Stuff...

Feb. 2008 has come and gone...VERY fast! March is on the horizon and I am counting the days until June...2 births! I just finalized my business logo. You can see it on my blog main page. I sent some materials away to update my website. I am gearing up for 2008 births. Even though the animals aren't on my farm, my plan is to be active as possible. Finally, Tuesday, Feb. 26th I was promoted to the rank of Corporal. I am excited for this position and can't wait to hit the road. Until next time!

Marshmellow Cream

Yesterday, 02/18/08, I visited NWA and ended up buying Marshmellow Cream (Hemingway granddaughter) with Steve Johnson of NWA. Steve and I partnered in the purchase of Marshmellow Cream and we both look forward to the outcome in June 2008! Give us a Studmaster MFI Peruvian Providence baby girl!

Slideshow and property

I added a slideshow to my blog today prior to work. Tonight my recruit is in checkout. He will do just fine and then will transition to Shift 4 thurs, fri, sat off. I'm actively hunting for proerty. I need to get these animals to one place. I think the Gaston property is doable, but not for $249K. Sellers Rd. property is more, but I think could be bought at a lower price. 4.16 areas isn't bad. The property would be work, but nothing sweat equity couldn't handle. Taxes were e-filed last week and the return should be here by a week from tomorrow. Finally, looking at another Volvo. My current payment is way too high. Lowering payment would free up more money.

MARCH 2008

WOW...as I'm sure you can see I'm bored waiting for my recruit to finish a report. March 14, 15 and 16 I will be a NWA attending three separate classes:

1. Getting Started
2. Taxes
3. Neo-Natal

You can never get too much information.

A few goals for 2008.

As I look back to August 2007, when I bought my first Alpacas, I also analyze the future and wonder what it'll take to be successful. Some of my 2008 goals are as follows:

1. Always be honest and do the right thing when dealing with clients.
2. Buy a property for my business.
3. Breed for the future.
4. Surround myself with good people that can make this business grow.
5. Buy 2-3 pregnant females.
6. Research, learn and immerse myself in Alpacas.
7. Create a website more like ATC or NWA.
8. Most importantly: Have fun!

Snowmass Alpacas.

I received a catalog from Snowmass Alpacas in Sandpoint, Idaho. WOW! They have a yearly auction that takes place in Feb. 2008. I believe there are 60 some lots and last year's auction generated about $4M. The stud males listed on their website are quite phenominal. Taxes are almost done and I'll have them mailed by Sunday.

My current recruit is finished Wed. 02/06/08 and next week get another recruit back. Since my last blog I was selected as an EVOC instructor. There is also potential for a Corporal promotion.