tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post949385714771198331..comments2024-01-21T21:41:49.449+11:00Comments on Foxs Lane: Alpaca shearing.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-8060076607569695502018-04-05T01:13:40.350+10:002018-04-05T01:13:40.350+10:00Thank you because you have been willing to share i...Thank you because you have been willing to share information with us. we will always appreciate all you have done here because I know you are very concerned with our. <a href="https://alpapaca.com/" rel="nofollow">premium socks</a><br />Saqib Khatrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730556578524554655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-80805413211107221412013-03-17T11:16:17.005+11:002013-03-17T11:16:17.005+11:00Today, while I was at work, my cousin stole my iph...Today, while I was at work, my cousin stole my iphone and tested to see if it can survive a 30 foot <br />drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My iPad is now broken and she has 83 views.<br />I know this is totally off topic but I had to share it with someone!<br /><br /><br />My site - <a href="http://wiki.agdoku.org/index.php?title=Go_To_College_And_Get_A_Better_Life" rel="nofollow">online graduate certificate programs</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-90226261455235897692013-03-09T09:04:32.115+11:002013-03-09T09:04:32.115+11:00Hi! My name is Eusebia and When I just wanted to s...Hi! My name is Eusebia and When I just wanted to say your web site is great!<br /><br />It's surprising because I use to have a blog that practically had an identical website url: http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4573422992082776289&postID=949385714771198331 mine was only a few letters different. In any case, I'm a big supporter of your blog and if you at <br />any time want a guest post please make sure to email me at: hyegodfrey@mail-central.<br />com. I absolutely love writing!<br /><br />Look at my blog :: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0-8QG1IwY0" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0-8QG1IwY0</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-39082978933816239962012-11-23T15:52:04.856+11:002012-11-23T15:52:04.856+11:00Not sure if this has been suggested but see if you...Not sure if this has been suggested but see if you can get some merino corriedale cross, use a handcarder mix the alpaca through it and try spinning that,alpaca is hard to get to stay together, borrow a spinning wheel from your local spinning group at first too will get you started! Ive been spinning for 30 odd years,god that makes me feel old,my pareants gave me a single treddle Ashford for my 16th and love it~My Five Sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369103021745393399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-37524660181808574552012-11-23T02:21:59.377+11:002012-11-23T02:21:59.377+11:00I used to partake in Living History exhibits, main...I used to partake in Living History exhibits, mainly Viking/Anglo Saxon, and as such we weren't allowed to use any 'modern' equipment. As I was new to the group my 'role' was as a Thrall, I belonged to the household, so whilst the ladies were sewing or Nallbinding it was my job to cook, clean and any other jobs they wanted me to do.<br /><br />As we were trying to keep the display interesting for the members of the public, I mean most people know how to cook and clean, we wanted to show variety; so I was given the task of drop spindling wool for the ladies of the household to use. It's quite therapeutic and as I was using sheep's wool, just small quantities we had gathered from fences and barbed wire, my hands became very soft from the natural lanolin.<br /><br />The only thing I will say is I did tend to pull it a little thing in the beginning, but it gets better with practise.<br /><br />You will love it.<br /><br />PS here's a photo of what I was working with. http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkside_images/3704108160/ <br />Cordelia Earlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192959764929724721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-13072098264891185762012-11-22T19:22:48.166+11:002012-11-22T19:22:48.166+11:00Don't forget the wool prep and spinning invita...Don't forget the wool prep and spinning invitation at our place. You are always welcome. K8Blood Workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480453979276556460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-60341793889891428572012-11-20T23:42:45.945+11:002012-11-20T23:42:45.945+11:00Yes! So exciting!!
I would love to learn how to do...Yes! So exciting!!<br />I would love to learn how to do that one day too. Mum has an alpaca, maybe I could steal his wool...<br />My next thing to learn is how to make apple cider. I might have to pick your brain- you and Bren make cider don't you?<br />I'm having a Foxs Lane catch up, loving all your posts :)<br />Rach xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207812498694359774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-68067103411949257592012-11-20T21:07:54.981+11:002012-11-20T21:07:54.981+11:00tee hee! Clipped alpacas look so quirky!
tee hee! Clipped alpacas look so quirky!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-38674424188525176222012-11-20T18:54:51.838+11:002012-11-20T18:54:51.838+11:00Thank you anonymous for passing on the link, and y...Thank you anonymous for passing on the link, and you have a very beautiful blog here! I might be interested in your fleeces sometime.....and if you ever want an alternative approach to spinning and knitting and crochet, I'd love to natter!Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-52670548702275137142012-11-20T07:16:17.066+11:002012-11-20T07:16:17.066+11:00I just love these photos and the story along with ...I just love these photos and the story along with them. I'm a wool lover myself and it is a dream of mine to one day have alpacas or sheep so I can shear,spin,dye and knit with my own yarn :)<br /><br />xo<br />Amanda<br />www.thorntonjournal.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004634330761006771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-54508487869907978342012-11-19T21:51:26.388+11:002012-11-19T21:51:26.388+11:00Oh Aimee, I'd love that.
Thanks so much.
I can...Oh Aimee, I'd love that.<br />Thanks so much.<br />I can't seem to get through to your blog, can you email me maybe.<br />xxKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-63064662313152623292012-11-19T21:50:17.744+11:002012-11-19T21:50:17.744+11:00dear kate
as someone who grew up spinning I'd ...dear kate<br />as someone who grew up spinning I'd suggest skipping the drop spindle and going straight to a wheel. <br />also start spinning with sheep wool as it has certain properties that make it perfect for learning to spin. <br />alpaca can be tricky to work with for a newbie!<br />i spend every saturday in the shop spinning yarn that we sell, remember it isn't going to pay the bills! <br />it will however give you a rare insight into every process of turning fleece into yarn and final product. <br />give the girls a go on the wheel if you get one, it's a fabulous exercise in doing three things at once.<br />pen xpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267416259888049673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-49581147571211539482012-11-19T19:54:39.525+11:002012-11-19T19:54:39.525+11:00THis is sooo exciting!!!! Not only am I excited fo...THis is sooo exciting!!!! Not only am I excited for you and thrilled for you, selfishly I'm thrilled and excited for me!!<br />At the thought of the possibilty of buying some of this fabulous yarn.<br />You know what an alpaca freak I am!! so excited!!! xoteddybearswednesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068878478604992309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-49454171710150926862012-11-19T19:48:33.062+11:002012-11-19T19:48:33.062+11:00that does sound like the most utterly perfect next...that does sound like the most utterly perfect next step!! kate, this is so wonderful!! xleah of sang the birdhttp://www.sangthebird.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-4730958660894023402012-11-19T19:47:07.645+11:002012-11-19T19:47:07.645+11:00That sounds so beautiful Mel xThat sounds so beautiful Mel xleah of sang the birdhttp://www.sangthebird.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-8679192450540037292012-11-19T17:57:23.824+11:002012-11-19T17:57:23.824+11:00Hi Kate, we have a gorgeous labrador who drops hai...Hi Kate, we have a gorgeous labrador who drops hair at this time of year. For some weird and wonderful reason whenever I've brushed her I put her hair into a plastic bag. Found an old bag of her lovely white hair the other day, which must have got slightly dampened at some point and it's felted itself!!!! I'm dreaming of what to do with it ... !!!! Looking forward to hearing more of your woolly stories : -)Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333759430557550062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-70502931296290248382012-11-19T16:33:27.818+11:002012-11-19T16:33:27.818+11:00So that's how Alpaca's are shorn. Thanks f...So that's how Alpaca's are shorn. Thanks for the photos. Like you I had visions of struggling, stressed animals but that Alpaca looked very peaceful. Had to laugh at the chooks in the background - wonder what comments they were clucking at their "guardians".Calidorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118238727781108509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-24855492461387086072012-11-19T13:47:42.336+11:002012-11-19T13:47:42.336+11:00OOOOOOOOH I am gasping with excitement for you Kat...OOOOOOOOH I am gasping with excitement for you Kate! Yes, Yes, Yes - Foxsland organic wool - utterly gorgeous! I will definitely buy some and spread the word as far and as wide as I can for you. I wonder if you could have a CSA model for fleece - that could be wonderful! We're in Melbourne and it would be so marvellous to support a local fleece farm. Hmmm .... you have so many exciting possibilities :-) I have a couple of kilos of alpaca fleece from the lovely folk at Pitchingga Ridge Alpacas - we visited them back in May - it was so lovely - but I still have yet to tackle the fleece. A little problem regarding university work and nerves. As soon as exams and daughter's birthday party are done and dusted, you've inspired me to get those bags out. Lily Boothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385219883166874326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-13451617932211821822012-11-19T13:00:20.016+11:002012-11-19T13:00:20.016+11:00Lovely photos as always Kate, this is so interesti...Lovely photos as always Kate, this is so interesting. It looks far more intimate than shearing a few thousand sheep! Having your own wool to knit with will be very special indeed!Jane @ Shady Bakerhttp://shadybaker.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-7245181127583261312012-11-19T12:57:15.479+11:002012-11-19T12:57:15.479+11:00Exciting! Put me down for a skein or two of Foxs L...Exciting! Put me down for a skein or two of Foxs Lane wool :-)flowerpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00512097103022836377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-81579100453212409962012-11-19T11:47:04.833+11:002012-11-19T11:47:04.833+11:00I love seeing all your farmer adventures, the phot...I love seeing all your farmer adventures, the photos are just beautiful.BOB & MABELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244409268452820389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-74820232509526090052012-11-19T11:20:13.336+11:002012-11-19T11:20:13.336+11:00i think this is spectacularly exciting. Truly. I&#...i think this is spectacularly exciting. Truly. I've got a real soft spot for alpacas and would have a couple in my reasonably large suburban block if it made sense. But sadly it's really only a good chook space and there are five of those. <br />I'll watch this with interest! Good luck with the drop spindling. I have tried it and not done so well in the past - but it does seem like a fun idea and maybe it's worth trying again!<br /><br />ps long time reader, first time commenter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-32216244904867222992012-11-19T10:55:27.910+11:002012-11-19T10:55:27.910+11:00What beautiful Alpacas you have! Pleased to hear t...What beautiful Alpacas you have! Pleased to hear the shearing went well, they look a little bit like they are enjoying it to me! I look forward to hearing how your venture into spinning goes!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16420625317681502230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-37907659819958727702012-11-19T10:26:55.145+11:002012-11-19T10:26:55.145+11:00how gorgeous and exciting! i have a big soft spot ...how gorgeous and exciting! i have a big soft spot for alpacas!<br />have fun with your new thing xxbelinda marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141948181116751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4573422992082776289.post-3651106650997362802012-11-19T09:53:12.060+11:002012-11-19T09:53:12.060+11:00Oh How I love those alpacas.. Their eyes are just ...Oh How I love those alpacas.. Their eyes are just so beautiful. Also love the Kate-can-do attitude. Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924653077212971448noreply@blogger.com