Crossing Reunion

Jefferson, Wisconsin, September 2015. We chose a place with a nice view.

Wool and Sheep

Yesterday, I again returned with a friend to the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival. The place is starting to feel familiar!

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Jefferson, Wisconsin, September 2015. "Ewe" probably know where I did most of my shopping.*

*ADDED: Yarn shopping, that is. I have four of those wonderful bags.

It's time again for the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

Yesterday, two friends and I returned to the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival in Jefferson.

We started the visit by pondering some of the bumper stickers in the parking lot.

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We're not in Dane County any longer.

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One uses angora yarns to knit these Bohus hats.

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Angora Rabbits.

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Show Angora Rabbit.

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Although we saw many angora rabbits, the focus is on the sheep.

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We watched some herding trials. We said, "That'll do, Pig."

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The lamb looks like a creature that isn't big enough for its skin. Think Lamb Chop.

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Waiting for the clippers.

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Cooling off.

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I was excited to see these puppies.

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These are not Border Collies. These are English Shepherds from Goochland Acres/Asylum Farm. The breeder is doing a great job of preserving the line of these marvelous dogs.

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The doggie wearing the yellow harness is a heart melter.

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

Yesterday, a friend and I attended the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival in Jefferson.

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The vendors' booths filled two barns on the Jefferson County Fairgrounds property. This structure must have been used as a horse stable.

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The market reminded me of the one at the Knit In, but this one was much larger.

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Homestead Sheep and Fiber displayed some beautifully dyed yarns.

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I hadn't been to Jefferson in about thirteen years.

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There are quite a few law offices in town.

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We enjoyed a delicious and reasonably priced lunch here.

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Where have the old county courthouses gone?