09-05-2017, 03:41 PM
Manitoba Hydro has been told that they could save money and the environment if the would give up lawn mowers and herbicides and use sheep and goats instead. A few sheep could work all summer and be fat and happy and benefit everyone.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/o...-1.4273328
I like the idea of the wool. The sheep could be sheared in a responsible non abusive way. The wool could be processed and dyed and turned into Manitoba Plaid blankets.
![[Image: plaidseverywhereblog4.png?resize=1200%2C900]](https://i0.wp.com/blog.fabricland.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/plaidseverywhereblog4.png?resize=1200%2C900)
It seems we have quite a few provincial plaids. This would be a wonderful opportunity to help the environment with sheep as lawn mowers and make beautiful plaid blankets.
![[Image: 51973546ae25a00b02696b413e059281--tartan...-plaid.jpg]](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/51/97/35/51973546ae25a00b02696b413e059281--tartan-scarf-plaid.jpg)
I would wear a scarf like this in winter and in Manitoba I would need it.
My father actually had a Manitoba Plaid jacket and on him it looked good.
So I hope Manitoba Hydro listens to the University's advice, saves the environment and just maybe starts a new Manitoba industry. Given our cold winters a woolens industry would be most welcome.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/o...-1.4273328
I like the idea of the wool. The sheep could be sheared in a responsible non abusive way. The wool could be processed and dyed and turned into Manitoba Plaid blankets.
![[Image: plaidseverywhereblog4.png?resize=1200%2C900]](https://i0.wp.com/blog.fabricland.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/plaidseverywhereblog4.png?resize=1200%2C900)
It seems we have quite a few provincial plaids. This would be a wonderful opportunity to help the environment with sheep as lawn mowers and make beautiful plaid blankets.
![[Image: 51973546ae25a00b02696b413e059281--tartan...-plaid.jpg]](https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/51/97/35/51973546ae25a00b02696b413e059281--tartan-scarf-plaid.jpg)
I would wear a scarf like this in winter and in Manitoba I would need it.
My father actually had a Manitoba Plaid jacket and on him it looked good.
So I hope Manitoba Hydro listens to the University's advice, saves the environment and just maybe starts a new Manitoba industry. Given our cold winters a woolens industry would be most welcome.
Catherine