Sunday 22 May 2011

Phew what a week!

This week has been manic, particularly the latter end.  Thursday and Friday was spent showing alpacas at the Devon County Show.  A lovely show, with a great atmosphere, the alpaca section was very well organised.  Our young boys did us proud with Amiryck Eucalyptus following up his Futurity placing with a 4th junior fawn male and Elmer who has been awarded a 2nd and 3rd place at his 2 previous shows picking up another 2nd place (junior black male).  Unfortunately I couldn't watch the final judging on the Saturday since I was travelling up to Scotland for a dog show (I know - complete madness!).  The trip was worthwhile though with Herby bringing home the reserve CC.  This made the drive home straight afterwards slightly more bearable!  

Amiryck Eucalyptus

Amiryck Elmer following his mum Moselle

Herby, who in his wisdom decided a paddle in the dirty banks of the lake was a good idea just prior to the show!

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Congratulations Karen...well worth all that travelling...give yourself a well earned rest;)

Frances said...

Well done. I'm glad Herby's paddling didn't prevent him doing well in the show.

Apple Vale Alpacas said...

Well done on all fronts - a quick re-charge before Bath & West now.

Patou Alpacas said...

It was a delight taking little Elmer in for the Championship, he's a little cracker!