Sunday, August 14, 2016 The fleeces are coming along, the garage has been emptied and I found some fabulous roving that I hid away a few years ago for a rainy day that I’m now spinning. No, it’s not raining but it’s too nice … Continued
Thursday, August 11, 2016 We finally got some rain here! If we weren’t able to use the creek water for irrigation, our pastures would have been crispy a month ago. There is a most welcome chill in the air this morning too and I’m … Continued
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 All alpaca babies look good this morning, that’s the way I like to start my day! I promised Ed that he could have his garage back by the end of this week (it’s filled with fleeces) and since I am … Continued
Sunday, August 7, 2016 It truly makes my heart so happy to see all the people who love to come to Blue Moon Ranch when we have our events. We have our faithful friends who show up every time we’re open and … Continued
Saturday, August 8, 2016 We’re open today! Come see us between 1 and 4 if you’re in the area. Abby the guardian dog is ready for some belly rubs and Chief loves to hear how handsome he is. Charlotte, our newest guardian is getting more used to … Continued
Monday, August 1, 2016 The fences have been mended. Sounds quaint doesn’t it? But I’ll tell you, the guys worked hard and they probably need a day off today. We did have some nice family time to balance with all the hard … Continued
Saturday, July 30, 2016 Oh those baby fleeces! I’m skirting the cria fleeces from last year babies and they are so amazingly soft but I spend hours on each one picking out bits of hay etc. That is because we don’t tip … Continued
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 All babies continue to do well, and it feels like things are returning to a normal summer pace. I think we will see four more babies arrive before the end of August, two for Blue Moon Ranch … Continued
Saturday, June 25, 2016 Our 2016 hay delivery started last night and we hope to get the rest all tucked inside the barns today. It’s a wonderfully chilly morning at 47° so a perfect day for stacking hay. I’ll be … Continued
Friday, June 17, 2016 To open a bag of fleece and begins skirting was a ‘feel good’ thing for me to do. We have such lovely fleeces how can they not bring me joy? And soon we’ll have new yarn and roving … Continued
Friday, June 10, 2016 The shearers will arrive tonight and we’ll make sure they get a good nights sleep before our busy day tomorrow. If you’ve not hosted a shearing event with four shearers as over night guests and 65 alpacas … Continued
Thursday, June 9, 2016 Two more days and we’ll have naked alpacas! It will take me a few days to relearn all their new faces, but their personalities help give me clues as I sort it out. Then we’ll stay busy getting … Continued
Monday June 6, 2016 Music to my ears came in the voice of a 6 year old saying “I wanna go to Yaya’s!” when I was talking to my daughter yesterday. So we had a family day and enjoyed the company of our … Continued