Monday, February 15, 2016 So it’s Presidents Day today. For some people it’s a day off work, for some people it’s a day to shop for bargains. We’re working on our taxes and we’ll probably trim some alpaca toenails later if the … Continued
Friday, February 12, 2016 We’ll be ready for visitors tomorrow afternoon at 1:00. When we changed our ranch visit policy last month, we said we’d offer quarterly Open Barn Days so this is the first one for 2106. It’s an abbreviated version of our bigger fall event … Continued
Thursday, February 11, 2016 When you adopt an adult dog, as we did with both Chief and Charlotte, you never know exactly what their life has been like before they came. I do know that Chief is afraid of my walking stick … Continued
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Sunshine and 40 degrees for us today! Whoot! We’re seeing some serious snow melting here and dog toys that have been buried in the snow are even starting to appear in the back yard. 🙂 We’re getting ready for our Open … Continued
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 One thing I look forward to every February is the singing of the Red Wing Blackbirds. I used to think they left and came back in February, but actually they are here all winter, just quiet. But now the males are singing and the red is … Continued
Monday, February 8, 2016 This will be the first time we’ve ever had an “Open Barn” day in the middle of winter, but it think it might just be fun! The weather for the weekend looks like it will cooperate, we have paths … Continued
Sunday, February 7, 2016 T’was a beautiful winter day here yesterday for sure. Alpacas all out in the snow enjoying some sun and we got all the paths shoveled out once again. And how about that extra daylight, eh? I love it! If you’re a super bowl fan, I hope your team wins today! … Continued
Saturday, February 6, 2016 The forecast for today says ZERO percent chance of snow. Hmmmm, we’ll see. I only trust the weather stone. But just in case they’re right, I’ll put more hay outside for the herd to enjoy. They all prefer to eat … Continued
Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Wow it’s cold lately! Or maybe it’s just that we’re getting a teeny weeny bit tired of winter? Oh did I really say that? 😉 I think we’ll get a few days break from any new snow, at … Continued
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 Groundhog Shmoundhog! I can tell you for sure with all the snow we have here, there will be no early spring! LOL The blowing winds yesterday made drifts that forced me to find new paths to the barns. I have to keep reminding myself to be grateful that at … Continued
Sunday, January 31, 2016 Well we got hammered again with more snow. I must make a mental note to put any future hay barns nearer to the barn when the animals live! The chicken coop seemed like it was in the next county! LOL … Continued
Saturday, January 30, 2016 Yes, it’s snowing and after looking at the traffic cams I’m really glad we cancelled our event today. Yesterday afternoon all the animals were acting a little strange. The alpacas were hanging closely together and wouldn’t go in the barn, even after I put their new hay … Continued
Friday, January 29, 2016 More snow is on it’s way later today. I guess we’re getting all the snow this year that we missed last year. Most of this storm will arrive tomorrow. We’re cancelling our fiber day for tomorrow because … Continued