My first black stud male APA Zarzamora has died in Belgium. I am very upset as I loved Zaz dearly. He was a typical black stud male and took no prisoners but was also a lot of fun and trotted enthusiastically everywhere. We imported him from Canada in the very early days and Maggie Krieger picked him out for us. I always feel terrible when an animal dies as I am very prone to guilt. I have to walk around saying to myself, it is not your fault, alpacas are not immortal etc. etc.
I went on a follow up half day ‘how to be a better diabetic’ course yesterday. It was quite interesting being back in the classroom again with a load of crazy women who all clearly have a fondness for several glasses of wine of an evening. Anyway I am a slightly better diabetic, more work required, but at least it is all more stable without half as many highs or lows.
Woke up to a howling gale and torrential rain and darkness. It is still pretty dark now at 8.50. Most of the alpacas are being reasonably sensible and sitting under the hedges where it is dry. Others who are clearly barmy are sitting out in it – do they require a shower, shall I go out there with a little shampoo?
Alex A –
That’s sad. Zaz was always lots of fun!
lesley beazer –
i have a lovely black female by Zaz. Try and think of the great life he had.So sad when favourites die.