We’re doing it in the snow!
Sunday September 24, 2017 So many times I am asked ” How do alpacas do in the snow?” Well, today you can come see for yourself. lol The forecast is for occasional snow and as I type the pastures … Continued
We’re Open!
Saturday September 23, 2017 We’re open today from 11:00 am til 4:00 pm. It looks like we might see a little rain this afternoon but the party will continue. 🙂 We have tents up and room to sit in … Continued
First snow!
Friday September 22, 2017 We woke up to a white reminder that winter is not very far away! For Belle the puppy and Bogart the kitten this is the frist snow they’ve ever seen. Bogart is still curled up between … Continued
Thursday September 21, 2017
Thursday September 21, 2017 The new soaps are all cured and ready to sell, so today I’ll be labelling and wrapping them. We have a new scent this year that is classic vanilla and it smells divine. The soap has … Continued
I can see clearly now…
Wednesday September 20, 2017 It will be sunny and cool today, a perfect day for getting the pastures all cleaned up. Way back in the beginning I’d use the rake and shovel method and try to do it every day. … Continued
Tuesday September 19, 2017
Tuesday September 19, 2017 Puppy Belle is 4 months old today and going in for her first grooming appointment. Photos to come. Meanwhile back at the ranch, last minute preparations continue in anticipation of the weekend. But we’ll be ready by … Continued
Weather and clouds
Monday September 18, 2017 Fall weather is the best, except of course when it threatens to snow on our event! As we’re intently watching the forecast for next weekend we need to remind ourselves that the forecast is accurate only … Continued
Dogs and Alpacas
Sunday September 17, 2017 Jack has improved slightly on his steroid meds but we have to be very watchful of his activity and keep hoping for the best. I’m knitting a few more projects as fast as I can to … Continued
Friday September 15, 2017
Friday September 15, 2017 We’re finally getting a lovely soaking rain. This will be perfect for the grass seed I spread around some bare spots in the pastures yesterday. One more week and we’ll be opening our gates to the public, … Continued
Our sweet Scarlett
Thursday September 14, 2017 Our newspaper interview went well and Scarlett fell in love with the editor who came out. She showed him her sweet side and it will be fun to read the article. 🙂 The newspaper is the … Continued
Wednesday September 13, 2017
Wednesday September 13, 2017 Today our local newspaper is coming to do an interview for Open Barn Days. How sweet is that? I’m hoping Scarlett will be in her friendly mood and do lots of close-ups. 🙂 I’ll be … Continued
Shhhh, listen to the quiet!
Tuesday September 12, 2017 I do not care for traffic, I do not care for crowds. I did grow up in the city but my heart has always belonged in the country. But development doesn’t stop for anyone, and I’m … Continued
Monday September 11, 2017
Monday September 11, 2017 I find that spinning and knitting help me deal with stress. When the 9-11 tragedy struck 16 years ago, I remember spinning yarn like crazy while I listened to the radio. Yesterday I knitted as I … Continued
Saturday September 9, 2017
Saturday September 9, 2017 Our thoughts and prayers are with all our friends who call Florida home as Hurricane Irma moves toward the coast. Most have left the state, but some have too many animals and are going to stay. … Continued