I have listed some of those folks who's lives and business ventures have facilitated the development of my adventures into working with fibers.  I hope that some of them might also find a place in your world of fiber.

I guess first honors should go to GLASG (Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild).  It's been a delight to become a part of the guild and to have my horizons expanded.  So many wonderful people plying their wares and sharing their skills.  Thanks for opportunity to expand and advance my fiber working skills.  http://www.GLASG.Org also make sure that any fiber-interested parties join GLASG's http://groups.yahoo.com/group/glasg/  There's a great deal of information zipping across the chats!

Ruth Northrop, of Dizzy Ewe,  http://www.dizzyewe.com/ thanks for faithfully attending our monthly GLASG meetings and bringing your wonderous wares.  Your kindness, enthusiasm and expertise are greatly appreciated. 

Nancy Finn, of Chasing Rainbows, it was a world of color and pain- from ripping silk hankies that you brought to me.  Then you delivered me into the glorious world of silk bricks, bombyx tops and that exquisite tussah/cashmere blend!  I can hardly think of making any yarn without plying in some of your luxurious fibers!  Thank you for the artistry that your fine fibers, spectacular dyes and other products you produce for us fiber fiends.  http://www.crownmountainfarms.com/html/rainbows.html to view products and 707 459-8558 to place orders

Cindy Harris of Alpacas at Windy Hills.  Cindy does a tremendous job of promoting the Alpaca industry with assorted workshops at her ranch throughout the year.  Not only does she do a wonderful job of supporting her clients, she's been most philantrophic in donating fleeces for my students in special education to process.  http://www.windyhillranch.org

Ron and Cathy Downs of Twisted Locks, provide a personable and "hands-on" approach to raising and boarding alpacas.  Ron and Cathy are down-to-earth people with a sensible approach to the alpaca industry.  It's been a pleasure getting to know both of you and thank you so much for granting me artistic license to spinning and knitting up your alpaca fleece!   http://www.twistedlock.com

Nancy Boerman of Nancy's Custom Weaving, thanks for being a bane to my existence- just too many dyes and dyed fiber to choose from!  That's just to  mention a scant few of the items you travel to our guild meetings with.  For a more indepth look and her fiber and beading goods, visit http://www.nancyscustomhandweaving.com