stands being available all day, and close to the tents. Maybe a wobble or ZZ bird setup, plenty of porta-pots set in the shade, food available from start to finish and good parking. A renewal of the Friday evening cocktail party and Saturday evening banquet would be nice too.
