Full Moon Frolics
Thursday July 18, 2019 You know all creatures, including humans get a little amped up for a full moon. The full moon we had a few nights ago brought all kinds of night time activity to the farm to keep … Continued
Grateful for the water 💧
Wednesday July 17, 2019 A wonderful creek runs through Blue Moon Ranch and is one of the many reasons I was first drawn to this magical property. It gives the alpacas a way to stay cool in the summer, it … Continued
2019 hay is here, Yay!
Monday July 15, 2019 The hay is in and I wish I could smell it! It’s one of the sweetest smells on earth. (a head cold is preventing that) Actually we have 2 more loads that will be arriving in … Continued
Bring the new hay, we’re ready!
Sunday July 14, 2019 Our first ever work party was a grand success! The weather gods cooperated greatly and kept it cool and cloudy until we were done. All 3 hay barns are cleared and ready for the new crop … Continued
Work Party!
Saturday July 13, 2019 One of the hardest things for me to do is to ask for help. But guess what, I did! And we are having a work party today to clear out the hay barns to get ready … Continued
Upcoming events?
Friday July 12, 2019 Every day I get messages from people who want to come visit – seriously every day. Many of them will book a private tour, but I know everyone cannot justify that fee. So we have decided … Continued
Beach day!
Thursday July 11, 2019 Last year, the creek area was closed for most of the summer because we hosted our son’s wedding in that area and we didn’t want to deal with “bean piles”. No wedding this year so the … Continued
When will the babies arrive?
Wednesday July 10, 2019 Update on the pregnant girls: Marcella looks closest to her due date, with her mom Madeline right behind her. They both are carrying Romulus babies and they should be amazing. Official due date is not for … Continued
Taking a break
Wednesday July 3, 2019 We’ll be closed for a few days because we are having a family reunion! So all my attention will be focused on my grandkids. Yay. I will not be back to this blog page until some … Continued
Get ready for fireworks 🎆
Tuesday July 2, 2019 This is one of the greenest Julys I can remember, which means we haven’t seen any forest fires yet, which means the fireworks will be going off all over. ugh. I don’t think there is an … Continued
Yellowstone 🎬
Monday July 1, 2019 If you’re a fan of the series “Yellowstone” with Kevin Costner you might be interested to know that they are filming in the neighborhood today. Traffic on Lower River Rd. will be stopped from time to … Continued
Keep watching those bellies!👀
Sunday June 30, 2019 My hopes were for 4 babies to arrive in early august. But I’ve had enough experience with breeding alpacas that I know how rarely things go like I hope. However, I have seen proof of pregnancy … Continued
Keepin’ cool
Saturday June 29, 2019 It seems the real summer weather has finally arrived. But nighttime temps are staying in the 40’s so it’s fine for keeping windows open. Now that I have removed the foxtail grasses I can allow the … Continued
Three battles
Friday June 28, 2019 I like to think I work well with Mother Nature but occasionally there are challenges she tosses my way. Three that come to mind right now are #1 Magpies. #2 foxtails and #3 flies. The magpies … Continued