Sunday, October 19, 2014
Norma writes "First, thanks for the best low profile socks ever!! I just ordered another five pairs - they are the best - very comfortable, warm -- but I have problems with sweating feet and these are the best because my feet don't sweat and therefore do not get cold when the moisture evaporates!! - a problem with cotton socks."
So nice to hear from our customers. If you haven't tried our socks - you are missing out! And yes, we can ship to your door. See our store, under the "socks" category read more...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Happy news, now our Senate needs to get in gear!
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a handful of tax extenders in H.R. 4457, the American Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 on June 12th, including expiring Section 179 of the tax code allowing small businesses to expense up to $500,000 on purchases of qualified equipment up to $2 million.
Purchases at levels above $2 million will reduce the expensing allowance dollar-for-dollar until it reaches zero.
On January 1, 2014, expensin read more...
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Monday, October 13, 2014
NOTE: This content may be upsetting to many alpaca owners! It is merely a topic of discussion.
Couldn’t think of a more controversial livestock issue today than – alpaca meat. As with any livestock industry, there must be viable economic decisions requiring an end product. For the past three decades, alpacas have only been fiber and fiber alone. On the 30th anniversary of their introduction to the US, we find ourselves at the crossroads – of a touchy subject – alpaca meat and hides. I agree read more...
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Monday, October 6, 2014
As salmon return home each year, we happily return to the internationally awarded Issaquah Salmon Days festival held the first weekend in October in the quaint town of Issaquah, WA.
This year did not disappoint. Our alpacas were showcased, along with their products and a crowd pleaser to the some 180,000+ visitors. The weather was a perfect sunny fall day, crowds and crowds got to see our alpacas up close and personal plus learn a little in the process.
Jeff’s parents come along to help read more...
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Friday, October 3, 2014
Here we are…Salmon Days 2014, held in Issaquah Washington every year. We are going to have a “groovy” time bringing the alpacas (our sixth year) to the nearly 180,000 people that attend the festival.
What a weekend, as we are surrounded by people – sometimes 4-5 deep around the alpaca pen. And alpaca socks, YES! we gottem’ ……so optimistically, we want to sell out again this year! For our local folks, please come see the amazing salmon, the crowds, music, the food and enjoy a beautiful fall read more...
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Sunday, September 28, 2014
This weekend celebrates our 7th alpaca anniversary and how it all got started with alpacas! Way back when, we drove by a local alpaca farm that was open and that was IT!! – love at first sight! Each year, our NAFD event gets bigger and better – this year, by adding our farm store!
We drew a huge crowd this year, 600+ visitors (at least) came out to see our alpacas! A crowd favorite, as might be expected, was this year’s cria crop. Crowd comments were “irresistible, adorable, and downright cu read more...
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Sunday, September 21, 2014
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Saturday, September 20, 2014
The 2nd annual pen sale at The Alpaca Group (TAG) was terrific! We were honored to be graciously invited to bring some of our alpacas to include in the offering! Not only was attendance way up, the company of those who supported the event was terrific.
Thanks to all who came and viewed the beautiful TAG operation. Of course, TAG didn’t disappoint, with their high quality alpacas! We saw great interest in some of our animals and theirs. Our most heartfelt appreciation goes out to Mark Halbe read more...
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Friday, September 12, 2014
Today we had the pleasure of hosting a film crew from the Korean Educational Broadcasting System (EBS). The crew consisted of four people, a lead camera man, grips and the producer plus two local affiliate representatives based out of the Seattle area. This was an amazing experience and we were so proud to show them our ranch and herd. The highlights of their trip included a breeding between StilHot SmokinGun and Liberty's Belle, some champion fleece and the farm store which has been newly remod read more...
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
RAY STILL, Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald Reporter
National Alpaca Farm Days will be coming to the Plateau Sept. 27 and 28. Farms that are hosting free open houses for the weekend include Liberty Alpacas in Maple Valley, Polaris Alpacas in Tacoma, and Stellar Alpacas in Spanaway.
Alpacas are mainly used for their fiber, which the Alpacas Owners Association claim is lighter and warmer than wool. Alpaca fiber also does not contain any grease or lanolin like wool can, is hypoallergenic read more...
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