Shearing Day

I had the best day yesterday at Paca Pastures in Youngsville, NC.  I had been out to Deb's farm before and SO enjoyed her animals (and the fiber I had purchased!). 

It was a perfect day.   The day was all about shearing the last 10 of her 77 flock.  I learned so much as she explained each step from the type of shears used to how to do the shearing.  The table she used to lay the Alpaca on was certainly a saver for the back!   

Of course, to heighten my experience, as I was positioning to take the best picture I could, this beauty named Corvette decided she had had enough and spat a huge wad at me covering me from head to hips with grass and acidic juices!  How did I know about the acid juices?  Because she timed it perfectly as I gave a big smile!  Need I say more?    .... I know....   ewwwwwww

Into the farmhouse I went to try to clean up as best as possible so I could enjoy the next couple hours.

And the clincher is.  I now own her fleece!!  :)  Sweet revenge!  Someday I will spin it into a nice fine fingering yarn and wear her around my shoulders smiling as I think about the experience!