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About cliffhousealpacas

Once upon a time, my dad drove by some funny looking animals standing on little dirt hills in a field. Thus, the dream of an alpaca ranch was born. Now, we are embarking on a grand adventure of raising alpacas and becoming fiber artists.

I knew there was a reason I’m scared of bears

Posted on August 23, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

First, you should know that everyone is alright. Now, here’s the story. My big little-bro is home from his summer job, and not yet back in college. He and a buddy were hanging out at the ranch one evening last … Continue reading →

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Marsy is adorable

Posted on August 20, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Marsy holds her own with Trip these days; she doesn’t let him get away with anything. She’s a cutie, but I love his little black nose. Trip still doesn’t like water, but Marsy is being a brave girl about it. … Continue reading →

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What should this blog be about?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

I’ve done over 40 posts now and I’m wondering, what do you think? I’ve posted in all the categories I could think of…but which do you like? What else do you want to know about ranch life, alpacas, crafting? Be sure to comment as … Continue reading →

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Artist show recap

Posted on August 18, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Sooooo. Here are the long-promised pictures from the Cimarron Sky Dog Artist Benefit Show. Nice, right? We had over 100 products, all hand-made at some level, all done this summer. We most definitely pulled out all the stops. It was … Continue reading →

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On letting go

Posted on August 17, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

You all remember the prayer shawl I just finished? The one I crocheted from my own handspun yarn? Here’s what happened when Mom, Aunt Geri, and I went to put a price on it for the show: I’d just driven … Continue reading →

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And now for something completely different: Aloha Kauai

Posted on August 16, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

One of these days I’ll figure out how to get pictures from my camera to my tablet. Or even, how to use my tablet to navigate the internet. But today was not that day, and neither were any of the … Continue reading →

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How-to: hand card alpaca fiber

Posted on August 15, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Note: I’m out-of-town this week, so this post is going up automatically. A long time ago, in a small apartment in northern Colorado, I processed four alpaca fleeces without a drum carder. It was…time consuming. I often spun from the … Continue reading →

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Retroactive post: In which Tulip scares us silly

Posted on August 10, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Note: I’m out-of-town this week, so this post is going up automatically. I remember it like it was yesterday, but it was actually almost a year ago. It was the morning after we brought the girls home. After months of preparation, … Continue reading →

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Alpaca bio: Tulip

Posted on August 8, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Note: I’m out-of-town this week, so this post is going up automatically. Timid Tulip was my least favorite alpaca, until I got to know her. And getting to know her wasn’t easy, since she is so shy and quiet. But … Continue reading →

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The Cimarron Sky Dog art show

Posted on August 7, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Phew. The crew here at Cliff House is exhausted. We participated in an art show yesterday, and worked our little fannies off setting up and breaking down. I’d love to post pictures, but the camera accidentally went home with a … Continue reading →

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