We did it!

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Sunday, June 20, 2020  The best feeling ever is when shearing day is over!  The day went off without a hitch, weather was cloudy and cool enough that everyone was comfortable. We finished 44 alpacas at 12:08 thanks to an outstanding shearing crew and the best helpers in the world. Thanks so much to all of you who came to help – and the fact that you all seem to enjoy it is wonderful!  The alpacas are so comfortable today and enjoying a lazy morning.  Me too.

Happy Father’s Day to all the caring dads out there!

Photo of the Day:  Does this haircut make my neck look long?   ~Marcella

And a shearing day video – I added some music to help with the “protesting alpaca” noises. 

7 Responses

  1. Lana

    Yay! We’re still waiting. grrr. Should be this week. That was fast work! Can’t wait til ours are done. In the 90’s today and tomorrow. This is way too late in my opinion. more grrr

    • Linda

      So sorry you’re still waiting. This heat makes it so hard for humans and alpacas. I DO understand!

  2. Jen Johnson

    Yay! I’m so happy to hear that everything went well. It’s always a stressful time. I hope that you get some r & r today and that Ed has a wonderful Father’s Day.
    P.S. that fiber looked luxurious!

  3. Mary Hiatt

    Thanks so much for including the shearing video! My grandaughter loved it and now understands how gentle the process can be; also, to see the (almost) complete pelt (?) so carefully kept in one piece. It was a really great example of how things move from one step to another and end up in my knitting basket!
    Mary
    luvasheep@yahoo.com

    • Linda

      I’m glad i remembered to capture the video too and happy that your granddaughter enjoyed learning how it all happens. We call it a fleece – I think a pelt might include the skin of a deceased animal, and we sure don’t do that. 😀

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