Today has been very wet and very cold here at Mulberry Alpacas. Very much a day for indoor chores and the writing of Christmas cards.
The latest version of Alpacas magazine arrived in the mail and to be honest I find it a disappointment, its like opening a copy of Vogue Knitting with page after page of alpaca clad models. Don't get me wrong the photography is good and the printing superb but this magazine goes to alpaca breeders not millions of potential yarn buyers...or even garment buyers....what is the point? I mean think about it, what is the point??

The regular features are there Marty McGee on handling alpacas , Wayne Jarvis on alpaca genetics, Julie Wassom on alpaca marketing. ... its all good stuff but where is the variety. Its like being in Ground Hog Day....

Now I am sure many breeders will enjoy this issue because it feels like the industry is vibrant and that alpaca fashion is booming....this is known in the trade as drinking your own bathwater do not do it! Take a look at the magazine and ask yourself what is the purpose of the magazine?

Frankly it has curiosity value to me but is of no real value....so I think maybe Camelid Quarterly will be getting my vote as the most useful breeders magazine.