Alma Park Alpacas™

In anticipation of my new bricks and mortar store opening in the spring - I am
having an inventory clearance sale on in stock merchandise. I want to clear out
as much of my current inventory as I can to make way for new fun stuff! Most
Yarn 40% off and spinning fibers 25% off.

No coupon needed - the site has been updated.  



Yarn Link -
http://store.almapark.com/bybrand.html

Spinning Fibers Link -
http://store.almapark.com/spinningfibers.html


You can also email me or call (info on the website). . . any issues with
ordering - please contact me. Happy Shopping!

Rose
The Yarn Shop at Alma Park



40% off all the following yarns :
Araucania Aysen
Araucania Coliumo Multy
Araucania Rehue
Araucania Toconao
Araucania Ranco
Berroco Seduce
Berroco Seduce Colors
Berroco Comfort DK
Berroco Comfort DK prints
Berroco Vintage
Debbie Bliss Fez
Debbie Bliss Como
Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
Debbie Bliss Pure Silk
Ella Rae Classic
Ella Rae Latte
Ella Rae Lace Merino
Filatura Di Crosa Tempo
Filatura Di Crosa Zara
Knitting Fever Indulgence Sock Yarn
Knitting Fever Marshmallow
Knitting Fever Flounce
Louisa Harding Nautical Cotton
Malabrigo Hand Spun Kettle Dyed 100% Angora
Mirasol Akapana
Mirasol K'acha
Mirasol Tupa
Mirasol Sulka
Mirasol Miski
Noro Bonbori
Noro Silk Garden
Noro Vintage
Tahki, Stacy Charles Mia
Tahki, Stacy Charles Good Earth Cotton
Tahki, Stacy Charles Montana
Tahki, Stacy Charles Superior Cashmere / Silk Blend



20% Off
The Alpaca Yarn Company Astral
The Alpaca Yarn Company Classic Alpaca
The Alpaca Yarn Company Classic Alpaca Lite
The Alpaca Yarn Company Halo
The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca Paints
The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca Peds
The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca Peds HT
Paca Peds Semi Solids
The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca Cinta
The Alpaca Yarn Company Suri Elegance
The Alpaca Yarn Company Swizzle
The Alpaca Yarn Company Glimmer
The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca de Seda
The Alpaca Yarn Company Snuggle

20% off all Alma Park Exclusive Yarns

25% off all spinning fibers
Angora
Alpaca
Wool
Silk
Camel
Ashland Bay Fibers
Synthestics (sparkle)
Bamboo/Tencel
Hand Painted top and hand made batts

Actually  - we have completed our move and now are in the process of building our barn and new store.  We are about 10 minutes west of our old location.  We moved onto 38 acres of preserved farmland with a beautiful historic 1740's farmhouse, existing barn (will be used for hay and equipment storage) and wonderfully rich soil which is ripe for pasture. 

For those of you that have visited our old farm, you know what an issue our sandy soil was and we could never grow good pasture and the sand was hell at shearing and skirting/sorting the fiber. 

We have plans to have an expanded store (1500 sq ft), a fiber studio, huge barn with birthing and breeding stalls and an on site lab.

We should have the new barn ready in the next 6 weeks - so please give us a call to come by and see our progress!

Apple - The Technology of my life © Rose Mogerman 2011

The media will look for all the possible dirt and skeletons in his closet.  They will try to find out the reason for his death.  I don't care about his personal life, I don't want to see it sensationalized - all I know is we lost a true genius today who was responsible for making the "technology of my life"©.  Rest in peace, Steve!!

2 trending topics on Twitter today:
#ThankYouSteve
#iSad


One of his more inspiring quotes - a quote that sums up my personal beliefs:

“Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”

And another that has special closeness to my heart as I try to stay true to myself and ignore the negativity.


"Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do."

Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011

Alma Park Alpacas™ and The Yarn Shop at Alma Park™ will be a vendor at the NJ Sheep and Wool festival September 10-11!  Come out and enjoy the fibery feast!!

Ringoes NJ at the Hunterdon County Fairgrounds.

See directions, list of vendors and more about the fair here.

We have all heard of the fires and droughts in Texas - here is a farmer willing to help !!!   I am re-posting this from Facebook . . .I do not know him personally - so please do your due diligence if you contact him. 


Posted by Ron A. Derrick 
"I live in Lampasas and I have 2500 acres with 20 horse stalls, multiple pens, and pastures if anyone needs a place to put animals. Message me or call me 512 734 6080"

I.   Executive Summary

II.   The Goals

III.   Situation Analysis

• S.M.A.R.T. Goals
• Focus
• Strengths
• Weaknesses

• Number of current 
• Number of leads (qualified/unqualified)
• Type of customers (animal sales, product sales, stud fees, etc)
• Value drivers
• Decision process
• Concentration of customer base for particular products

Competitor Analysis

• Strengths
• Weaknesses

Collaborators

• Collaboration, partnerships etc.

IV.   Segmentation

Present a description of the market segmentation as follows:
Segment 1 (Perhaps Animal Sales) 

• Description
• Percent of sales
• What your customers want
• How they use/consume product
• Support requirements
• How to reach them
• Price sensitivity

Segment 2
  .
  .
  .
etc etc

Product

• Quality
• Scope of product line
• Warranty
• Packaging 
• Brand Name (lineage or commercial products) 

Price

• List price
• Discounts
• Bundling
• Payment terms and financing options

Distribution (Place)

• Where to advertise 
• Product distribution (products)
• Locations
• Logistics, including transportation, warehousing, and order fulfilment

Promotion

• Advertising, including how much and which media.
• Public relations
• Promotional programs
• Budget; determine break-even point for any additional spending
• Projected results of the promotional programs

VII.   Short & Long-Term Projections

What do you want to accomplish for each segment in:
1 - this year
2 - 2 years
3 - 5 years
4 - 10 years

VIII.   Conclusion

Summarize all of the above.

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It does seem like a lot of work and a lot of projecting, but remember I always say "Ideas and Passion without goals are simply dreams"©