We were fortunate to go to Sharon and John's open house. We didn't end up helping with the shearing - they have kids and friends and relatives that come every year and help. Their setup is amazing - so well thought-out and organized. Their 4H'ers also come to help, and they put on a demonstration for the visitors as well. We ended up watching the shearing for a long while, trying to figure out the dance that the shearer, her assistants and the helpers do. Karen Childs, from Shearing Ontario, is doing our shearing also. Thank goodness Michele has experience shearing sheep - I think Monday is going to be hard work.
We also got to take a tour of the fibre mill at Alpacas at Mud and Eighth, and to learn about the process of turning fleece into yarn or roving. It brought everything much closer to home. It's almost our turn.
We also got to take a tour of the fibre mill at Alpacas at Mud and Eighth, and to learn about the process of turning fleece into yarn or roving. It brought everything much closer to home. It's almost our turn.
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