tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post6056571247156974736..comments2023-10-14T13:02:08.381+01:00Comments on PATOU ALPACAS BLOG - Ramblings from an Alpaca Farm in south Wiltshire: Faith, belief.........it's under attack.Patou Alpacashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05402584864992426742noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-1630417381342215152008-11-24T17:00:00.000+00:002008-11-24T17:00:00.000+00:00Hi MarkI have just caught up with this too - hang ...Hi Mark<BR/><BR/>I have just caught up with this too - hang in there! It is hard - we have most of the same issues as yourselves. Having an ill child has not helped us and we're way behind with our own business plan, but we are also trying to struggle on. Sounds like you are doing all the right things - and good things come to those who wait (and do the right things!!!).<BR/><BR/>LucyLucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983694249818219355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-85611619335959481202008-11-19T20:19:00.000+00:002008-11-19T20:19:00.000+00:00Jeez Mark just read this!! (Your old looking 40 y...Jeez Mark just read this!! (Your old looking 40 yr old Scottish bud here btw).<BR/><BR/>We've totally been where you are right now with the paca business. In fact I'm not sure we're not still there. But we're fighting tooth and nail to hang on to the dream - just like it sounds like you and Sue are. It's really tough but hang in there mate if you can. And I agree with Tim - we'd buy Milarka if we had the money. You've made a fine investment with Columbus and hopefully you'll make some money back with stud services.Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900382956672330063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-11904468825691231772008-11-18T10:37:00.000+00:002008-11-18T10:37:00.000+00:00Keep going. We are also struggling and we are a l...Keep going. We are also struggling and we are a long way behind you but reading your blog is helping us along! We have just had an enormous vet bill and ours died in the end but despite the setbacks they are fantastic animals and we believe it will all come together in the end!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741516978378790489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-26371606086927087332008-11-16T22:28:00.000+00:002008-11-16T22:28:00.000+00:00Thank you all for taking the time to read, your co...Thank you all for taking the time to read, your comments are very much appreciated.Patou Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402584864992426742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-25233015525879351002008-11-16T19:46:00.000+00:002008-11-16T19:46:00.000+00:00Crikey, lots of lovely things were said, gave me a...Crikey, lots of lovely things were said, gave me a bit of a lump. I like you write from the heart! Not really sure what to say but things usually turn out good for the good guys! <BR/>Lotsa love<BR/>Lorna xxxLorna Penfoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018833242210242693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-12418834556677042362008-11-16T14:31:00.000+00:002008-11-16T14:31:00.000+00:00Hi Mark,Keep your chin up buddy, it's a strange wo...Hi Mark,<BR/><BR/>Keep your chin up buddy, it's a strange world. One minute things are up, then they can be down again. <BR/><BR/>I know what you mean though when you say you think you sometimes reveal too much on your blog. I often feel the same, and wonder if I should be so frank. People seem to act on what you write, and they sometimes take advantage of it. Which is quite sad really.<BR/><BR/>You will be fine Mark, keep your spirits up. Times are tough for lots of people at the moment. For some people finding finance for alpacas is impossible. It may take a couple of years before the confidence returns to the market. For the next year or so, prices may suffer. But it will return to normal, and all will be well again. <BR/><BR/>In the mean time, the best thing we can all do is enjoy our animal and take time to relax with them.<BR/><BR/>You'll be fine.<BR/><BR/>RobRob @ Wellgroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733071013988644583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-22702012722059862052008-11-16T14:11:00.000+00:002008-11-16T14:11:00.000+00:00See....the future seems brighter already, a proble...See....the future seems brighter already, a problem shared is a problem halved so they say.<BR/>That mountain path is getting clearer already !!....JayneZanzibah Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198696629026363359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-61469239881421512462008-11-15T23:12:00.000+00:002008-11-15T23:12:00.000+00:00Aw shit, now you've got me welling up.Thank you ve...Aw shit, now you've got me welling up.<BR/><BR/>Thank you very much for your comments, I think I maybe reveal too much on this blog sometimes.<BR/><BR/>I will give you all a big kiss when I next see you and yes Timbo that includes you!!<BR/><BR/>I feel the power of patou growing once more within........Patou Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402584864992426742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-31939477216505311152008-11-15T22:50:00.000+00:002008-11-15T22:50:00.000+00:00Hi Mark..Never feel silly, with what prays on your...Hi Mark..<BR/>Never feel silly, with what prays on your mind, that is what makes us all human. We all have our own doubts and mountains to climb in life, but just remember when you get to the top of that mountain, the view is wonderful, we're all just climbing it at the moment, but keep climbing !!!!! don't forget to stop and take a rest, on yourself every now and again!..its worth it. We all have days like this. Believe me !!!!...Chin-up <BR/>tomorrow's another day.....JayneZanzibah Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198696629026363359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-62258465811306375862008-11-15T21:53:00.000+00:002008-11-15T21:53:00.000+00:00Hi mate,Tracey and I are saddend to read your blog...Hi mate,<BR/><BR/>Tracey and I are saddend to read your blog today. It seems that you are going through one of those days where things seem slow or not working to plan- we have many!<BR/><BR/>What you have done in such a short time far surpasses what many achieve after years of owning alpacas. Your breeding programme is totally focused, your marketing is excellent, your stock is healthy and ranges from average to elite and above all the Steele's are honest, happy and great people.<BR/><BR/>I can't believe that a female such as Milarka is still for sale. I have known this female for years as I imported her when I was with Alpacas of Wessex. If I was breeding white alpacas I can tell you that I would have her in a flash as she is full Peruvian, has a near perfect frame and is sired by Purrumbete Highlander and bred from a famous dam called Jolimont Giulia. Highlander is now dead so his elite Accoyo bloodlines are very limited. Every cria Milarka has is outstanding and have sold for a great deal of money. For example - Avon Water Millie and Avon Water Matilda.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there mate. The rewards will come. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-5983173021610256562008-11-15T20:11:00.000+00:002008-11-15T20:11:00.000+00:00Thanks Jayne. You are a star. I didn't know why I ...Thanks Jayne. You are a star. I didn't know why I was writing what I did but I always thought that, on the blog, I would write what I was thinking.<BR/>Feel a bit silly today.Patou Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05402584864992426742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3155763594244681411.post-72389099765994503862008-11-15T19:31:00.000+00:002008-11-15T19:31:00.000+00:00Hi Mark.....you seem in a melancholy mood, Life th...Hi Mark.....you seem in a melancholy mood, Life throws trials and tribulations at us, but I have a strong belief that gives me strength in testing times...so here goes.....Follow your Dreams and stay true to your Heart, and you won't go far wrong in this world, just a slight hiccup in this big pond of life....keep your chin up, and hang on to those dreams with all your heart, you can make it happen !!!...and it will, don't lose sight of the things you dream of.....JayneZanzibah Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198696629026363359noreply@blogger.com