Yesterday, my friend Sally invited all us local fiber geeks out to her alpaca ranch to see the shearing - how cool! Unfortunately the shearer ended up coming over way earlier than expected, so most of us didn't get to see the actual shearing, but we still loved visiting her place and meeting the alpacas! Here are a few of the gang sporting their new hairdos. Also a beautiful (handsome?) rooster, and Terri hanging out with the friendly Nubian goats! Most people left with several pounds of soft, beautiful alpaca fiber to spin. I think Sally has a great idea- invite spinners over for shearing and you've got half your fleeces sold on the spot! Great idea! :)