Before I can get to the more fun stuff like finalizing the plans for our garden, I need to get our taxes finished.  :sigh:   I got as far as I could with getting out all the paperwork and getting it organized.  My mind was numb by the time I was finished so I spent some time spinning some luscious fawn colored alpaca a cyber friend in Australia raised.

Sunday afternoon I went to a baby shower.  She received so many cute things.  I guess IÂ’m just too practical and bought some “onsies” and a plaster-of-paris handprint kit.  This is another friend that raises alpacas.  I bought some wonderful white roving from her earlier this winter and have spun up quite a bit of it.  IÂ’m now crocheting a pair of booties with the her alpaca.

Speaking of spinningÂ… the 13 year old daughter of a dear friend is very interested in spinning.  I was able to locate a nice, sturdy New Zealand castle wheel for her.  It is in shipment now.  The seller was very generous!  She included not only the wheel, but 10 bobbins, a 9 bobbin lazy kate/bobbin holder, a niddy-noddy and 3 lb of wool for only $325.  We will have a ‘fiber weekendÂ’ and IÂ’ll show Rachael how to process raw fiber (wash, dry, pick, card) and get her started on her wheel.  The catch is, she wonÂ’t know it is her wheel until it is time to go home.

Tonight we are going to an awards dinner hosted by the American Legion.  My high school senior is receiving an award from the American Legion for his work in his Metals II class.  Way to go, Dan!

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Posted by spinninggrandma

Great price for the wheel and everything!!! And you are going to surprise her with the wheel ... how wonderful that is!!!

Neat ... wish I could be there to see her face!

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Posted by CircleZ

I enjoyed reading about your family's farm. Thanks for writing! :-)

Blessings!
Amey

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Posted by Greenberry

Sounds like you're getting some great spinning done. I love alpaca, almost as much as angora. It will be great to have spin-ins with your young friend!

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Posted by Soapyspinner

Hi and welcome,
I am so happy to see you here. I know you from another forum I go by Aunt C there.
I have been a little preoccupided lately and didn't see you join up here so I am sorry my welcome is late.
Great deal on that wheel you found. I am sure she will love it.

Hugs and Blessings,
Christy

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