Groupement des Eleveurs d'Alpagas de Bretagne

Gathered under the newly formed umbrella which is the "Groupement des Eleveurs d'Alpagas de Bretagne" and consisting of Nina(Achnad Alpagas) Enid (Breizh Alpagas) Robin & Linda (Utopian Alpagas) Norman & Orla (Vaux Hardys Alpagas) and ourselves we assembled on our products stand for a photo.The show seemed to go very well, and there are now a few thousand more people that understand a bit more about alpacas. It was very well supported with a non-stop stream of visitors throughout the three days.
Lots of information leaflets were given out and lots of patting and prodding of alpacas.They are such tolerent creatures.Although they didn't show it they must have been really peed off by the end of each day.

Marie-Genevieve and Gabi of Alpaga developpement came along for support on the Friday.An admirable commitment considering the distances travelled.And 'bravo' and 'merci' to Jacques Olivier for his impromptu handling of the microphone in the parade ring.

Oh well here goes.It's been over a week now since this blog went up and I haven't got around to saying anything.To be honest,this could turn out to be a bit of a chore for a one finger typist!
We've been getting lots of positive feed back from the site and I'd like to thank Joe at Brittany Internet Services for doing an excellent job,and he never lost his temper once during all the changes.
The French language pages will follow soon.
Joe already has three llamas at his farm and has just bought his first two suri alpacas,including a very nice young male which I wouldn't have minded myself.
Best of luck with the 'Suntemple Suris'.
It's a busy weekend ahead for us and the rest of the Brittany Alpaca set as we collectively prepare to take on the mighty 'Terralies' Agricultural show at St Brieuc.A gruelling three day affair. Trying to convince farmers that alpacas could be a viable alternative livestock.
Not an easy task.
It's a bit like trying to convince turkeys that Christmas is a time for celebration.
We went over today to set up shop,ready for tomorrow.We had a nice pitch,all plush with staging and backdrops,and duly arranged our wares. Only to be told some time later that we had to move because it belonged to the local 'Pompiers' division.
How were we to know the six foot sign saying ALPAGAS had been hung in the wrong place!
Anyway in between dodging numerous escaping bulls and without too much bickering over whose stuff should go where,it's all set for tomorrow.