Emily and I are actually PARTICIPATING in Derek Scrimgeour's Clinic at Kensmuir Farms in River Falls WI. When I started out on this trip I thought I was only going to audit the clinic. But when Susan's friend Alex couldn't make it Susan asked Emily and I to take their place. I have to say it is the most exciting thing for us. Emily is doing wonderfully. Derek told me she has lots of natural ability and already has a bit of an eye for the sheep. He also said she will be easy to train. I think she may be too good of a dog for a beginner like me! I hope I don't disappoint her!
I'll be offline through Sunday night. We are attending a working stockdog clinic in River Falls, WI at Kensmuir Farms. We're going to attempt to get Emily's (and mine) training started working sheep.
Wish us luck!!
See you all on Sunday.
Kim & Emily
If your attending the festival this weekend, be sure to stop by the sheep barn and introduce your self! I'll be there with several of my Shetlands on display.
Kimberwood Oliver
This fleece sample came from Kimberwood Oliver's first shearing. If you click on the picture you can see a larger image. Hopefully you will see why I believe he is shaela. With the test breeding we did this year (shaela to shaela) we've so far established that he at least carries Mm. One of his ram lambs is definately modified and the other we are watching.
This fleece sample came from Kimberwood Oliver's first shearing. If you click on the picture you can see a larger image. Hopefully you will see why I believe he is shaela. With the test breeding we did this year (shaela to shaela) we've so far established that he at least carries Mm. One of his ram lambs is definately modified and the other we are watching.
Kimberwood Lydia and SheltrgPines Arturo's Ram Lamb
I finally have him outside where I can take some pictures of him and his mom takes him to the back side of the pen they are in where we are in the process of cutting up and burning some dead trees. On top of that, it's a cloudy rainy day.
Once I had him outside with the other lambs I noticed that he isn't quite as black as I thought. He is more of an off black like William and Wallace are so we will have watch him to see if he is modified like his dad. You'll notice his mom is shedding right now and looks terrible. She was in the rise at shearing time.
If you click on the bottom picture you can get an idea what his color is right now.
I finally have him outside where I can take some pictures of him and his mom takes him to the back side of the pen they are in where we are in the process of cutting up and burning some dead trees. On top of that, it's a cloudy rainy day.
Once I had him outside with the other lambs I noticed that he isn't quite as black as I thought. He is more of an off black like William and Wallace are so we will have watch him to see if he is modified like his dad. You'll notice his mom is shedding right now and looks terrible. She was in the rise at shearing time.
If you click on the bottom picture you can get an idea what his color is right now.
Look who is coming to live in Minnesota!
This young ram lamb doesn't have a name yet. He is coming from Windswept Farms in Michigan. He is a mioget HST! His dam is out of Nonesuch Lucrecia and Kelly Northstar and his sire is Red Ram Billy Joel. We very much thank Heather Ludlam for breeding such an excellent ram for us!!
This young ram lamb doesn't have a name yet. He is coming from Windswept Farms in Michigan. He is a mioget HST! His dam is out of Nonesuch Lucrecia and Kelly Northstar and his sire is Red Ram Billy Joel. We very much thank Heather Ludlam for breeding such an excellent ram for us!!
Kimberwood Duncan and Kimberwood Rylee
A beautiful set of black twins, one ram and one ewe out of Bramble Meg and sired by BluffCountry Paladin.
A beautiful set of black twins, one ram and one ewe out of Bramble Meg and sired by BluffCountry Paladin.
Kimberwood Rose Mairi
Our last UK baby, Rose Mairi was born on Monday to Bramble Bess and is sired by Heights Orion.
Our last UK baby, Rose Mairi was born on Monday to Bramble Bess and is sired by Heights Orion.
Secret Pal 8 is beginning soon!
Here is my questionaire!
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
Anything wool, I like to work with worsted weight, sport weight, fingering and lace. I like some of the blends too (angora is good). I’m not fond of llama or alpaca and I can’t stand cotton.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
My circulars are in plastic zip lock bags and my dpns are in a cloth rollup.
3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I’ve been knitting for 35+ years. I consider my skill level to be more on the advanced side but I do feel I still have lots to learn.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
I don’t yet but I think it’s a good idea and will look into it.
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
I like the fruit and flower scents.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Anything chocolate, with nuts or toffee too.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I do a little weaving, and yes I am a spinner. I also like beading.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I’m a country music fan and yes my computer can play MP3s.
9. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?
My favorite colors are gem tones.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I have 4 almost grown kids and lots of animals. In the house a cat and dog. Outside more cats, dogs, Shetland sheep and horses.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes, to all!
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Lace scarves & shawls, mittens, hats, socks and aran sweaters.
13. What are you knitting right now?
I have a pi shawl on the needles, an aran sweater, socks,mittens and Sam the Ram.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
I love handmade gifts.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I like circulars (Addi Turbos), I like Bryspun straight needles for lace knitting. I also like Brittany birch dpns.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes I have both.
17. How did you learn to knit?
My mom taught me to knit when I was in elementary school.
18. How old is your oldest UFO?
I have a beautiful aran sweater that I’ve been working on for 4 years now. I have only 2 inches on one sleeve to do plus the other sleeve.
19. What is your favorite holiday?
I think Labor Day weekend is my favorite because it’s a no pressure holiday (unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas!)
20. Is there anything that you collect?
I collect anything that has to do with sheep or Border Collies.
21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Barbara Walker’s stitch reference books are next on my list to get. I don't have any subscriptions to knitting magazines right now.
22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I have so many different techniques I like to do, I haven’t had the time to think about learning new ones.
23. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes I knit socks. I’ll have to look up the measurements and add them later.
24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd) Dec 10th
Here is my questionaire!
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
Anything wool, I like to work with worsted weight, sport weight, fingering and lace. I like some of the blends too (angora is good). I’m not fond of llama or alpaca and I can’t stand cotton.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
My circulars are in plastic zip lock bags and my dpns are in a cloth rollup.
3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I’ve been knitting for 35+ years. I consider my skill level to be more on the advanced side but I do feel I still have lots to learn.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
I don’t yet but I think it’s a good idea and will look into it.
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
I like the fruit and flower scents.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Anything chocolate, with nuts or toffee too.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I do a little weaving, and yes I am a spinner. I also like beading.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I’m a country music fan and yes my computer can play MP3s.
9. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?
My favorite colors are gem tones.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I have 4 almost grown kids and lots of animals. In the house a cat and dog. Outside more cats, dogs, Shetland sheep and horses.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes, to all!
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Lace scarves & shawls, mittens, hats, socks and aran sweaters.
13. What are you knitting right now?
I have a pi shawl on the needles, an aran sweater, socks,mittens and Sam the Ram.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
I love handmade gifts.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I like circulars (Addi Turbos), I like Bryspun straight needles for lace knitting. I also like Brittany birch dpns.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes I have both.
17. How did you learn to knit?
My mom taught me to knit when I was in elementary school.
18. How old is your oldest UFO?
I have a beautiful aran sweater that I’ve been working on for 4 years now. I have only 2 inches on one sleeve to do plus the other sleeve.
19. What is your favorite holiday?
I think Labor Day weekend is my favorite because it’s a no pressure holiday (unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas!)
20. Is there anything that you collect?
I collect anything that has to do with sheep or Border Collies.
21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Barbara Walker’s stitch reference books are next on my list to get. I don't have any subscriptions to knitting magazines right now.
22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I have so many different techniques I like to do, I haven’t had the time to think about learning new ones.
23. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes I knit socks. I’ll have to look up the measurements and add them later.
24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd) Dec 10th
