Seriously Mum What an Alpaca? (Audible Audio Edition) Alan Parks Nigel Patterson Books
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Seriously Mum, What's an Alpaca? is the frank and charming story of a brave couple who risk everything to move to Spain to breed alpacas. Their intention is to make a living, but first they must negotiate their way through the Spanish property market, local characters, rogue builders and the worst weather Andalucía has seen for 100 years.
Alan and Lorna experience the joy, but also the heartbreak of alpaca breeding, picking up an assortment of stray animals on the way.
Seriously Mum What an Alpaca? (Audible Audio Edition) Alan Parks Nigel Patterson Books
I want to believe that I could make the leap that Alan and Lorna made, but I'm not sure I could. But I am so pleased that they did and that Alan has shared the details with us.When Alan proposes that they move to Spain and raise Alpacas, I laughed out loud! I suspect if they had waited until it all made sense, they would never have made the move, and that would have been unfortunate for them, and for those of us who are privileged to follow their story.
Many chapters start with the current animal count on their farm and I smiled each time as the collection increased. It seems that in Spain a soft hearted person will never lack for dogs or cats as strays are abundant. But the project of learning to breed and raise Alpacas is the most entertaining. The sorrow of losing several of the babies was heartbreaking, but the joy of those who thrive seems to make it all worth it. I loved the scene when Rafa got the bucket stuck on his head and Alan ended up covered in green slimy spit from Rafa's mom doing her best to protect her baby from Alan's rescue efforts.
Alan has done a nice job of sharing their lives without making it overly romantic, or desperate. His honesty in showing the trials as well as the joys keeps the reader from believing they could just pick up and make the same move. But for the truly adventurous, it all seems wonderful!
I enjoyed the neighbors and their willingness to step in and help, and to include Alan and Lorna in social events. Even though Alan and Lorna arrived with very little Spanish language, the neighbors still accepted them, and having that connection proved crucial to surviving.
The paragraphs at the end of chapters that were written from the perspective of the various animals was also a clever touch that truly added to the story.
All in all a great read especially for anyone who has ever thought of stepping off of the tread mill of life and into a simpler time. I look forward to the sequel!
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Seriously Mum What an Alpaca? (Audible Audio Edition) Alan Parks Nigel Patterson Books Reviews
I lived in the Bahamas at one time, giving up many conveniences and comforts that most take for granted but I learned to relax, see the humor in bad situations, and just get on with life.
Because of this I've read several ex-pat books over the years, commiserating with the author, and having a good time with the reading. As it had been a while since reading one, I thought this would be fun read. Sadly, it wasn't written very well... more like anecdotes and remembrances listed in a journal. Some chapters ending with a thought bubble for one of his various rescued pets. Most of the storyline seemed rather depressing and I found it surprising that Mr. Parks didn't balance out the bad and poor pitiful me incidents with a few more happier times. This left me wondering just WTH was he and his wife still living in Spanish countryside? I have no issues with talking about their many losses but there had to be more than money issues that allowed them to choose to build a life and continue to stay there.
Maybe this is all in a second book, but I don't think I care enough to read it. (less)
As an American cattle rancher who speaks four languages, the idea of these city dwellers thinking they could get rich selling alpacas in Spain not knowing the language, not knowing the species, having never worked with alpacas or any other large animals is the height of stupidity.
Everything they do is just brainless. First believing that an alpaca that sold for a half million dollars wasn't a set up is idiotic. The breeders in any species hold an auction and work out in advance that no money for a high dollar bid will be exchanged. So the first animal goes for an unheard of record, and then the auctioneer can claim that all his progeny, siblings, half siblings, and other stock from those breeders should be worth as much. This high dollar animal also helps out the average price per animal for this auction. Then the auctions that follow may inflate the price for all the crappy animals breeders want unload on unsuspecting city dwellers who feel like they found the deal of the century.
I am so glad this book was free, I would feel like an idiot if I had purchased it. Add to their stupidity about the industry, not not how crucial fencing is, not knowing the native language for the vet, not knowing farmers don't name their livestock 'Santa' on breeding registration certificates, not knowing that one dog on any farm is more than enough is just an insult to real farmers and ranchers in any country.
I want to believe that I could make the leap that Alan and Lorna made, but I'm not sure I could. But I am so pleased that they did and that Alan has shared the details with us.
When Alan proposes that they move to Spain and raise Alpacas, I laughed out loud! I suspect if they had waited until it all made sense, they would never have made the move, and that would have been unfortunate for them, and for those of us who are privileged to follow their story.
Many chapters start with the current animal count on their farm and I smiled each time as the collection increased. It seems that in Spain a soft hearted person will never lack for dogs or cats as strays are abundant. But the project of learning to breed and raise Alpacas is the most entertaining. The sorrow of losing several of the babies was heartbreaking, but the joy of those who thrive seems to make it all worth it. I loved the scene when Rafa got the bucket stuck on his head and Alan ended up covered in green slimy spit from Rafa's mom doing her best to protect her baby from Alan's rescue efforts.
Alan has done a nice job of sharing their lives without making it overly romantic, or desperate. His honesty in showing the trials as well as the joys keeps the reader from believing they could just pick up and make the same move. But for the truly adventurous, it all seems wonderful!
I enjoyed the neighbors and their willingness to step in and help, and to include Alan and Lorna in social events. Even though Alan and Lorna arrived with very little Spanish language, the neighbors still accepted them, and having that connection proved crucial to surviving.
The paragraphs at the end of chapters that were written from the perspective of the various animals was also a clever touch that truly added to the story.
All in all a great read especially for anyone who has ever thought of stepping off of the tread mill of life and into a simpler time. I look forward to the sequel!
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