Re: [AlpacaTalk] Pendleton project

Sorry, I get carried away sometimes. I have been working for several years
to come up with uses for our fiber. For the firsts, my main focus has been
on having blankets made by Pendleton Woolen Mills. There are currently two
projects for seconds which are somewhat behind the others. For thirds, the
project is to use the fiber for filler for alpine gloves. Please, no
donations of seconds and thirds for these other projects at this time.
The end goal is to have a place for all of us to be able to sell our fiber,
to purchase American made goods if we so choose, and to promote alpaca as a
premier fiber within the US.

I could (and do sometimes) go on a length, but time is short right now.

Peter Lundberg
Elderberry Creek Alpacas

>From: "Pamela Hunter" <peakprez@gmail.com>
>Reply-To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
>To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Pendleton project
>Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:33:09 -0600
>
>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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