A Stroka Gene-Us Alpacas http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog A Look Into Life On Our Farm Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:54:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Western New York Fiber Artists & Producers http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=118 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=118#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:54:56 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=118 The next meeting is this Saturday, April 14 @ 12:30 pm.  We will also have a pot luck lunch.  Bring your favorite dish to pass and whatever project you’re working on.  It is a great day of learning and sharing.  If you have any questions, please email me at paintinlady1@yahoo.com

]]> http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=118 1 Almost time for babies http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=115 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=115#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:46:11 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=115 We have 10 eggs under a heat lamp. Today is day 22 and starting yesterday the eggs started moving. Today there is lots of chirping, FROM INSIDE THE EGG. I am totally in awe that a chirp could be so loud inside the shell. Hurry up babies, I’m not very patient

]]> http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=115 0 WNY Equifest this weekend http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=113 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=113#comments Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:30:14 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=113 Continue reading »]]> Come and visit us on  Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the showplex arena at the Erie County Fairgrounds from 9-5.  The weather is going to be beautiful and there are lots of vendors and horse instruction and demos.  We will have our alpaca products and folkmanis puppets.  Mention the blog or facebook post and receive a free gift!

]]> http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=113 0 AND THE WINNER IS…. http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=110 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=110#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:03:45 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=110 Using a random number generator, Cordia was chosen as our winner.  Thanks to all who signed up.  Keep watching for other special offers and contests.

]]> http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=110 1 CIABA Scarf Competition http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=103 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=103#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:30:25 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=103 Take a look at www.ciaba.org and look at the the scarf competition photos, There were some amazing entries and CIABA will again have the competition next year. Start planning now to enter. There were some great prizes and your scarf gets judged by the Interweave weaver of 2011, Tom Knisely.

]]> http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=103 0 Luscious New Spring Rovings http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=88 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=88#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:45:15 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=88 Just got these beautiful rovings in. 100% alpaca. Looks and feels like cotton candy. Absolutely gorgeous. Available to purchase for $3.50 per ounce.

]]> http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=88 1 How about a little contest? http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=94 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=94#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:06:55 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=94 Continue reading »]]> To promote our blog and Facebook page, we are going to have a little contest. The prize is a $30.00 Gift Certificate to our Online Store! In order to enter the contest, you need to do the following:

1. Become a fan of our Facebook Page and post on our wall that you would like to enter our contest.

2. Subscribe to our Blog and comment on this post that you have subscribed!

Would you like even more chances to win?  Refer your friends! When they become a fan of our Facebook Page, have them post that you sent them and you will get an additional entry into the contest!

What can you buy with your gift certificate? ANYTHING THAT WE HAVE LISTED IN OUR STORE!  From socks, to sweaters, to spinning wheels, you can pick exactly what you would like!

Contest ends on 3/10/12 at midnight!

Good luck!

Enter to win a free $30.00 Gift Certificate to Our Farm Store!

Enter to win a free $30.00 Gift Certificate to Our Farm Store!

]]> http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=94 11 Learn a new skill http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=80 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=80#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:46:00 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=80 Continue reading »]]> Stuck in the house, looking for something to do? Join us at A Stroka Gene-Us Alpacas, 10314 Johnson Rd, Middleport NY 14105 and try your hand at spinning luxurious alpaca fiber into yarn. We are dealers for Babe Spinning Wheels, www.babesfibergarden.com. We supply the wheel so no need to have your own. New class starting Wednesday February 15, 2012 @ 7:00 pm. Room for 2 students. $10 per class.

]]> http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=80 0 Now carrying Folkmanis puppets in our online store http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=78 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=78#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:36:52 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=78 Stop by our online store, www.astrokageneusalpacas.com to view the Folkmanis puppets we have in stock. You can also visit their website www.folkmanis.comto view other puppets. If you see something you want that we don’t have, send us an email and we’ll get it for you.

Alpaca Stage Puppet

]]> http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=78 0 Hard to believe http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=63 http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=63#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:17:44 +0000 Mary Ann http://astrokageneusalpacas.com/blog/?p=63 I’m sitting here in Western New York looking at the sunshine and no snow on the ground and 46 degrees. Yes, and it’s January! One day closer to spring

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