Friday September 28, 2018 I’m still tagging and labeling inventory for our event this weekend but I’m almost done. If I feel overwhelmed at all, I simply sit with the alpacas – they have the most calming presence. I think … Continued
Tuesday September 25, 2018 Oh my, it’s 22 degrees here this morning. The general rule (at least in my book) for coating babies is if it’s under 20 degrees or if they are under 20 pounds. Either way baby Rowdy is … Continued
Thursday September 20, 2018 It’s a perfect fall morning at the ranch with 34° on our thermometer. No wonder the babies were racing last night, they seem to know when it’s getting cool and I think it might help keep them … Continued
Wednesday September 12, 2018 As we in the West continue to bake in dryness, we send concerns and good wishes to our friends in the East in the path of Hurricane Florence. Be safe. Ciara’s baby has been named Rowdy. We … Continued
Saturday August 25, 2018 A little drop in temperature has all animals looking happier. 70’s by day and 40’s by night is just about right. The fleeces are coming in beautifully and I know by the time it’s really cold every … Continued
Thursday August 23, 2018 Well we finally got enough rain that we can leave the irrigation off for a day or two, yay! We did get a little wet for our tour group in the afternoon but we moved the … Continued
Tuesday August 21. 2018 Today we are inviting the residents of our local assisted living center to visit Blue Moon Ranch. I’m hoping any rain will hold off and not dampen their fun. Mostly cloudy today will be fine, since none … Continued
Sunday August 19, 2018 Thank you for all the messages and condolences over our loss of Claire. Sometimes I wonder if my heart is too involved to be a good shepherdess, but it’s the only way I can do it. If … Continued
Thursday August 2, 2018 We got a lovely bunch of yarn back from the mill last night and I’ll be excited to put it in skeins today and start to work on the labels. It looks like we might see some … Continued
Wednesday August 1, 2018 Well I did manage to get the newsletter out yesterday morning on the last day of July, then I ran out the door to pick up my grandson. Whew. If you didn’t get a copy of … Continued
Tuesday July 31, 2018 The alpaca cam should be working again. Many thanks to Bill at Barncams.com who helped get us back up to speed again. I was able to skirt several more fleeces yesterday and will be showing our grandson … Continued
Sunday July 29, 2018 About the alpaca cam, I know it isn’t working. I needed to upgrade the security on this website and now I can’t link to any thing that is less secure. I have spoken to the guy … Continued
Saturday July 28, 2018 It’s a beautiful Saturday in Woodland Utah and we’re enjoying our quiet corner of the world once again. :). I have a bit of work to do with my on line store after reopening it. I … Continued