3 Bags Full

3 Bags Full
Originally uploaded by vykky3630

Our local free newspaper had an ad in the Freebies section that I couldn't wait to call on: "Free Llama wool, 3 bags full". When I called, bright and early the next morning, I discovered that the lady who had these bags of wool was also the new "Mom" to a pair of rescued llamas. Paco and his field buddy; Gus, who was originally named Aster, now spend their days in a leisurely pampered manner.
Around 3 months ago, the local animal control finally stepped in to a situation that locals had complained about for months. Not 1/2 mile from our new house, there was a field of aproximately 38 llamas who lived there full time. But the owner lived in another part of the state, rarely visited and never did any routine care or treatment. So, after months of neighbors worrying, the county folks arranged a rescue crew who swooped in and assumed care of those poor llamas. Unfortunately, 6 of them had to be euthanised due to their health. The rest were adopted out to well-deserving homes.
None of the 32 remaining llamas had been sheared in at least 3 years. The rescue group organised a team to shear them after allowing a couple of months to settle into their new homes. I was lucky enough to be gifted with these 3 bags of wool. I have no idea how much of it will be spinnable or even useable but you can bet your boots I feel honored just to have the opportunity to play with it!