Tuesday, October 28, 2008
About Me
- Name: finnsheep
- Location: Lords Valley, Poconos, Pennsylvania
I live on a farm that has been in the Hatton family since 1859. My seven acres used to be home to Finnsheep, a rare breed from Finland. Only a few hundred are registered in the USA every year. Finnsheep are known for large litters of lambs and wool that has a very soft hand and high luster - - very popular with handspinners. I have been spinning the wool from my sheep since the mid-80's. I am no longer breeding Finnsheep, and gave the last of them away last summer. I am in the process of learning what a tremendous thrill it is to put a spinning wheel back in condition to do what it was made for! I probably have a couple of wheels and winders for sale at any given time. Don’t hesitate to ask about them. Also please visit my etsy store http://finnsheep.etsy.com
4 Comments:
Yikes!!
This one caught me unaware!
And me without my mittens!
(have not even had time to rake yet, and I'm reaching for the snow shovel!!)
Cyndy called me last night to ask if I had heard about the snow....I hadn't! Our electric blinked off and on this morning but living in the valley we were spared the full effects of the storm. We had slush but that's it. I bet Fred was busy all day!
You pictures send chills up my spine. I'm not ready for snow yet and thankfully we didn't get any, just high wind gusts and rain.
Keep warm!
The pictures of the snow reminded me of the "good ole days" when snow kept me and my children in for days living in NJ..I now live in NC and they rarely see snow long enough , to really know what it's like....My Ole Arthur itis is not a prominent guest as before since living here :o).....Ginny
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