I sit writing this blog waiting for my Queen to get off work. This year has been quite interesting related to alpacas. The economy has definately contributed to slow sales nationwide! I ask myself 2 questions. Did I get into alpacas too late? Can I be successful breeding, raising and selling them? My answers are "No" and "Yes".

This year I sold 1 animal. People might smile at this and say aloud "1". I'm happy becasue this is one more than last year. I was partnered in one animal. I traded my share in that animal for the two offspring. I'm looking at a very nice Hemingway son.

In 2010 I'm going to re-do my website, taking control of the entire thing to do what I want, when I want. I'm also purchasing a nice trailer to get my animals around the Portland metro area. I plan to show some animals in the spring and am looking for more property.

I look at my motto daily; Simple Philosophy = Ideal Alpaca. So far my 2008 and 2009 births have been better than their parents. I guess I'm doing pretty good so far.