(40k)	A view of the south field from the barn. The morning sun always brings the alpacas up the hill to the gate to warm up. On chilly fall nights, they sleep near the upper gate - at least until they get hungry!
(45k)	Alpacas are more than just the world's finest livestock investment. They are the center of a great social climate, and they produce incredible fiber that is a joy to work with. Here Beverly, Anna and Will process raw fiber into yarn. Will and Anna are running the carding machine to produce batts; Beverly is spinning them into yarn for knitting.
(30k)	Beverly is spinning, and Anna is beaming. Everyone helps, and everyone shares the rewards of comraderie and producing a fine product. Photos are from the 1997 Willamette Alpaca Breeders Assoc. Alpaca Adventure.
(30k)	Alpacas will trim back your maple trees, but they leave the daffodils alone.
(40k)	Willie worked hard at making sure the creek provides a soothing waterfall sound for the herd. This dam will probably last until the next flood comes by!
(40k)	Why struggle with opening a gate? Anna demonstrates fine "fence riding" form before dropping to the other side.
(40k)	This picture shows Fortune, Anna and Will having a discussion about grass quality and the amount of rain we have been having.
(32k)	This picture shows Will the Alpacaboy astride the mighty Sanchez!

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