Under cover dog
Tuesday May 28, 2019 Ed calls these days “double Mondays” when he goes to his office and has to catch up on things from yesterday. I call it just another busy day. The rain yesterday curtailed much of the outdoor … Continued
Storm’s comin’
Tuesday April 30, 2019 Rain today and snow tonight. We still have some firewood left from the winter and I think some will be used tonight. The alpacas have so much fleece on them now, I bet they’d be happy … Continued
Happy Earth Day 🌎
Monday April 22, 2019. Happy Earth Day! Today is a day we promote environmental awareness and call for the protection of our planet. Did you know alpacas are one of the earth friendliest animals on earth? Their soft padded feet … Continued
When is shearing day?
Monday April 8, 2019 I hope to be able to confirm our shearing day this week. Then we’ll be able to be firm on our spring Open Barn Day and get the wheels rolling for that. What we’re hoping for … Continued
Growing fleeces :)
Wednesday January 16, 2019 The fleeces are looking great this year, well the adults any way. The babies have way more hay in theirs than I’d like but we do not “tip shear” our babies. Our nights are cold all … Continued
Back to school = stock up on yarn!
Thursday August 16, 2018 Back to school time makes me think of getting ready to knit time. I used to be the soccer mom with a minivan full of kids but I’ll leave that to the younger moms for now. Bring … Continued
Alpaca cam is back!
Tuesday July 31, 2018 The alpaca cam should be working again. Many thanks to Bill at Barncams.com who helped get us back up to speed again. I was able to skirt several more fleeces yesterday and will be showing our grandson … Continued
We love babies!
Sunday June 24, 2018 Birthing season is stressful for me and I suppose it’s because I’ve seen things go wrong every once in a while. But when I look out my window and see these 3 healthy babies running together, … Continued
Skirting fleeces, waiting for babies
Tuesday June 19, 2018 No babies yesterday, and the waiting continues. Jett has convinced some of the younger girls to race with him at night so he’s just fine. The 4 moms we’re waiting on are huge and getting uncomfortable but … Continued
The visiting neighbor
Saturday June 16, 2018 No new babies yesterday and Jett (he now has a name) is looking all over for a playmate. With a fleece sale happening this morning and a private tour group this afternoon, I don’t know if … Continued
Are you neat and tidy? ✋🏻
Wednesday June 13, 2018 Raise your hand if you’re neat and tidy and always organized. Note: my hand is down. lol I did however marry a guy who is very neat and tidy and he has enough of that trait for … Continued