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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Paladin Travels East
 Paladin arrived earlier this month. Even nicer than we remember. We hadn't seen him for almost a year. Nice size, medium build, about 180 lbs., with the most dense white fleece we've seen. He's had 3 breedings so far, Velyssa, Muffit and Curaca. We think he likes his work, but I did caution him to pace himself. He'll be here all winter! Now we only have to wait 11 1/2 months to see the results. I have to wonder why these males don't waste away. All they do is pace, watch the females, pace, watch the.....I never see them eat. He figured out after the first trip which gate would lead to "all things that are good." Now he stands by the gate, just waiting. I'll be glad when he makes the association that my being there, lead in hand, is a good thing.
Labels: Vic Jr's Hemiaccoyo Paladin
NJAC Results
 This was the first year for NJAC, New Jersey Alpaca Classic and we really enjoyed the show. Very well organized. Especially liked the sod everywhere, not just in the stalls. Lighting was good. Only downfall was the always present A/C. The buildings are never cold and dry enough and it was fairly warm on Saturday. None the less, everyone was in the same boat, so to speak. We took seven and did well, with everyone placing. The highlights were a CHAMPIONSHIP in halter for Eros in the fawn and a RESERVE CHAMPIONSHIP in halter for Shiah in the fawn. Both took their first as well and rounding out in first place were Vecurio (LF) and Agamemnon. Brecson took 2nd (MB), Lights took (3rd) and Celady took 5th (TB). All came home in good health and glad to be back in the fields.
Labels: New Jersey Alpaca Classic, NJAC
National Alpaca Farm Day
 The bad weather didn't keep everyone from having a great time during the Open House for National Alpaca Farm Days. Of course the alpacas never mind the cold weather. And the cold weather is good for alpaca clothing sales. An estimated crowd of 200 showed up, mostly on Sunday. The highlight of the weekend was the Fashion Show. The models, Danielle Houck, Carly Mellott, and Connie Howell, could have made most anything look good, but in the Beyond Threads line, they looked fantastic. We were fortunate to have jewelry custom made to match the outfits. Heather of Zen Creations does a fantastic job. Many of the pieces of jewelry are still for sale. We also had a lot of success with the Latitude 15 wear. The DIY station for custom dying of yarns and rovings went well. I believe people are amazed at how easy it is to dye alpaca fiber. The animals were great. Giannia is a real ham. Loves the attention. As does Chace and our longtime good will ambassador Pioneer. It was especially nice to see several people with physical handicaps make it into the paddock area. Reallly rewarding watching their faces as the alpacas came up to them and their wheelchairs. Always a good day when you can put a smile on someone's face. See you next year, last weekend in September.
Labels: NAFD, Open House
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