Reflecting on 2010
Posted by Nobella Alpacas at 12/31/2010 12:35 PM 
Categories: farm, Alpacas, alpaca, fiber, Nobella Farm
Categories: farm, Alpacas, alpaca, fiber, Nobella Farm
As 2010 closes, I feel a need to reflect on the things that went well and things I wish to modify or change. In January we were a few months into our new business, www.criacoats.com Because this was our maiden year in this business, I worried that there would not be enough business to justify the expenses we had invested or that we would be overwhelmed and unable to keep up with the demand. In reality things turned out just right. The busy season was October through April, however, we had orders every month (even June, July and August). When we had down time, we tried to build up an inventory of some ready made coats to offer on http://www.etsy.com/shop/nobellaalpacas We also have tried to make a commitment to turn every order over within 7 to 10 days. So far we have been able to keep that commitment.
In September, we lost our dear friend and fellow alpaca breeder, Ben Clark to brain cancer. I miss him a great deal, however, I can't help but smile when I think of him. He was always laughing and joking and his enthusiasm was contagious. September also brought about our season of crias. We have loved and enjoyed these crias a great deal, but have decided a late Spring/early Summer birthing season works best for us. We have 4 girls bred for May/June cria. We will utrasound in May and then begin breeding our Fall delivery girls for a Spring/Summer 2012 season.
November was the initial year of the Maryland Alpaca and Fleece sale hosted by Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association, MABA. Our maiden year of that was a tremendous success thanks to so many Maryland breeders pitching in to showcase their alpacas, fiber, and products. Great educational opportunities were provided for the participants at this event.
December was a busy time at Nobella Alpacas. We opened for Christmas shopping for the 3 Saturdays before Christmas and had a great turn out. Because our Christmas open houses were so widely attended, we are going to open two weekends in January and see how that works. Previously we attended an outside market in Annapolis January through March. This year we are going to try and promote the farm locally. To our customers and friends, thanks for your love and support. We look forward to a prosperous and happy new year.
In September, we lost our dear friend and fellow alpaca breeder, Ben Clark to brain cancer. I miss him a great deal, however, I can't help but smile when I think of him. He was always laughing and joking and his enthusiasm was contagious. September also brought about our season of crias. We have loved and enjoyed these crias a great deal, but have decided a late Spring/early Summer birthing season works best for us. We have 4 girls bred for May/June cria. We will utrasound in May and then begin breeding our Fall delivery girls for a Spring/Summer 2012 season.
November was the initial year of the Maryland Alpaca and Fleece sale hosted by Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association, MABA. Our maiden year of that was a tremendous success thanks to so many Maryland breeders pitching in to showcase their alpacas, fiber, and products. Great educational opportunities were provided for the participants at this event.
December was a busy time at Nobella Alpacas. We opened for Christmas shopping for the 3 Saturdays before Christmas and had a great turn out. Because our Christmas open houses were so widely attended, we are going to open two weekends in January and see how that works. Previously we attended an outside market in Annapolis January through March. This year we are going to try and promote the farm locally. To our customers and friends, thanks for your love and support. We look forward to a prosperous and happy new year.
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