Boys’ Toys and Alpaca Perfection!

What a day!  Just the thing we needed after all that has been happening here.  We went to see Rob and Les at Wellground Alpaca Stud and knew before we went it would be a brilliant day - it was!  They are truly great people and I wish we had met them earlier in our alpaca journey.

We were welcomed like royalty, Rob had even laid on a leaf clearer to brush our path as we pulled in!  Then Billie Jean greeted us with much licking and general excitement until, finally, we reached the decking and coffee.  We were longing to see the alpacas but got a little side tracked on the way as Sam spotted the new quad; what a machine!  It is the Cool Dude of Quads and Sam’s face lit up as he was allowed to take it for a spin.  Carl soon wrestled Sam off and had a go himself and is now highly impressed.  I liked it, but wasn’t brave enough to have a go, as you didn’t have to pull a bit of string and put your back out in order to get it into reverse.  Rob put it away and managed to get a little jump out of it which deeply impressed Sam!  Finally, we made it to the alpacas and they really are impressive.  Banksy and Imprint were outstanding; I have never seen cria like them.  Banksy has the head of a champion and the fleece on both of them was remarkable; crimp way down the leg and up into the bonnet - a very interesting pair but I couldn’t smuggle them away!  We also looked at the Mums and there is a whole lot of quality there!  More on that in a bit!

We then went for a lovely lunch at the local pub which was all decorated for Halloween.  At first, as we walked in, I thought it was a special tribute to the Wellground Quad as the red tablecloths had a pattern peculiarly reminiscent of the pattern on the quad.

Feeling exceedingly full, we returned to Wellground for more alpaca chat and a look at the studs.  Close Encounter is a stunning boy and I have returned with my pockets stuffed with fleece to go on my,  “This is where I am aiming for” board.  We also looked at some of the knitwear and it is so soft and beautiful, an inspiration.  The silk and felted scarves were all sold out and I am not surprised as they were stunning.

In between all of this we had a privileged peak at the Evo!  I am not really a car person but even I was impressed.  I wished I had my sunglasses with me as I think you need a pair of Raybans to sit in it!  Most of the way back the boys were wittering on about the pristine figure hugging seats, the smell of the engine, the sound of the exhaust and the way Rob handled it.  I, however, was trying to talk alpacas!

Oh yes, and one other thing - you did warn me Sandra and I took no notice!  We have acquired another alpaca!  The beautiful Lina who is sired by Jolimont Commisario with EP Cambridge Lydia as her dam.  She is a real beauty and her fleece . . . Well, pictures will come soon!  For now, you can see her on Rob’s website.

I could go on all night with this blog but I must stop and go and lie down in a darkened room for a while.  Great day!!

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