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June 22, 2006
Animals
Aside from the shopping at Estes Park, there were tents full of animals (it being a wool show and all I suppose animals aren't really any surprise).
There were llamas - they were really happy to be getting a bath, let me tell you.
And alpacas
This little guy was from Laramie and it wasn't windy enough in the barn, so he was cooling himself off with the fan
This guy had his own knitwear - very stylish indeed
Here's a goat for you - he's just helping himself to the hay because darn it, he can.
A baby cashmere goat - isn't he the cutest thing!
An angora rabbit - doesn't he look thrilled with the finger in his cage?
And sheep!
There was a barn full of llamas, but for some reason we got sidetracked and didn't go in - I think it had something to do with the candied almonds, but I could be making that up. I can honestly say, Estes Park was great fun and if anyone's interested, I'm sure I'll be there next year.
Tomorrow, knitting content. I finished the Oak Ribbed socks and I'm waiting to get a picture of my mom modeling them. And (you'd better sit down), I've been working on Butterfly! I just finished the first chart (don't get too excited - that's only the garter stitch ribbing and 12 rows of pattern), but darn it, it's progress and I sure can't remember why I set it down and haven't worked on it for months. I've decided I'm not going to cast on for another sweater until I finish this vest. So, I imagine you'll be sick of hearing about it before it's all said and done.
Comments
Great animal photos, especially the one with the fan! I think that one cowboy liked you, and you certainly got an intro to keeping alpacas, so when are you getting a few of your own?
Posted by: Birdsong at June 22, 2006 9:42 AM
I think you and Travis need to get you some alpacas! Aren't they cute? Can't wait to see those socks.
Posted by: Marcia at June 22, 2006 9:44 AM
Looks like you're being pushed into alpaca ranching. Just think of your own fleece on the hoof. Butterfly could NEVER be boring. Can't wait to see your progress. Here's to next year and Estes!
Posted by: margene at June 22, 2006 10:10 AM
Your animal photos are great. I loved seeing all of those critters again.
Posted by: Carole at June 22, 2006 10:58 AM
So many cute animals! I just love the alpacas. Great pic of the one in front of the fan!
Posted by: Lolly at June 22, 2006 11:22 AM
Such cute pictures! I missed the animal barns this year. But, there is always next year.
You've worked on butterful?!?!? Yeah!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at June 22, 2006 11:58 AM
aw! lots of cute aminals! ;)
Posted by: gleek at June 22, 2006 1:05 PM
what cute animals, I loved the Cashmere Goat, I think I need one of those.
Can'ts wait to see the progress on butterfly, I'm sure it's phenomenal (love the word, can't spell it)
Posted by: Rebekah at June 22, 2006 2:00 PM
you did get my note about sending me a baby alpaca, right? i expect it will be here any day now, won't it?
Posted by: kris at June 22, 2006 2:50 PM
You are so talented at multi-tasking with projects. I just kind of freak out when I do that. Love the animal photos!
Posted by: Stephanie at June 22, 2006 3:19 PM
Every time I see photos of alpacas I want one as a pet!
Posted by: Becky at June 23, 2006 4:44 AM
