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Saturday, September 11, 2010

RE: [AlpacaTalk] Re: VAOBA show in October

 

            Thanks, Sue!  Do you know if there is a particular “Theme” for the VAOBA show?  I would hate for them to appear as Dorothy and the Scarecrow if the theme is Bible Characters. LOL!! 

 

 

 

Laura Roberts

R Half Pint Farm

Spotsylvania, VA 

 

From: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sue
Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 3:47 PM
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Re: VAOBA show in October

 

 

Hi Laura

I have answers! :-)

Huacaya fleece length minimum for full fleece is 2". Suri minimum is 3". We will be putting in shorn classes on an as needed basis though so he will show regardless.

Suri classes at this show have small numbers typically. We are always working to increase numbers so there are no guarantees!

Costume:
1.
The Costume Class is a very entertaining class for the audience at a show. Exhibitors must actively participate in the development of a costume for themselves and the alpaca that follows the theme set forth by the show (optional,show may allow full creativity.)
2.
The class is judged on originality and complexity of costume, (does costume present some challenge to the alpaca to wear i.e. does alpaca accept dangling cloth or objects around its legs or wear leggings.)
3.
A short story to describe the characters the exhibitor and alpaca are representing is to be prepared by the exhibitor and handed into the ring steward prior to the class and will be read by the announcer while the exhibitor and their alpaca parade around the ring.

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[AlpacaTalk] Re: VAOBA show in October

 

Hi Laura

I have answers! :-)

Huacaya fleece length minimum for full fleece is 2". Suri minimum is 3". We will be putting in shorn classes on an as needed basis though so he will show regardless.

Suri classes at this show have small numbers typically. We are always working to increase numbers so there are no guarantees!

Costume:
1.
The Costume Class is a very entertaining class for the audience at a show. Exhibitors must actively participate in the development of a costume for themselves and the alpaca that follows the theme set forth by the show (optional,show may allow full creativity.)
2.
The class is judged on originality and complexity of costume, (does costume present some challenge to the alpaca to wear i.e. does alpaca accept dangling cloth or objects around its legs or wear leggings.)
3.
A short story to describe the characters the exhibitor and alpaca are representing is to be prepared by the exhibitor and handed into the ring steward prior to the class and will be read by the announcer while the exhibitor and their alpaca parade around the ring.

Hope this helps!

Sue Ives
Halter Show Super
VAOBA Alpaca Expo

--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, "Laura A. Roberts" <laura0554@...> wrote:
>
> My daughter and I will be attending and showing one of our
> yearling males. I attended the show last year but was sick and so many
> things didn't register for me.
>
>
>
> I have a few questions. We are entering a halter class without
> knowing if he will even qualify. I have not measured his fleece and don't
> know for sure if he has 3" of fiber.
>
>
>
> My daughter will be showing him with other 4H kids in
> performance classes ...does anyone know the rules for the Costume class? Is
> there a theme?
>
>
>
> We are looking forward to "getting our feet wet" with the
> showing. I know the Huacaya white is very competitive. Is White Suri?
> Just curious. If his fleece is 3" we will be competing and he is a very
> nice boy!
>
>
>
> Laura
>
>
>
> Laura Roberts
>
> R Half Pint Farm
>
> Spotsylvania, VA
>

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[AlpacaTalk] Re: Boarding and Transport Needed!

 

I don't think anyone was offended, and again, that's what this group is for, and always has been! We're here to help our fellow breeders.

Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
http://www.whitelotusalpacas.com
http://whitelotus.openherd.com/

--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, Ellen Farrell <donnaobyna@...> wrote:
>
> Okay. Sorry if I offended and thanks for the explanation ... was just trying to
> help a gal in need...often private attempts bounce.
> Thanks,
> Ellen Farrell
> Lucky Nugget's Villa
> Auburn, CA
> donnaobyna@...
> http://luckynuggetshome.openherd.com


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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Boarding and Transport Needed!

 

Okay. Sorry if I offended and thanks for the explanation ... was just trying to help a gal in need...often private attempts bounce.
Thanks,
Ellen Farrell
Lucky Nugget's Villa
Auburn, CA
donnaobyna@yahoo.com
http://luckynuggetshome.openherd.com


From: Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@gmail.com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, September 11, 2010 8:25:31 AM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Boarding and Transport Needed!

 

I guess it is a fine line. A reply like yours, with a referral to someone else, is not advertising, and is possibly helpful to all, so is fine if it's public any day of the week. 

A reply to one;'s own services IS advertising, and should be a private reply, or is allowed on Fridays.

And again, it was after much discussion with the members that this came about. 


Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
http://whitelotus.openherd.com/

On Sep 10, 2010, at 10:53 PM, Ellen Farrell wrote:

 

Hi Heather,
Want to clarify: did you just request that if I want to reply to someone asking for assistance on this chat group, I should not do so through the group - as I just did - that I should only reply to privately?
Thanks,
Ellen Farrell
Lucky Nugget's Villa
Auburn, CA
donnaobyna@yahoo.com
http://luckynuggetshome.openherd.com


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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Boarding and Transport Needed!

 

I guess it is a fine line. A reply like yours, with a referral to someone else, is not advertising, and is possibly helpful to all, so is fine if it's public any day of the week. 

A reply to one;'s own services IS advertising, and should be a private reply, or is allowed on Fridays.

And again, it was after much discussion with the members that this came about. 


Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece

On Sep 10, 2010, at 10:53 PM, Ellen Farrell wrote:

 

Hi Heather,
Want to clarify: did you just request that if I want to reply to someone asking for assistance on this chat group, I should not do so through the group - as I just did - that I should only reply to privately?
Thanks,
Ellen Farrell
Lucky Nugget's Villa
Auburn, CA
donnaobyna@yahoo.com
http://luckynuggetshome.openherd.com

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Re: [AlpacaTalk] Boarding and Transport Needed!

 

Yes, I did contactt them. They said they cannot help me at this time.
 
Kathy
 
 
 
"It's a funny game. You gotta play it that way sometimes."
- Charlie Manuel 
 


From: Ellen Farrell <donnaobyna@yahoo.com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, September 11, 2010 1:22:03 AM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Boarding and Transport Needed!

 

Hi Kathy,
 
Did you see the suggestion someone made to you on another chat site?  It was for a farm in NJ.  Found it, the posting said:  Give Meadowgate Farms a shot.  They are located in Lawrenceville, NJ.  They have both suri and huacaya alpaca.  The website with phone number and info on the farm: http://www.meadowgatefarmalpacas.com/

 

Thanks,
Ellen Farrell
Lucky Nugget's Villa
Auburn, CA
donnaobyna@yahoo.com
http://luckynuggetshome.openherd.com



From: Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@gmail.com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, September 10, 2010 10:00:23 PM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Boarding and Transport Needed!

 

No problem, even if it is not a Friday! We are here to help our fellow breeders. I do hope that someone can give you a lead, or perhaps has space to agist in your locale. I believe we all need to really help each other right now. 


And frankly, I'm surprised about the remark regarding the "marketing" rules... Really? 

THIS group has always been about supporting our fellow members, since the day it was founded.


Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
http://whitelotus.openherd.com/

On Sep 10, 2010, at 9:52 PM, Kathy Quinn wrote:

 

But it is not marketing. I am asking for a referral. That is networking. Sorry, but I am actually in a bind because the person with whom I board is presenting me with a problem situation and I need help. I apologize is I seem to be marketing. I am just asking for some community support.
 
Kathy Quinn
Sublime Alpacas
 
 
 
"It's a funny game. You gotta play it that way sometimes."
- Charlie Manuel 
 


From: Heather Zeleny <alpacatalk@gmail.com>
To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, September 10, 2010 8:41:35 PM
Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] Boarding and Transport Needed!

 

Marketing is allowed on AlpacaTalk on Fridays, which it is today. :)


But regarding marketing, a vote was taken of the members and a vast majority did not want to have advertising on the group all day everyday. Besides, there are already good marketing groups and websites designed just for that. But, it was also agreed that one day a week would be acceptable.


Heather

Heather Zeleny
White Lotus Alpacas
Oregon

Holistic Farm and Elite Fleece
http://whitelotus.openherd.com//

On Sep 10, 2010, at 10:07 AM, Jan Davis wrote:

Kathy - you might want to try unitedalpacas -

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/unitedalpacas/

they have no rules against marketing


Jan Davis
Derwydd Alpacas
24497 County Road 23
Esparto CA   95627
530-787-0007





greenfleece60 wrote:

I have three alpacas that are currently boarded on a farm in NJ. I 
need to relocate them and also need transport. I am looking for a farm 
to board with in the Philadelphia area. If you can refer me to a 
boarding farm and/or a transport provider, that would be much 
appreciated! Also, if you offer boarding or transport, I would be 
interested in hearing from you. Thanks!

Kathy Quinn
Sublime Alpacas
Clifton Heights, PA
484-477-3981





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