Reflections of SAFF

We couldn't get our wares set up fast enough for the early bird shoppers Friday morning. So they helped open bags, looking for their treasures. It was the best selling day I have ever had. I credit that to the sheep and goats for the lovely fiber they grow and to Meredith, the best marketer of Tina stuff I have ever had the pleasure to witness. She has Southern charm. All I did was birth those lambs and kids, feed and care for them, shear them, wash the fiber, dye, pick, card and spin, package and load up the stuff, then haul it 224miles. A good bit of work, but it paid off. Evan was in charge of keeping an eye on the goats we brought for show, look cute and give the sales talk. He did a good job. Saturday morning was the goat show. We had two junior buck kids to show in the same class, Curly's kid was first place, Ruby's was third. We had a yearling buck, Miracle Grow ,take first place. Charming an adult buck, took first place and Grand Champion. Cookie Doe took first place in the yearling doe class and Grand Champion doe. Summer was first place adult doe. Cookie Doe and Charming went in for Best of Show against the white goat champions, I knew a colored angora goat could not beat a white angora goat. Cookie Doe took Best of Show. We were pleased. Sunday started off feeding and watering, hooking up to the trailer and get what we could ready to come home. Meredith was selling wool and mohair. It all went so quickly since we were so busy. We made new friends, visited old friends, heard good news, sad news, but had great time. The Asheville area was lovley. Evan wants to bring sheep for show next year. The drive home was went smoothly, unloaded goats, took a shower and got to bed around 2 AM. Woke up sometime in the night to dogs barking at the thunder and rain, up by 7 to get going again.