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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Re: [AlpacaTalk] Pendleton project

Maybe I'm coming to the party late...but I'm not sure I know what this is
all about. Can I get some more information on this project?

Pamela Hunter
Weston CO

On 10/18/07, P & C Lundberg <pclundberg@msn.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> We are now accepting fiber for this project as the informal "go" has
> finally been given. Whites and browns only at this time. Sorry, but I
> can not promise anything in return from this initial run, but, there is
> no fee either-it will however, cost you postage to send the fiber. I
> am willing to pick up fiber if the travel distance is not too great.
> There may soon be additional collection points in Washington and
> Colorado.
>
> Let me see....
> 1. From this first run, there should be blankets available to purchase
> at cost plus 3%.
> 2. If successful, the subsequent runs should produce more. This is
> because of the minimum poundage of a color/grade/sort that can be
> used. Therefore, color/grade/sorts that have less than the required
> poundage can be added to in run 2 and 3 (etc.) and meet the minimums
> thereby producing more than the initial 2 of a color/grade/sort.
> 3. It is too early to guess how much you will be paid for your fiber
> starting with (probably) run 3. My SWAG is $30 per pound.
> 4. Yes, sending fiber that is pre-sorted will help a lot and will also
> speed up the entire process.
> 5. The initial run should be finished well prior to the next holiday
> season; hopefully the second run as well.
> 6. The business valuation for Elderberry Creek Alpacas product side is
> almost complete. This has turned out to be a rather time-consuming
> process with the three valuations (cost/3-year ave ROI/auction value)
> and all the modifiers required to determine the actual value.
> Preliminary estimates are $62,000-$68,000. Hopefully, this of a price
> will allow us to sell quickly and give the needed time to focus on
> fiber projects. If you know of anyone interested in purchasing the
> business (be it alpaca farm or holiday event circuit), please let us
> know.
> 7. You may send fiber (again, white or brown only at this time)to:
>
> Peter Lundberg
> Elderberry Creek Alpacas
> 10868 Siegmund Rd SE
> Stayton, OR 97383
>
> 503-769-9466
> ElderberryCreekAlpacas@yahoo.com <ElderberryCreekAlpacas%40yahoo.com>
> ElderberryCreekAlpacas.com
>
>
>

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