First snow

The fiber show went well - considering we had 1.61 inches of rain on Saturday - Sunday turned out much better. It is a growing show that I hope to do next year too.

The first snow is here - and it seems no one is happy except me and the dogs :) This rooster is called D. King - he has that white hair tuft thing going. This is his first snow too.

The snow is a heavy snow - the hemlock is touching the ground it's so heavy. It makes for a pretty snow scene but the electric usually goes out.

The trees behind the barn and the old coop are draped in snow - very pretty - cold. All animals are tucked away and warm :) Good day to stay in and spin!

Knitting Needles

I ordered the Options needle set from KnitPicks.com I also ordered a 40" long cable so I could make socks on one round needle. I loved the 40" cable and needles - sock making is very fast and easy now - really enjoyable!

I opened my Options set and found that the cable ends came right off when I picked them up! I called knit picks customer service and thought sure I was in for a bad time. I told the gal what happened and without any hesitation she said "I will be glad to send new cables right out" - no charge!

With customer service like that why would anyone shop anywhere else?!

Alpaca Wonders

The more I get to know the alpacas the more I love them. They are big but gentle, I can harness them myself, and walk them two at a time. They watch everything - really. They eat from my hand and spit on my husband :) They know who feeds them :) Getting ready for the show - weather looks cold for Saturday - Sunday is better.

Alpacas

My fiber farm is growing - we've added two alpaca fiber boys. They are named Poncho and Toby. They came from my friends Diane's alpaca farm, this is the link to her site: Rainbow Mountain Alpacas They are gorgeous boys! Poncho is a true black and Toby is a medium fawn. They are two years old - I've spun their fiber for the past two years - and when they came up for sale I had to have them - the fiber is just fabulous!! The black is very fine and soft - unusual for a black alpaca. Toby, the fawn has a great shine and nice crimp. I can walk them together on halters and they behave very well. The chickens threw them off a bit - they are free range chickens - something they'll have to learn to like I guess.

Fiber Festival

The trees are so pretty now, the leaves are starting to fall. On October 24, 25 and 26 we will be at the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival. It's in Va, should be nice chilly weather - great for wool and yarn buying - the chill just puts you in the mood to knit :) I am in about 7 shows a year, this is the last on for the year. Joe is coming with me - we'll be taking the trailer - yippee!! When we take the trailer it's kind of like a mini vacation :)