Neil, if you can take a KCBS Judging Class, I would strongly encourage it (for your buddy too)
It will give you a judging framework of how judges are initially instructed, with sample product to get a basis to understand judging criteria.
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Bill-Chicago
"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher
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