Major Addition to our Life

            Before we headed to Alaska we had the chance to purchase the Flaming Star Pack production business. At that time we had to pass on the opportunity because we understood that trying to run a new business and make it productive and do graduate school would not be a good combination.

            A few weeks ago we learned that the business was again up for sale. Now a part of Llama Hardware, owned by Barb Brady, the Flaming Star Pack line was one of several lines of llama products that Barb had developed and incorporated together under the one business. A series of springtime floods on her property were the last straw and she was ready to retire and sell the business. Though a series of great connections we were able to obtain funding and purchased Llama Hardware from Barb.

            I will go to her place on the 24^th for a couple weeks of training on both the sewing of the packs and other items as well as the computer program she uses to track inventory and sales. After that I will move the production back to our place in the Old Bad Rock fire hall and start producing product here in MT.

            For now nothing will change, we will continue to produce and sell the same great products that Barb is known for making. Eventually we will add more items to the line and perhaps branch out into others as well.

            Orders are already coming in so I know the business will pickup and continue as before. If you would all help me and pass word along to anyone and everyone that might be interested in packs, halters, driving harnesses, etc. for llamas, mini horses, donkeys, etc…

            We have already considered how we would like to branch out and will be using the name Flaming Star Expedition Gear to market bags for trap shooting, pistol shooting, and rifle shooting. The first designs will be for fishing pole holders, rifle/ bow cases and float tube holders that will fasten on the Flaming Star Packs with quick release buckles for use on the llamas. We are also considering bags for motorcycles and 4 wheelers, etc… Helmet and boot bags, bags that will fasten to dirt bikes, etc. to hold tools and extras needed for day trips or longer.

            Wish us luck with getting the business up and going in the new location and we welcome ideas for new products that you would like to see made. We can’t promise we will make all of them, but will add as many as we can to the line as time and skills progress.

            The website is http://www.llamahardware.com and we are on FB as well, look us up!