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Yellowstone fans!
23 Sep 2018

Yellowstone fans!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Sunday September 23, 2018  Any Yellowstone fans here? As in the TV series?  Well last week they were filming in our neighborhood.  Like right next door.  They took over the streets, asked if they coud park in our driveway and … Continued

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Counting down til Sept 29
22 Sep 2018

Counting down til Sept 29

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Saturday September 22, 2018  Today will be our last private tour until after Open Barn Days.  There is much yet to do before our event next weekend and I’ll need to keep my focus on the tasks at hand. Tours will … Continued

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First frost ❄️
21 Sep 2018

First frost ❄️

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Friday September 21, 2018  Wow!  It’s 28° at the ranch this morning.  If I didn’t have such a busy morning, I’d build a fire and make another pot of coffee.  But it’s a pasture clean up morning, then the dye pots … Continued

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Rowdy Races
20 Sep 2018

Rowdy Races

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

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

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Fire worries
19 Sep 2018

Fire worries

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Wednesday September 19, 2018  I’ve been getting emails and messages from friends who are concerned about us being near all the fires burning in Utah. It is a troubling situation for sure, over 90,000 acres burned, more than 2,000 homes evacuated and … Continued

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A little R and R
13 Sep 2018

A little R and R

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Thursday September 13, 2018  I’m going to take a few days off to enjoy some time with some very special people and also get recharged after this birthing season. I’ll be back with a fresh outlook on Tuesday Sept 17 … Continued

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And his name is…..
12 Sep 2018

And his name is…..

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

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

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Take a minute for a break from it all
11 Sep 2018

Take a minute for a break from it all

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Tuesday September 11, 2018  #neverforget  It will be in your newsfeed all day, and I’d like you to read this article if you are in the mood: https://johnpavlovitz.com/2013/09/11/things-worth-never-forgetting-on-911/   But I think often people come to this page for a break for the … Continued

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Grateful
10 Sep 2018

Grateful

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Monday September 10, 2018  We were still discussing baby names as we fell asleep last night and I can’t remember if we came up with a final choice or not because, well,… I fell asleep. 🙂 But we’re close. He’s … Continued

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Finally!
9 Sep 2018

Finally!

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Sunday, September 9, 2018  Well well, after 1 year, one month and 3 days of pregnancy we finally have Ciara’s baby on the ground!  Almost exactly 20 hours after I gave her the inducing injection, she started labor and by … Continued

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waiting
8 Sep 2018

waiting

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Saturday September 8, 2018   If I was paid for the hours I’ve spent lately watching alpacas with binoculars I’d be a wealthy woman. But alas its just part of the job.  No big changes at this moment, but we hope … Continued

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Time’s up
7 Sep 2018

Time’s up

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Friday September 7, 2018  No progress on the over due cria, so today I will induce her. The drug should take about 20 hours to work so we hope to see a cria tomorrow. I am not looking forward to this … Continued

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A natural mouse deterrent
6 Sep 2018

A natural mouse deterrent

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Thursday September 6, 2018  Today I’ll be spraying peppermint essential oil all around the outside of the house.  Why?  Mice HATE peppermint!  This is the time of year they start to think about choosing their winter residence and I’d rather not … Continued

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Return of darkness
5 Sep 2018

Return of darkness

by Linda | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Wednesday September 5, 2018  I don’t really mind the return of the darkness. I think it’s mother nature’s way to let us know it’s time to get ready for a more restful time of year. I’m anxiously awaiting our first … Continued

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