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[unicornduke]

my favorite fiber dyer has just discontinued the base fiber that I liked so much :'(

they're switching entirely to merino or blends with nylon, which. fine I guess.

They just aren't my favorite to spin because they are much better suited to short draw and I only really do long draw. You can long draw them, but its much more difficult. 

now there's the decision of: do I buy the discontinued fibers that are left in their shop or do I stick to my resolution not to buy fiber until may? 

I did just spend a ton of money on seed orders......and I already have a ton of fiber.......

(is this what fomo is)

ugh

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[dragonlady7]

ooh i have no particular insight ( but i am a Hoarder so I Feel You on the need to buy the stuff you like while it's still available) but I meant to drop you a line--
Aaron and I moved all the flax out of the greenhouse and upstairs into the granary, and we bound yours up with baling wire to make sure it was easy to tell which it was. Everything's in the last grain bin on the side toward the house, should you wish to interact with it. There was some rodent damage but mostly to my un-rippled stuff, not too bad, and I think yours is pretty intact. It's just that it's going to start getting real damp in the greenhouse real soon, and I wanted to get it out of there.
I tried to keep stuff sorted but I could only see three categories of flax that were distinct, so that's all that's really preserved... it's on tarps to reduce lossage, at least, but it's uncovered so as not to get damp or moldy. Should be fine up there, no birds shit in there and there's a lot of airflow.

[dragonlady7]

oh and last year's flax is still in the woodshed, aaron's moved it a couple times but insists it's really not in his way, and he's the one who heats with wood so if he says so it's probably fine.

[unicornduke]

Awesome!! Thanks for letting me know. I keep saying I'm going to do something but sitting around is easier to be honest. I'm less concerned about keeping it all separate. I suspect we'll end up with more this year although I'm planting a lot less. I think once I start planting things, I'll get my butt in gear. I also got the madder seeds, so next time I see you, I'll bring them!