I had my alarm set for 3am this morning, I wasn't sure that I would actually manage to fall asleep such was my anticipation for what was to come, but I somehow must have managed to, as the alarm woke me from a dream... a dream about the house flooding...an omen??!
The reason for the early rise?...the Softfoot on-line Alpaca Auction which was finishing at 2pm Adelaide time. I had two females in mind; EP Cambridge Girls Aloud and Cambridge Stargazer. I had been deliberating all week about which I preferred and had even considered bidding for them both. This was before I heard that they had been awarded 2nd and 3rd places at the Australian National Show and in a hugh class. Maybe buying both was going to exceed my budget!
So I decided Cambridge Stargazer it was going to be...I watched the clock tick down and Girls Aloud was knocked down for AUD 12,500. At this point I had the top bid of AUD 13,000 on Stargazer, but it was one of those auctions when someone places a bid in the last 5 minutes the time is extended by another 5 minutes; 31 seconds left and someone placed a bid...I placed a higher one...the clock began to tick down again... 21 seconds left and they placed a bid again...my adrenaline was high...another bid and finally that was it. I was so excited I couldn't go back to bed!
For those of you who are interested Cambridge Stargazer's details are still on the Softfoot auction site and a video of her is on You Tube. Her impressive pedigree includes: Windsong Valley Firedragon (purchased for AUD 165,000 by Matt and Cathy Lloyd of EP Cambridge Alpaca Stud); Jolimont Conquisador; Jolimont Warrior; Purrumete Highlander; Jolimont Commisario; EP Cambridge Spartacus. Her full AAA pedigree can be seen here.
I expect it will be along time before I actually see her in the flesh as after quarantine she will go to EP Cambridge Alpaca Stud in Wiltshire to be mated with one of their elite stud males. This is another female that we are hoping could produce a future herd sire for Beck Brow. She will of course be mated with Beck Brow Explorer the following year. He is one lucky boy!
The reason for the early rise?...the Softfoot on-line Alpaca Auction which was finishing at 2pm Adelaide time. I had two females in mind; EP Cambridge Girls Aloud and Cambridge Stargazer. I had been deliberating all week about which I preferred and had even considered bidding for them both. This was before I heard that they had been awarded 2nd and 3rd places at the Australian National Show and in a hugh class. Maybe buying both was going to exceed my budget!
So I decided Cambridge Stargazer it was going to be...I watched the clock tick down and Girls Aloud was knocked down for AUD 12,500. At this point I had the top bid of AUD 13,000 on Stargazer, but it was one of those auctions when someone places a bid in the last 5 minutes the time is extended by another 5 minutes; 31 seconds left and someone placed a bid...I placed a higher one...the clock began to tick down again... 21 seconds left and they placed a bid again...my adrenaline was high...another bid and finally that was it. I was so excited I couldn't go back to bed!
For those of you who are interested Cambridge Stargazer's details are still on the Softfoot auction site and a video of her is on You Tube. Her impressive pedigree includes: Windsong Valley Firedragon (purchased for AUD 165,000 by Matt and Cathy Lloyd of EP Cambridge Alpaca Stud); Jolimont Conquisador; Jolimont Warrior; Purrumete Highlander; Jolimont Commisario; EP Cambridge Spartacus. Her full AAA pedigree can be seen here.
I expect it will be along time before I actually see her in the flesh as after quarantine she will go to EP Cambridge Alpaca Stud in Wiltshire to be mated with one of their elite stud males. This is another female that we are hoping could produce a future herd sire for Beck Brow. She will of course be mated with Beck Brow Explorer the following year. He is one lucky boy!
Well done Barbara, very exciting time indeed!
ReplyDeleteNow enough of all those names!
Congratulations! Stargazer - did my last blog present an omen for you?
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteDo I dare comment anymore on a blog from a breeder with such royalty?!
Wow! Sounds like Beck Brow is truly heading for elite status but... have you told Explorer yet how many girls he's got lined up and what is expected of him?!
ReplyDeleteIt is very exciting to read your news...more so because Stargazer's pedigree includes Jolimont lines. Can I ask, as you have vast knowledge, if the Purrumbete and Peruvian lines also feature as good pedigree lines? Jolimont, Purrumbete and Peruvian are the dominant lines in four of my registered girls? Lisa :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
DeleteI dont profess to be an expert just an addict!
Purrubete and Jolimont genes are in the background of many of the best alpacas ever bred. Purrumbete Highlander, El Dorado and Inti (all now deceased) are all very highly regarded genetics. Equally the Jolimont herd has provided some outstanding genetics including Conquistador, Commisario, Gianmarco and Warrior (to name but a few).Peru has generally produced the founding fathers of the industry. It does however depend on the individual alpacas, not everything that those herds have produced will be super stars!
Thanks for your reply, that is great news :) Certainly cheered me up! Lisa
DeleteCongratulations on your new purchase... sleep buying alpacas, thats a new one ! I've heard of sleep walking,but its not as expensive !! I bet you can't wait to see your special purchase ....Jayne
ReplyDeleteYou forgot Ruffo on your list from Show Stopper!!!! Can't forget that special boy. Thats a pedigree to be proud of indeed.
ReplyDeleteWell done what a fab purchase, you've got a bit of calendar watching rather than clock watching now!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Barbara, elite genetics indeed, they don't get much better than that.
ReplyDeleteRob n Les.