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Friday, May 30, 2008

Re: [AlpacaTalk] Fiber Arts Festivals

Lori,

Check the calendar on the Alpaca show website, here:
http://alpacashows.com/upcomingshows.asp
Most of them are halter and fleece shows, but some also have fiber arts. I know AlpacaMania in October will have a fiber arts display and sale. We are still working on the details, but soon be available on our website at http://alpacamania.net.
I hope this helps.

cheers,

Susan
Pannonia Alpacas
http://PannoniaAlpacas.com
Grants Pass, OR

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"Lorraine (Lori)" <ridineasy@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi! I am interested in going to some fiber arts festival but don't know
where to look for them. I live in Missouri and know that there is one
in Sedalia this weekend but unfortunately found out about it too late
to be able to attend. If anyone knows of any others that are coming up
I would appreciate the information on when and where. Thank you.

Susan B Szabo
Pannonia Alpacas & Kennel
ALPACAS, PULIK & KOMONDOROK
Puppies Available
Grants Pass, OR
541-862-9933
http://PannoniaAlpacas.com
http://PannoniaKennel.com

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] question for members

PS. Great minds think alike, eh? :>

On May 30, 2008, at 4:20 PM, Heather Zeleny wrote:

> That was my thinking in leaving it open for all to read.
>
> On May 30, 2008, at 4:09 PM, Chuck Rademacher wrote:
>
> > Hi Heather,
> >
> > I have no preference, but will offer a comment. If I was thinking of
> > joining this (or any other) group, how would I know if I'd be
> > interested or
> > not? If I could see the nature of previous posts without joining, I
> > could
> > decide whether or not I wish to join.
> >
> > Just a thought...
> >
> > Chuck Rademacher
> > Kaipara Pines Alpaca Stud
> > 2247 South Head Road, RD 1
> > Helensville, New Zealand 0874
> > 09-420-2133 027-204-9406
> > www.alpacafarm.co.nz

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] question for members

That was my thinking in leaving it open for all to read.

On May 30, 2008, at 4:09 PM, Chuck Rademacher wrote:

> Hi Heather,
>
> I have no preference, but will offer a comment. If I was thinking of
> joining this (or any other) group, how would I know if I'd be
> interested or
> not? If I could see the nature of previous posts without joining, I
> could
> decide whether or not I wish to join.
>
> Just a thought...
>
> Chuck Rademacher
> Kaipara Pines Alpaca Stud
> 2247 South Head Road, RD 1
> Helensville, New Zealand 0874
> 09-420-2133 027-204-9406
> www.alpacafarm.co.nz

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] question for members

Hi Heather,

I have no preference, but will offer a comment. If I was thinking of
joining this (or any other) group, how would I know if I'd be interested or
not? If I could see the nature of previous posts without joining, I could
decide whether or not I wish to join.

Just a thought...

Chuck Rademacher
Kaipara Pines Alpaca Stud
2247 South Head Road, RD 1
Helensville, New Zealand 0874
09-420-2133 027-204-9406
www.alpacafarm.co.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com]On
Behalf Of Heather Zeleny
Sent: Saturday, 31 May 2008 10:47 a.m.
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] question for members

Hello everyone! It's me in my moderator hat.

When I started this group in January 2004, I chose to allow members to
hide their email addresses. I didn't realize (or didn't care at the
time) that this would disallow the use of polls on the group. But an
issue has come up that sort of begs for a poll to be taken. So I'll
just ask everyone to give me their opinion.

Regarding privacy... some people have a wish for privacy in their
identity. I ask for limited personal information to join the group,
because I feel we're peers. I don't think I'll change that aspect, but
one of the current settings of the group is that anyone, not only
members, but anyone, can read the group posts and archives. Should this
be restricted to only members? It would preserve some privacy in that
only members could read the group postings. And you are free answer
privately or on publicly, whichever you prefer.

Thanks!
Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
(formerly West Wind Alpacas)
Eugene, OR

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] question for members

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[AlpacaTalk] question for members

Hello everyone! It's me in my moderator hat.

When I started this group in January 2004, I chose to allow members to
hide their email addresses. I didn't realize (or didn't care at the
time) that this would disallow the use of polls on the group. But an
issue has come up that sort of begs for a poll to be taken. So I'll
just ask everyone to give me their opinion.

Regarding privacy... some people have a wish for privacy in their
identity. I ask for limited personal information to join the group,
because I feel we're peers. I don't think I'll change that aspect, but
one of the current settings of the group is that anyone, not only
members, but anyone, can read the group posts and archives. Should this
be restricted to only members? It would preserve some privacy in that
only members could read the group postings. And you are free answer
privately or on publicly, whichever you prefer.

Thanks!
Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
(formerly West Wind Alpacas)
Eugene, OR

541.895.0964

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
http://www.alpacanation.com/whitelotus.asp
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/AlpacaTalk/join

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Registration extended through June 7, 2008! Only $25 per fleece!
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[AlpacaTalk] Fiber Arts Festivals

Hi! I am interested in going to some fiber arts festival but don't know
where to look for them. I live in Missouri and know that there is one
in Sedalia this weekend but unfortunately found out about it too late
to be able to attend. If anyone knows of any others that are coming up
I would appreciate the information on when and where. Thank you.

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[AlpacaTalk] Re: Spin-off questions.... My fiber is a mess!!! Can it be salvaged?

Sorry, I should have said what I have :)
It's black huacaya. And it's in clumps all ove the bed. I think
there are some larger sized ones, but I can't tell if it came from the
neck or legs or back. This is a first shearing for him, so they said
it was all prime and put it all in the same bag.
I can see that there are shorter areas and longer areas. Can I take
bunches that are sort of still together and submit them? I can see
where the cut ends are all hooked together still. But there arent too
many of them.
How clean does the fleece have to be? I know that I need to get the
hay flecks and any seed heads out, and also the small 'seconds' from
the shearer, but there are a lot of very small specks.... that really
show up on black!
thanks :O

Nancy Schell
Walnut Hill Farm
Metamora, MI

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Spin-off questions.... My fiber is a mess!!! Can it be salvaged?

Are you looking at a huacaya or suri?&nbsp; Huacaya tends to come off in a ane-piece-blanket better than a suri but maybe not if your shearer just sheared and didn't know you wanted it sorted.&nbsp; I would recommend you clean as much hay, debris, VM out as possible, then clean it again. Lay everything out like you have done, let your eye tell you what is the blanket (best fleece). You want your fleece to be consistant, clean and appealing to the eye.&nbsp;Don't be afraid to pull lots of that less appealing, courser, odd colored, inconsistent fiber out.&nbsp; They do judge on the weight but more important is the grading of what the judge has in front of them.&nbsp; I have skirted and reskirted and reskirted fleece before I sent to a show.&nbsp; Now I have learned to do most of the work BEFORE the paca gets sheared and let the shearer know this fleece will be going to a show.&nbsp; They know what to do from there.&nbsp; Have fun!! There is no better way
to get to know your animals than to skirt, sort and examine their fleece.&nbsp; Once last thought-if you don't feel comfortable sending in the whole fleece--try a spin-off-- you'll only need 2-4 oz of the best you can find in that pile on your bed.
Ace &amp;&nbsp;Robin Buettenback

B4 Alpacas LLC
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--- On Fri, 5/30/08, Nancy Schell &lt;walnut_hill@centurytel.net&gt; wrote:

From: Nancy Schell &lt;walnut_hill@centurytel.net&gt;
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Spin-off questions.... My fiber is a mess!!! Can it be salvaged?
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, May 30, 2008, 9:27 AM

Hi all,
I would like to enter my fiber to a few spin-offs. But, being a
newbie, I didn't watch carefully enough when the shearers at the show
stuffed the fleece in a bag. I accept the fault of not being too
concerned at the time.... But now that I have it lying on the spare
bed... I can't make heads or tails of any of it!
I think I can sort of tell what the neck area is and the legs... so
I might be able to find most of the blanket areas... It is in a bunch
of clumps... not one big blanket.
Do I need to get ALL of the hay dust out of it? Being at the show, we
didn't blow the fleece before they sheared. So there is some VM in
there.

Sorry if this is long.... can I salvage any of this to send in?

Thanks in advance,
Nancy Schell
Walnut Hill Farm
Metamora, MI

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[AlpacaTalk] Re:Just sayin' "Hiya" - new to group

Hey Jonas!

Welcome! You will find a wealth of info here! We look forward to chatting with you.

Be Well

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re:hen- sour crop

Hi Toni!

No I don't have anyone to muscle test, but I'll see if she wants some!
What sort of dilution do you recommend?

Heather

On May 29, 2008, at 10:58 PM, Toni Kester wrote:

> Hey Heather,
>
> My gut went to Self Heal and apple cider vinegar. Got someone to
> muscle test with you?????
>
> T
>
> Be Well
>
> Toni Kester
> Spirit Eagle Alpacas
> Lakewood, Wa

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