[Jacob-list] purported "sheep scam" was not one

[Linda]

Welcome to the Jacob-list, Tom.  Glad you weren't scared away *smile*  We're basically a pretty nice bunch.

Linda
 
www.patchworkfibers.com
Registered Jacob Sheep, Angora Rabbits, Handspun Yarn


> Back in December, a member reported being worried about a “sheep

> scam,” whatever that is, after receiving an initial email from me

> looking to buy sheep.  I found it both funny and scary to read

> about this on the internet. 

>

> I am a lawyer.  Beverly, who apparently was the suspicious one, is

> a speech pathologist.  We each have websites readily accessible by

> Google.  Beverly was gifted a 335 acre farm in Gillespie County,

> Texas.  Its address is 1945 River Road, Fredericksburg, Texas.  We

> have not farmed or ranched before, but have the support of our

> brother in law, Beverly’s sister, and her father, who have farmed

> and ranched in Gillespie County since anyone can remember.  We have

> already bought Jacob and Navajo-Churro sheep from a registered

> breeder.  We are looking to buy more, as we are relocating shortly

> to the Hill Country and the farm.   There are other sheep, goats,

> and cattle on the place.

>

> I hope this clears the cloud created by the flurry that resulted

> from a simple email inquiry.  We were, and are, looking to buy

> sheep.  That is why we sent out an email to people who we thought

> would actually have them.  We have actually spoken with some people

> on this list, who can verify that we are who we say we are.  Thank

> you.

>

> THOMAS P. CARNES

>

> CARNES ELY LLP

>

> Vine Street Studios

>

> 1113 Vine Street

> Suite 201

>

> Houston, Texas 77002

>

> 713.921.7790 (phone)

>

> 713.921.7793 (fax)

>

> tcarnes at carnesely.com (email)

>

> www.carnesely.com

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