These are Alpacas. I have heard of Alpaca Sweaters but never quite knew where the fibre came from. These have recently been sheared of their wool so they look a little skinny. They are related to Llamas. And they are all related to camels. Who knew.
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So we drive up to the Hood River County Fair and are met with this stage and people singing and dancing. It reminded us of that Coca Cola song years ago I'd like to teach the world to sing. |
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This charming lady standing next to Ken is Jennie Vann, President of the Odell Garden Club which was started 50 years ago. Jennie is standing next to her award winning table setting. This was a fun gal. |
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Trust us...off in the distance is Mt. Adams. This was a well kept up fairground area. |
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Well now, what do we have here? These are Alpacas. I have heard of Alpaca Sweaters but never quite knew where the fibre came from. These have recently been sheared of their wool so they look a little skinny. They are related to Llamas. And they are all related to camels. Who knew. |
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Here are the unofficial 4H trophy guards. Extension Agent Billie Stevens is on the left and Anne Holmstrom is on the right.These trophies are given for different programs. Interpretive Art, Presentations, Dogs, livestock...you name it, 4H has a program to help kids learn respect and responsibility. |
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Here is Jimmie Oates from Odell with his prize winning pig Petunia. |
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Young Mr. Nance leaning on Mr. Link. There must be some trust going on here. |
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So here we have Brian Rockett on the left and Don Dillenbeck on the right. Hood River County Sheriff Deputies having a little fun and food at the fair. |
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This is such a delightful setting in Odell in the heart of the Hood River Valley where there are more than 14,000 acres of commercial orchards growing pears, apples, cherries and peaches. |
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