One week from today…
Saturday May 12, 2018 One week from today is our Spring Open Barn day. Everything is green and the alpacas are wearing as much fleece as they can for you. 😉 We’ll be open from 1 – 4 with treasures for … Continued
Do they miss me?
Friday May 11, 2018 One of the questions I get asked frequently when we return from a trip is “Do they miss you?” meaning the animals of course. I notice when I return that the alpacas stare at me longer … Continued
Peek a boo I see you
Thursday May 10, 2018 I was able to get the pastures were vacuumed just in time for our private tour group yesterday afternoon. Now we definitely need some rain and I think we’ll see some over the next few days. … Continued
I bet my lawnmower is quieter than yours ;)
Wednesday May 9, 2018 When I finally opened my eyes yesterday morning, I saw brilliant yellow all over the back yard … the dandelions had bloomed while we were away. I also know that dandelions are very good for alpacas … Continued
Back from R & R
Tuesday May 8, 2018 We’re back and refreshed and ready to start catching up on ranch life. We rolled into town a little before midnight last night after a delightful few days in Florida with our kids and grandkids. You … Continued
Give me a break! 😀
Thursday May 3, 2018 Well friends I’m going to take a few days R & R. Everyone needs a break from time to time and I’m taking mine this week/weekend. It will be a busy summer – babies arriving and … Continued
Dog hair everywhere!
Wednesday May 2, 2018 Rain today and snow tonight will have the pacas coming back into the cam view I imagine. All 3 doodles are going in for summer haircuts today, but they can always come inside if it’s chilly … Continued
May day or Snow day?
Tuesday May 1, 2018 ‘Twas a lovely snow day in Woodland yesterday. I needed to drive in to Kamas (5 minutes away) and it was barely snowing there, we do have our own weather here. It continued til about 3 pm … Continued
No worries
Monday April 30, 2018 Sorry there was no update yesterday. The morning just got busy, then it seemed too late and I really had nothing critically important to say. 🙂 I’ll tell you a secret – the reason I started … Continued
Saturday April 28, 2018
Saturday April 28, 2018 I was able to clear most of the winter bedding out of the barn yesterday – and once I get it all moved to the north pasture we’ll have a good start on a new compost … Continued
Friday April 27, 2018
Friday April 27, 2018 The trusty Kubota tractor helped me clear a bit of the winter bedding out of the girls’ barn yesterday. It’s a big project but I’m going to see if I can do it myself this year. They … Continued
Fencing projects
Thursday April 26, 2018 Our male herd is down to only 11 boys (sales were good in 2017) so we have decided to add fencing some pasture areas to allow the girls more grazing space. The boys can’t keep up with … Continued
The old ones
Wednesday April 25, 2018 I wish I could stop it from happening but our alpaca herd and other animals are all aging. I consider it my privilege to care for them as they share their days here. Bonny, the oldest … Continued
Tuesday April 24, 2018
Tuesday April 24, 2018 I spent several quiet hours in Yaya’s Yarn Barn yesterday, labeling yarn and enjoying the solitude. The water rushing in the creek was the only sound I heard and it was perfect. Plus I got a lot … Continued