I can't reiterate enough my gratitude for the overwhelming kindness I receive from my customers. Today a longtime customer of mine, Crik Christophel (Neko Farm), presented me with a beautiful handknit hat made from wool I've shorn in the past. It's so nice! Soft, warm...So thoughtful of her. She told me shearers are not a commodity, but a relationship/service. Glad people think like that!
Earlier this week I was fed a huge brunch by the Lamphier family in Middlesex NY. It's nice being welcomed in as part of the family, even though I only see most of my customers just once a year. They're always feeding me, giving me a place to stay, giving me eggs (or hats!), etc. I love my job!
Starting to get busy with spring shearing (glad it is finally spring)...Sheared a little over 2,000 so far in 2011. I've been on the road for a month now, starting to look forward to coming home. Although I won't really get a rest from shearing until probably the end of June. Enjoying the nomadic lifestyle!
In other sheep news, the Ohio Dorset Sale was yesterday. Grand Champion ram sold for $8,000. Wow.
Thank you for your kindness everyone!
Earlier this week I was fed a huge brunch by the Lamphier family in Middlesex NY. It's nice being welcomed in as part of the family, even though I only see most of my customers just once a year. They're always feeding me, giving me a place to stay, giving me eggs (or hats!), etc. I love my job!
Starting to get busy with spring shearing (glad it is finally spring)...Sheared a little over 2,000 so far in 2011. I've been on the road for a month now, starting to look forward to coming home. Although I won't really get a rest from shearing until probably the end of June. Enjoying the nomadic lifestyle!
In other sheep news, the Ohio Dorset Sale was yesterday. Grand Champion ram sold for $8,000. Wow.
Thank you for your kindness everyone!
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