If Crackerjack could read I know he would be truly flattered by all his fan mail last week. He's such a modest guy who really doesn't seek special attention at all, which makes him all the more deserving of praise and recognition for the important work he does. And, yeah, he's a really neat looking llama (goofy grin aside). Thanks to everyone who commented. I drew a winner yesterday for the Crackerjack Fan Club contest - Tish is the lucky Crackerjack fan!
Another wet week here has created challenges, headaches, work disruptions. The rain causes the fabric of the sheep coats to stretch and sag, which in turn causes the sheep to slip their coats, one leg strap at a time. If they lose both straps, it can be dangerous. The coat gets tangled around their legs and they can't walk. So Holly, Mike and I caught and stripped 70 sheep yesterday, just until things dry out here. You should see the pile on the laundry room floor!
The rain is causing other issues. Hay making has come to halt again - looks like there may be a window late next week.
The only plus - I don't have to worry about watering the garden!
Off to teach handspinning today at Webs. Will post a lamb update tomorrow.
Crackerjack gets cuter and cuter.
Posted by: sandra | June 20, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Congratulations to Tish!
Sorry to hear about the problems the rain is causing with the coats---and I thought I had it bad with my pile of laundry after being at a soccer tournament in the rain and mud all day!
Posted by: Valerie | June 20, 2009 at 05:30 PM
What a wonderful portrait photo of Crackerjack! This rain has certainly wreaked havoc for you. That's a lot of laundry. Looking forward to the lambie update.
Posted by: Manise | June 20, 2009 at 08:03 PM
I am in love, those velvety nostrils, the white eyelashes...sigh...and all as soft as alpaca! oxoxo
Posted by: Karen | June 21, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Refresh my memory -- you have/had another llama, right? Caitlin? Is Caitlin no longer a member of your flock?
~Caitlyn's here, doing her job protecting the yearlings and ewes who weren't bred. Crackerjack gets more of the limelight since he's the official lamb nanny and because he is so patient and tolerant with the lambs. We tried one year keeping Caitlyn with bred ewes and lambs - and she was less patient with the little ones around her feet all the time. We decided then that her role is to guard the adults. I'll post some pics of her soon (and thanks for asking for her!).~
Posted by: Monica | June 26, 2009 at 02:56 PM