Re: [AlpacaTalk] Pendleton project
Please accept congratulations from a Canadian alpaca farmer - the Pendleton
name is recognized globally for high quality and what better way to inform
everyone of the high quality of alpaca fibre?
I appreciate all the work you have done for the US alpaca fibre industry.
all good things to you,
Wendy
DreamWeaver Alpacas
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Lundberg" <pclundberg@msn.
To: <AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 12:44 PM
Subject: 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.
>>Reply-To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
>>To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
>>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.
>> >
>> > 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/
>> > used. Therefore, color/grade/
>> > 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/
>> > 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,
>> > 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
>> > ElderberryCreekAlpa
>> > ElderberryCreekAlpa
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
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>>
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