Monday March 26, 2018
Monday March 26, 2018 It snowed again overnight so we’re all white again. ❄ One of these days I’ll be able to clean up in the barn and pastures again but it won’t be today. The path to the composting area is … Continued
Outside alpaca cam?
Sunday March 25, 2018 Have you noticed that we haven’t had the outside cam on in a while? It’s been an ongoing headache for me and I’ve tried just about everything I can think of to remedy the poor quality … Continued
In praise of barn cats
Saturday March 24, 2018 We’re getting down to the last of the bales of hay we purchased in 2017. The best part is there is no mouse damage. I mean zero! When we only had our “ancient” barn cats, Thelma … Continued
Thursday March 22, 2018
Thursday March 22, 2018 The snow has melted and the rain due today will definitely add to the March Mudness. Our grandson will be here today and is spending the night so all projects will be put aside for a … Continued
On being tied down
Tuesday March 20, 2018 This quote has been floating around on Facebook lately, and although not my words, it sums up my feelings so well I wanted to share it here. Quite regularly, someone seems to say to me “Oh but … Continued
Signs of Spring?
Monday March 19, 2018 Today is the last official day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Really. We’re covered in fresh snow, the night time temps are in the teens and I see a few days with snow in the forecast … Continued
Happy St. Patricks Day!
Saturday March 17, 2018 Our grandson is supposed to spend the day here so I’m hoping the snow doesn’t get in the way of our plans. The canyon we drive through between Salt Lake City and Woodland isn’t much fun … Continued
Friday March 16, 2018
Friday March 16, 2018 We got a bit more snow overnight and it looks so pretty (you can tell it’s been a mild winter when I refer to March snow as pretty, lol) We have a private tour group coming … Continued
Thursday March 15, 2018
Thursday March 15, 2018 The ground is white again and there’s more snow in the forecast for today. The alpacas were just getting used to strolling all over to look for green shoots but they’ll be back inside eating hay … Continued
Confirming pregnancies
Wednesday March 14, 2018 I do love standing out among the girls checking bellies for signs of movement. I missed doing it last year so I’m enjoying it more than usual 🙂 We used to send in blood tests and … Continued
How to soothe a grump – go the the barn!
Monday March 12, 2018 I spent quite a bit of time with the alpacas yesterday and what a great way to soothe a grumpy attitude because the silly time change. 🙂 I was looking for cria movement and noticing fleeces … Continued
What time is it anyway???
Sunday March 11, 2018 Did you remember to set your clock ahead by one hour? Silly don’t you think? Time in the barn never changes, we work around the sun, eat when we’re hungry and sleep when we’re tired. I … Continued