January 14
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 The snow has stopped and the sun should be out bright today, so I’ll do some alpaca feeding on the snow. I have some cleanup to get done inside the barn and it’s much easier when … Continued
Slushy Sunday
Sunday, January 11, 2015 Two cams are working well and I’ll try for the third today. 🙂 Snow is expected here later, but the temps are warm enough that it could be slushy. I was able to get outside with … Continued
Getting warmer :)
Saturday, January 3, 2015 Last night was the first night in a while that it hasn’t dipped below zero. It’s 15 F as I type and compared to -25 F that is balmy! Visitors today and a chance for more … Continued
New Calendar!
Friday, January 2, 2015 Today I’m getting into the groove of a new year, setting goals (I don’t do resolutions) and planning classes and events for 2015. I’m using a new calendar format and I’m just beginning to add the … Continued
Happy 2015!
Thursday, January 1, 2015 Happy New Year!!! New dreams, new friends, new beginnings, new plans! I love the Chinese proverb that says, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.” Go … Continued
How I stay warm out there
Wednesday, December 31, 2014 OK, I really do love winter but this has gone too far! It’s 24 below zero on our thermometer as I type. Good grief. As much as I’d love to stay warm and cozy inside there … Continued
Cold enough?
Tuesday, December 29, 2014 Brrrr, it’s 5 below zero as I type and the expected high is only 5 above today. This might be a good day to bring back my spinning wheel from the corner it’s been tucked in and … Continued
Christmas eagles!
Friday, December 26, 2014 What a beautiful Christmas day we had at the ranch. I am so grateful for the family memories and beautiful setting we have here for our celebrations. The family is still here, so our celebrating continues … Continued
alpacas to eat?
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 Snow fell all day yesterday and turned the ranch into a winter wonderland! The sun should be bright today so I hope to get out and shoot some good photos. My 4 year old “assistant” will … Continued
Winter Solstice!
Sunday, December 21, 2014 Happy Solstice! Today we celebrate the return of the sun. Although the coldest days are yet to come, we are grateful for every minute of extra daylight. It’s snowing as I type as should continue for … Continued
A quiet place to shop?
Saturday, December 20, 2014 We’ve had a few requests from shoppers today so our store will be open from 1 – 4 . Come on by! We still have beanies, mittens and socks in stock plus lots of our hand … Continued
A quiet barn
Friday, December 19, 2014 As the holiday bustle gets more intense, the barn becomes more and more of a sanctuary for me. No worries out there about gifts or cookie baking or tree decorations yet to be finished. The alpacas, … Continued
Cold hands? We have a solution!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 We got a new shipment of alpaca mittens in last night. If you are looking for a warm and toasty last minute gift, you might find it here! 🙂 These are 100% alpaca and made in … Continued
♪ ♫ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas ♫♪ ……
Monday, December 15, 2014 It snowed frequently yesterday so everything is white again. Yay! Still working on the cam situation, but actually more things are pressing for today so it will probably stay as is. I did find 3 more … Continued