A Llama for Christmas

 

MEET THE NEW LLAMA AT SHANGRILLAMA!

December 25, 2011

Yearling Como T. Llama is a
Chilean and Argentine Appaloosa...with dreadlocks!

Over the past eight months, interviews have been taking place between Mama Llama and quite a variety of southern California llamas. The objective: to add two llamas to the ShangriLlama pack, particularly a spotted llama, known as an Appaloosa; and a brown llama with dreadlocks, called a suri. The day before Christmas, Mama Llama decided on one precious yearling bearing both characteristics. What a great two-fer this holiday season!

Como T. Llama is a first-generation American llama, the offspring of an Argentine-born mother and a Chilean father. This spotted llama has curly wool on his legs and ears! Como T. Llama is sweet, curious, spunky and confident. His breeder is a four-time national champion performance trainer. What a perfect addition for our small zoo!

Como T. Llama Meets His Big Brothers

Pack members really like their new baby brother. Dalai Llama is trying to win Como over as his new best friend. Barack O’Llama, the old best friend, doesn’t mind, because Barack has appointed himself Leader of the Little Ones and has been standing very tall and regal since Como’s arrival. The real pack leader, Pajama Llama, is not insulted by Barack’s posturing but is keeping a watchful eye over all three young llamas. Bahama Llama is curious about Como but prefers to spend his time guarding his feed pile.

Dalai Llama Can't Wait to Play
With Como T. Llama

Barack O'Llama and Bahama Llama
Check Out the New Kid on the Block

Pack Leader Pajama Llama
Convinces a Cousin to Help Create
Some Holiday Cheer

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from

Pajama Llama

Bahama Llama

Barack O’Llama

Dalai Llama

Como T. Llama 

Mama Llama & Family

Llamas Meet Their Congressman

LLAMAS MEET THEIR CONGRESSMAN

December 8, 2011

The ShangriLlama pack often stays up way past their bedtime to discuss politics. Conversations last a long time, because the pack consists of two Republicans (Bahama Llama and Pajama Llama), one Democrat (Barack O’Llama) and an Independent (Dalai Llama). Discussions are usually peaceful, especially when the Dalai Llama leads the group.

But one evening, Barack O’Llama was reading the local newspaper and learned that his meadow, located in the new Congressional District 39, had been redistricted. Most of the llamas didn’t know what that meant, so 12-year-old Pajama Llama explained from experience. He said that every ten years, everyone’s counted in something called a U.S. Census. It takes place, in part, so that all 435 U.S. Representatives represent an equal amount of people. “That seems fair,” said the Dalai Llama.

Then Barack O’Llama took out his I-Phone and learned about the leading candidate for the redistricting of the meadow. “It’s Ed Royce!" Barack exclaimed. “He’s a huge animal lover and a horseman. Let’s invite him over for a 'round-stable' discussion about today’s issues!” The others agreed.

U.S. Representative Ed Royce

The pack couldn’t sleep a wink the night before they met the congressman, because they were excited about so many neighbors coming to their animal adventure park to hear him speak. So Pajama Llama, the pack’s leader, had the boys choose their favorite cookie recipes, and the llamas spent the entire evening baking and decorating.

When Congressman Royce arrived, he explained a variety of issues so clearly that even the llamas could understand them, and then he fielded questions from the “packed” house. The llamas paid special attention to the discussion of grain subsidies, grassroots organizations and watchdog groups. 

Bahama Llama and Pajama Llama
Hear Good Things From Congressman Royce

At the end of the event, the llamas asked for a group picture with Congressman Royce, who greeted them with open arms.

Congressman Royce Easily Gains Pack Approval

So even though the ShangriLlama pack is a mixed bag politically, they all fell in love with the leading candidate to represent them in Congress, and from the looks of it, the feeling was mutual.

“I never imagined that redistricting could be so much fun!” exclaimed Barack O’Llama.